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How to Make an Origami Boat

Made from square or rectangular paper.

1. Fold in half. 2. Unfold.
3. Fold edge to center fold line. 4. Just like this. 5. Fold other edge to center.
6. Fold corner to center. 7. Fold other corner to meet it. 8. Like this.
9. Fold top corner to center. 10. Fold other corner to center. 11. Fold bottom edge to center on top of other fold.
12. And the other side. 13. Fold top corners to center. 14. Like this.
15. Comparison of folds with rectangular paper and square paper.  Fold left side in. 16. Repeat on other side.

17. Reach inside pocket.

18. Pull wider. 19. Pull other side open. 20. Flip model over.
21. Apply firm, but light pressure from thumbs. 22. With fingers, start pulling boat inside out. 23. Work on the other half.
24. Smooth out the edges and neaten it up. 25. Finished boat will float very well. 26. Comparison of finished boats from rectangular and square paper.