Tomoko Fuse is probably the queen of origami boxes and my favourite origamist. So I had recently bought yet another of her books, 'Fabulous Origami Boxes'. While browsing through the book, the triangular boxes caught my attention. I think they are better looking than the usual square boxes. These boxes are made of 3 modules and are quick to make, not more than half an hour.

Solid coloured paper will best bring out the folds. 3 different colours would be required. Thick wrapper paper is also great if you intend to gift the box to someone. In that case, a simple 3-unit triangle box would be good.

Model Details:

Model: Triangular Boxes

Creator: Tomoko Fuse

Book: Fabulous Origami Boxes

Author: Tomoko Fuse

Difficulty Level: Low Intermediate

Paper Ratio: Square

Paper Size: 7 inches

Number of Modules: 6

A cute little flower basket, complete with a handle too, to carry Easter eggs! This flower basket is made from 2 squares of paper. One forms the basket and the second one is cut into quarters and each of them for each of the 4 centre petals.

The basket can be made with or without the handle. If the handle is included, it needs to be inserted into the centre petal. It might have to be glued down if the handle isn't only for show :)

For more colourful baskets, sturdy wrapper paper should help. If using solid colours, it looks much better if the 4 petals are in a different colour from the rest of the basket.

Model Details:

Model: Flower Basket 

Difficulty Level: Simple

Paper Ratio: Square

Paper Size: 4 inch squares

Tutorial: Youtube 

The origami cake box by Tomoko Fuse, is one of the earliest boxes that I folded. It turned out to be an elegant box and was not too difficult to fold either. The dome comes out very well, without any creases and the little flower-shaped knob at the top adds to the beauty. Not only is the cake box beautiful to look at,  it also makes a fully functional cake box!

Model Details:

Model: Cake Box

Creator: Tomoko Fuse

Book: Home Decorating with Origami

Author: Tomoko Fuse

Difficulty Level: Simple

Paper Ratio: Square

Paper Size: 7 inches; Quarter of a sheet for the flower knob.

Number of Modules: 2

Tutorial: Part 1 and Part 2