The origami waterbomb base is used to make many different origami model: it’s a good thing to learn and memorize.
The waterbomb base is the inverted form of the preliminary base. The two are inter-convertible by flipping them inside-out.
Instructions for Origami Waterbomb Base
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Step 1:
Start with a square sheet of paper: fold it in half (left to right) and unfold. Fold it in half (top to bottom) and unfold. If you are using paper that is a different color on the two sides, then start with the colored-side facing up. |
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Step 2:
Turn the paper over. Fold the paper along the diagonals in both directions; unfold. This gives you a “X” shaped crease superimposed on the “+” crease made above. |
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Step 3:
Bring the top-edge of the paper to meet with the bottom-edge of the paper (connect red dots). At the same time, push in the left and right sides. |
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The paper will naturally fold along the creases you’ve already made. In transition… |
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almost there… |
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Done. |
