The Waterbomb Base, also known as the balloon base, is one of the fundamental origami bases. Mastering it will open the door to more complex models like fish, flowers, and animals. It’s perfect for beginners and ideal for teaching kids the basics of paper folding.
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Fold the top-left corner to the bottom-right, then unfold. Repeat with the other diagonal. Flip the paper over.
Fold the top-left corner to the bottom-right, then unfold. Repeat with the other diagonal. Flip the paper over.
Fold the left edge to the right edge and unfold. Then fold top to bottom and unfold. Flip the paper again.
Fold the left edge to the right edge and unfold. Then fold top to bottom and unfold. Flip the paper again.
Press your finger gently into the center of the paper. The diagonal creases will rise as the model begins to take shape.
Press your finger gently into the center of the paper. The diagonal creases will rise as the model begins to take shape.
Hold both sides and bring them together. Let the paper fold along the creases into a triangle shape.
Hold both sides and bring them together. Let the paper fold along the creases into a triangle shape.
Use one hand to press the top point down while holding the lower corners. Flatten the model completely into a triangle.
Use one hand to press the top point down while holding the lower corners. Flatten the model completely into a triangle.
You’ve completed the Waterbomb Base! It’s used in many models like water balloons, fish, and flowers.
You’ve completed the Waterbomb Base! It’s used in many models like water balloons, fish, and flowers.
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