The inside reverse fold is a crucial Origami technique that allows for the final shaping and detailing of a model. By reversing a fold and concealing it within a structure, it allows you to make a more realistic 3D model.
There are two methods to the inside-reverse fold. Tucking a flap and Folding a point.
Tucking a Flap Inside
- Start with a rectangular sheet of paper and rotate it so that the shorter sides are horizontal.
- Fold the paper in half from top to bottom.
- Now fold the right side diagonally so that it lies in line with the bottom edge of the sheet.
- Unfold step 3.
- Slightly unfold the crease made in Step 2.
- You will notice you have three creases. A mountain fold from Step 2, a mountain fold from Step 3, and a valley fold from Step 3.
Turn the valley fold from Step 3 into a mountain fold.
- Now turn the mountain fold from step 2 into a valley fold only up to the point where the creases from Step 3 intersect.
- Now simply push the valley fold from Step 7 inward until the two outer corners come together.
- Flatten the paper and you are done!
Folding a Point
- Start with a Kite base.
- Fold the kite in half along the center crease, then rotate 90 counterclockwise.
- Make a valley fold, by folding the point so that it now faces downwards.
- Unfold step 3.
- Slightly unfold the kite.
- You will notice you have three creases. A mountain fold from Step 2, a mountain fold from Step 3, and a valley fold from Step 3.
Turn the mountain fold on the inside from Step 3 into a valley fold.
This will leave you with two valley folds on the inside.
- Now turn the valley fold on the spine from Step 2 into a mountain fold only up to the point where the creases from Step 3 intersect.
- Now simply push the valley fold from Step 7 inward until the two outer corners come together.
- Flatten the paper.
And that is the two methods of inside reverse folds. The next lesson is the Outside Reverse Fold, which is basically the inverse of folding a point.
Kevin Pang is a graduate of The University of California, Berkeley, with a BA in Fine Arts. His journey into the world of arts and crafts began during his early years when he discovered a deep fascination for the intricate beauty of origami as a child. His unique blend of artistic talent and analytical thinking allows him to provide creative insights and guidance on a wide range of artistic and craft-related topics.
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