Useful Origami

Useful Origami

On this page you will find all origami tutorials that are categorised as “Useful”.

Useful origami is a bit tricky to explain. What makes an origami model more useful than the others. For example, not all origami boxes are listed in this category.

In order to be identified as useful, the origami models had to have one or more of the following attributes:

Helps to organise, helps in some way or replaces an everyday item.

Origami boxes and origami envelopes are of course useful, actually most origami is in some way, so don’t forget to check out those categories as well.

All Useful Origami

Choose which of our Useful Origami you'd like to make.

Origami Diamond Divider Box Tutorial - 5 Sections via @paper_kawaii
Origami Diamond Divider Box Tutorial - 5 Sections
August 27, 2021
An origami box with 5 sections. The diamond divider box is a box fitted with 4 gem shaped boxes and a square in the middle. No glue required.
Origami Stacking Spice Boxes Tutorial via @paper_kawaii
Origami Stacking Spice Boxes Tutorial
August 15, 2019
Learn how to make a set of stackable origami boxes. These square origami boxes are made from 1 sheet of paper, no glue is required.
Origami Honeycomb Box Tutorial - Round Divider via @paper_kawaii
Origami Honeycomb Box Tutorial - Round Divider
July 7, 2019
An origami honeycomb box. Use this 7 to 9 section round origami organiser box to display jewellery, stationery or makeup. No glue required.
Rectangular Origami Box Divider Tutorial - 3 Versions via @paper_kawaii
Rectangular Origami Box Divider Tutorial - 3 Versions
June 15, 2019
Learn how to fold 3 versions of this rectangular origami box divider. Make a divider with 4, 6 or 14 sections. No glue required.
Origami Long Tray Tutorial - Box With Handles via @paper_kawaii
Origami Long Tray Tutorial - Box With Handles
March 22, 2019
A long origami tray to keep pens, pencils or other items. This long origami box has handles on either side. It's easy & no glue is needed.
Origami Drawer Box Tutorial via @paper_kawaii
Origami Drawer Box Tutorial
December 23, 2018
Make a useful origami drawer box. These origami drawers are perfect to keep your desk looking tidy and organised. No glue or cutting needed.
Origami Stackbox Tutorial - Stackable Boxes via @paper_kawaii
Origami Stackbox Tutorial - Stackable Boxes
December 12, 2018
Learn how to make an easy stackable origami box with handles. These easy origami boxes slot together. Made from 1 sheet of square paper.
DIY Origami Advent Calendar Box Tutorial via @paper_kawaii
DIY Origami Advent Calendar Box Tutorial
December 2, 2018
This origami advent calendar box is the perfect gift to make this Christmas. These origami drawers in an origami frame with 12 drawers.
Modular Origami Display Frame Tutorial via @paper_kawaii
Modular Origami Display Frame Tutorial
November 30, 2018
Make a square modular origami frame. There are 3 variations: simple frame, layered frame & box frame. Made with 4 sheets of square paper.
Modular Rectangular Origami Frame / Shadow Box Tutorial via @paper_kawaii
Modular Rectangular Origami Frame / Shadow Box Tutorial
November 30, 2018
How to make a rectangular modular origami frame. It will fit a standard photo size or make one your own size. No glue or cutting is required.
Origami Tower Of Drawers Tutorial - 12 Boxes via @paper_kawaii
Origami Tower Of Drawers Tutorial - 12 Boxes
November 22, 2018
Make a tower of origami drawers. No glue or cuts are required for this origami drawer box that can have as many levels as you like.
Origami Secret Drawer Box Tutorial - Tetra Box via @paper_kawaii
Origami Secret Drawer Box Tutorial - Tetra Box
November 18, 2018
How to make an origami Tetra Box using no cutting or glue, just paper. This origami drawer box is easy to make. You can use as a gift box.
Origami Photo Frame Box Tutorial / Paper Storage Box via @paper_kawaii
Origami Photo Frame Box Tutorial / Paper Storage Box
July 16, 2018
This wide rimmed origami box or frame can be used to display art, as a gift box or tray, and it also makes a great origami paper storage box.
Two Sectioned Origami Tray / Box Tutorial via @paper_kawaii
Two Sectioned Origami Tray / Box Tutorial
April 22, 2018
A useful stackable 2 sectioned origami tray with a handle in the middle like a toolbox. 2 versions: a two coloured tray and a single colour.
Origami Basket Boat Tutorial - Divided Basket via @paper_kawaii
Origami Basket Boat Tutorial - Divided Basket
March 30, 2018
How to fold origami baskets in the shape of boats. These two sectioned origami containers are made from 1 sheet of paper, no glue required.
Origami Weaved Mats Tutorial - Paper Placemats via @paper_kawaii
Origami Weaved Mats Tutorial - Paper Placemats
January 23, 2018
Learn how to make origami weaved paper mats, use them for display or as real placemats or coasters. You can reinforce them with varnish.
Origami Dustpan Scoop Tutorial - Spring Clean Your Desk via @paper_kawaii
Origami Dustpan Scoop Tutorial - Spring Clean Your Desk
January 15, 2018
Do some spring cleaning with a useful origami dustpan or scoop. Made from 1 sheet of square paper. Make the easy or the intermediate version.
Origami Stacking Boxes Tutorial - Interlocking Box via @paper_kawaii
Origami Stacking Boxes Tutorial - Interlocking Box
December 15, 2017
These interlocking origami stacking boxes or pots are great for multiple gifts or to store jewellery, stationary & more. No cutting or glue.
Custom Size Hinged Origami Box - Playing Cards Box via @paper_kawaii
Custom Size Hinged Origami Box - Playing Cards Box
October 19, 2017
This is a tutorial on how to make a custom size hinged origami box, perfect to keep a deck of cards, business cards, etc.
Origami Desk Organiser Tutorial - Nested Boxes via @paper_kawaii
Origami Desk Organiser Tutorial - Nested Boxes
September 14, 2017
Make a useful origami desk organiser with 10 boxes, no glue required. Use these nested origami boxes for stationery, makeup or jewellery.
Origami Secret Stepper Box Tutorial via @paper_kawaii
Origami Secret Stepper Box Tutorial
August 9, 2017
Learn how to make a useful origami stepper box, this origami gift box has 3 - 4 levels and is easy to make. Perfect for gifts!
Origami Accordion Document Folder Tutorial via @paper_kawaii
Origami Accordion Document Folder Tutorial
August 3, 2017
Make a useful origami accordion folder for documents, photos, receipts and other items. This origami document folder makes an awesome gift.
Origami Vase Cover Tutorial - Accordion Origami via @paper_kawaii
Origami Vase Cover Tutorial - Accordion Origami
June 17, 2017
Change up your pots and vases - learn how to make an origami vase cover. These origami accordions are easy to make with 2 sheets of paper.
Modular Origami Coaster Tutorial - Sonobe Units via @paper_kawaii
Modular Origami Coaster Tutorial - Sonobe Units
June 14, 2017
Make some cool origami coasters with modified sonobe units. You only need 4 units for this, it's easy and satisfying how they fit together.
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