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Origami Sanbo Box With Legs

Dec 9, 2024 · Modified: Mar 3, 2025 by Emily · Leave a Comment

This origami sanbo box with legs is a traditional paper folding project that's perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any gift or as an accent piece for your table decor.

Perfect for baby showers, nesting parties, birthdays, and organizing small items.

Purple and pink sanbo box with legs.
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  • Skill Level
  • Materials Needed
  • Instructions
  • Common Mistakes & How To Avoid Them
  • Color, Paper Ideas, and Variations
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This origami sanbo box with legs is a charming and unique paper folding project that will add an unexpected flair to your space.

This box, with its distinctive shape and structure, features legs and a slightly elevated base that gives it a sophisticated look, perfect for showcasing small gifts, candies, or treats.

Whether you’re hosting a baby shower, organizing a gift exchange, or simply adding some elegant storage solutions to your desk, the sanbo box offers versatility, functionality, and style.

This beauty of this box lies in its symmetry and the way it draws the eye.

It stands apart from more traditional origami boxes thanks to its intricate design and elevated platform, making it perfect for small gifts like jewelry, chocolates, or other trinkets.

In fact, its sturdy structure and thoughtful design make it an excellent choice for organizing stationery, craft supplies, or even cosmetics on your vanity.

Like other origami projects, the sanbo box with legs is a wonderful way to showcase your crafting skills, but it’s also a simple project to master.

With just a few folds and a little patience, you can create a box that looks much more complicated than it really is.

It’s a great project for beginners who want to try their hand at traditional origami or experienced crafters looking to create a stunning and functional design.

This box is perfect for baby showers, birthday parties, or weddings, where you can fill it with candies, treats, or small party favors.

It’s also a fantastic DIY desk organizer for anyone who wants to keep their workspace tidy while adding a personal touch to the room.

Orange and red sanbo box.

Other easy origami boxes you might like to try include this super cute Heart Origami Box With Lid, Origami Star Box, Origami Masu Box, Cat Origami Box, or this Rectangle Origami Box.

Why You'll Love This Pattern

  • Elegant Design: The elevated base with legs gives the box a sophisticated look, perfect for gift-giving or decorative purposes.
  • Multi-Use: Use it as a gift box, a party favor, or even as a storage solution for small items like makeup, jewelry, or craft supplies.
  • Easy to Make: Despite its intricate appearance, this box is surprisingly simple to fold and can be completed in a short amount of time. Great for beginners.
  • Perfect for Special Occasions: Whether it’s for a baby shower, wedding, or birthday party, the sanbo box adds a touch of elegance to any event.

Skill Level

Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆ (Easy)

Materials Needed

  • 1 square sheet of paper 6 inches x 6 inches (15 cm x 15 cm) recommended)
  • If you are making bigger boxes (e.g. using paper that is 8 inches (20cm) and above)we recommend using lightweight cardstock for a sturdier box.

Instructions

Step 1: Start with the color you want the outside of your box to be facing down. Arrange the paper to sit like a diamond.

Step 2: Fold the left point to meet the right point.

Step 3: Unfold previous step.

Step 4: Fold the bottom point to meet the top point.

Steps 1 to 4 for folding an origami sanbo box with legs.

Step 5: Unfold previous step.

Step 6: Fold the bottom point up to meet the middle point.

Step 7: Repeat previous step for remaining points.

Step 8: Re crease the diagonals and then unfold. This will make the next steps easier.

Steps 5 to 8 for folding an origami sanbo box with legs.

Step 9: Flip your paper over.

Step 10: Re crease the vertical line and then unfold.

Step 11: Fold the paper in half from bottom to top.

Step 12: Hold the paper on the left side and the right as shown.

Steps 9 to 12 for folding an origami sanbo box with legs.

Step 13: Gently push the left and right sides of the paper towards each other. The paper will start to collapse on itself.

Step 14: Match the front flap with the right flap and match the back flap with the left flap. You will end up with a square (with a line in the centre) that has 2 flaps on either side.

Steps 13 to 14 for folding an origami sanbo box with legs.

Step 15: Fold the paper in half from bottom to top (make sure the open edges are at the top).

Step 16: Unfold previous step.

Step 17: Gently open out the top layer of the paper.

Steps 14 continued to 17 for folding an origami sanbo box with legs.

Step 18: Bring the top point of the flap down and flatten the paper, forming a rectangle shape.

Step 19: Flip your paper over and repeat previous 2 steps.

Step 20: Fold the bottom left and right points (top layer only) inward so their points meet their nearest diagonal lines.

Steps 18 to 20 for folding an origami sanbo box with legs.

Step 21: Unfold previous step.

Step 22: Fold the bottom edge up (top layer only) to meet the horizontal edge.

Step 23: Squash fold down the 2 sides and press the paper flat.

Step 24: Fold the top left flap to the right.

Steps 21 to 24 for folding an origami sanbo box with legs.

Step 25: Flip your paper over from left to right.

Step 26: Repeat steps 20 to 24.

Step 27: Fold the inner right and left edges of the paper (top layer only) outward on a diagonal along the lines shown.

Steps 24 continued to 27 for folding an origami sanbo box with legs.

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Step 28: Fold both the left and right sides of the paper (top layer only) to meet the middle.

Step 29: Fold the top point down (top layer only). The point should match the edges of the flaps you made in the previous step.

Step 30: Fold the top edge down once more, following the edge of the flaps from step 28.

Steps 27 continued to 30 for folding an origami sanbo box with legs.

Step 31: Flip your paper over and repeat steps 27 to 30.

Step 32: Rotate your paper 90 degrees so that the open edges are facing upwards.

Step 33: Gently open out your box.

Step 34: Completed origami sanbo box with legs.

Steps 31 to 34 for folding an origami sanbo box with legs.

Common Mistakes & How To Avoid Them

Not Folding Crisp Edges: Lack of crisp folds can lead to a box that doesn't maintain its shape. For neat, sturdy folds, ensure each one is sharply creased. Using a ruler to guide the folds can help you stay precise.

Blue origami sanbo box with legs.

Color, Paper Ideas, and Variations

This origami sanbo box with legs is another great origami project that can be customized to fit various occasions. Here are a few ideas for paper colors and styles that can help bring out the best of this box:

  • Traditional Patterns for a Classic Look: Use solid colors like red, blue, or gold for a more traditional or timeless look. These colors work wonderfully for gift boxes or as decor during the holidays or special occasions.
  • Playful Colors for Parties: If you're making these boxes for a fun event like a birthday or a kids' party, you could opt for bright, cheerful colors such as orange, yellow, pink, or turquoise. These colors can make the box look festive and full of energy. You can even use paper with fun patterns like polka dots, stripes, or floral prints.
  • Holiday Themes: For Christmas, use green, red, or metallic gold paper to give the box a holiday touch. A Halloween theme could feature black, orange, or purple paper with pumpkin or ghost designs. For Valentine's Day, consider using red, pink, or pastel colors, and decorate with heart patterns or cute love motifs.
  • Weddings: If you’re looking to create wedding favors, opt for elegant colors like ivory, soft pastels, or metallic shades like gold and silver. You can even add small decorative elements such as a ribbon or small embellishments on the box for extra sophistication.
  • Spring & Summer Themes: For spring or summer occasions, floral-patterned paper or pastel-colored papers (like mint green, lavender, or pale yellow) work great to represent fresh flowers or the vibrant spirit of the season.

FAQ

What type of paper should I use for this origami box?

You can use lightweight paper or lightweight cardstock for this project.

Regular printer paper is fine for a smaller box, but if you want a sturdier and more durable box, opt for a slightly thicker cardstock. Just ensure your paper is square for the folds to align correctly.

Can I decorate this origami sanbo box?

Absolutely! This sanbo box is very versatile, and you can decorate it with ribbons, stickers, or even draw on it to personalize the look.

If you're making it for a gift or party favor, feel free to embellish the surface with your favorite design.

How can I make this sanbo box larger or smaller?

You can adjust the size of the box by simply changing the size of the paper. If you want a larger box, use bigger sheets of paper.

A 10 inch by 10 inch (25cm x 25cm) sheet will make a larger box, while 6 inch by 6 inch (15cm x15 cm) paper will create a smaller one.

Can I use this box for storing things other than gifts?

Yes, definitely! This origami sanbo box with Legs can be a fun way to organize small items like paperclips, coins, buttons, or even jewelry.

It’s a great idea for decluttering your desk, home office, or any place that needs a stylish way to store trinkets.

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  • Origami Heart With Bow
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  • DIY Marbled Mugs With Nail Polish
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Helpful Origami Tips

If you're curious to learn more about origami, you might like to look at our basic guides on how to make some common origami folds.

Start with the valley fold and mountain fold—these are the foundation of most origami models.

Once you're comfortable, you might like to try the petal fold for 3D shapes, and explore the bird base and square base for more complex designs.

The water bomb base is also great for creating inflatable or geometric models, like this inflatable origami rabbit.

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