The Kite Base

By Dallin -
The kite base is a very simple base to fold, probably the simplest of them all. It gets its name from its kite-like shape.


Step 1: Place your sheet of origami paper color side down


Step 2: Valley fold the left corner to the right


Step 3: Unfold


Step 4: Valley fold the left corner to the center so the edge meets the center


Step 5: Valley fold the right corner to the same spot 


Your kite base is now complete!


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