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Napkin Folding - Bishop Hat

The napkin bishop hat is another napkin origami classic.  It is fairly easy to learn.

 

Begin by folding your napkin in half along the east-west line. 

Napkin Folding Bishop Hat

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Now fold corner A to B, and fold corner C to D.   Next, rotate the napkin 90 degrees counterclockwise, then flip it over (left to right).

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Now you will unfold two corners as shown by the arrows below.

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Next, take the leftmost corner ("A") and tuck it under the flap in front.  Follow the pictures below.

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Now flip the folded napkin over again, this time south to north. 

Then fold the rightmost corner under the flap in front, just like you did for corner A. 

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Now place your hand into the bottom of the hat to expand it.  Then place it upright on the base. 

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