Origami Inside and Outside Reverse Folds
We have used the origami inside and outside reverse folds in some of the origami models feature in this site. Here we show you step by step how to make these sometimes tricky folds.
Origami Inside Reverse Fold
Origami Inside Reverse Fold Step 1: OK, we want to make an inside reverse fold on the corner shown. First make a mountain fold at the line shown below, on one side of the paper only.
Origami Inside Reverse Fold Step 2: Flip the paper over and we'll make another mountain fold.
Origami Inside Reverse Fold Step 3: Flip the paper over again. Open the paper slightly and push the corner tip in between the 2 sides of paper. Crease the 2 mountain folds you made and bring the 2 sides of paper together. And you've your origami inside reverse fold.
Origami Outside Reverse Fold
Origami Outside Reverse Fold Step 1: We want to make an origami outside reverse fold on the corner shown in picture. First make a valley fold on the dash line. Fold only the outer layer of paper.
Origami Outside Reverse Fold Step 2: Flip the paper over. Make a valley fold on the outer layer of paper only.
Origami Outside Reverse Fold Step 3: Flip the paper over.
Origami Outside Reverse Fold Step 4: Open the paper slightly and fold the corner part of the paper outward. Close the 2 flaps of paper, making sure the corner stays outward. Press the front/corner part down to complete the origami outer reverse fold.
