How to Make an Origami Heart

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I am posting an instructible on how to make an origami heart. This method is very commonly known. Difficulty level:Easy

Make Triangles

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cut 2 triangles out of the paper you have.

1st Fold

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Alright, this will be your first fold. Fold one of the triangles in half.

Fold 2

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Unfold the folded in half triangle. Then fold the top of the triangle down about two thirds of the paper.

Folds 3 and 4

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Here you will be making folds 3 and 4. Fold both of the side corners of the paper up to the top, creating the picture below

Folds 5 and 6

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Now you will make folds 5 and 6. First, turn the paper around. Now just fold the top flaps into smaller triangles. You have now formed your basic heart shape.

Last Folds

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Finally, you will make the last folds. On the same side that you were on for step 5, fold the pointy corners in. Now you are done!

Done!

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Congradulations, you have made an origami heart! You can fit a love note into the slot in the front and give the heart to a valentine.