How to Turn a Rectangle into a Square – Easy Origami Prep in 4 Steps

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Before you start folding origami, it’s essential to use square paper. If you only have A4, letter-size, or any rectangular paper, don’t worry! This guide will show you how to easily make a perfect square in just 4 simple steps.

Let’s get started! ✂️📏

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How to Make a Square from a Rectangle (4 Steps)

Materials Needed:

1 sheet of rectangular paper (A4, Letter-size, News paper or any)
Scissors (or fold & tear for a no-scissors method)

How to Cut a Perfect Square from a Rectangular Paper

Follow these **4 simple steps** to turn a rectangular sheet into a **perfect square for origami**.

Step 1

Fold the top-left corner down to align with the opposite edge, forming a triangle.

Step 1: Fold down the top corner to make a triangle.

Step 2

Cut along the bottom edge of the triangle (the dotted line in the image) to remove the extra strip.

Step 2: Cut along the dotted line to remove the extra paper.

Step 3

Unfold the triangle to reveal your **perfect square.**

Step 3: Unfold the paper to reveal the square.

Step 4

Your square paper is ready! Now you can start folding your favorite **origami models.** 🎉

Step 4: Completed square paper.

Alternative Method (No Scissors Needed! ✂️❌)

If you don’t have scissors, you can still make a perfect square using these steps:

1️⃣ Fold the paper as shown in Step 1
2️⃣ Crease the edge where you would cut
3️⃣ Carefully tear along the crease for a clean cut
4️⃣ Unfold and use your perfect square!

That’s it! Now you have a perfect square paper ready for origami, crafts, or decorations. 🎨✨

Pro Tip: You can use this method for A4, letter-size, or any rectangular paper!

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