origami bookmark

How to Fold a Very Easy Origami Corner Bookmark

This origami bookmark, designed by Nick Robinson, is quick, practical, and stylish, making it perfect for book lovers!

In less than a minute, you’ll fold a handy paper bookmark that fits neatly onto the corner of your page, keeping your spot without needing to fold pages.

Choose a patterned origami paper for an eye-catching bookmark you’ll enjoy every time you open your book. A 10 cm square or smaller paper is ideal for crafting the perfect-sized bookmark.

Ready to fold? Let’s begin!

Origami Bookmark Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Difficulty: Easy – Beginner Level 1
  • Folding time: Less than a minute

Recommended Paper

10×10 cm (4×4 in) Chiyogami

Step 1

origami bookmark paper fold step 1
origami bookmark diagram step 1

Start with the white side of the paper facing up in a diamond position. Fold the top corner down to meet the bottom corner, then unfold to create a horizontal diagonal crease.

Step 2

origami bookmark diagram step 2

Fold the lower half of the paper vertically from left to right, then unfold.

Step 3

origami bookmark paper fold step 3
origami bookmark diagram step 3

Fold the top corner down to meet the center crease.

Step 4

origami bookmark paper fold step 4
origami bookmark diagram step 4

Fold the bottom corner up to meet the center crease.

Step 5

origami bookmark paper fold step 5
origami bookmark diagram step 5

Fold the model in half along the diagonal crease from Step 1.

Step 6

origami bookmark diagram step 6

Fold the bottom left edge along the dotted line so that it aligns with the central crease made in Step 2.

Step 7

origami bookmark diagram step 7

Repeat Step 6 on the right side.

Step 8

origami bookmark paper fold step 8
origami bookmark diagram step 8

Turn the model over.

Step 9

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Fold the top corners down to the bottom corner, then unfold.

Step 10

origami bookmark diagram step 10

Tuck the two top flaps down into the pocket.

The Completed Origami Bookmark

origami bookmark paper fold completed
origami bookmark diagram completed

Great job on completing your origami bookmark!

Try experimenting with different patterns and colors to create personalized bookmarks.

Don’t hesitate to share your bookmarks with us in the comments or tag us on social media. We’d love to see your creations!

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Raya

i am very confused on step 2

Florent Fabre

Hi Raya, It’s like folding in half vertically except that you crease only the bottom part. The goal is to create a reference line so you can fold the next steps more accurately. If it’s still unclear, the videos should help you 🙂

random person

so ez pz I loved it
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Lily

This was so fun and easy. It says one minute but it took me probably two but it was still really fast and I loved it!

Florent Fabre

I’m glad you had fun with it! They’re such a handy fold to keep around for your favorite books.

myrah

so easy

anna

this is so slay

subake

this is the easiest origami i have ever done !