How to Fold a Cup from a Sheet of Paper

Last Updated: March 11, 2023

A paper cup is easy to fold. It can hold a liquid, such as water, or a small snack, such as jelly beans. To fold a cup from a sheet of paper, follow the steps provided.

Steps

1
Fold a perfectly square piece of paper diagonally. When you're done, it'll be in the shape of a triangle.
2
Fold one corner to the center of the opposite side. Be sure to choose one of the two identical corners, not the third corner that's a perfect 90-degree angle.

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3
Repeat with the other corner. The tops of the two folds will perfectly overlap when you're done.
4
Fold the top flaps down to create an opening in your paper cup.Tuck each flap in the previous folds.
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Finished!

Community Q&A

Question

How can I get these instructions on paper?

Community Answer

You can try printing directly from your web browser, or copy and paste the instructions into a word document and print from there.
Question

Is there supposed to be a hole in bottom?

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Top Answerer

No, it should be in the shape of a cup.
Question

Can I put anything in the cup?

Community Answer

Do not add liquids. The paper is not thick enough to support it. You may add anything else you'd like.

Warnings

This cup might not work well for long as a drinking cup. It may absorb liquid, depending on the type of paper used to form the cup, and might quickly saturate and fall apart.

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if you are going to use this cup for drinking, avoid using bleached or lined paper. The chemicals and/or ink can bleed into the water.

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This cup is absolutely not usable for hot liquids, which might not only burn your hands, but also melt through the wax or cling wrap you've used to make the cup liquid-resistant.

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