Some origami is about spectacle, and some is about the quiet pleasure of a useful little shape. The origami pot falls firmly in the second camp — a tiny container you can actually imagine putting something in.

It comes together in just seven quick folds, which makes it oddly satisfying to repeat. Fold a handful in different colors and you have got a whole shelf of miniature pots, ready to hold a flower, a few candies, or just sit there looking cute. Let's make one.

Step 1

Fold it in half.

Step 2

Fold it down at the position shown in the photo.

Step 3

Fold it up at the position shown in the photo.

Step 4

Fold along the line shown in the photo.

Step 5

Fold along the line shown in the photo.

Step 6

Fold along the line shown in the photo.

Step 7

Turn it over.

Done!

The pot is complete.