Origami Basics: Origami Mountain Fold Instructions

Mountain fold final step
Difficulty: Easy
This step-by-step guide with clear pictures shows you how to easily make the origami mountain fold.

The origami mountain fold is a basic fold that is used in every origami that you fold. All it is folding the folded part away from you and the crease is propped up instead of sunken down, which would make it a valley fold.

Step 1
Mountain fold step 01
1
Start with a square sheet of origami paper. I am using an 7×7 inches origami paper.

If you only have regular paper, follow these instructions on how to make a square origami paper.

Step 2
Mountain fold step 02
2
Fold the top half of the paper away from you and behind the paper.

Step 3
Mountain fold step 03
3
Fold it back completely.

Step 4
Mountain fold final step
4
Here’s a mountain base.

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