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People around the world fold toilet paper to assure guests that the bathroom is clean. Commonly people fold the last toilet paper sheet into a triangle, however some people impress or delight guests with elaborate designs to show off creativity and attention to detail. Folding toilet paper, formally known as hotel toilet paper folding, but also called toilet paper origami or toilegami attracts the attention of many people around the world.
Steps
Triangle Fold
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1Lift out one or two toilet paper sheets above the roll.
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2Fold the right corner down to the left edge. Use the edge of the toilet paper for alignment.Advertisement
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3Fold the left corner to the right corner of the toilet paper.
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4Layer the toilet paper down so the triangle sits neatly.
Diamond Fold
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1Lift up one and a half squares of toilet paper down from the roll.
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2Valley fold along the diagonal.
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3Valley fold along the other diagonal. You should now have a multi-layer triangle.
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4Fold the triangle up. The point of the triangle should be pointing up.
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5While keeping the folds together, lift the toilet paper up.
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6Valley fold the two corners to the midpoint.
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7Gently sit the toilet paper back down.
Pleat Fold
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1Pull out two or three sheets of toilet paper towards you.
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2Pleat the sheets with an accordion fold. Leave have an inch (one centimeter) gap between each fold.
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3Continue folding in the up and down accordion fashion. Make sure you have at least eight folds, but the more the better.
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4Compress the pleats as tightly as possible.
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5Fold the stack of pleats in half towards you.
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6Squeeze the stack together while you press the creases firmly.
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7Release the stack of pleats. Let the folds to relax. Find the two pleats that are closest to one another.
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8Grasp the two layers closest to one another and fold the corner to form a small triangle. Fold this corner once more to lock the two halves together.
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9Lay the toilet paper back on the roll and fluff. It should look like a fan.
Pleated Tuck
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1Tear off a sheet of paper.
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2Fold the sheet of paper into an accordion up and down fashion.
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3Compress the pleats into one neat stack.
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4Fold the pleat stack in half.
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5Let the pleats relax together. Find the two pleats that are closest to one another.
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6Align the two edges together.
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7Fold the two edges together to form a small triangle. Fold another triangle to lock the two pieces together.
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8Insert the fan-like sheet of toilet paper into a suitable toilet paper fold, such as the diamond or basket fold.
Basket Fold
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1Pull down one and a half sheets of toilet paper.
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2Mountain fold the bottom edge of the toilet paper back. Fold back about nearly an inch (two centimetres).
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3Fold back the bottom edge of toilet paper again. The second fold hides the raw edge so the basket will have a soft rim.
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4Valley fold the toilet paper up. Fold as much as you want up depending if you want a shallow or deep basket.
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5Mountain fold the left and right edges of the toilet paper behind. This forms the sides of the basket. The angle of the fold can be sharp if you want a narrow base or subtle if you want a narrow base.
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6Adjust the toilet paper basket up and down to position the basket. If you are going to add a decoration into the basket you can lower the basket.
Gem Fold
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1Valley fold the left and right corners of the toilet paper a third of the way in from the edges.
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2Pull the toilet paper down so the edge is just below the roll.
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3Valley fold the toilet paper up. Make the fold about an inch (centimeter) above the triangles.
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4Mountain fold the bottom corners under the toilet paper. This makes the bottom of the gem. If this is too tricky you can lift the toilet paper up.
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5Layer the toilet paper back down and admire your gem.
Heart Fold
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1Make a small vertical rip from the bottom edge of the toilet paper. Make it nearly an inch (two centimeters).
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2Fold up both corners of the ripped section of the toilet paper. This makes two small triangles. Try to make these the same size and make sure the folds are at a 45 degree angle.
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3Fold in the left and right corners of toilet paper. Make these triangles the same size as the ones in the middle.
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4Pull down the toilet paper one and a half sheets down.
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5Valley fold the toilet paper back up. Fold up about three inches (eight centimeters).
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6Mountain fold the bottom corners behind the toilet paper. This makes the bottom of the heart. Ensure you keep the other folds neat.
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7Roll the toilet paper so the heart is in the middle.
Boat Fold
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1Lift up one and a half sheets of toilet paper.
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2Fold the two top corners down to the middle. The edges meet in the center.
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3Adjust the toilet paper back onto the roll.
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4Fold in the left and right edges a little. If you want a narrow sail, fold in a lot, and if you want a wide sail fold in a small amount.
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5Valley fold the triangle up at the base. This creates a triangle.
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6Roll the toilet paper down until it is centered.
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7Fold up the bottom edge of the triangle. This create the hull. For a shallow hull fold a tiny bit, or for a deeper hull fold up more.
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8Mountain fold the left and right sizes of the hull under.
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9Center the boat on the roll. Admire the shapes of the bow and stern of the sailboat.
Community Q&A
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QuestionWhat is the purpose for this?HumanBeingTop AnswererIt's decorative, and shows attention to detail. If someone has gone to all the trouble of folding the last couple of sheets of toilet roll into a fancy shapes, you can usually feel assured the bathroom is clean and tidy.
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QuestionWhy go through that much effort just for one person to look at, then all your work is gone?TriteAndJadedCommunity AnswerIt's usually something a hotel would do, as a sign that they show attention to detail. It also leaves a lasting impression that they care.
About This Article
Around the world, people fold the end of the toilet paper roll to show guests that the bathroom is clean. One of the most common ways to do this is with a simple triangle fold. To do this, you roll down a couple of sheets, fold the right corner underneath to the left edge, then fold the left corner to the right corner. When you’ve finished, rotate the roll so the triangle is lined up with itself. In addition to making the roll neater, this will help keep the triangle from unfolding. You can also use more advanced techniques to fold the paper into a diamond, basket, heart, or boat. For more tips, including how to fold your toilet paper to look like a fan, read on!