There's a quiet thrill in folding a flat sheet of paper into something you could actually slip into your back pocket. This origami wallet is exactly that kind of project — simple enough for a relaxed afternoon, but satisfying enough that you'll want to make a few in different colours.

If you've already tried a quick wallet fold and wanted a version with a little more structure, this complete tutorial is for you. Grab a square of paper and let's build one together.

STEP 1. Fold the paper in half.

STEP 2. Fold it in half and make a crease.

STEP 3. Make a crease at the position shown in the photo.

STEP 4. Open and fold as shown in the picture.

STEP 5. Turn it over.

STEP 6. Fold it at the position shown in the photo.

STEP 7. Fold it up at the position shown in the photo.

STEP 8. Fold the back side in the same way.

The wallet is complete.