Make two small cuts on each side of the folded paper, as shown. These cuts will help shape the umbrella and allow it to open properly. Ensure you don’t cut all the way through.

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1. Fold the paper in half, with the crease longwise down the middle. For a balanced plane, take your time, carefully matching up the opposing edges. Then unfold it as if you are opening a book. 2.

5. Fold the left edge of the paper to meet the right-hand blue line. 6. Fold the right edge of the paper to meet the left-hand blue line, so the design is on top. 7. Cut along the top – along the red ...