This mini cabinet was my AP Environmental Science end of the year project. With 90 sheets of used paper, 9 rubber bands, old calendar paper, and tape, it can be made into a stable structure that is very convenient for storing small things like paper clips, erasers, glue sticks, lead, and binder clips. The only origami knowledge needed is how to make the version of origami cubes that requires 6 pieces for each cube (instructions easily found online).

Directions:

1. Take 45 sheets of paper and cut them into 8x8 inch squares. Cut 45 other sheets of paper into 7.5x7.5 inch squares.

2. Fold each square into the pieces for origami cubes and the put them in sets of 5. There should be 9 sets of smaller pieces and 9 sets of bigger pieces.

3. Put the pieces in each set together to make cubes with one side missing. 

4. Combine bigger cubes into a 3 by 3 formation using the paper edges whenever possible. If they don't connect, use tape instead of the edges.

5. Poke small holes on ONE side next to the missing side for each small cube. Put half of the rubber band in (don't cut) and tape a small, rolled, piece of paper to block it from falling out. This is the handle for the cabinet.

6. Place the small cubes inside the large cubes like in the images. Make sure each little container can come out smoothly, all edges flapping up are taped down, and the whole structure is stable.

7. Optional: Cover the back and sides with pretty paper (I used calendar paper) using tape if necessary. This step is mostly for decoration purposes, but adding a cover connecting all the cubes may make the structure more stable.