Some origami models begin with a single dramatic fold, but others quietly work the whole paper into a precise grid before the real shaping ever starts. The 8x8 matrix base belongs to that second family: eight creases across and eight down, turning a blank square into a neat lattice of 64 cells. It is the kind of foundation you meet again and again in modular, geometric, and even tessellation-style origami, where knowing exactly where every line should land makes the later steps far easier. The result may look simple, a sheet covered in straight creases, but that grid is surprisingly satisfying to produce, and it teaches you the patient, repetitive rhythm of accurate folding. Grab a 20cm square and let us make some lines.

This page is for those who want the instruction to fold an 8x8 matrix origami base.

From this instructional page, you will be able to produce an origami base with 8x8 matrix cells.

Before working on this model, you need to know what valley-fold and mountain-fold are. If you know these two folding techniques, then you will have no problem in making an origami base with 8x8 matrix cells.

If you are ready, then let’s get started.

The paper I am using here is a 20cm x 20cm square. It is a good size for those who are not experienced in paper folding. Once you become familiar with this model, you can try a smaller size paper.

This is the front side of the paper.

This is the back side of the paper.

Step 1

Start with the backside of the paper facing up. Valley-fold the paper in half horizontally and then unfold.

Step 2

Apply the horizontal valley-fold from step 1 and then unfold. Valley-fold the paper in half vertically and then unfold.

Step 3

Apply the vertical valley-fold from step 2 and then unfold. Apply two horizontal valley-folds and then unfold.

Step 4

Apply the two horizontal valley-folds from step 3 and then unfold. Apply two vertical valley-folds and then unfold.

Step 5

Apply the two vertical valley-folds from step 4 and then unfold. Apply four horizontal valley-folds and then unfold.

Step 6

Apply the four horizontal valley-folds from step 5 and then unfold. Apply four vertical valley-folds and then unfold.

Step 7

Apply the four vertical valley-folds from step 6 and then unfold. Congratulations! You have just completed making an 8x8 matrix origami base.