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How to make a paper cross

How to cut a cross out of paper using a single straight cut

Is it possible to cut a cross out of a piece of paper using just one straight cut? Try this to find out.

You need 1 sheet of A4 paper and a pair of scissors.

Step 1
Start with a sheet of
A4 paper
Step 2
Fold the top right corner across and down, like this
Step 3
Fold the bottom right corner across and up, like this.
Step 4
Fold the rectangle on the left on top of the triangle, like this.
Step 5
Turn the shape over.

Step 6
Fold the shape in half, like this.
Step 7
Make a single straight cut about 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the fold.
Step 8
Unfold the result.

The Paper Cross