How to Fold Toilet Paper

People around the world fold toilet paper to assure guests that the bathroom is clean. Commonly people fold the last toilet paper sheet into a triangle, however some people impress or delight guests with elaborate designs to show off creativity and attention to detail. Folding toilet paper, formally known as hotel toilet paper folding, but also called toilet paper origami or toilegami attracts the attention of many people around the world.

Method 1

Method 1 of 8:

Triangle Fold

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Use the edge of the toilet paper for alignment.
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Method 2

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Diamond Fold

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You should now have a multi-layer triangle.
The point of the triangle should be pointing up.
Impress guests with creative designs. "I love having people over and want to go above and beyond for my guests. This article gave me cool toilet paper folding ideas like pleats, hearts, and baskets — stuff I never would've thought of. Now I can surprise visitors and make them smile when they go to the bathroom. It's a fun personal touch!" - Peter B.
Follow clear visual instructions to simplify learning. "At first I was intimidated by the fancy folding techniques. But the step-by-step pictures walking through each fold made them super easy to pick up. Seeing exactly how to manipulate the toilet paper helped me get the hang of the designs way more than words alone could have." - Mary Z.
Add a professional hotel touch as a house cleaner. "I'm always trying to impress my housecleaning clients. The beautiful toilet paper folds here, like the gem and diamond, make a bathroom look extra tidy and fancy. It's like a hotel! Leaving these neat designs behind makes my customers really happy. Such a great pro touch." - Becky B.
Practice toilet paper folds to achieve perfection. "When I first tried some of the more complicated folds, like the boat, my attempts were messy. But after practicing a few times, as the article suggested, I got way better. Now, I can make all sorts of decorative folds to spruce up any bathroom. The step-by-step instructions and photos were so helpful for improving with practice." - Noeline V.
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Method 3

Method 3 of 8:

Pleat Fold

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Leave have an inch (one centimeter) gap between each fold.
Make sure you have at least eight folds, but the more the better.
Let the folds to relax. Find the two pleats that are closest to one another.
Fold this corner once more to lock the two halves together.
It should look like a fan.

Method 4

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Pleated Tuck

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Find the two pleats that are closest to one another.
Fold another triangle to lock the two pieces together.

Method 5

Method 5 of 8:

Basket Fold

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^{[2]XResearch source} Fold back about nearly an inch (two centimetres).
The second fold hides the raw edge so the basket will have a soft rim.
Fold as much as you want up depending if you want a shallow or deep basket.
This forms the sides of the basket. The angle of the fold can be sharp if you want a narrow base or subtle if you want a narrow base.
If you are going to add a decoration into the basket you can lower the basket.

Method 6

Method 6 of 8:

Gem Fold

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Make the fold about an inch (centimeter) above the triangles.
This makes the bottom of the gem. If this is too tricky you can lift the toilet paper up.

Method 7

Method 7 of 8:

Heart Fold

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Make it nearly an inch (two centimeters).
This makes two small triangles.^{[3]XResearch source} Try to make these the same size and make sure the folds are at a 45 degree angle.
Make these triangles the same size as the ones in the middle.
Fold up about three inches (eight centimeters).
This makes the bottom of the heart. Ensure you keep the other folds neat.

Method 8

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Boat Fold

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The edges meet in the center.
^{[4]XResearch source} If you want a narrow sail, fold in a lot, and if you want a wide sail fold in a small amount.
This creates a triangle.
This create the hull. For a shallow hull fold a tiny bit, or for a deeper hull fold up more.
Admire the shapes of the bow and stern of the sailboat.

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What is the purpose for this?
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It's decorative, and shows attention to detail. If someone has gone to all the trouble of folding the last couple of sheets of toilet roll into a fancy shapes, you can usually feel assured the bathroom is clean and tidy.
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Why go through that much effort just for one person to look at, then all your work is gone?
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It's usually something a hotel would do, as a sign that they show attention to detail. It also leaves a lasting impression that they care.
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