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Paper Folding and Hole Punching

Each Fold Doubles the Holes

Each Fold Doubles the Holes

One fold + one hole = 2 holes when unfolded. Each fold doubles the count.

Tip: Two folds: up to 4 holes. Three folds: up to 8.

Holes Mirror Across Each Fold Line

Holes Mirror Across Each Fold Line

When you unfold, each hole appears on BOTH sides of the fold line, the same distance away.

Tip: Trace each fold backwards; for each one, mirror every existing hole.

Watch the Fold Direction

Watch the Fold Direction

A vertical fold and a horizontal fold produce DIFFERENT unfolded results, even with the same punch.

Tip: Always check whether the fold is left-right (vertical) or up-down (horizontal).

Holes On a Fold Line Don't Double

Holes On a Fold Line Don't Double

If a hole sits exactly on a fold line, the two sides land on top of each other when unfolded.

Tip: It still appears as one hole, not two — count edges, not naive doubles.