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Double Parallel Folds

By Jacci Howard Bear, About.com

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Do a double parallel fold

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Definition: In double parallel folds the paper is folded in half and then folded in half again with a fold parallel to the first fold.

To allow for proper nesting the two inside folded panels are 1/32" to 1/8" smaller than the two outer panels.

Also Known As: parallel fold | double fold

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