Try looking under Newspaper Pots. There are several websites with instructions.

Here is a link that might be useful: Newspaper Pots

I too was super confused about the origami instructions. Made the newspaper pots and had great success. Did use a 1" strip of adhesive tape to secure the bottom.

Good luck.
Rosie

I know this thread is pretty old, but I found these origami newspaper pots that are easy to do. The only downfall is two of the sides of the pot will become flimsy when wet because they are single layers, but put a bunch of these pots into a flat & they will support each other long enough for transplanting. I used half-of-a-half page of newspaper to make the size of pots I like.

Here is a link that might be useful: Origami Pots

I just cut strips of newspaper 3-4" wide and maybe 12" long. (Cannot remember exact measurements because the strips are at work and I'm at home.) Then I take a fish food container, the kind that tropical fish flakes come in. Wrap the newspaper strip around the can with newspaper sticking out a bit on the bottom.

Fold in the edges of the newspaper on the bottom of the container and tape. Tape it once on the side. Slide off. I use about 3 layers of newspaper.

I'm sure you could use any kind of can or jar to wrap around adjusting the size of your newspaper accordingly. It's actually easy and I would not consider it origami.