3 Ways to Make an Origami Flower
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Origami is the ancient Japanese art of paper folding, and it has been practiced for centuries to create beautiful, intricate sculptures from a single piece of paper. One of the most popular creations that can be made using origami techniques is flowers. There are countless ways to make stunning, realistic origami flowers, but today we’ll introduce you to three simple methods that are perfect for beginners. By following these step-by-step instructions, you’ll soon be able to create a wonderful assortment of whimsical blossoms that can brighten up any room.
1. The Classic Origami Lily
The origami lily is a traditional design and a favorite among origami enthusiasts. This exquisite flower has six petals and can be made using these steps:
– Start with a square sheet of paper (colored on one side and white on the other), and turn it so it appears as a diamond.
– Fold it in half vertically forming a triangle, with the color side facing outwards.
– Fold it in half again horizontally forming a smaller triangle.
– Open and flatten out the triangle, then bring its bottom corner up to meet the top corner.
– Repeat this process for all four creased triangle sections.
– Fold down each corner to create a diamond shape with four flaps.
– Fold each of the four outer flaps’ edges towards the center crease.
– Fold each flap’s tip backward, aligning with its base.
– Carefully lift and slightly open each petal by pushing its tip inside-out.
Congratulations! You’ve just crafted an elegant origami lily.
2. The Simple Origami Rose Bud
This appealing rose bud variation requires minimal folding but delivers an attractive outcome:
– Begin with a square sheet of paper (colored on both sides) and fold it diagonally in half twice, creating an X-shaped crease, then unfold.
– Turn your paper over and fold it in half both horizontally and vertically, achieving a plus sign-shaped crease, then unfold.
– Following the existing creases, collapse and flatten your paper into a square base.
– Fold the corner flaps towards the center, so they overlap slightly, creating a kite shape.
– Fold the kite’s top down to expose the colored layer beneath.
– Tuck the top corners behind by folding the outer edges toward the middle to form tweezers’ shape.
– Turn your piece over and fold all four visible flaps inward, overlapping them as you did in step 4.
– Curl each flap’s top downwards with your finger to shape your rose bud petals.
Your delicate origami rose bud is now complete!
3. The Charming Origami Tulip
The final design on our list is the charming origami tulip. Here’s how to create it:
– Begin with two square sheets of paper (different colors recommended) for separate flower and stem/leaf pieces.
For the flower:
– Fold one sheet diagonally in half twice, forming an X-shaped crease; unfold to get a center point where lines cross.
– Fold each corner towards the center point, making a smaller square with four triangle-shaped flaps.
– Carefully fold each flap’s edge outward at a 45-degree angle to create petal shapes. Refold as necessary for petal curvature.
For the stem/leaf:
– Fold the second sheet diagonally once with color facing outwards.
– Starting from bottom-right of your triangle, fold up at a 45-degree angle towards left; repeat symmetrically on other side for balance.
– Create leaf details: at mid-section between folds, pinch on both edges and fold upwards slightly.
Now combine flower and stem by inserting stem’s tip into flower base.