How to Make an Origami Flower

Origami creations are fun to make, are completely original and are an opportunity to spend time with friends and family of any age while designing and folding together. Origami flowers can be made and placed in a vase, used as a corsage or bouquet as well as just a cute sentiment from one person to another.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Paper
• Hard, flat surface

1. Lay a square piece of paper on a flat, hard surface. Take one corner and fold it across to form a triangle. Press the crease down and unfold the paper. Repeat with the opposite corners and unfold. Then fold the paper in half and each half in half again so you are left with four rectangles.

2. Fold the left edge of the paper so it lines up with the center crease. Crease the edge and unfold. Repeat on the right side. Then do the same with the top and bottom of the paper. Unfold the paper so it is flat. Then fold each point of the square inward where the diagonal creases all meet. Press the corners down and flip the paper over maintaining the design.

3. Fold each corner inward again like you did in Step 2. Crease the edges. Take one of the center points and fold it back 3/4 of the way. Press down the crease well so it doesn't come back to the center. Repeat with all the inner points. Turn the paper over and make sure everything remains in place.

4. Unfold the four squares in the center. Flip the paper again. Now fold the paper in half from top to bottom. Repeat with the left and right sides.

5. Put the creation on your hand. Hold the top corners between your index fingers and thumb. Push the corners inward. Pull out the petals and shape with your fingers as you see fit.

Tips & Warnings

• Practice on plain paper before using colored or special paper.
• Wash and dry your hands before you begin folding.