How to Fold a Flower Origami Ball: Kusudama (Part 1)

Kusudama is a form of origami, using the same pieces of origami units to form it to the shape of a ball. The finished piece is used for decoration, and can also be a gift for a friend! There are many different types used, this article is a step by step guide to show you how to make a flower origami unit (part 1).

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 5 square pieces of paper (3cm x 3cm each)
• glue

1. 
    

   Fold the paper in half, creating a triangle.

2. 
    

   Take the sides and fold them upwards going towards the top of the triangle, it should look like a square now.

3. 
    

   Take the piece you just folded and fold it down to the edge of the square.

4. 
    

   With the fold you've just created, lift it up, then press it down (see next picture).

5. 
    

   Fold a smaller triangle with the flap you've created on both sides.

6. 
    

   Fold the piece on the side half way on both sides.

7. 
    

   Apply glue on one side of the petal, stick it to the other side, creating the first petal.

8. 
    

   Make four more petals.

9. 
    

   Glue them together to form an origami flower.

10. 
     

    To create the flower kusudama, see the second part (found in Resource Tab)

Tips & Warnings

• Always allow glue to dry completely.
• Get ready to make 12 more flowers for the kusudama unit!
• Read the tutorial on Part 2 to learn the complete kusudama.

Resources

• Kusudama Part 2
• My Craft Blog
• Fold an Origami Tulip

[sonni57]

on 3/14/2009 Looks like fun, I'll give it a try. Nicely done article.

[Anai]

on 3/12/2009 Great step by step instructions. The result is beautiful, thanks.

[Muzikpeach]

on 3/10/2009 Thanks for the creative article.

[apalmer]

on 3/10/2009 Creative! I'm saving this one! Very nicely written and the photos are perfect! 5*

[smartmoneygrrrl]

on 3/9/2009 This is very beautiful and creative. 5*