Kawasaki Rose Directions

Origami roses are just as beautiful as the real ones.

The Kawasaki rose, a complex origami rose, requires you to fold a single square paper many times to create the shape of a rose in full bloom. Named after it's creator Toshikazu Kawasaki, this model offers an intense challenge for even the most experienced origami enthusiasts. There are several new versions of the Kawasaki rose that play off the classic shape. Some are more bloomed than others. For an easy time folding the rose, view diagrams of the process.

Things You'll Need

• Square origami paper

Instructions

1. Place the paper on a flat, level surface. Fold the paper diagonally. Unfold the paper. Grasp the right side of the paper and fold it so that the top-right corner forms the tip of the triangle and the right edge of the paper hits the center fold. Fold the left side of the paper so that the bottom-left corner forms the tip of a triangle and the left edge hits the center fold.

2. Turn the paper a 1/6th turn so that the center of the parallelogram is parallel with the edge of the table. Fold the paper through the center lengthwise so that the tip pushes upwards and the edges point downwards. Unfold the fold and create a new fold halfway between the line from the center fold and the edge of the paper. Create another fold halfway between the line and the center fold.

3. Turn the paper so that the back faces you. Create a valley fold between the edge of the paper and the first fold. Repeat this process on the other side of the paper. Turn the paper so that the front faces you. Create another valley fold, between the edge of the paper and the nearest fold. Repeat this process on the other side of the paper.

4. Unfold the paper completely, so that it is a square. Turn the paper clockwise by a quarter turn. Repeat the entire folding process. Crimp the paper halfway between the center point, where the diagonal folds meet and the edge of the paper so that the area pushes upwards. Repeat this process on all four sides of the paper.

5. Create a fold below the crimp on one side so that the fold aligns with the point of the crimp. Create a point by folding the long side of the paper over the short side of the paper. Repeat this process for all of the sides of the square.

6. Unfold the paper so that it forms a square. Grasp the center of the square and turn the edges of the paper downwards by folding them along the thickest crease. You should fold the paper four times. Unfold the paper so that it forms a cylinder. place your finger inside the cylinder and turn the paper clockwise.

Tips & Warnings

• Practice making simple flowers before moving onto the rose.

References

• Joseph Wu: Kawasaki Rose Instructions
• Bllom 4Ever: How to Make a New Kawasaki Rose
• Dan of Toasters: Modified Kawasaki Rose
• Bloom 4Ever: How to Make a Fullest-Bloom Rose