Paper Flower Origami

Origami is one of the most popular art of paper folding. It is a traditional Japanese paper folding art which has been practiced from centuries to create amazing paper molds. The term origami has been derived from the two Japanese words 'Ori' and 'Kami' which refers to folding and paper, respectively. Swan, crane, dragon, star, etc. the list of origami paper molds can is endless. Hence, it is a fun to do arts and craft activity which is extremely popular among kids. Instead of wasting hours and hours watching TV, making different paper origami models not only help kids to explore their hidden artistic talents but will also enable them to focus on something which is more fruitful.

A good craft paper and some easy to follow paper folding origami instructions are all what is required to create elegant and innovative origami models. Though different colors, sizes, patterns and textures of papers are nowadays available in the market, if you are a beginner, it is better to go for thin crisp papers, as they allow easy bending and folding, and gives a fine finish.

Origami Instructions

Making Paper Flower

• Take a square piece of paper, with the colored side facing down. Fold the paper in half, crease well with both hands and unfold, and then fold again in the opposite side.
• Turn over the paper to the colored side and likewise, fold the paper in half, crease well and unfold. Fold it again in the opposite side.
• Following the formed creases, take the top 3 corners down to the bottom corner and press the model.
• Now fold toward the middle line and unfold, and following this crease, open and flatten the formed flap. Likewise, repeat the above two steps for the other three corners as well.
• Turn over the page of the front and back flaps, and raising the top layer, fold along the crease. Similarly repeat this step for the other three flaps as well.
• Turn to the opposite side, and check if equal pleats are formed behind each side of the model. Squeeze the creases formed and slowly pinch the narrow end so that the edges meet behind the model.
• Gripping the narrow edge of the model gently, draw the outer petals close to each other until they meet.
• Finally, shape the petals by pinching their ends and folding back their tips.

Making Paper Lotus

• Take a square piece of paper, with the colored side facing down. Diagonally fold from both sides and then unfold.
• Fold each corner in the center and twice again fold the new formed corners into the center.
• Similarly on the other side, fold each corner into the center and then fold in each new formed corner with a small amount.
• For petals, slowly draw the petal from behind to the front, as if you are turning the corner inside out. Repeat the step for all other corners as well.
• Likewise for the second set of petals and for the third set, don't turn the corners inside out, just fold below the first set. Your lotus flower is ready.

Aren't they easy to make? Well they are not only easy to create but also fun to do. Hence, to make paper flowers effortlessly and in less time, all you need to do is to follow these instructions carefully. Now that you know how to make them, what are you waiting? Collect some colorful origami papers and following the aforementioned instructions, start making beautiful paper origami flowers. Enjoy!