

You could even use wrapping paper that matched your event. They can be made with Origami paper or just copier paper like I have used here. They look fabulous on your table and you can use them to hold a few sweet treats or just as decoration. In the same way, add the remaining petals to the leaves. By Christine SeptemThis Origami lotus flower is so quick and easy to make. The second petal should completely cover the first petal’s four corners (see third photo). With the leaves complete, place the petals on them. Then fold all four (green) papers in the same fashion. Dreamstime is the worlds largest stock photography community. Once you’ve reached the stage illustrated in the fourth photo above, simply fold the two outer edges to the middle (as shown in the second photo). Use them in commercial designs under lifetime, perpetual & worldwide rights. You should end up with all the necessary petals.įolding of the leaves is actually quite similar to folding the petals. Repeat the same steps for all eight (red) papers. Just make sure not to pull any part too hard.

But after making the twist, it is safe to arrange the layers with teh tip of your fingers. Once twisted firmly, the twist usually stays like that.
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Keep twisting until the origami rose is in full bloom. These origami lotus flowers can be used for so many other crafts. Then the two longer edges are folded inwards and the paper is folded in half (as shown on the first photo). Step 18: Twist Until A Rose-Like Pattern is Formed. The four corners are folded as if making a boat. The size of the pieces can be altered proportionately according to the desired size of the lotus.Įight of the pieces (for illustration purposes let’s say they’re red) are used to make two-part petals and the remaining four make the four-part (green) petals.įold the paper pieces in half, parallel to the longest edge. An A4-sized page should be precisely enough to make six. Pink: Vose notes pink (or pink-tipped) lotuses sometimes accompany deities in Hindu imagery. In feng shui, white is also linked with the metal element, which has the ability to 'cut through' obstacles. Cut 12 pieces of 13.5cm X 7.5cm colored paper rectangles. White: According to Cho and Vose, a white lotus flower is associated with purity, as well as transcendence.
