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A pretty kusudama flower can be made by folding five or six square pieces of paper. If you make twelve flowers, they can be assembled into a beautiful kusudama ball. Even if you use colorful sticky notes, the result is very impressive and can be used for decorative purposes or even worn as a temporary brooch.
Steps
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Fold a square piece of paper in half diagonally. It should now look like a triangle.[1]- Fold the triangle’s bottom two corners of up to its point. You should now have formed a square.[2]Advertisement
- Fold each previous fold backwards halfway. The back-folded back edges should line up with the edges of the “square” underneath.[3]
- Expand the triangles you folded in the previous step. Lift one side triangle, insert a finger to open the pocket inside, and re-flatten it along the crease so that it is expanded into a diamond. Repeat on the other side. If you're feeling confused, take a look at the image for further guidance.[4]
- Turn the paper over.
- Tuck in the triangular point sticking out on the left side. If you open the left area of the folded paper slightly, you’ll see that, underneath the top sheet of paper, there’s a fold that half-covers the diamond underneath. Simply fold the point of the diamond into the body of the shape below the piece of paper that is half-covering it.[5]
- Repeat with the triangular point on the right side.
- Turn the paper over again.
- Fold the left- and rightmost corners inward along the creases that already exist. The resulting outline should once again be a square.[6]
- Glue the top of the folded flaps where indicated by the image. Using a glue stick may be a good idea because it dries so quickly, but you can also use white liquid glue as shown here.[7]
- Bring the folded flaps together, fastening them in place. Squeeze the flaps together so that the glue takes, then pinch the creases together tightly so that the folds protruding into the cone stay somewhat centered. To hold the glued pieces together, secure them with a paperclip.[8]
- Make four more of these.[9]
- Apply glue to the central seam of each piece. This seam is where the folded edges meet (where they were glued together previously). Spread out the glue so that the centers of the pieces can stick together securely.
- Begin pressing the pieces together. The five cones will make the Kusudama flower’s five petals.
- Continue adding pieces until you’ve assembled the entire flower. Glue everything together in a circular formation.[10]
- Use paperclips to hold the petals together.
- Wait for the glue to dry completely before removing the paperclips. Otherwise, the petals risk slipping apart.
Community Q&A
- QuestionWhat do I need the paper clips for when I am already using glue?
Community AnswerIf you don't use the clips, the flower can fall off very easily while the glue is still drying. The paper clips act as supports. Once the glue dries, you can take the clips off. - QuestionCan I use sticky notes to make a flower?
Community AnswerYes, because to make the petals, you have to start off with squares - and sticky notes are squares. - QuestionCan I use hot glue instead to make a kusudama flower?
Community AnswerYes, it may even work better.
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Tips
- Stick a pipe cleaner into the bottom of the flower for a colorful stem.Thanks
- Make sure your folds are sharp, precise, and crisp. It will give the finished item a clean look.Thanks
- You may find that rubber cement or especially 'Krazy' glue dries more quickly (but is harder to work with).Thanks
Warnings
- Sticky notes can be difficult to work with (because the folds will stick together).Thanks
- Use a cover over your workspace, as it can get messy.Thanks
- Watch out for paper cuts!Thanks
- Be careful when using an x-acto knife!Thanks
Things You'll Need
- 5 pieces of square paper (for example, Sticky Notes)
- Glue (white liquid or stick)
- Paperclips
Expert Interview
Thanks for reading our article! If you’d like to learn more about origami, check out our in-depth interview with Robert Homayoon.
References
- ↑ http://www.origami-instructions.com/origami-kusudama-flower.html
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6elb2EO_ZO0
- ↑ https://www.origamiway.com/origami-kusudama-flower.shtml
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcVjCuJG26c
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcVjCuJG26c
- ↑ https://www.icreativeideas.com/how-to-make-beautiful-origami-kusudama-flowers/
- ↑ https://www.icreativeideas.com/how-to-make-beautiful-origami-kusudama-flowers/
- ↑ http://www.origami-instructions.com/origami-kusudama-flower.html
- ↑ https://www.icreativeideas.com/how-to-make-beautiful-origami-kusudama-flowers/
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