If you've been following us for a long time, the folding I'm going to present to you in this article is not unknown to you! It's the folding of the 3D origami flower that I wanted to bring up to date by offering you a new colorful range and adding a few small variations!

I discovered this folding technique several years ago now! I particularly appreciated the clear, clean lines of its pistils which give a very "graphic" side to the whole thing. Moreover, it is a folding technique that I chose to offer you because it is really very easy and allows you to quickly make a generous bouquet of paper flowers, to give to a loved one or simply to keep for yourself!

Our adorable 6cm origami paper sets are perfect for making these flower bouquets, in a single colorful range! Our sets of 80 or 100 papers will allow you to make 16 or 20 flowers respectively . For this tutorial, I mixed different sets to create a multicolored bouquet with vibrant hues.

THE 3D ORIGAMI FLOWER

To make a three-dimensional origami flower, you will need:

• 5 squares of paper, 6cm on each side - This very simple fold can be used in many different ways 5 times to make 1 origami flower and create pretty colorful bouquets. To make 1 flower , you will need 5 squares of 6cm on each side . Our sets of 80 or 100 6x6cm papers will allow you to make 16 or 20 flowers respectively,
• thick stems (sold in 50cm) - To make 1 flower , you will need to cut 1 stem of approximately 15cm, using pliers or cutting pliers,
• a pair of wire cutters or pliers,
• a pair of scissors ,
• gel glue ,
• a few sprigs of dried flowers to decorate your bouquet.

This fold can of course be made in several sizes to create bouquets of varying sizes. If you choose:

• 5 squares of 6cm on each side , you will obtain a flower of approximately 5cm in diameter by 3.5cm in height (without the stem)
• 5 squares of 10cm on each side , you will obtain a flower of approximately 8.3cm in diameter by 5.8cm in height (without the stem)
• 5 squares of 15cm on each side , you will obtain a flower of approximately 12.5cm in diameter by 8.7cm in height (without the stem)
  
  
  

1. Orient the sheet of paper in a diamond shape, with the white side facing you. Fold it in half to create a triangle.
2. Fold the 2 bottom points over the top point, along the dotted lines, to obtain a diamond.
3. Unfold the folds made in step 2.
4. Fold the bottom of the triangle over the two most oblique ones marked in the previous step, along the dotted lines.
5. Open the 2 folds then slide your finger inside the 2 points on either side of the fold then flatten them so as to obtain 2 symmetrical kite shapes (which can be seen in step 6).
6. Fold the 2 tips of the “kites” onto the fold, along the dotted lines.
7. Fold the right and left sides over the fold along the dotted lines.
   
   
   
   
8. If you wish to give your petal another shape, refer to the cutting diagram below * .
   Then apply glue to both parts, left and right.
9. Fold them towards each other and glue them together to form the first petal.
10. You have your first petal. Make 4 more folds in the same way (according to steps 1 to 9). The 5 petals are finished.
11. Assemble your petals together, two by two, applying glue as close to the center as possible, along one of your petals.
    TIP - Let the glue “rest” for a few moments to help your petals stick together better.
12. Assemble 2 petals, holding them together as shown in the drawing.
13. You then get your first pair of petals.
14. Apply glue again to the outside of one of your petals (as in step 11).
15. Assemble the remaining petals in the same way.
16. The flower is finished!

• If you want to get a peach blossom, no cutting of the fold is necessary.
• If you want to create a cherry blossom, make a slight "V" cut towards the center of your petal as shown in the drawing above.
• If you want to obtain a plum blossom, make a rounded cut towards the outside of your fold as shown in the drawing above.

To then mount your flower on a stem, here is how to proceed:

1. Place a dot of glue on the hole at the base of the 5 petals that form the flower. The dot of glue ensures the stem stays firmly on the flower.
2. Gently insert the metal stem inside the flower about 1cm.

This simple and quick fold is taken from my origami book published by Marabout, " Origami as if by Magic " which brings together no less than 50 folds. Designed to be as accessible and fun as possible, this book details each fold, classified in order of difficulty, composed of photos and drawings (for the most complex steps). If you want to give it a try, it is available in store and on the e-shop!

Available in a variety of colors to suit the seasons and your current mood, our 6cm square origami sets allow you to easily create a beautiful bouquet of flowers in a variety of matching patterns and colors! Discover a selection of the sets we offer below.

OUR SETS OF 80 ORIGAMI PAPERS IN 6 X 6 CM

OUR SETS OF 100 ORIGAMI PAPERS IN 6 X 6 CM

If you enjoy making origami and Japanese paper flowers, check out our blog post “Origami Cherry Blossom: Tutorial & Inspiration” to learn how to fold a flat cherry blossom!
Creative kits based on paper flowers are also available, in different color assortments and different materials such as Japanese paper or crepe paper in store and on the e-shop.

I hope this article has inspired you to create beautiful flower bouquets. I'll see you soon for more DIY projects inspired by Japan!

Until then, take good care of yourself.

Adeline