How to Make a Paper Flower How to Make a Paper Flower Easy
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Being able to make beautiful art with scrap paper is one of the benefits to knowing origami. But even if you've never even folded a paper crane, by following some simple instructions and using the right kind of paper, you could fold your own paper flower in minutes. Your first attempt might look a little rough around the edges, but with a little practice, you'll soon be folding paper tulips like a pro.
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Can I put a stem on the flower?
Yes. To do so, just get another small piece of paper, roll it up tightly and glue it onto your flower.
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How long does it take to make the flower?
A flower that is fairly simple should only take around five minutes; a medium-complexity flower may take 15 to 20 minutes; and a hard flower can take up to 30 minutes.
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What if I don't have colored paper?
Make white flowers or color your paper with paint, pencils or coloring pens. If you use ink pens or paint to color the paper, make sure it is dry before you begin making your flowers.
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Could I make it three steps?
No, creating origami flowers is delicate work that can take many steps.
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The last step doesn't make sense; mine didn't come out like that. Any advice?
It's very hard to blow; just prep it a bit and blow.
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Why can't I make the petals for my paper flower?
If you are using a thicker paper it will be harder to do; I had to use duct tape to tape mine down.
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Will I still be able to blow the flower up if I make it with printer paper?
Yes. The printer paper would probably work better than colored paper. Just make sure you don't get spit on the bottom, or it will rip.
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What do I do if my paper flowers break when I blow into them?
I would attempt to refold and use some tape or glue to keep the parts together.
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What do I do if my paper flower didn't work?
Keep trying! It gets easier if you practice. Just make sure you go through the steps carefully and crease your folds really well.
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How do I easily fold the paper when making paper flowers?
Good creases help you the most––if you don't crease it hard enough, you can have difficulty folding the paper (depending on thickness).
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You may want to use a bone folder, which is a blunt tool used in paper folding, to help make your creases.[11] Some makeshift bone folders include:plastic caps, paperweights, or you can purchase this tool at your local craft store.
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Be sure to use a flat surface and use your fingernails, or a bone folder, to make each fold as crisp as possible.
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Things You'll Need
- Origami paper
- Bone folder (optional)
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To make a paper flower, fold a piece of origami paper in half from left to right and from bottom to top, and then on both diagonals, so you end up with folds in the shapes of a cross and an "x." Tuck the sides in and collapse them to form a triangular base. Now fold the outside flaps to line up with the center crease, then fold the outside corners of the outer flaps inward. Join the opposite side flaps together and then gently blow air into your tulip. Finish it by peeling back the "petals," or extra layers of paper. For tips on how to make your tulip petals more dramatic or more natural-looking, read on!
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