Collagami paper is great for paper folding and orgiami. Its double-sided nature makes it perfect for flowers!
Collagami Flowers
Step 1
Using square paper of any size such as the Collagami paper, fold the paper on the diagonal.
Step 2
Whilst still folded, fold one point up into the right angle corner.
Step 3
Repeat with the other point so the sides meet in the middle to transform the paper into a square.
Step 4
Fold each panel back on itself towards the outer edge.
Step 5
Slip your finger into this triangle, lifting up the point and opening it out so it becomes a mirror image of itself, then flatten it. Do this for both sides, so your paper reflects the image shown
Step 6
Fold the two triangles hanging over the edge back in on themselves.
Step 7
Next, fold these outer triangles in on themselves (in half) so the overall paper shape now looks like a square again
Step 8
Bring these panels together and join either with Supertac, hot glue, or a staple. You have now completed one petal.
Repeat this six times and glue all of the petals together to make a flower.
Step 9
Thread the florist wire up through the centre of the flower and through the holes in a button, then back down through the centre of the flower, to create the stem, twisting the wire as you go.
Step 10
Extension Ideas:
- Draw on the paper before making your flower.
- Try using two-toned Collagami paper for a different result.
- Try making a different shape flower!