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Double-Layer Clematis Star

Fold two pointed four-petal flowers and stack them into an eight-point clematis.

What you’ll need

  • One 15 × 15 cm square
  • One 7.6 × 7.6 cm square
  • Glue, optional
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Origami · Creasing, collapse folds & shaping

Finished Double-Layer Clematis Star

Make it, step by step.

18 steps · Original diagrams with English instructions

Plan the two layers

Double-Layer Clematis Star: Plan the two layersOpen image at full size ↗
  1. Use the larger square for the outer flower and the smaller square for its center.

Check the finished shape

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  1. The two layers are rotated so the eight pointed petals alternate around the center.

Crease the first square

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  1. Fold both diagonals and both midlines of the larger square.

Collapse the base

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  1. Collapse the square into the layered diamond shown.

Open one pocket

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  1. Lift and open the first triangular flap.

Squash the pocket

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  1. Flatten the pocket along its center crease.

Fold the lower edges

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  1. Fold both lower edges inward to the middle.

Lift the petal fold

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  1. Open those creases and lift the lower point into a long diamond.

Repeat on all faces

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  1. Repeat the same folds on the other three faces.

Open the base slightly

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  1. Gently spread the folded layers to expose the inner lower sections.

Fold the inner section upward

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  1. Reverse-fold the lower middle section inward and upward.

Repeat the reverse folds

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  1. Repeat on the remaining three sides.

Expose a plain face

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  1. Turn the flaps until a flat diamond face is exposed.

Narrow the sides

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  1. Fold both side edges inward along the center.

Lift the lower half

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  1. Fold the lower half upward.

Repeat around the base

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  1. Repeat the upward fold on the other three faces.

Open four petals

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  1. Turn the base upward and spread its four pointed petals.

Add the second layer

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  1. Repeat with the smaller square. Stack the two flowers with their points staggered and add a little glue if needed.

Follow the diagrams alongside the step-by-step English instructions.

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