Flowers & nature · Step-by-step guide
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
Origami · Creasing, collapse folds & shaping

Make it, step by step.
18 steps · Original diagrams with English instructions
Plan the two layers
Open image at full size ↗Use the larger square for the outer flower and the smaller square for its center.
Check the finished shape
Open image at full size ↗The two layers are rotated so the eight pointed petals alternate around the center.
Crease the first square
Open image at full size ↗Fold both diagonals and both midlines of the larger square.
Collapse the base
Open image at full size ↗Collapse the square into the layered diamond shown.
Open one pocket
Open image at full size ↗Lift and open the first triangular flap.
Squash the pocket
Open image at full size ↗Flatten the pocket along its center crease.
Fold the lower edges
Open image at full size ↗Fold both lower edges inward to the middle.
Lift the petal fold
Open image at full size ↗Open those creases and lift the lower point into a long diamond.
Repeat on all faces
Open image at full size ↗Repeat the same folds on the other three faces.
Open the base slightly
Open image at full size ↗Gently spread the folded layers to expose the inner lower sections.
Fold the inner section upward
Open image at full size ↗Reverse-fold the lower middle section inward and upward.
Repeat the reverse folds
Open image at full size ↗Repeat on the remaining three sides.
Expose a plain face
Open image at full size ↗Turn the flaps until a flat diamond face is exposed.
Narrow the sides
Open image at full size ↗Fold both side edges inward along the center.
Lift the lower half
Open image at full size ↗Fold the lower half upward.
Repeat around the base
Open image at full size ↗Repeat the upward fold on the other three faces.
Open four petals
Open image at full size ↗Turn the base upward and spread its four pointed petals.
Add the second layer
Open image at full size ↗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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