Five-Petal Flower Bookmark

Use this finished example to compare the shape and proportions of your model.

1. 1

   Fold the square upward in half. Fold the right end diagonally in both directions, opening each fold to mark their intersection.

2. 2

   Bring the opposite corner to the marked intersection. Fold that flap back so its edge aligns with the left edge.

3. 3

   Fold the right section to the left along the guide.

4. 4

   Fold the wedge backward along the dotted line. Cut away the excess above the marked cutting guide.

5. 5

   Open the pentagon, then fold its sections together along the radial creases into the layered diamond shown.

6. 6

   Fold the top part of the diamond downward along the guide to mark a crease.

7. 7

   Open the paper and reinforce the same fold around the other sections to outline a small pentagon in the center.

8. 8

   Deepen the creases around the central pentagon. Bring the five sides inward and raise the intervening folds.

9. 9

   Gather the layers into an upright star, then flatten them into the compact shape shown.

10. 10

    Align the indicated edge with the center crease and lower edge. Repeat around the five sections.

11. 11

    Open the model from its bottom and spread the sections flat to reveal the flower face.

12. 12

    Turn the flower over. Fold the indicated edge slightly down and to the left, then flatten the two adjacent sides.

13. 13

    Repeat on every petal and turn the flower face up.

Use this finished example to compare the shape and proportions of your model.

Use this finished example to compare the shape and proportions of your model.

Use this finished example to compare the shape and proportions of your model.