Flowers & nature · Step-by-step guide
Four-Petal Osmanthus Blossom
Fold a compact four-petal blossom by opening the layers of a narrow, creased base.
What you’ll need
- One square of paper
Origami · Creasing, collapse folds & shaping
Make it, step by step.
14 steps · Original diagrams with English instructions
Prepare the paper
Open image at full size ↗Use one thin square for each blossom.
Crease the square
Open image at full size ↗Fold and unfold both midlines and both diagonals.
Collapse the base
Open image at full size ↗Bring the creases together into the layered base shown.
Fold to the middle
Open image at full size ↗Bring both side edges to the center crease.
Open and flatten
Open image at full size ↗Fold the upper triangular flap down over the two folded edges.
Repeat on the back
Open image at full size ↗Make the same folds on the reverse side.
Open the layers
Open image at full size ↗Turn the folded layers like pages to expose a plain diamond-shaped face.
Flatten one pocket
Open image at full size ↗Open one side along its creases and press it flat.
Fold the pocket in half
Open image at full size ↗Fold the flattened section over along its center.
Repeat around the base
Open image at full size ↗Repeat the pocket fold on the remaining sides.
Narrow the flaps
Open image at full size ↗Fold both side edges toward the middle.
Repeat the narrow folds
Open image at full size ↗Repeat on every face of the model.
Open the blossom
Open image at full size ↗Gently spread the layers at the opening, supporting the base.
Shape four petals
Open image at full size ↗Open and curve the four petals outward to finish the blossom.
Follow the diagrams alongside the step-by-step English instructions.
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