Layered Four-Petal Violet

1. 1

   Crease the square into four equal sections in both directions. Fold the side edges to the middle.

2. 2

   Open the upper section and squash it outward.

3. 3

   Flatten the opened upper section. Repeat the same squash fold at the lower end to make the elongated hexagon shown.

4. 4

   Fold one upper flap upward and the opposite lower flap downward. Turn the model over.

5. 5

   Fold the indicated flap toward the center.

6. 6

   Repeat the center fold around all four arms. Turn the model over and fold each corner toward the center in turn.

7. 7

   Fold the outer point inward, then fold it toward the center again. Repeat on all four arms and turn the flower over.

8. 8

   Open and squash the small central pockets, repeating on all sides. Fold the small corners inward on each side.

9. 9

   Repeat the shaping folds at the center. Fold a small part of each outer petal behind to soften its outline.

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.