Layered Hydrangea Blossom

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1. 1

   Crease both diagonals and both midlines, opening after each fold. Turn the paper over and bring all four corners to the center.

2. 2

   Fold all four corners to the center once more, then open this second set of folds.

3. 3

   Bring each corner to the crease just made, following the marked points.

4. 4

   Repeat around all four corners. Turn the paper over.

5. 5

   Fold the indicated edge toward the center, including the layer underneath. Repeat on the remaining sides.

6. 6

   Fold the upper and lower sections toward the middle and unfold.

7. 7

   Fold the left and right sections inward in the same way, then open them again.

8. 8

   Turn the model over. Open the right-hand section outward and lift the small triangular flap.

9. 9

   Spread the pocket and return its left layer to position as shown.

10. 10

    Return the right layer to position. Open the indicated section to the right along its crease.

11. 11

    Flatten it into the small square corner shown at lower right.

12. 12

    Repeat the pocket sequence around all four corners. Fold the top and bottom sections along their prepared creases.

13. 13

    Turn the model over and open the right-hand section along the arrow.

14. 14

    Flatten the opened layer to the left. Repeat on the opposite side.

15. 15

    Spread and flatten the side pockets, then fold a little of each indicated edge behind.

16. 16

    Repeat the small edge folds around all four sections. Turn the blossom over.

17. 17

    Fold both indicated side edges slightly inward on the back.

18. 18

    Repeat the back folds on the other sections and turn the blossom face up.

19. 19

    If desired, attach a small bead at the center.

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.

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