Seven-Petal Snow Lotus

Use one square for each petal. Make seven identical units.

Fold the square diagonally in half.

Fold the triangle in half again and crease firmly.

Undo the last fold, leaving the center crease visible.

Bring the long lower edge upward, matching the pictured band.

Fold the right section downward along the center crease.

Fold the left section down to match the right.

Fold the left flap back toward its outside edge.

Repeat this outward fold on the right flap.

Open back to the triangular base and fold the small lower triangle upward.

Push both sides inward along their creases, forming the layered shape shown.

Bring the two halves together and flatten the layers.

Fold one flap upward along its crease and apply tape to the indicated face.

Press the adhesive faces together to secure the unit.

Gently spread the upper layers. Make seven matching petals.

Glue the petals side by side, keeping their pointed bases together.

Join the first and last petals and adjust the seven points evenly.