Flowers & nature · Step-by-step guide
Six-Petal Modular Blossom
Make six folded petals and join them into a symmetrical flower with a pleated center.
What you’ll need
- Six equal paper squares
- Glue
Modular paper folding · Six petal units & glued assembly
Make it, step by step.
13 steps · Original diagrams with English instructions
Prepare six squares
Open image at full size ↗Use equal-sized squares so all six petals match.
Crease the square
Open image at full size ↗Fold both diagonals and midlines, then reopen.
Collapse the base
Open image at full size ↗Bring the creases together into a layered square base.
Lift the lower flap
Open image at full size ↗Fold the lower front flap upward.
Turn the layers
Open image at full size ↗Turn the front and back flaps to expose the next faces.
Fold the center section
Open image at full size ↗Bring the lower edges inward along the pictured center folds.
Turn to a plain face
Open image at full size ↗Turn the flaps until a flat diamond face is exposed.
Narrow the sides
Open image at full size ↗Fold both side corners to the center.
Fold the lower edges
Open image at full size ↗Bring the lower edges inward to form the narrow base of the petal.
Pinch the petal base
Open image at full size ↗Gather the narrow lower layers and press them together.
Make six units
Open image at full size ↗Repeat with the other five squares.
Join the petal bases
Open image at full size ↗Apply glue to the circled overlapping faces and press neighboring petals together.
Close the blossom
Open image at full size ↗Join all six units into a circle and spread the broad petals evenly.
Follow the diagrams alongside the step-by-step English instructions.
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