Two-Square Camellia

The completed model, shown from another angle to help check its shape and proportions.

The completed model, shown from another angle to help check its shape and proportions.

1. 1

   Use an 8 × 8 cm square for the inner flower and a 10 × 10 cm square for the outer flower.

2. 2

   Fold both diagonals and both midlines, opening after each fold. Bring each corner to the center and unfold to mark four additional creases.

3. 3

   Bring the sides inward along the creases and flatten into a layered square. With its open points upward, fold the top tip down a little along the dotted line.

4. 4

   Open the previous fold. Separate the layers and reverse the small triangle inward, then flatten. Repeat on the other faces.

5. 5

   Fold the side edges toward the middle. Open the side pockets and squash them along the creases. Repeat on the back to form the narrow shape shown.

6. 6

   Fold the lower side edges inward slightly on both faces. Gently spread the layers, bending the petal tips outward along the arrows.

7. 7

   Repeat the same folding sequence with the other square, giving you two flower units of different sizes.

8. 8

   Place the smaller unit inside the larger one with their petals offset. Secure the center with a little glue if needed.

9. 9

   Cut fine fringe along one long edge of the yellow strip, leaving the opposite edge joined. Roll the strip into a compact flower center.

10. 10

    Secure the yellow center inside the nested petals and let the glue dry. Spread the layers evenly.

The completed model, shown from another angle to help check its shape and proportions.

The completed model, shown from another angle to help check its shape and proportions.

The completed model, shown from another angle to help check its shape and proportions.