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Origami websites present this rose as a traditional model. Its first folder is not known. Fold the corners to the centre three times, then open the little flaps from the outer ring inward to reveal three rings of petals.
Rose
A flat traditional rose made by folding the corners to the centre three times, then opening three rings of petals.
- DifficultyIntermediate
- PaperSquare, 15 × 15 cm
- Steps8
- About12 min
Why this level: The folds repeat, but the paper gets thick. Open only the exposed top flap in each ring of petals.
You need: 1 sheet of origami paper
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Steps at a glance
1. Crease in half both ways
Start white side up. Fold in half horizontally and vertically, then unfold to find the centre.
2. Fold the corners to the centre
Fold each corner to the centre point. The coloured side forms a diamond.
3. Fold to the centre again
Fold the top, left, bottom and right corners of the diamond to the centre, making a smaller square.
4. Make the third blintz
Fold the four corners of the small square to the centre once more. Press the thick folds firmly.
5. Open the outer petals
Fold the four exposed centre flaps outward. Let their tips extend a little beyond the sloping edges of the diamond.
6. Open the middle petals
Fold the four newly exposed centre flaps outward in half. Bring their tips to the edges of the first petals.
7. Open the inner petals
Fold the last four exposed centre tips outward to make a small inner ring around the white centre.
8. Fold the outer tips behind
Mountain-fold the top, left, bottom and right tips behind a little, completing the flat rose with a rounded outline.