Introduction
折り紙 or origami is a traditional Japanese paper craft that has gained popularity around the world. In Japan, origami is often used to create decorations for special occasions. One popular origami creation is the くす玉 or kusudama, which is a ball made up of multiple folded paper units. In this article, we will explore how to make a beautiful kusudama ball in the shape of a rose, known as the 折り紙くす玉バラ or origami kusudama bara.
Materials Needed
To make the origami kusudama bara, you will need:
- Square origami paper (6 inches x 6 inches)
- Scissors
- Glue
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Folding the Petal Units
Start by folding the origami paper in half diagonally to create a triangle. Fold the two corners of the triangle up to the top point to create a smaller triangle. Unfold the corners and fold them again to the center crease. Repeat this process on the other side of the paper to create a kite shape.
Next, fold the two outer edges of the kite shape to the center crease. Flip the paper over and repeat the same fold on the other side.
Now, fold the top point of the kite shape down to the bottom edge. Flip the paper over and repeat the same fold on the other side. You should now have a diamond shape with two flaps on the bottom.
Take the left flap and fold it up to the top point of the diamond. Repeat the same fold on the right flap. Open up the flaps and fold them down to create two triangles. Fold the two triangles down to the bottom edge of the diamond shape.
Finally, fold the bottom point of the diamond shape up to the top point. Repeat this process to create 5 more petal units.
Step 2: Assembling the Kusudama Ball
Take one petal unit and apply glue to one of the flaps. Attach another petal unit to the glued flap by inserting the flap into the pocket of the other petal unit. Repeat this process to attach all six petal units together.
Once all six petal units are attached, carefully push the flaps together to create a ball shape. Apply glue to the flaps to secure the ball shape.
Step 3: Finishing Touches
To finish the origami kusudama bara, gently fold the petals back to create the shape of a rose. Use scissors to trim the bottom of the ball to create a flat surface to stand on.
Conclusion
The origami kusudama bara is a beautiful and fun craft idea that is perfect for decorating your home or for gifting to friends and family. With just a few simple materials and some patience, you can create a stunning kusudama ball in the shape of a rose. So why not give it a try and impress your loved ones with your origami skills?
