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Origami Flowers

Paper flowers that never wilt. Our origami flower tutorials guide you through folding beautiful blooms like the lotus, from beginner-friendly to intermediate designs.

6 models in this category

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Lotus Flower

The origami lotus is a beautiful and serene paper flower that symbolizes purity and enlightenment. This intermediate fold creates a multi-layered bloom that looks stunning as a table centerpiece or floating decoration. Use two-toned paper for a gorgeous effect.

6 steps·20 min
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Tulip

The origami tulip is one of the easiest paper flowers to fold and one of the most satisfying. Using two sheets — one for the flower and one for the stem — you create a complete standing flower. Make a bouquet of different colors for a cheerful spring display that never wilts.

0 steps·8 min
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Kawasaki Rose

The Kawasaki rose is widely regarded as the most beautiful origami flower design. Created by mathematician Toshikazu Kawasaki, it features spiraling petals that uncurl from a central twist. This is an advanced fold requiring precision and patience, but the result is a breathtakingly realistic rose.

8 steps·40 min
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Sunflower

The origami sunflower brings the warmth of summer to your desk or wall. This intermediate design uses two sheets — a yellow one for the petals and a smaller brown one for the seed center. The result is a cheerful, recognizable sunflower that makes a wonderful decoration or gift topper.

7 steps·18 min
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Cherry Blossom

The origami cherry blossom (sakura) is a delicate and iconic Japanese paper flower. Each blossom is small and simple, but a branch full of them creates a stunning display. Use pale pink or white paper, and attach several blossoms to a real twig for an authentic sakura branch decoration.

6 steps·15 min
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Lily

The origami lily is an elegant flower with four long petals that curl gracefully outward. Built from the frog base (a variation of the preliminary base with extra squash folds), this intermediate model looks impressive displayed in a vase or attached to a gift. Use white, pink, or orange paper for a classic look.

6 steps·16 min

People Also Ask

What is the easiest origami flower to make?

The simplest origami flower is a basic tulip, which takes about 5 minutes. The lotus flower is a beautiful intermediate option that takes about 20 minutes.

Can you make realistic origami flowers?

Yes! With practice and techniques like wet folding, origami flowers can look remarkably realistic. Kusudama and modular designs can create intricate multi-petal blooms.

What paper is best for origami flowers?

Two-toned kami paper creates beautiful flowers with contrasting petal colors. For display pieces, larger sheets (20 cm+) and thicker paper like tant give more sculptural results.