Origami can be taught in a classroom setting.
After paper was first introduced in Japan during the sixth century, the art of paper folding was developed and became what is now known as origami, according to the Origami Resource Center. While the craft was originally mastered by monks as a formal decoration to accompany important documents, origami is an activity enjoyed by modern children, adults and art students all over the world. Fashioning an origami orchid is a creative way to express your passion for flowers and plants. Once your orchid is complete, give it as a gift to a special someone in your life.
Instructions
1. Place the paper onto a table. Position the paper so one of the tips is facing you. The square now resembles the shape of a diamond.
2. Bend the top half of the diamond over the bottom half. Crease and unfold the bend. You now have a horizontal center guideline.
3. Fold the top tip of the diamond toward the middle of the figure, lining its edge with the center guideline. The folded top part of your paper now resembles a 90 degree triangle.
4. Fold the bottom tip of the diamond in the same fashion, matching its edge with the center guideline. The entire paper now resembles a kite-like figure.
5. Fold the left tip of the diamond toward center.
6. Bend the top, flat -- and short -- edge 1/2-inch inward. Repeat for the bottom flat edge.
7. Fold the top, flat -- and long -- edge to the center line. Repeat for the bottom flat edge.
8. Pinch the top left corner of the object. Bend the corner inward toward center. Pre-crease and unfold the bend. Repeat for the bottom left corner. The left side is now flat with a small sideways triangular shape facing to the right.
9. Place a drop of glue at the tip of the sideways triangle. Press one end of the green straw into the glue. Hold the press for 60 seconds to secure the bond. The straw acts as a stem for the orchid.
10. Hold the orchid upright. Carefully unfold each flower petal. Roll and curl each petal downward to give the orchid a life-like shape.
