Making an origami flower takes two steps- creating the stem and then creating the flower itself. The stem gives realism to your flower and allows you to create an origami flower arrangement or a single stemmed flower. After you make the stem, see the related article "Make an Origami Flower: Part 2" to create the flower.
Instructions
1. Bring one corner of a sheet of origami paper across to the other corner, creating a triangle. This is also known as the kite fold. Crease the paper. Unfold the paper. Notice that the crease is plainly visible.
2. Align the two corners, or wings, that you used to make your kite fold so the outer edge of the paper aligns with the first crease. Crease these folds as you make them.
3. Fold the wings in again so they align with the center crease, this time without unfolding the paper. Crease these folds as well.
4. Line the extra paper at the wider end of the stem up with the center crease, folding and creasing it. Then, fold the top down so it's a little further than halfway down the stem.
5. Hold the stem in your hands and fold it in half. Pull out the shorter part of the stem so it looks like a leaf. Once it's in place, crease the wider end of the stem.
6. Complete and assemble your origami flower by referring to the related article, "Make an Origami Flower, Part 2."
