Today it is difficult to surprise anyone with real flowers, much less a person with creative thinking. It’s better to make an origami rose out of paper; you’ll get a stylish and very effective gift. This product can be used to decorate a postcard or a box of chocolates, even a bridal bouquet - handmade wedding accessories are in fashion today.
Making a beautiful and realistic rose is not easy, but it will be so rewarding to succeed. It is important to start with easier patterns, gradually approaching the level of professional origamists.
Choosing paper for origami
Before you start folding the figures, you should decide what kind of paper is best to use. It is important to remember the basic rules:
- do not use paper that is too thick - folding it is much more difficult, the density of the craft is too high, so it does not look realistic;
- do not make unnecessary bends - try to bend all the corners correctly at once, as this will help maintain symmetry and make the appearance of the figure more presentable;
- You should decorate a ready-made figurine - this will help to avoid unwanted mistakes.
You can use either regular white paper or colored paper. In this case, you will be able to eliminate the need to paint the model yourself.
Scope of origami
In order to start making crafts, you need to find out why it is needed at all and where it can be applied. The most popular reason is decor. Since fresh flowers quickly wither and cannot stand for a long time, their decorative potential decreases compared to artificially made flowers.
An origami rose can decorate your home for a long time. In addition, when made correctly, it looks like the real thing. And this is not just a colorful epithet.
Looking at a photo of origami roses, you may not even be able to distinguish the craft from a real flower.
Origami patterns: which one to choose?
Having decided which paper will be used for the craft, you need to start choosing a pattern. There are several different ways to fold a rose using the origami technique. Of course, those figures that were made using a more complex technique, using several paper folding techniques, look especially beautiful.
However, beginners should refrain from such experiments. Because there is a high probability that they will not be able to achieve a positive result. It is always better to start with the simplest scheme, gradually increasing the level of complexity.
Kathy Klein Flower and Leaf Crafts
Anti-stress coloring books that are popular today, interest in images and coloring books - mandalas, kaleidoscopes with colored glass from childhood - perhaps Kathy Klein was inspired by some of them when creating her crafts from flowers and leaves.
Now you have no doubt that summer is a great time for crafts made from natural materials? And if you dry the flowers and leaves by collecting a herbarium, then for a whole year you can do creative work for school and kindergarten, organize children's contests and competitions, congratulate loved ones on the holiday with original cards or portraits, make anti-stress “mandalas” or kaleidoscopes!
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Textured paper for origami
It was mentioned above that white and colored paper can be used for origami. But modern needlewomen have found use for another type of paper. Textured sheets, which got their name because of their unusual structure, are ideal for origami.
Thanks to their use, you can ensure that crafts look as natural as possible. Especially if a complex scheme was used for their manufacture. Then the flowers will turn out not only beautiful, but also similar to real ones. A simple rose for beginners can also be folded step by step from this paper.
Option 3. Bud
This is a rather complex option and when creating it, it is better to rely on photos of origami roses.
For work, you will also need paper, but it is better to take thin paper so that the petals of the finished rose are neat and delicate.
3D origami for beginners
Mastering 3D modeling techniques is not as difficult as some people think. Because in reality it is suitable even for beginners. Some of them may even find it too simple. This can be explained by the fact that the simplest schemes were invented for it too.
The main advantage of this technique is that it helps to create a model that looks very similar to the original. This is extremely important if a person has set a goal to make an origami bouquet of roses and plans to present it as a gift. In this case, it is really better to give preference to this technology.
Affordable option for beginners
The resulting flower is not as voluminous as the famous Kawasaki rose, but will look great as a small surprise decoration.
It is based on the basic pancake shape. The origami rose flower is made quickly enough and is accessible even to children. It is necessary to use double-sided paper so that the model is perceived as solid.
Work algorithm:
We will outline a longitudinal fold for the original square, folding it in half. Let's expand it and make a cross one in the same way.
Next, we bend all four corners to the center of the figure, obtaining the basic “pancake” shape. Rotate the square 90°. And again we fold the workpiece into an envelope. This technique is called a “double pancake.”
Then we bend the corners of our workpiece for the third time. The layer of paper is already quite thick and to prevent the model from falling apart, it is better to iron the folds with your finger.
The bud is ready, now it needs to open its “petals”. To do this, we sequentially bend the vertices of the triangles for each layer. We twist the edges of the “petals” onto a pencil, giving them a natural look.
Let's move on to making leaves. For them you will need a square of green paper the same size as for the pink bud.
Making the basic “kite” shape. Bend the square in half diagonally and straighten it. We fold the sides to the intended central axis, first at the bottom of the figure, and then at the top.
Fold the workpiece in half along the longitudinal axis. We bend one of the sharp corners up and straighten the resulting “pocket”. We repeat a similar procedure on the other side.
All that remains is to glue the leaves to the back of the flower. It’s not difficult to make an original magnet for a refrigerator or wall panel from origami paper roses if you make them in large quantities.
Realistic rose model
To make the figurine very realistic, it is necessary not only to choose the right design, but also the material for its manufacture. After all, not only the color scheme is important, but also the texture of the paper. You can even use corrugated paper.
But we should not forget that working with such material is specific. Specific skills may be required. Therefore, you should adequately assess your own capabilities.
A little history
This creativity came from the Land of the Rising Sun. There are many historical facts and myths associated with the art of creating paper crafts. However, there are specific life situations related to origami.
50s - the whole world was shocked by the story of a little Japanese girl who was stricken with radiation sickness. Doctors did not give a single chance for her recovery.
But the little girl not only knew the old legend about a thousand cranes, but also believed that the paper cranes would fulfill her wish - she would definitely become healthy. In different countries, children started making figurines.
Unfortunately, Sadako (that was the girl’s name) managed to fold only a little more than 600 cranes. And after her death, her friends completed the work.
Since then, the paper crane has been a symbol of peace, along with the dove.
Apart from paper birds, origami flowers are also very attractive and in demand.
Simple pattern: spiral rose
Even children can work with this technique. After all, they just need to draw a spiral on a piece of paper, and then cut it out and twist it. It is noteworthy that it is important here not to try to make the spiral even.
Any irregularities in this case will only play into the hands of the master. Then the petals will turn out more voluminous. It is more convenient to twist the spiral using a toothpick.
Postcards from fresh flowers
There are many techniques for designing handmade cards. Complete your collection of ideas by decorating with dried flowers. Agree, it looks beautiful and unusual!
Rose for decoration
The types and ideas of origami roses are very diverse. But roses used for decoration are the most popular. Folding this rose will take very little time.
It is for this reason that this model is more suitable for decoration. After all, decoration will require a lot of preparations, and it is better that they can be done quickly enough.
- We fold the paper into a three-dimensional triangle, which is a standard blank for any origami.
- We raise the lower corners up and then lower them, but only their tops.
- We unfold each vertex to form a small square. We perform this operation again, but from the other side.
- The top of the small house should be lowered down and the multi-layered part should be unfolded to form a square.
- Both triangles that have formed should be raised perpendicularly.
Now all that remains is to twist the rose and you can start preparing the next figure.
Flower from a movie character
The hero of the TV drama “Prison Break,” beloved by many viewers, Michael Scofield, among other advantages, knew how to fold elegant origami figures. Among them was a rose. After watching the film, fans wanted to make one themselves. There is nothing impossible about this. We start with the basic double square shape.
Work algorithm:
Fold a sheet measuring 21x21 cm along two diagonals, and then in half lengthwise and transversely. We turn the square of one of the vertices towards ourselves. We fold the sidewalls in the form of “pockets”, connect them along the center line and smooth out the front and back of the workpiece.
We position the figure with the open edge facing us. “Close” it to the right, capturing only the top 2 layers. In this case, a “pocket” is formed on the left, which should be folded, aligning the lower corner of the protruding part with the upper corner of the base.
We turn the workpiece over to the reverse side, around the vertical axis. We fold the top layers according to the algorithm described above. We open the flower by holding the control points marked in the photo. We place the index finger and thumb into the formed “cups” and scroll the bud around the axis. We crumple the inner part, rolled into a tight tube, at the top so that the workpiece does not open and holds its shape.
We “curl” the petals on a wire or toothpick - the outer ones more strongly, and the inner ones very lightly.
The origami rose from the series “Escape” is ready. If desired, you can make a stem for it from rolled green paper and leaves.
You can make a paper rose using a slightly different pattern. It will look something like this:
Volumetric flower made of corrugated paper
The peculiarity of working with corrugated paper is the need to stretch it. This helps to achieve maximum resemblance to real flowers.
But it is important to understand that the required density of the bud can be achieved only if a large number of petals are used. Therefore, you should prepare them in advance.
Paper rose with candies
To hide a small candy in a rose, cut identical petals from corrugated paper. Calculate the size so that there is a small tail left at the bottom, which you will then tie with thread. You can also insert a skewer or wire for the stem into it. It is very convenient to form boats and curves from corrugated petals so that the rose has a texture and the candy holds firmly in place.
Photo: svoimi-rukami2.ru
Rose made from several layers of paper
A multi-layered flower is quite easy to make. But you won’t have to work with blanks in the form of petals. In this case, it is necessary to use entire layers. You should cut out several flowers from paper, gradually reducing the size of the blanks. And after that all that remains is to twist the petals and assemble the composition.
Rose with a textured center
This rose is similar to the previous one, but you'd better cut the petals in three different sizes right away. Form a boat in the same way, twist the edges with a toothpick and glue the petals into a ring. In total you will have three layers of six petals each. For the middle, take a long strip of the same paper, finely cut it into a fringe, roll it into a tube and paste it in.
Photo: luckclub.ru
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Rose mount
Regardless of what patterns were used for folding roses, it is important to remember one detail. It is not enough to simply fold the rose beautifully; you must also ensure that the flower is securely fastened. Then it can be used to form a bouquet or any other decorative composition.
The mount, that is, the stem, can be made from an ordinary thin stick, toothpick or wire. Of course, these materials should be decorated using colored paper. It is also acceptable to simply paint the stem to make it look like the real thing.
Modular technology
Surely, everyone at school had a lesson in which you made something in the origami style. So, in school, most often, they prefer the modular type of origami.
Its name speaks for itself. It differs in that to complete a complete craft you need to make a number of parts called modules.
This method requires a lot of patience, since some crafts require a large number of modules, but the final result will not leave anyone indifferent.
The modules will be square in shape. You will need from 10 to 20 modules, depending on the size of the rose you want to make.
To begin with, you need to fold the square in half, then turn it upside down and bend the corner on the left.
Then take something hard and round the corner part. The petal is ready.
Using PVA glue, attach 3-4 petals in a row. Then, make another row like this, but this time from 5-7 modules. The next row is made of 7-8 petals.
Fasten them so that each row forms a closed circle in shape. Secure the rows together and you will have a beautiful rose.
Home crafts: application ideas
When the technique has already been fully mastered, you can think about finding a use for all crafts. Because it is necessary to use them somehow so that the work is not wasted. But sometimes it’s not easy to decide exactly how to use them.
There are plenty of options. But since we are talking about roses made using the origami technique, the easiest way to find a use for them is to assemble a bouquet. It can become an interior decoration and an excellent souvenir for friends or loved ones.
Advice
There is no single instruction on how to make a rose with your own hands. Fantasize and come up with something that suits your taste.
Photo of a rose using origami technique
Manufacturing instructions
If your illustration requires petals and leaves, you can dry them using a press from books or using an iron. If you need whole buds, then use a box of sand or a bottle of glycerin.
For the base of the picture, it is best to choose thick cardboard. First, draw the main plot with a simple pencil. Then decide what the background of the product will be.
It is important not to make transitions between elements too obvious. Therefore, before final gluing, attach the prepared parts of the plant to the base to evaluate how the bug will look. Give the finished, dried work to a framing workshop so that a mat and frame can be selected for it.
Interesting Facts
In China, the rose was considered the imperial flower; only the gardeners of the imperial garden had the right to grow it - it was strictly prohibited for everyone else. From China it came to India: there it was revered as a sacred flower, and many legends were associated with its name. In Japan, this plant did not deserve as much love as in other countries, but it was there that the multiflora rose grew, which became the basis for the development of new varieties.
Then it became part of the culture of the ancient Greeks - no important ritual events, be it a wedding or a funeral, could take place without it. Along with this, the rose was studied from a botanical point of view. Thus, it was Theophrastus, who is often called the father of botany, who described the species of this plant growing in Greece, spoke about its planting and caring for it.
The Romans adopted from the Greeks a respectful attitude towards the rose: it was symbolized with morality and purity, and they began to grow it here on an industrial scale. Moreover, in the spring, Rosalia was even held in Rome (a festival of remembrance of the dead, during which the graves were decorated with wreaths of roses).
But as the empire began to decline, the plant became associated with diametrically opposed concepts - vulgarity and immoderate luxury. After this, during the period of early Christianity, the rose was temporarily forgotten and regained its status only in the 4th century.
It did not reach Western Europe right away, and it is difficult to call this road easy. So, these flowers were brought to France only in the 5th-6th centuries, in Germany they began to be cultivated only in the 13th century, and in England they appeared even later - the spread was facilitated by the Benedictine monks who came from France in the 15th-16th centuries.
Preserving flowers
Plants that are slightly beginning to wilt should be poured with a solution of glycerin in boiling water in an open container and placed in a cool, dark place. The solution is prepared from the ratio: 1 volume of glycerin to 2 volumes of boiling water.
As the roses absorb liquid, it needs to be topped up. The preservation stage is considered complete when glycerol stops decreasing. This may take from several days to several weeks.
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Paper rose from a napkin
Oddly enough, even an openwork napkin that we are used to using in the kitchen can be quite useful for such creative work. It is its ribbed openwork edge with a pattern that will help create such a pretty rose. Just a couple of strokes, cut as shown and twist into a bud.
The next option is made from a napkin, tear it into squares. You need to cut each piece into 4 parts.
Another option is a twisted flower, literally. You need to cut the napkin into two halves and twist each half onto a pencil, and then pull it off, in general, see this master class:
How to make a crepe rose
Preparing the template
The following will be useful in your work:
- red and green crepe paper
- wire or wooden skewers
- pencil
- scissors
- PVA glue
Algorithm for making a rose from crepe paper:
1 Draw a heart on a white sheet of paper and cut it out. This will serve as a template. Its size will depend on how tall you want the bud to be. In the considered version, the heart will be 15 cm high.
2 Make the required parts according to the template.
Sample
3 Making the stem is easy. To do this, wrap the wire or sticks with green floral tape or colored paper using glue to fix it.
Making the stem
4 Stretch the previously made petals (hearts) across the width.
Rose petals
5 Then screw one of the top edges onto the handle first, then the other. This produces exquisite wavy petals.
Exquisite wavy petals
Now attach each petal to the stem one by one using adhesive tape.
Attaching petals to the stem
6 The result is a lush “cap” of the rose.
Lush "cap" of a rose
7 After this, they move on to making foliage. To do this, wrap the wire with green crepe paper and attach leaves cut out in advance to it.
Making foliage
8 The next step is to attach the calyx to the base of the flower. Cut it out of the same green paper in the form of a carved strip.
Attaching the calyx to the base of the flower
9 It should be secured to the stem with glue or tape.
Securing the cup
