A rose made of paper using the origami technique is a wonderful addition to a holiday gift, or even a decorative element. Origami in itself is a fairly simple and truly fascinating activity; in addition, a gift made with your own hands is always valued higher than a purchased one.
This type of art came to us from the “land of the rising sun” and became very popular. Origami is characterized by the refusal to use glue and scissors in the process of folding paper crafts.
The most popular among crafts is the paper rose, apparently this is due to the fact that these flowers are loved by the majority of the population, and especially by women.
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.
Amazing art
Modular origami is the amazing art of creating three-dimensional figures. This technique originated in China. Thanks to small folded triangles, you can make various variations of houses, animals, plants, cars. Adults and children create unusual souvenirs, garlands, and Christmas tree decorations with their own hands. It all covers The color scheme is very simple to create. Its peculiarity is that the crafts are made up of various small modules. Such flowers are almost impossible to distinguish from real ones. They are decorated with rhinestones, sparkles, foil, and varnish. Finished works are used to decorate the premises of houses, apartments and offices. Bouquets are hung in flowerpots, placed in vases, on bookshelves, and window sills.
Origami roses
Magnificent gifts of flora with a wonderful aroma, roses are recognized as the queen of flowers. Poems and music are dedicated to them, they are awarded the brushes of great artists.
Florists often make them the accent of flower beds, the main decoration of plots, and the central element in a bouquet. Paper roses look no less beautiful. These amazing creations are used as interior decoration and can also serve as a chic addition to a gift.
Quite simple techniques are used to create a miracle. It will take some time and care to master them. Then making a wonderful rose using the origami method with your own hands will not be difficult.
spiral rose
To make such a beauty, you need to prepare colored paper (it is better to use double-sided material), a sheet of white paper, as well as the most common tools and tools for work - scissors, wire, glue gun, pencil.
This option is characterized by ease of manufacture and an interesting flower shape.
Step by step execution:
- draw a rose template - a spiral flower (the product will look beautiful if cut out with wavy lines);
- cut the blank - you get a spiral;
- transfer the resulting sample onto colored paper, trace it with a pencil and also cut it out;
- a piece of wire wrapped in green paper will serve as a stem;
- Apply a drop of glue to the tip of the stem and carefully wind the spiral workpiece; it turns out to be an elegant bud;
- secure it with glue.
Similarly, you can make several roses (of the same color or different colors) and create a beautiful bouquet. The addition will include beads, satin ribbons and other decorative elements.
The next option for creating a rose from paper in origami style will be an excellent gift design. Her sophistication will bring a lot of joy and admiration.
Original rose
Necessary materials:
- paper of various colors and shades;
- pencil, skewer or thin stick;
- scissors;
- any adhesive substance.
It is possible to achieve the desired result if you adhere to the recommendations of specialists and strictly follow their advice.
Master class on creating a product:
Prepare a square sheet of paper of the planned color. Fold it in four.
Then fold the resulting small square diagonally to form a triangle, cut off the extra piece.
Cut the top into a semicircle (the future petal) and cut off a piece at the bottom of the triangle.
Unfold the resulting workpiece. If the actions are performed correctly, a flower is formed with eight petals. You need to make four blanks.
Next you need to carry out the following procedures:
- in the fourth base, cut off one petal, seven leaves will remain;
- leave six petals in the third blank;
- the second flower should have five petals left;
- the first base has four petals.
- Give each base a cup shape by gluing the petals together.
- Using a stick, slightly bend the petals on all blanks.
- Fold all the elements into a beautiful bud, gluing each part.
- Cut out the green leaves to give them a corrugated look, folding them like an accordion.
- Connect the leaves to the bud and stick them on a long strip of paper. With its help you can complete your holiday gift wrapping.
This way you can make several roses of different colors. At first, flower arrangements may seem very difficult to make.
Don’t despair, even beginners in the field of origami can do such crafts.
Formation of the middle of the bud
The second layer should be a little smaller, it makes sense to also wrap it tighter.
To construct the center of the bud, you should connect two petals with glue and wrap one around the other. Next, they need to be wrapped in a standard blank according to a cross-on-cross pattern, after which they can be inserted into the center of the rose.
Expert advice
- It is better to use thicker and two-color paper.
- You can use colored or corrugated cardboard, as well as crepe paper.
- When making various origami roses, use sharp scissors and glue (it is advisable to use a glue gun).
- You may need wire cutters and thin brushes.
- You can enhance the effect of the product by using metallic spray paint.
Symbolism
In terms of symbolism, a rose is a rather specific thing. She is a kind of symbol of female beauty and passion.
The lion's share of various cultures believe that the rose is an object that represents wisdom and insight. In any case, this is a great gift for a loved one that everyone will appreciate.
Bouquet of gorgeous roses
To create beautiful flowers, you need to prepare corrugated paper of different colors, green adhesive tape, scissors, and a base for making a stem (this can be a thin stick or wire).
Creation stages:
- Cut out two types of petals (for one copy you will need five drop molds and fifteen hearts).
- Lightly stretch the petal blanks (corrugated paper stretches well).
- Form a bud. To do this, all the petals (first droplets, and then hearts) are attached to the stem in a circle, securing them with adhesive tape.
- Cut out the leaves and attach them to the base of the bud with the same tape.
- Make several roses and form a bouquet. You can make a single-color bouquet, or give multi-colored roses if you wish.
Often, to embellish the appearance of the table, ordinary paper napkins are folded in the shape of a rose. This amazing transformation of a napkin is associated with the name of Stephen Voiss.
A rose made from a napkin using the origami method has firmly entered the list of decorative components when creating a festive mood, since products made with one’s own hands have always been valued and are valued very highly today.
Any modifications are possible
It is not at all necessary to make all the roses from one sheet of paper. It is enough to give free rein to your imagination, and in a homemade bouquet, next to elastic, durable buds, the most delicate flowers made from tissue paper or napkins will appear.
A novice master should conduct a dozen or two experiments, changing the size and density of the sheets, their color and texture. It is advisable to add some variety to the outline of the bud, making its petals wavy and slightly bent.
Blooming rose element
You need traditional colored napkins and regular tools.
Execution sequence:
- Cut two square napkins (20cm x 20cm) into four pieces.
- Fold the resulting eight elements of future petals into an even stack and secure with a stapler in the middle.
- Cut a semicircle on all layers at the same time.
- Gather the resulting ribbon (with a flat bottom and a semicircular top) into a blooming rose.
- Wrap the bottom of the flower with green thread and cut it shorter so that it lays beautifully on the tablecloth.
- By scattering roses between dishes, you can achieve an original decoration for your holiday table.
Ideas for inspiration
We recommend looking at the following photos. By the way, to diversify your floral fakes, experiment with textured paper, velvet, newspaper or low-density cardboard.
White Rose
Beginners who like to create paper flowers are advised to familiarize themselves with the step-by-step instructions for constructing a paper rose in the origami style with an additional viewing of photos of the finished products in our photo gallery.
The materials for work are still the same - white paper, pencil and scissors.
How to make a white rose:
- Take a square sheet of paper. If there is no ready-made copy, you need to make one, which is not at all difficult. Fold the rectangular sheet diagonally and cut off the excess strip.
- Fold the resulting square with a clearly defined diagonal when folded so that an identical diagonal appears.
- Fold the square in half (twice on different sides). The resulting lines resemble the rays of a snowflake.
- Next, move the sides of the workpieces
- in the upper lobe from right to left;
- the bottom element is the opposite:
- a triangle is formed.
- Carefully fix the folds resulting from folding the four vertices to the middle of the product.
- Expand the workpiece to the previously obtained double triangle.
- Bend the upper corner of the figure slightly back.
- Spread the resulting bud thoroughly.
- Assemble the double corner and secure the fold lines.
- Raise all corners to the top of the product.
Half the work is done. But the product is not ready yet, since now it is necessary to do the following manipulations to complete the work:
- flip over and fold each side of the workpiece. The result is a bud with a small hole at the bottom;
- blow well into this hole and the folded bud will straighten out, forming a three-dimensional figure;
- Gently twist the petals outward from the center with a skewer;
- make a stem out of green paper;
- insert the stem into the bud;
- make several of these roses. Apply at your discretion (either collect in a lush bouquet, or use each flower separately).
Origami - a rose can be made not only from paper. One of the main materials is fabric towels. When setting the table, this is a wonderful option, since a fabric rose can be used for its intended purpose, you just need to unwrap it.
It is necessary to prepare fabric towels in green shades and several products of different colors (optional), threads, wide glasses.
Execution order:
- Fold green fabric into an accordion shape.
- Place the resulting part in a glass.
- Place a colored towel in front of you. Fold one side of the fabric slightly (no more than one centimeter), and then wrap it around your finger to form a small cylinder.
- Secure the base with thread.
- Pull a few petals out slightly.
- Place a colored rose in a glass on green leaves.
- Add serving glasses with fabric roses in front of the cutlery.
At first it may seem that such folding is a very complex and difficult to remember process. But once you get down to business, it turns out that this activity is not so difficult, but very interesting.
Convincing imitation of the original
One of the most popular areas of needlework today is the arts and crafts of origami. A person who has mastered his wisdom will learn to fold any figures and sculptures from paper, including animals, insects, trees, wild and garden flowers.
In skillful hands, a sheet of paper turns into a complete likeness of a particular plant, which is easy to verify by studying numerous photos of origami roses published on the World Wide Web.
Photo of origami roses in different techniques
Bud formation
Now you need to string the petals one after another onto a plastic or wooden rod. The result should be a bud of the required density.
It is advisable to secure it at the base with green electrical tape or transparent tape. The stem must be wrapped with floral tape, after which all that remains is to glue the leaves, which can be cut out of flexible elastic cardboard.
