How to Fold a Lotus Flower
Step 1
Fold the square sheet of
paper diagonally along the
dotted lines. Crease and
then unfold.
Step 2
Fold all four corners into the
center.
Step 3
Fold all four corners into the center again
Step 4
Turn over, and fold all four
corners into the center. Make
crease, and then unfold.
Step 5
Turn
over again and then lift each corner and fold along the
dotted line as shown (about ¾ of the way up).
* The height of the fold can be varied. Reduce the height for
the bottom layer of petals.
*
Step 6
Turn over again and fold a, b, c, d into the center. This forms four
petals.
Step 7
Turn over and pull out the four corners (e, f, g, h) under the flower
Step 8
Turn over again. Hold down the center of the flower and gently
ease the underneath corners (e, f, g, h) up to make another
four petals.
The corners can be pulled up higher if necessary (for the inner
layers of petals). To do this, put your thumb on one of the
black dots, and gently pull up the corresponding corner as far
as possible, being careful not to tear the edges. Repeat for all
corners.
The lotus flower is made up
of several layers of petals
(between 2-4 layers. The
final layer of petals is
approximately one quarter
of the initial paper size.
Repeat steps 1-8 with a
new square sheet of paper
to make another layer of
petals. Use smaller
squares for the inner layers
of petals. Glue or tape the
layers of petals on top of
each other.
There are several different shapes you can use for the bottom leaf (round, hexagonal, 4-leaf). To make the leaf, use a square piece
of green paper. The paper should be slightly larger than the bottom layer of petals.
Step 1
Fold paper in half along dotted line
Step 2
Fold in half again along dotted line
Step 3
Fold in half diagonally along dotted line
Step 4
Cut the edges along dotted line
Step 5
Unfold leaf. Glue flower in the center.
Finished Flower (Three Layers)
Golden Lotus Origami
Great job! You have folded petals of peace!