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How to Make an Origami Tulip

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A flat tulip flower in three steps, one of the quickest models there is.

You need: One square of paper. 15 cm (6 inch) origami paper is ideal; any square sheet works.

Print instructions (PDF) Fold-on-the-lines sheet See the steps Printable paper

Step by step

1
Start with the white side up, turned like a diamond. Fold the top corner down to the bottom corner.
2
Fold the left and right corners up so they point above the top edge. These are the petals.
3
Turn the paper over.
✓
Your tulip flower is done. Fold a green square into a stem, or glue it to a paper straw.

Tips

Glue it to a card or a paper straw for a stem.

Questions

What paper do I need for an origami tulip?

One square of paper. 15 cm (6 inch) origami paper is ideal; any square sheet works.

How hard is it to fold?

It is rated easy and takes 3 steps. It is one of the simpler models on the site.

Can I print the instructions?

Yes. The printable PDF has every diagram and step on 1 page. There is also a sheet with the fold lines printed on the paper, numbered in folding order.