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Origami Tulip Flower
Learn how to fold an origami tulip flower on a stem, this easy origami flower stands up on it’s own and makes a great gift for Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day or anniversaries.
This origami tulip flower is a little more challenging than our simple origami flower for example and has a cool method of inflating it like a balloon at the end.
We recommend using paper that is 15 x 15 cm or 6 x 6 inches or larger to start with. Please follow along and make the folds as precise as possible.
When placing the tulip flower on it’s stem, it needs to have the correct balance. So if you cannot get it to stand up, you can try using thicker or larger paper or card for the stem.
Origami Tulip Flower Instructions
Scroll down to follow the photo tutorial for the Origami Tulip Flower.
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Step 1: This is the back of our origami paper which is often white. You will not see this colour in the final model.
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Step 2: This is the front of our origami paper, the tulip will end up this colour all over.
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Step 3: We will start by making a water bomb base.
Fold the bottom edge up to the top edge and unfold.
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Step 4: Flip the paper over to the other side.
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Step 5: Bring the left and right sides forward and down, collapsing the paper into a triangular shape.
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Step 6: Flatten the paper into a triangle, this is the completed origami water bomb base.
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Step 7: Bring the two bottom flaps diagonally up to meet at the top point.
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Step 8: Flip the paper over to the other side.
