Modular Origami Lotus
This beautiful origami lotus flower is an intermediate-level
project that anybody can make with a little bit of practice.
The end result is a striking origami flower that you can use
for a party or home decor.
Start by folding a petal module: Fold a piece of paper in half,
moving the bottom edge up to the top edge. Crease well.
Fold the top section down to the bottom edge, squashing
those corner folds. Flip the paper.
You should now have a shape that resembles a boat. Open up the
petal and flatten out the edges.
Next, fold a leaf module: Start by making an S shape with the paper.
The idea is to divide the paper into thirds.
Fold the right side of the paper over to the far-left
pencil mark at the top and then unfold.
Open the top flaps away from the center, like doors. Rotate the
paper 180 degrees.
Fold the top section down, squashing those corner folds.
Flip the paper over to the other side, from left to right.
Repeat steps four through seven until you have eight leaf modules.
When you're done.
Repeat the last step until you have four petals assembled.
Do the same thing for the four remaining petals.
You can make just the flower for this project if you'd like,
which looks lovely all on its own.
Use it as a stand-alone piece, or you can also use it as a
catchall dish to hold small objects such as jewelry.
For party decor, you can place a tealight candle in the center,
preferably in a glass. To be on the safer side, use a
battery-powered tea light candle.