Make this classic origami flower in red, yellow, pink, or another favourite colour. It’s so cool to watch 2 simple pieces of paper transform into a beautiful flower that won’t wilt or fade!
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What is the best way to shape the origami tulip?
Forming the flower into a pyramid shape can be difficult, but with a little bit of practice you’ll be able to make your own 3D origami tulip with no problems! If you’re having trouble making the final tulip shape we recommend blowing into the bottom to add some air inside. Then you can push down and adjust the shape as needed. You can also use the end of a pencil, a toothpick, or a wooden skewer to push the paper out from the inside.
What type of paper is best for making an origami tulip?
We used origami paper to make our origami tulips. This paper is already cut to size (6 x 6 inches) and comes in all kinds of beautiful colours. You can also make your paper tulips from coloured printer paper cut into a square. As long as the paper is square, you can use any size to make a larger or smaller paper flower. We don’t recommend using any paper thicker than 24 lb. Thick paper (like cardstock) is too difficult to fold into multiple layers.
Do I need to glue my origami tulip together?
If you’re just displaying your origami tulip and not playing with it, you don’t have to glue the two flower parts together. The two pieces stay together naturally if they’re sitting on a window sill or mantel. If you’d like to move your tulips around, you can add a bit of hot glue or tacky glue to the stem before inserting it into the flower. This will secure the two parts together.
Have fun making an origami tulip this spring! This paper craft is so cheerful and pretty. Use these paper tulips as party decorations, or set them out for a fun pop of colour.
Here’s even more paper flower craft ideas:
Paper Hyacinth Flowers
How to Make Paper Flowers
How to Make a Paper Rose
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