🌷 Origami Flowers: Lily vs. Iris
Published 4 months ago • 1 min read
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Hi Reader,
As we move towards the end of summer, nature is still sharing vibrant blooms with us. Some flowers, like the irises, are even blooming a second time. The other day, I stumbled upon a spectacular white iris in the park, which inspired this week's newsletter.
Flowers have always been a beloved topic for origami artists. Today, I'm excited to share two traditional origami flowers we've just added to our site. Both folds are almost identical, but the iris has an extra step (a simple swivel fold) that makes all the difference in how it turns out. Try starting with the lily, then move on to the iris to really see the contrast. Happy folding!
📒 In this week's newsletter:
- How to fold neat diagonals
- Origami lily and iris diagrams
- A quick shaping tip
- More origami flower instructions
✨ How to Fold Neat Diagonals
When you're folding flowers, getting those neat diagonals just right can make all the difference. In this newsletter, we've put together a quick video to help you out, whether you're working with perfectly square paper or something a little less perfect - like cheap origami paper or paper you've cut yourself ✂️
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🦢 4 Simple Steps for a More Realistic Origami Swan
Learn how to start with a traditional origami swan and end with a more realistic swan by shaping your model further in four simple steps.
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📣 Origami Challenge
When it comes to origami flowers, the roses created by Kawasaki Toshizaku are loved by most origami enthusiasts. The 1-minute Kawasaki rose is a spicy challenge and will bring your folding skills to the next level. You can find the tutorial on Jeremy Shafer's YouTube channel.
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How was this week's newsletter? If you want to see specific content or have questions about origami, don't hesitate to reach out.
Origami Unfold will be on a break next week. We'll be back on August 28th.
💛 Monthly Sponsored Project
Every month, we pledge to donate 1% of our profits to a cause that is important to us. As creators who use paper for origami, we are conscious of our environmental footprint. This month, we are excited to be supporting the One Tree Planted project, where our donations will help reforest areas in need.
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Saki Maikuma
Co-Chief Folding Officer
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