Naomiki Sato - Naomiki Satos Origami Roses: Create Lifelike Roses and Other Blossoms

Naomiki Satos Origami Roses CREATE LIFELIKE ROSES AND OTHER BLOSSOMS ROSES MADE FROM A SQUARE a Simple Square Rose This rose is a simplified version of one made from a pentagon. Beginners may wish to start with a piece of paper larger than 8 (20 cm) square, as this is easier to work with than a smaller piece. To make the Simple Square Rose, see page 24. ROSES MADE FROM A SQUARE b Square Rose Adding an inside reverse fold to the Simple Square Rose creates extra volume. Here, the calyx is made from a square version of the Calyx D on page 66. To make the Square Rose, see page 31; to make the basic calyx, see Calyx A on page 37. c Square Rosebud This is a square version of the Pentagon Rosebud on the page 8. This flower is clean, easy and satisfying to fold.

The calyx is longer than on other roses. To make the Square Rosebud, see page 40; to make the calyx, see Calyx B on page 44. ROSES MADE FROM A PENTAGON d Pentagon Rosebud These designs capture the moment when the rosebud starts to unfurl. For more photogenic results, add the rosebud calyx. To make the Pentagon Rosebud, see page 47; to make the calyx, see Calyx C on page 53. e Blooming Rose This design is similar to the Pentagon Rosebud on page 8, but is made more spectacular by folding back the outer petals. To make the Blooming Rose, see page 50. f Rose with Pointed Petals This is the most stunning rose I have ever made! This design uses a larger piece of paper for maximum impact. To make the Rose with Pointed Petals, see page 57; for the calyx, see Calyx D on page 66; for the thorns, see page 68; for the leaves, see page 82. g Old Rose Rosette This design, with petals that curl inward, was inspired by the roses at a friends house. To make the Rose with Pointed Petals, see page 57; for the calyx, see Calyx D on page 66; for the thorns, see page 68; for the leaves, see page 82. g Old Rose Rosette This design, with petals that curl inward, was inspired by the roses at a friends house.

The short calyx used here can be used for other roses. To make the Old Rose Rosette, see page 71; for the calyx see Calyx D on page 66; for the leaves, see page 82. OTHER FLOWERS h Bellflower This charming 3-D design expresses the natural fullness of the flower. The front side of the paper faces outward on both sides of the flower, with the reverse side showing in the center. To make the Bellflower, see page 86; for the buds, see page 88; for the leaves, see page 82. i Cherry Blossom My intention was to make a blossom with petals that scatter, but once the flower is assembled, its hard to make the petals fall off. This bloom uses an easy-to-make calyx, with shallow folds. To make the Cherry Blossom petals, see page 91; for the calyx, see Calyx F on page 94. j Frangipani These flowers, which originate in Central America, have a heady scent.

The curled petals look complex, but actually have a simple structure. The yellow color is painted on. To make Frangipani, see page 96. k Bougainvillea Called paper flower in Cambodia. The leaves are curved slightly to make them look more realistic. To make Bougainvillea, see page 99; for the leaves see page 102. DECORATING IDEAS l Coffee-dyed Roses To get this color, I dyed white washi paper with coffee; soak the paper longer for a deeper hue. m Rosebud with Calyx Here I used washi paper again. m Rosebud with Calyx Here I used washi paper again.

I enhanced the basic Pentagon Rosebud design on page 8 with wider petals and the addition of calyxes. n Flower Jewelry I made small versions of these flowers, using Tant origami paper for the frangipani and washi paper for the rose, and attached them to the metal earrings and the ring with a glue gun. You can add something sparkly to the center of the frangipani earrings as an accent. o Cherry Blossom Display For a modern-art feel, combine cherry blossom-patterned washi paper for the petals with black washi paper for the pistils and stamens. Dont be afraid to experiment with unconventional colorsyou might create a masterpiece! p Scattered Rose Display These soft colors were created using irregularly dyed washi paper. Materials and Tools These flowers and their parts are folded from paper.