Printable origami tulip
A three-point paper flower made with four folds. It looks lovely on birthday cards and on spring displays.
Preview of the printable sheet: Origami tulip
In the print window, set the paper to A4 or Letter and the scale to 100%.
- 1 sheet of paper for the template and 1 for the step-by-step guide
- Safety scissors to cut out the square
How do you make an easy origami tulip?
Fold a square on the diagonal to make a triangle pointing up. Mark the center. Fold the two side corners up at an angle so they sit beside the middle point: these are the three petals. Fold the small side tips to the back to round off the flower. Glue on a stick or draw the stem and the leaves.
How to make it
- Cut out the square along the solid line. Start with the printed side down.
- Printed side down, one corner pointing at you. Fold the bottom corner up to the top corner.
- Fold in half sideways and unfold, just to mark the center.
- Fold the two side corners up at an angle, beside the middle point.
- Fold the small side tips to the back.
- Done! Glue on a stick or draw the stem.
How to read the lines on the sheet
- A dashed line is a valley fold: the paper rises on both sides and the line sits at the bottom of the fold.
- A dash-and-dot line is a mountain fold: fold it away from you, and the line stays on the ridge, on the outside.
- A solid line is for cutting.
- The number on each line shows the step where you fold it. Some folds have no line because they are hidden; the second sheet shows them all.
Tips for a clean fold
- Both petal folds start at the middle of the base of the triangle.
- Keep the side petals a little lower than the middle one.
- Color the square red, pink or yellow before folding, on the printed side.
- The stem can be a craft stick, a green straw or a folded strip of paper.
Ways to play
- Put together a bouquet with tulips in several colors.
- Glue the flower to a card and draw the stem and leaves in green.
- Make a paper garden on the classroom wall.
Frequently asked questions
Does this tulip stand up?
It is a flat flower, good for gluing. With a stick glued to the back, it can stand in a small cup like a bouquet.
How do I make the stem?
Use a stick, a straw or a strip of green paper folded in half. Glue it to the back of the flower.
Can I change the shape of the petals?
Yes. Fold the side corners wider or closer and the flower changes its look.
How do I print it at the right size?
In the print window, choose A4 paper and set the scale to 100%. Plain copy paper is the best choice for folding.
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