This Origami Hanabishi is modeled after the traditional Japanese Hanabishi pattern. It can be used as a wall decoration, party favor, and more. This is a traditional Japanese origami design.
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Fold into a triangle.
Fold into a triangle again.
Open the pouch-like area marked with the arrow and fold it flat, pressing it down.
This is an intermediate step.
You now have one square.
Flip it over. Open the pouch-like area and fold it flat, pressing it down.
This is an intermediate step.
Fold at the dotted line, aligning it with the center crease.
Fold the opposite side in the same way.
Unfold the creased parts on both sides.
Open the pouch-like area marked with the arrow and fold it flat, pressing it down.
This is an intermediate step.
Fold the others the same way.
Next, fold only the top layer at the dotted line. Imagine turning the page of a book.
Fold at the dotted line, aligning the corner with the center.
Fold the others the same way.
Fold down along the dotted line. This will become the petal.
Fold the others the same way.
Finally, spread out the petals and adjust the shape.
It’s complete.