How to make an easy origami tulip for kids
Easy Origami Tulip for Kids: try all 3 steps in the 3D player. Turn and replay every move. Print the complete diagram sheet or save it as PDF.
An Origami Tutor tulip flower in three folds from one square, the first flower for young children. Add a stem with the simple tulip.
- You need
- One square of origami paper. No scissors or glue.
- Start
- Start white side up, with one corner pointing up. Red, pink or yellow paper makes a bright tulip.
- Tips
- Start each petal fold exactly at the bottom point so the flower stays pointed.
- Fold a few tulips in different colors for a bunch.
Your model is ready
Press the folds flat. Glue your tulip on a card, or draw a green stem and leaves under it. The finished tulip, with its two petals raised.
Step-by-step diagrams
- 1
Fold in half
Fold the top corner down to the bottom corner. You have a triangle with its point at the bottom.
- 2
Raise the left petal
Fold the left corner up along a line from the bottom point, so it sticks up above the top edge and leans out a little.
- 3
Raise the right petal
Fold the right corner up the same way. The two petals stand up on each side of the flower.
- ✓
Finish
Press the folds flat. Glue your tulip on a card, or draw a green stem and leaves under it. The finished tulip, with its two petals raised.
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