A kusudama is a modular origami ball and many of them look quite beautiful. Kusudamas are modular origami models where multiple units are fit together to form a ball like shape. How to make an origami venus kusudama cactus tutorial part 3. These are articles from our online magazine, the fold, that contain diagrams. See more ideas about paper flowers, origami flowers and origami. Simply, origami is the art of paper folding without cutting or gluing. Origami symbols valley fold valley fold and unfold equal lengths pleat fold equal angles. In japan, the word kusudama originally meant medicine ball, possibly referring to a. Origami kusudama flower folding instructions how to make an. Theyre often quite beautiful with very interesting shapes and amazing colour schemes. The kusudama instructions that you will find in the next page can be founded here. Origami symbols valley fold valley fold and unfold equal lengths pleat fold. Items similar to diy origami kusudama flower ball pdf on etsy. Origami works are usually made from one piece of square paper, but kusudama origami is different.
Fold the left and right corners down like you see in the picture. My name is ekaterina lukasheva, but my friends call me kate. Modular origami is a type of paper folding which is an assemble of many units. There are several names for modular origami throughout the world. Japanese word kusudama is is commonly used for ball like modular origami figures.
I have never started a project like this and worked it to the end. Alternatively, you can use any type of foldable paper that is cut in a. The word kusudama literally means medicine ball when translated from japanese. You can make 12 of these flowers and glue them together to make an actual kusudama ball. Instructions for the hanging kusudama origami flower. Basic instructions for the units are available here. I adore modular origami technique, kusudamas and papercraft geometric objects. Everybody knows about origami, the japanese art of paper folding. Origami kusudama flower instructions page 2 step 7. You can find here visual ideas, some diagrams and tutorials of.
You can also find many downloadable diagrams for sale in our online store, the origami. This is the gallery of lukasheva ekaterina paper art. Its time to take another look at origami kusudamas. In the west it is referred to as modular origami, but in eastern europe and south america, the japanese word kusudama is commonly used for ball. Kusudama is a modular origami in the form of decoration ball. They were originally used for incense and potpourri which i guess is where the name comes from. Origami kusudama flower folding instructions how to make. Makoto yamaguchi kusudama ball origami contents symbols for folding. I became acquainted with modular origami as a teenager. Origami tutorial how to fold origami polyhedron stepbystep diy difficulty level. Diagram part i origami ball, origami and kirigami, paper crafts origami. After applying the glue, fold the surface together as shown, and hold in place till the glue dries. If youre an origami purist then you make kusudamas.
Origami kusudama, paper modular, paper ball, craft gift, room decor, paper art, japanese origami, hanging kusdama. See more ideas about modular origami, origami and origami ball. Folding each piece and then joining the units with the completed ball in mind is an enjoyable process. First up we have this beautiful flowery orange kusudama. Glue them all together, and you have an origami kusudama flower. Makoto yamaguchi kusudama ball origami by maryna zabgayeva. Twelve 12 of these flowers can be glued together to make a ball.
If youve never done origami before, dont be scared away. Origami kusudama ball tutorial how to make youtube. Its folded from 24 separate units and the designs are fantastic. These instructions show how to make a simple kusudama flower.
In japan, the word kusudama originally meant medicine ball, possibly referring to a ball made from flowers and used for incense. A kusudama is essentially a modular paper model made up of various units assembled into a ball like shape. Diy origami kusudama flower ball pdf christmas origami. Origami tutorial how to fold origami kusudama ball stepbystep diy difficulty level.
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