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Unlock the secrets of origami paper folding to create a stunning flower box. Referred to as the Magic Rose Cube, this origami masterpiece seamlessly transitions from a basic cube to a blooming rose. Dive in to learn the technique.
Steps
Prepare six sheets of Kami paper of equal size.
For optimal results, procure two contrasting colors of paper.
Fold each of the six pieces of paper horizontally into quarters.
Establish a central crease by aligning opposite sides of the square and folding. Then, inwardly fold the two sides to meet the central crease.
Form diagonal folds that intersect the outer crease on all six pieces of paper.
Fold the perpendicular edges to the creases to form a diagonal fold. Align the perpendicular edge with the outermost crease and replicate the process on the opposite side to create a parallel fold.
Utilize the diagonal folds to craft two pockets in the red paper pieces.
Fold the paper along one of the diagonal creases to align the corner with the horizontal crease. Then, fold the same corner in the opposite direction of the nearest horizontal crease, causing the bottom flap to fold upward. Repeat this process for the other corner, covering the white space on the opposite pocket.
Turn over the red paper pieces.
Bring the two triangle flaps upward.
Fold them so that the paper forms a rhombus shape.
Fold the two sides of the rhombus inward.
Ensure that the triangle flaps face inward for the red paper pieces. Make folds so that the corner with the triangle flap aligns with the corner along the same line as the base of the triangle. Folding both sides accordingly forms a square, completing the first side of the box.
Form a pocket.
Use one of the diagonal creases to form a pocket in the remaining green paper. Fold the paper along the diagonal crease, aligning the corner with the horizontal crease. Then, fold the same corner back in the opposite direction, causing the bottom flap to fold upward and creating a pocket.
Create a larger triangle shape.
Double-fold the small white corner on the same corner where the last crease was made within the three green paper pieces. Fold the triangle located on the upper right corner of the green papers inward to meet the folded piece from the previous step. Then, fold this newly formed larger triangle upward to eliminate it completely.
Fold the second pocket inside the first one.
This step completes the remaining three sides of the square on the three green paper pieces. Fold the final pocket along the original diagonal crease and insert it inside the first pocket. Let the paper naturally fold to form the final sides of the square. Make a crease along the pocket and fold the outer triangle inward to complete the fold.
Turn over the three green paper pieces.
Fold the triangle located on the longer arm inward. Remove the rectangular arm and create a sharper edge by folding the triangle inside the longer rectangular arm.
Complete the last side of the box.
Fold both triangular arms of the three green pieces inward so that they face inward, aligning with the triangle flap on the longer arm. Form the final side of the box, ensuring that both arms are folded inward to create a perfect square on the paper's exterior.
Join the green paper.
Construct the box by joining the green pieces of paper using their longer triangular arms. Connect the green paper pieces together to form one corner of the box. Insert the longer arms of the box into the existing pockets of another green piece, ensuring a snug fit. Expose the shorter arms/triangles, utilizing only the longer arms to join the green pieces for this half of the box.
Link the red paper.
Assemble the remaining half of the box by linking the red pieces of paper using any of their sides. Employ the same method used for the green half to join the red half. Insert one red piece's long flap into the pocket of another red piece. Connect all three red paper pieces to form a cohesive corner of the box with all lines converging towards the red half's corner.
Combine the green and red segments of the box.
Align the short flaps of the green pieces with the long flaps of the red pieces so they can fit into the remaining pockets. Insert all flaps into the opposite half's remaining pockets.
Shape the blossom.
Shape the blossom by unfolding the short leaves and arranging them. Extract the small green flaps from their corresponding red pockets to reveal the 'leaves' of the blossom. Pinch along the diagonal lines of the leaves to fully expose them. Pinch along the diagonal lines of the blossom to reveal the 'petals,' completing the blossom's form.
Pointers
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Prior to beginning, ensure your hands are clean as dirty hands may affect the appearance of your origami.
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Make crisp and accurate folds for optimal results.
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Utilize the provided images as a reference to validate your technique.
