I start off with the paper colored side down. Next, Oprea says, "Fold it in high diagonally, turn it 90 degrees and fold it in half diagonally again" (57). I've never thought of turning the paper and make the same diagonal fold. This is a good technique that I will use when I make this flower as well as other ones.
To continue, I fold the corners into the center and repeat this step two more times.
I turn the figure over. I fold all the corners into the center and unfold them.
I the figure back to the front and fold each triangular flaup, but not all the way, to leave a bit of a border. I do this on all flaps.
I turn the figure over and fold each corner into the center again. Oprea says to use your thumb to shape each corner to look like a petal (59).
This advice is useful because I have learned a new technique of using my thumb to change the look of my figure. This makes my flower look more realistic.
Next, I turn the figure over and gently open the bottom flaps. I open them towards the top of the flower.
Now I have my finished anemone!
In the center of my flower, the corners aren't completely flat. Should I try gluing the center down so it is flat?
Oprea, Anca. Beautiful Origami Flowers: 23 Blooms to Fold. New York: Lark, an
imprint of Sterling, 2014. Print.
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