An Origami Lily

1

Fold a square piece of paper twice diagonally, open again and then fold it twice halfway and open again.

An Origami Lily

2

Then fold into a square of the size of the original square. The openings are at the top.

An Origami Lily

3

Fold the right side panel towards the middle so that the outer edge ends in the middle.

An Origami Lily

4

Press the edges and smooth out. Do the same with the three other sides.

An Origami Lily

5

Now fold the top two side corners towards the middle and smooth out.

An Origami Lily

6

Do the same with the three other sides.

An Origami Lily

7

Now unfold the underlying fold and press it down and smooth it. Repeat on all the sides.

An Origami Lily

8

Fold the middle point, which has now appeared, upwards. Repeat on the other sides.

An Origami Lily

9

Turn the paper so that the closed side is in front.

An Origami Lily

10

Now fold both corner sides towards the middle, press and smooth out. Repeat with the other three.

An Origami Lily

11

Fold down the top point revealing a small triangle of the flower.

An Origami Lily

12

The lily can now be unfolded and you may roll the petals slightly with a pencil.

An Origami Lily

13

A piece of silver plated wire is inserted through the hole of an alligator clip. A blob of glue is applied with a glue gun. Glue on the flower and wrap the wire around to keep it firmly in place.

An Origami Lily

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