Kusudama( origami of paper): schemes for the manufacture of various colors - lilies, sakura and electro ball

One of the most common types of paper crafts is Kusudama. This is one of the types of Japanese origami models. Although some origami lovers do not recognize this point of view. The fact is that when making such things, they often apply gluing and sewing with a needle. But in any case, the basis for handicrafts are pre-folded paper modules. Initially, the Kusudams were made from plant material such as fresh flowers. That is why in the translation from the Japanese language Kusudama means "medical ball".

Material for the work of

Today we will present a scheme of origami - kusudama from paper. For crafts, it is better to choose medium-density paper. Not cardboard, since it will be difficult for you to bend it, but not very thin paper, otherwise the craft will not keep its shape. The best fit office paper of good quality, to work out the original assembly, it is quite suitable. Subsequently, when your assembly technique is worked out, you can purchase a special two-tone paper for crafts in any stationery store.

And now an uncomplicated example, how can you assemble under the Shar-kusudam scheme.

Manufacturing of sakura

. Since this is Japanese art, we represent the scheme of sakura, the national tree of Japan.

1) Take a sheet of thick paper and on solid lines bend the edges to the center.

2) Now bend on the diagonal lines.

3) Fold out the dotted lines so that the corner curls.

4) Fold as indicated, while the first connect the blue dots, in the second turn - pink.

5) Now you need to bend the square.

6) Turn the module over.

7) The top layer must be bent.

8) Repeat steps 4) and 5).

9) Our first module for sakura is ready.

Now it is necessary to produce 29 more modules by the same technology.

We collect the modules and glue or stitch together, as convenient, and our cherry blossom is ready.

In general, you can use Kusudam as decoration of the room. For example, attach a thread to the craft, and on the other hand - a brush as an additional decoration. And you can put the crafts in a pretty vase and put it on a shelf. And one more tip: Kusudama will look much more elegant if you perform them in small size and in different colors. Of course, this will lead to additional difficulties, especially when assembling the final product. But such crafts will be shameless to offer even as an original gift.

How to make a lily?

And here's another very interesting and beautiful ball.

The lily-kusudam scheme is very complex, the end result is worth it.

You can additionally look at the video for how to execute the petal modules.

A whole flower requires a total of 24 flowers. They can be executed in different colors, and for originality after assembly on a flower, you can attach leaflets.

Electro ball

But, perhaps, one of the simplest in the performance of the balls is the electra ball.

It will require 30 sheets in size 70 * 70 mm.

1) First of all, bend the corners to the center.

2) Fold in such a way that the edges are inside.

3) Bend to the middle.

4) Now it is necessary to bend in the opposite direction, while hiding inside.

5) Turn the module over.

6) Repeat steps 3) and 4).

7) Flip ahead and behind.

8) It should look like this.

9) Fold up and turn over.

10) Bend the top again.

11) Fill the corners inwards.

The first module is ready. In all there should be 30 pieces. After manufacturing, put them together like this.

In addition to the proposed forms, in the form of balls you can also use the bell-Kusudama scheme. All possible options for creating such crafts can be found on the video: