How to Fold a Traditional Origami Lily
Imagine a lily, its petals unfolding in delicate curves. In Japan, this flower symbolizes purity, beauty, and new beginnings. Often associated with femininity, lilies add a touch of magic to ceremonies like weddings.
We’re going to capture that same elegance into a paper model. The lily flower, with its simple yet striking shape, is a great choice for paper folding. The traditional origami lily is easy enough for beginners to tackle, but the end result is so lovely that even seasoned folders keep coming back to it.
Ready to give it a try? Follow our step-by-step tutorial, and let’s create some paper magic together!
Traditional Origami Lily Step-by-Step Instructions
- Difficulty: Easy – Beginner Level 4
- Folding time: 10 minutes
- Model designer: Traditional
- Recommended paper: Kami 15×15 cm
How did your paper lily turn out? We’d love to see your creations! Feel free to share a photo in the comments below.
If you’re stuck on a fold or have a question, don’t worry – we’re here to help your origami lily reach its full bloom. Just ask, and we’ll guide you through any tricky steps.
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I got confused on step 5 and it messed up my whole iris i wasn’t successful but I would recomend trying it
Hi Emily, One of the best ways to get better at origami is to fold the same model a few times. You’ll be amazed at how much your skills improve with each new version! Happy folding!
I just started doing origami today, but I made the thing! It’s a bit wonky and weird, but I did it! Also there’s a frog 😆
That’s amazing, Linn! 🎉 Congratulations on creating your first lily! A bit of wonkiness just adds charm. And a frog, too? You’re off to a fantastic start!
what type of paper do I need to use for this?
Hi Bill, any cheap 15×15 cm origami paper will do. We used the Kami 15×15 cm for the tutorial.
I LOVE flowers so I’m doing a lily for school
A couple videos are to bright to see what’s happening
Hi Alan, it’s a bit counterintuitive, but try increasing the brightness of your screen, especially if you’re on a phone. The paper color we used was too pale to show well on the screen.
what does counterintuitive mean?
Hi Margaret, It means it goes against what you’d expect or find easy to understand. For example, if a red light means “go” and a green light means “stop,” that would be counterintuitive.
yeah your right