How to Fold an Origami Water Lily

Last Updated: January 31, 2023

Origami is a wonderful pastime many people enjoy. Many shapes can be created by just folding paper. This article will show you how to make a water lily in origami. It is simple and good for beginners, if you aren't very skilled yet.

Steps

1
Use a square piece of paper. Fold it diagonally one way and then the other diagonal way. Unfold.
2
Fold in the corners to the middle where the diagonal creases intersect.

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3
Fold in the corners two more times.
4
Unfold the outermost flaps partway. Do the same with the 2 more sets of flaps. You may have to crease the flaps to make them stay up.
5
Enjoy your simple (but squarish) origami water lily.

Community Q&A

Question

Can I use a sticky note?

Community Answer

Yes. Any paper works.
Question

Can it be any color?

Community Answer

It can be any color that your heart desires.
Question

Does it float on water?

Community Answer

No; it's paper and will get wet and fall apart.