Origami Rose Bowl

When this origami rose bowl is viewed from the top, it really looks like a rose. While it's probably not a beginner's origami, it is not that difficult either. You just have to be patient and make many creases first prior to actually forming the rose.

As mentioned earlier, there're lots of creases to be made for this origami. Be patient and follow the instructions and you'll be rewarded with a lovely rose at the end! This is a model by Maria Sinayskaya.

Origami Rose Bowl Step 1: Start with a 6 inch x 6 inch (15 cm x 15 cm) square origami paper, color side down.

Fold paper in half on the vertical axis but crease only the edgeto mark the paper and unfold.

Origami Rose Bowl Step 2: Fold both right and left sides to meet the center crease. Once again, crease only the edgesto mark the paper and unfold.

Origami Rose Bowl Step 3: Fold paper in half, this time on the horizontal axis. Once again, crease the edge onlyto mark the paper and unfold.

Origami Rose Bowl Step 4: Fold both the top and bottom halves to meet the center horizontal crease. Once again, crease only the edgesand unfold.

Origami Rose Bowl Step 5: As you can see, we've quite a few creases on the paper now. We're going to name each of those crease so that we can refer to them easily.

First, fold point Ato meet point D.
Crease only 3/4 of the wayas shown in the photo below and unfold.

Origami Rose Bowl Step 6: Fold point Eto meet point H. Do not crease all the way. Instead, crease only as far as the long vertical crease and unfold.

Origami Rose Bowl Step 7: Fold point Eto meet point B. Once again, crease only as far as shown in the photo below and unfold.

Origami Rose Bowl Step 8: Fold point Ito point F. The crease line is indicated in the photo below. Crease then unfold.

Origami Rose Bowl Step 9: We're not done with creasing the paper yet!

Next, fold paper in half diagonally as shown below. Do not crease the center square. Crease and unfold.

Origami Rose Bowl Step 10: Now fold paper in half on the other diagonal axis. Once again, do not crease the center square. Crease well then unfold.

Origami Rose Bowl Step 11: We've to make more creases. Fold A-Jto meet K-N. Crease only the area between the diagonal creases and unfold.

Origami Rose Bowl Step 12: Fold I-Jto meet M-N. Crease the area between the diagonal creases and unfold.

Origami Rose Bowl Step 13: Fold I-Eto M-L. Crease the area between the diagonal lines and unfold.

Origami Rose Bowl Step 14: Finally, fold E-Ato L-K. Crease the area between the diagonal lines and unfold.

Origami Rose Bowl Step 15: Make the 4 diagonal mountain folds.

Origami Rose Bowl Step 16: OK! We're finally going to actually fold the paper instead of just creasing it!!

Fold all 4 sides towards the centerand form what looks like a windmill. Follow the photos below.

Origami Rose Bowl Step 17: Flip paper over. Recrease the paper with valley and mountain folds as shown below. This will help us shape the rose bowl so crease well and unfold.

This step is optional if you already know how to form the rose. Otherwise, this extra step will make the next step easier.

Origami Rose Bowl Step 18: Flip paper over.

Origami Rose Bowl Step 19: We're finally going to shape our rose bowl! Look at the photos below, and also consult this video, since it can be a bit tricky:

We need to bring the outer tips towards the center.

Start with the top tip then work counter-clockwise to the left tip.

Origami Rose Bowl Step 20: After the top and left tips, we continue counter-clockwise and fold the bottom tip towards the center. This is finally followed by the right tip. Pinch the 4 bottom corners of the bowl if you have to in order for the bowl to hold together.

You can see the rose forming....

Origami Rose Bowl Step 21: Finally curl the tips to make your rose look even more realistic and beautiful. The curling of the paper also helps to hold your bowl together better.

and your origami rose bowl is complete! Isn't it beautiful?

The red color always pop in black background!

This origami rose bowl seems to have been made for the Ferrero Rocher chocolate. It fits in the bowl perfectly! Give this to family and friends and spread some origami joy!