Origami Lotus Flower
/Looking for a unique way to serve snacks and candies at your next gathering? Try crafting these Origami Lotus Flowers!
They're adorable, easy to make, and sure to impress your guests.
Origami Lotus Flower Bowls.
Today I’m going to show you how to make these cute origami lotus flowers using a paper napkin and a glass.
They’re a quick and easy way to display candy (or anything else for that matter) that's as pretty as it is practical.
If you've got a party planned or a special occasion this Summer I think they'd be the perfect way to display your treats or nibbles.
Put popcorn in them for a movie night or sugared almonds at a wedding and you've got a pretty table decoration that only costs pence to make.
Related: 20+ Easy Origami Flowers To Make
Supplies:
Paper Napkins
A Glass
How To Make An Origami Lotus (that you can use as a candy dish).
1. Take your napkin and lay it out flat with the pattern side down.
If your napkin has several plys make sure to remove a couple of layers, any more than two and they can be difficult to fold.
2. Take one of the corners and fold it into the centre.
3. Fold the remaining three corners into the centre.
4. Repeat the steps above and fold one of the corners into the centre.
5. Repeat and fold the rest of the corners into the centre.
6. Fold the corners into the centre another two times (so three altogether).
7. Flip your napkin over.
8. Fold the corners into the centre one last time.
9. Flip it over again and place your folded napkin on top of a glass. This will help create a small hollow space where you can place your candies or other treats.
Keep your finger pressed down in the centre to stop it popping open.
10. To make the first layer of petals carefully fold the top four points back out using the glass as a mould.
11. Repeat and peel back the next layer to make the middle row of petals.
12. Gently peel back the final layer to make the base petals.
This layer is the trickiest as the napkin can tear easily so try to be careful.
13. Remove your napkin from the glass mould and flip it over to reveal your origami lotus flower.
10. Leave them as they are or fill them with candy or snacks and serve.
Remember, don't limit yourself to just candy! You can use this lotus flower dish to hold small trinkets, tea lights, or even serve as a charming centrepiece on your coffee table.
