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    Can I put a stem on the flower?
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    Yes. To do so, just get another small piece of paper, roll it up tightly and glue it onto your flower.
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    How long does it take to make the flower?
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    A flower that is fairly simple should only take around five minutes; a medium-complexity flower may take 15 to 20 minutes; and a hard flower can take up to 30 minutes.
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    What if I don't have colored paper?
    HumanBeing
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    Make white flowers or color your paper with paint, pencils or coloring pens. If you use ink pens or paint to color the paper, make sure it is dry before you begin making your flowers.
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    Could I make it three steps?
    Community Answer
    No, creating origami flowers is delicate work that can take many steps.
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    The last step doesn't make sense; mine didn't come out like that. Any advice?
    Community Answer
    It's very hard to blow; just prep it a bit and blow.
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    Why can't I make the petals for my paper flower?
    Community Answer
    If you are using a thicker paper it will be harder to do; I had to use duct tape to tape mine down.
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    Will I still be able to blow the flower up if I make it with printer paper?
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    Yes. The printer paper would probably work better than colored paper. Just make sure you don't get spit on the bottom, or it will rip.
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    What do I do if my paper flowers break when I blow into them?
    Community Answer
    I would attempt to refold and use some tape or glue to keep the parts together.
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    What do I do if my paper flower didn't work?
    Community Answer
    Keep trying! It gets easier if you practice. Just make sure you go through the steps carefully and crease your folds really well.
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    How do I easily fold the paper when making paper flowers?
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    Good creases help you the most––if you don’t crease it hard enough, you can have difficulty folding the paper (depending on thickness).
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    How could I add a stem to my folded paper flower?
    Community Answer
    Roll a piece of paper tightly, then stick it onto the bottom of the flower.
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    Can I use watercolors to color my paper flower?
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    You can if the paper is thick enough because if it isn’t the paint might leak through. To know if the paper is thick enough, try painting a small spot first.
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    Without paper of different colors, am I still able to pull this off?
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    You can use white plain paper to make elegant-looking flowers. If you want them colored, you can use paint, markers, crayons or colored pencils.
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    Can I make it really small?
    Kawai Cookie The Alpha Wolf
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    Yes but it will be harder to fold it. Try making a bigger one before trying the smaller one, so you have a feel for the folds.
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