How to Fold an Origami Water Lily

Co-authored by Robert Homayoon

Last Updated: January 4, 2024

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.

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Fold it diagonally one way and then the other diagonal way. Unfold.
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Do the same with the 2 more sets of flaps. You may have to crease the flaps to make them stay up.

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What advice do you have for someone who's trying to get started doing origami as a beginner?

Robert Homayoon
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Robert Homayoon is an Origami Expert known for his engaging YouTube videos and accessible instructions. He has been teaching origami on YouTube since 2009. His channel has a following of over 676,000 subscribers, and his videos have garnered over 211 million views. Robert uses his channel to highlight his passion for teaching people origami, crafts, and how to solve puzzles. He graduated from SUNY Albany in 2007 and earned his D.M.D degree from Temple University Dental School in 2013.

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Get a couple of simple books that teach you the basic folds, valley folds, and mountain folds. Work on your hand coordination skills and being precise. Try to be as accurate as possible with the instructions. I find watching videos is a little bit better than reading books. But it's sometimes a good idea to watch videos and read books.

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Can I use a sticky note?

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Yes. Any paper works.

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Can it be any color?

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It can be any color that your heart desires.

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Try making one of these, coloring the folded flower the way you want, unfold it, copy the pattern on another piece of paper and then fold according to the instructions.

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