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[For Seniors] Enjoy the Arrival of Spring Indoors! Recommended April Origami

April is a season when many people take their first steps into new environments, with events like school entrance ceremonies and company induction ceremonies.

Elderly care facilities such as day service centers may also be welcoming new seniors.

This time, we’re introducing recommended origami for April.

Because origami uses the fingers extensively, it’s also used as rehabilitation after a stroke and as a form of brain training.

Everything we’re introducing today is themed around April.

Enjoy creating pieces in origami recreation that let you feel the arrival of spring!

[For Seniors] Enjoy the Arrival of Spring Indoors! Recommended April Origami (41–50)

bamboo shoot

Spring is the season for bamboo shoots, isn’t it? Eating the real thing is great, but if you’d like to use them on a wall display or as a decorative piece, why not try making one with origami? First, roll a green sheet of origami paper into a cone and glue it, then trim off the excess at the bottom so it sits flat.

Next, cut brown origami paper into triangles and glue them on from the top in layers to create steps.

Finally, wrap a thin strip of light orange origami paper around the base, and you’re done! If you crumple the pieces you’re going to glue once to add wrinkles, it gives a nice texture.

Also, slightly curl the tips of the brown triangular pieces outward to enhance the bamboo shoot look!

[For Seniors] Enjoy the Arrival of Spring Indoors! Recommended April Origami (51–60)

Three-dimensional dandelion

Introducing how to make 3D dandelion flowers using origami! Perfect as spring decorations for March and April—why not make some and hang them on your wall? [Tsukuru-mon]
Three-dimensional dandelion

The dandelion, which blooms with vivid yellow flowers, is a familiar flower even to older adults.

Some people may have made flower crowns with dandelions.

In this article, we introduce dandelion-themed ideas that represent spring.

Cut yellow origami paper into one-quarter width strips lengthwise.

Fold it so it becomes long and narrow, then glue two pieces together and make many small slits.

Be careful not to cut all the way through! Roll it up tightly from one end and secure it with glue to complete the flower.

Make a stem and leaves, and decorate a frame to finish.

It’s a gentle craft that lets you feel the arrival of spring.

Wisteria flowers made with origami

[Origami Spring Flowers] How to Fold a Wisteria Flower | Origami Wisteria
Wisteria flowers made with origami

Here’s an idea for wisteria flowers that will instantly brighten up a room when hung from walls or the ceiling.

Prepare origami paper in purple, light purple, yellow-green, and green, then fold the flowers and leaves.

Make the flowers using origami cut in half.

Fold the paper in half lengthwise, unfold it, and then fold both edges inward along the center crease.

Some of the steps are a bit detailed, but using your hands skillfully can help prevent cognitive decline.

The more wisteria flowers you make, the fuller and more beautiful the result will be, so please have the seniors divide the work and create them together.

Wisteria flowers made with origami or tissue paper

[Surprisingly Easy] How to Make Wisteria Flowers [Quick and Simple] Using Tissue Paper ✨ Origami Works Too! May Wall Decorations and Hanging Ornaments
Wisteria flowers made with origami or tissue paper

Let’s make wisteria flowers that sway beautifully.

The video uses tissue paper, but you can make them nicely with origami too! For the central stem, cut a strip of purple construction paper.

Prepare three different sizes of origami paper, as shown in the video.

Fold each piece in half, draw a flower shape, and cut along the lines.

Open it, fold it in half again, apply glue, and attach it to the stem.

By alternating and folding back the pieces in order of size, it looks beautiful from any angle.

Try making a vibrant hanging decoration using light purple, magenta, and pink origami paper!

Origami artwork: wisteria flowers

Let’s try making origami wisteria flowers in the style of tsumami-zaiku (pinching craft).

Fold the origami paper in half, then fold again leaving a small gap at the center and glue it in place.

Turn it over, fold in half, and glue the pointed tip side.

Insert a thin, elongated stick into the crease and gently spread it to create volume.

Make many petals using purple or light purple origami and layer them.

Create long, thin sticks, assemble them in a lattice-like structure, and attach the wisteria flowers to finish.

This project helps with hand exercise and rehabilitation, stimulating the brain and potentially aiding in dementia prevention.

How about using it as a recreational activity in a senior care facility?

Wisteria swaying

[Spring Origami] Hanging Decoration: How to Make Wisteria Flowers [Origami]
Wisteria swaying

How about a hanging wisteria decoration with a realistic, three-dimensional look? Prepare purple, light purple, and yellow-green origami paper, bamboo skewers, and string.

The flowers are made from quarter-size origami sheets, so please cut them in advance.

Fold the colored side in half, then fold in half two more times.

Draw petal shapes with a pencil and cut them out.

Use a bamboo skewer to curl the tips of the petals into a gentle curve.

Make a small stick-shaped piece and attach it to the petals to complete each flower.

Then, adhere the flowers onto a long, narrow strip of yellow-green origami to build up a three-dimensional floral cluster.

Attach a string and hang it by the window—watch it sway softly in the breeze.

Simple wisteria flower

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Simple wisteria flower

Introducing a wisteria flower made by combining many small flower parts.

Cut a standard sheet of origami paper into quarters and fold it as you would when making a crane.

Once you open and fold both sides only on the surface that will become the front of the flower, the blossom is complete.

Make lots of flowers and leaves and assemble them to create a lovely hanging wisteria decoration.

Because this project requires many parts, it’s perfect for recreational activities in senior care facilities.

Get everyone involved and enjoy making it together!