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[Mother's Day] A simple 3D carnation you can make with origami

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The second Sunday in May is Mother’s Day!

It’s a day to show appreciation to moms who always cook for us, work hard, and do so much for their families.

In this article, we’ll show you how to make three-dimensional carnations out of origami—perfect as Mother’s Day gifts!

We’ve gathered ideas that are easy to arrange in different ways: add them to a prepared present, make several and turn them into a bouquet, and more.

Be sure to make the carnations we introduce and express your heartfelt gratitude to your mom on Mother’s Day!

[Mother’s Day] Easy 3D Carnations You Can Make with Origami (21–30)

Easy carnations even for beginners

[Origami Instructions] Easy 3D Carnation Tutorial — Folded by an Elementary School Student (ORIKO)! #origamiflower #easyorigami #simpleorigamiflower #3Dorigamiflower #MothersDay How to make carnations

Easy carnations even for beginners

Here’s an easy way for beginners to make a carnation.

Prepare two sheets of origami paper (one large and one small), scissors, a bamboo skewer, and glue.

Fold the origami paper into a triangle twice, then gently squash-fold it by opening it from the inside.

While creasing, spread the inside and flatten it to form the base of the carnation.

Cut the top triangular part with pinking shears.

Fold it in half, make an inside reverse fold, then open it up and adjust the shape.

Wrap the origami paper around the bamboo skewer to make the stem.

For the leaves on the stem, add creases so they take on a three-dimensional shape.

Cut a slit at the tip of the stem, thread it through a hole made in the center of the flower, secure it with glue, attach the leaves, and you’re done!

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced how to make a three-dimensional carnation out of origami.

By using pinking shears to cut, layering sheets of origami, and other techniques, you can express the beautiful depth of the petals in various ways! Why not make an origami carnation filled with gratitude for your mother and give it to her? It’s sure to be a lovely gift that will never fade.