Three-dimensional carnations made with origami: a collection of simple, cute ideas
How about giving an origami carnation for Mother’s Day? Three-dimensional carnations made from origami can capture the soft, lifelike look of real flowers, and the best part is they’ll keep their color and can be enjoyed for a long time.
In this article, we’ll introduce ideas for making origami carnations that are easy to create yet full and glamorous.
There are plenty of variations, including types where you cut slits with scissors to form petals and types that are completed simply by folding.
They’re perfect for enjoying with your children, so be sure to check them out!
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Three-dimensional carnations made with origami. A collection of simple and cute ideas (21–30)
Carnations that are also easy to use in bouquets

Let’s make a 3D carnation out of origami.
First, prepare four pieces of origami cut into circles using pinking shears.
Crease all four pieces with radial folds, then use an awl or hole punch to make a hole in the center.
Place the origami onto a bamboo skewer and scrunch it tightly to give it a three-dimensional shape, then thread all four pieces onto the skewer and glue them in place.
Wrap the skewer with green origami paper, attach a folded paper leaf, and you’re done! Make several and wrap them with wrapping paper, and they’ll look like a bouquet!
Carnations to cut and combine

Here’s how to make cut-and-assemble carnations out of origami.
Fold the origami paper into quarters, then fold it once more horizontally and cut the paper along a curved line.
Use scissors to make fine slits along the top of the petals to create the carnation’s jagged petal edges.
Open one panel at a time and cut a slit toward the center.
As you work, fold to give the petals a three-dimensional shape.
Prepare three identical carnation petal pieces.
Roll a sheet of origami paper to make the stem, then attach the petals one by one.
Add folded leaves, and your three-dimensional carnation is complete! Wrapping it and decorating with a ribbon could make it even cuter.
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!
Jagged carnation
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Let me introduce a beautiful jagged-edged carnation.
Start by cutting a sheet of origami paper into quarters.
Fold a quarter piece into a triangle twice, then cut one tip along a curved line.
Use scissors to make small triangular notches at the tip to give the petals movement.
Make the remaining three pieces the same way.
Thread each petal onto a wire stem and glue them together, adding volume to create a three-dimensional carnation.
Finally, attach the leaves to finish! It would make a lovely gift paired with a message.
A carnation made by combining six sheets of origami
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Almost like the real thing? Here’s how to make super fluffy carnations.
Believe it or not, you can make them by layering six sheets of origami paper! First, prepare six round-cut sheets of origami paper, fold them, and make fine slits.
Be sure to cut so there’s a small hole in the center as well.
Open the paper and make larger cuts so the circle is divided into 16 sections, then fold each petal one by one.
Make six of these.
Finally, stack all six, thread an origami-made stem and calyx through the center, and secure with glue—that’s it! Try making them with different colors of origami paper.
In conclusion
We’ve shared plenty of ideas for easy, three-dimensional carnations made with origami. The fascinating thing about origami is how dramatically the look can change depending on how you fold, cut, and how many sheets you use. Choose your favorite colors and try creating a one-of-a-kind carnation of your very own!


