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Let’s make cosmos flowers with origami! A collection of simple ideas that both kids and adults can enjoy

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Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked for 10 years as a kindergarten teacher and for 7 years as an after-school childcare instructor, then took a post as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I also engaged in activities that shared Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational play, working with many children. Afterwards, through freelance writing, planning, and editing work at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and conveying ideas. Leveraging the perspective cultivated in educational settings and my experience as an editor, I aim to deliver practical information—focusing on fields related to music and children—that values both input and output. Hobbies include instruments, singing, handcrafts, toys, drawing, traditional play, the outdoors, books, DIY, and crafts. Special skill: spinning-top tricks.

Just watching cosmos swaying in the autumn breeze has a calming effect, doesn’t it? Why not easily recreate this seasonal flower with origami? In this article, we’ll show you simple ways to make cosmos out of origami.

From basic folds to slightly more elaborate designs, there’s a wide range so you can enjoy it at your own pace.

Spending time moving your fingers while choosing colors and shaping the petals can be refreshing for the mind.

Displaying your finished piece will add a touch of autumn to your room.

Give it a try!

Let’s make cosmos flowers with origami! A simple collection of ideas that kids and adults can enjoy (11–20)

Cosmos made with four sheets of origami

Easy “flower” origami — simple “cosmos” origami

Cosmos made with four sheets of origami

Let’s make a cosmos flower that uses four sheets of origami, where the volume really highlights its elegance.

Fold the origami into a square, puff it up, and gently squash it into a triangle.

After folding the tip of the triangle down to align with the center line at the bottom, slowly open the pocket of the origami to form the cosmos flower.

Fold the remaining sheets in the same way, then glue the four pieces together at the center to complete one cosmos.

The steps are simple and easy, so give it a try!

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How to fold a flower-like spinning top

[Origami] Easy Spinning Top Tutorial [With Voice Guide] Made with One Sheet! Playable Origami Kids Will Love

How to fold a flower-like spinning top

Here’s how to fold a flower-like spinning top from a single sheet.

Double-sided origami paper is recommended.

First, fold into a triangle twice and a square twice, then open it up.

Follow the lines to make a “zabuton” base.

With the open side as the axis, fold up the edges on both sides.

Open the folded sections and squash-fold them.

After folding the bottom downward, fold the top edge downwards.

Keep folding so the lower and upper parts overlap, and finally twist the axis part with a flower-like image in mind to finish! It’s easy for kids to make, too.

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In conclusion

Cosmos flowers made from origami are charming because even simple folding methods result in surprisingly elegant pieces. Arrange colorful blossoms together, and your table or wall will instantly take on an autumn feel. Take advantage of origami’s ease and enjoy a moment to sense the changing seasons.