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[For Seniors] Simple Recommended Cosmos Origami Ideas
Cosmos, written with the characters for “autumn flower,” is a blossom that blooms beautifully in autumn.
They come not only in pink but in a variety of colors, gently soothing our hearts.
This time, we’re introducing origami cosmos craft ideas that are recommended for older adults.
Because cosmos have distinctive petals, cutting them requires some delicate work, which can help with fine motor rehabilitation for seniors.
It also stimulates the brain, making it a good activity for dementia prevention.
Please use this article as a guide and create lovely cosmos with origami.
[For Seniors] Simple Recommended Cosmos Origami Ideas (1–10)
Cosmos decorations
Arrange the cosmos flowers in a circle for a bouquet-like decoration.
The base is made by combining paper folded like a screen, and you should be mindful of creating a rounded shape.
Then, add cosmos flowers made by cutting origami paper, along with decorations like ribbons to make it look like a bouquet, and you’re done.
Since cosmos are pink and white, it might be important to make the base in colors that help those shades stand out.
Using patterned origami paper as well as solid colors can make the result even more festive.
card
This activity involves making cosmos flowers and bouquet wraps with origami, then freely decorating a card.
It’s also recommended to add a message to the card and attach a stand-up piece so it can be used as interior decor.
By paying close attention to how each part overlaps and the angles, you can create a sense of depth that leads to a more gorgeous finish.
You can enjoy both styles: one where the decorations appear when you open the card, and another where the surroundings are adorned with decorations.
Paper cutout of cosmos flowers
A simple and beautiful cosmos flower made by cutting origami paper.
How you fold it is the key point: paying attention to precise creases leads to evenly spread petals and a beautiful look.
After folding it into a triangle, you draw the petal pattern and cut along the lines—these lines are also important because they determine details like how slender the petals will be.
Then just unfold it, place a sticker or something similar in the center, and it’s done.
You might also create a sense of depth by overlapping pieces at angles or other small tweaks.
Box of cosmos flowers
Let me introduce how to make a cosmos flower with origami.
If you carefully craft the flower’s center, it will have a more three-dimensional look.
Use scissors to trim around the edges, then curl the parts with tweezers or a similar tool.
After that, secure it with glue to make it stable.
Pink petals are the most famous for cosmos, but they also come in orange, yellow, white, and red.
Having older adults choose origami in their favorite colors or patterns brings out individuality, which is lovely.
Making a bouquet and using it as wall decor is also recommended.
The colorful cosmos are sure to brighten your mood just by looking at them.
Origami Cosmos
It’s a simple craft where the edge of the origami is cut into the shape of cosmos petals.
Because the shape and look are very simple, it’s also great for layering to add volume or using as decoration parts.
First, fold the paper in half, then fold it in half again to make a crease.
Use those creases as a guide to fold it into a triangle.
Draw lines in the shape of cosmos petals there, cut along the lines, and when you open the paper, the cosmos shape is complete.
To achieve a beautiful finished piece with evenly arranged petals, it’s important to fold precisely along the creases.
Cosmos (with stem)
These cosmos flowers are designed with ease of display in mind and crafted all the way down to the stem.
The petals are made by folding origami, cutting into the fold to create an even spread, and placing a tightly fringed and rolled piece of yellow origami at the center.
For the stem, wrap a bamboo skewer with green origami paper; once you remove the skewer and neaten it, it’s complete.
Combine these parts to finish the full cosmos.
A key point is making the stem sturdy, so the finished piece can stand in a bottle or similar container for display.
bouquet
This is a three-dimensional cosmos bouquet made by combining parts such as cosmos flowers, leaves, and wrapping.
Each part is created by cutting origami paper with scissors, and by layering, gluing, and angling the pieces, you achieve a 3D effect.
If you’re worried that simply gluing the pieces won’t provide enough strength when bundling them into a bouquet, threading a string through the center will make each flower sturdier.
Once the flower parts are finished, fold a sheet of paper into an accordion (screen-like) shape to use as the wrapping, assemble everything together, and add decorations like a ribbon to complete the bouquet.
Choosing your own color combinations to add originality is also recommended.