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Kusudama making with origami

Kusudama Origami: Introducing an easy trick [Kusudama] Origami

When you look at an origami kusudama, you can’t help but be captivated by its beautiful form, can you? Among older adults, there are surely people who want to fold kusudama or who simply enjoy making them.

Kusudama often feature bright colors and shapes that seem difficult to create.

That’s because they use many parts made from multiple sheets of origami paper.

When making the parts, folding several sheets together at once may make the process easier.

The key is to fold even the finer sections in batches.

Try creating a wonderful piece together with older adults in whatever way is easiest to fold.

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Nakajima Junko

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kusudama ornament

[Handmade Craft] Easy! Kusudama Ornament ✨ How to Make a KUSUDAMA #ornament #ball #crafts #decoration #ball #sphere #howtofold #origami #easy #origami #paper #paperfolding #折り紙

Here’s an introduction to making a kusudama ornament out of origami.

During the Christmas season, ornaments are hung on trees and around the house, right? Depending on the design, ornaments can create a fun and festive atmosphere.

You can use either origami paper or construction paper.

Cut the paper into a circle and fold it several times.

Make five creases on the circular piece.

Of those five creases, apply glue to two of them, fold the piece in half with the glued creases on the inside.

Make 20 of these parts, then connect the parts by applying glue to the other three crease areas (the ones without glue) and attaching them together.

Once all the parts are assembled, you’ll have a charming ornament with a mesh-like pattern.

Since this involves steps beyond folding—like using scissors and glue—it offers plenty of hand and finger activity, making it suitable for older adults as well.

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pomegranate

Pomegranate Kusudama: How to Make a Pomegranate (Kusudama)

We are pleased to introduce “Pomegranate,” a craft project perfect for recreational activities for older adults, featuring enjoyable rounded shapes and vibrant colors.

By creating it in three dimensions, you can express the fruit’s plumpness and texture, resulting in a piece with a substantial, eye-catching appearance.

The steps of folding, layering, and assembling provide fine-motor exercise and are expected to help prevent cognitive decline.

They can also boost concentration, allowing for a calm, focused crafting time.

It’s easy to start and is a recommended project that lets you fully enjoy the fun of making and the delight of creativity.

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Sonobe-style kusudama

Origami Kusudama (Sonobe) – 12 pieces

Here is a kusudama made using the Sonobe-style unit, devised by Japanese modular origami artist Mitsunobu Sonobe.

First, modular origami is a technique in which you fold multiple identical paper parts and assemble them to create geometric works.

Since the parts are all folded in the same way, once you learn it, the folding itself should be easy.

The assembly, however, requires some tips and may feel challenging for some older adults.

Please have those around them offer support tailored to their needs and try making it together.

By changing the number of parts and how you combine them, you can create works other than kusudama as well, so why not give it a try?

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A kusudama made from a single sheet of origami

Easy kusudama made from a single sheet of origami paper

Kusudama made from origami look beautiful because of their colors and shapes.

However, they often use many sheets of paper and require complex folds.

So here, we’ll introduce a kusudama you can make from a single sheet of origami paper—something many older adults can enjoy trying.

First, fold and unfold the paper to create crease lines, then begin shaping along those creases.

These creases will form the kusudama’s geometric structure.

Like making an origami paper balloon, you’ll inflate it by blowing air into it to form the kusudama.

After inflating, gently prod along the fold lines with your fingers or a bamboo skewer to refine the shape.

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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

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!

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Hydrangea kusudama

Origami Hydrangea Kusudama | Easy | How to Make a Cute Paper Hydrangea Ball | Rainy Season Decoration | Origami Kusudama | AyaWangPaper

Hydrangeas, with their round, gentle shape and calm colors, bring a sense of comfort and healing to the heart.

They have a soft, welcoming impression that makes them especially popular with older adults.

Today, I’ll introduce a hydrangea kusudama.

Its volume gives it a strong presence.

Display it in your room to fully enjoy the rainy season.

All you need is origami paper, so it’s an easy, recommended craft.

There are many small steps, but since the tasks are repetitive, it becomes simple once you get used to it.

It’s sure to make a wonderful gift for someone special!

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