[For Seniors] Kusudama Ideas Made with Origami. Fun Recreational Activity

Mini mini kusudama made with 4 cm origami paper

A difficult flower kusudama made with 4 cm mini-mini origami

Here’s a kusudama made from small origami that we especially recommend for seniors who are skilled at origami.

The paper size is 4 cm.

Combine parts made with this paper size to create a mini kusudama.

Many kusudama units involve detailed folding.

When using smaller paper, you’ll use your fingertips even more dexterously.

If the senior enjoys origami, they’ll likely be able to focus and work on it intently.

With a slightly higher level of difficulty, they should feel an even greater sense of accomplishment when it’s finished.

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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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A kusudama that bursts open like a flower blooming in an instant.

【Origami】Basic Flower Kusudama – Origami Kusudama Flower

Let me introduce a kusudama that looks like it’s made of connected flowers.

It’s a gorgeous and cute piece, perfect for hanging as a decoration for the Peach Festival, and you can even arrange it into a kusudama bouquet.

Using a single sheet of origami, you fold both the petals and the parts that resemble stamens and pistils at the center of the flower.

Combine five of these units to complete one flower.

Even on its own, it makes an adorable origami flower.

Apply glue near the tips of the petals and connect the flowers to form the kusudama.

It really looks like a ball of blooming flowers, and I think even older adults would enjoy seeing the finished piece.

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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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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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Bubble Kusudama

[Unit Origami] Bubble Kusudama ♡

Here’s an idea for a three-dimensional craft called the “Bubble Kusudama,” loved for its round and soft form.

It’s a vibrant 3D piece made by assembling many parts.

Although it involves a lot of fine work, you can enjoy it without strain by taking your time and proceeding carefully step by step.

Moving your hands provides finger exercise and helps maintain concentration.

The finished kusudama has a light, airy look, as if bubbles have gathered together, and it will brighten up your room as a decoration.

Changing the color of the origami gives it a completely different feel, so try making several in your favorite colors.

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