Phu Tran designed several Kawasaki rose variants, of which this is the most well-known version; but also one that has been “misfolded”, based on inexact diagrams that have floated around. Michael Sanders was taught this rose directly by Phu Tran; and in wake of Phu’s passing, he will teach it to you, to preserve knowledge of Phu’s rose.
It may take longer than 2 periods, as I will be teaching not just the rose but also the calyx and leaves and how to attach them to a stem for the full model.
- Uses glue.
- Familiarity with the famous Kawasaki twist fold (tubular rose base) will be helpful as the Phu rose essentially employs this technique for the base.
The stem is basically a rolled up 4.25 x 11 copy paper that locks in the leaves and calyx together; a slight amount of tape or glue is used only for the rolled up stem.
OrigamiUSA will supply paper, to be handed out by the teacher in class.
- This is a modular/composite requiring 2 sheets.
Glue, tweezers, paper cutter recommended but not necessary. The only part that could use a dab of g**e is to hold the stem together (it’s just a rolled up piece of paper). Tear-agami skill or a paper cutter will be useful to get smaller squares out of an 8.5 x 11 copy paper for the calyx and leaves.
There aren’t any official diagrams published in any official publication.