This rose is one of my original designs! The base for it can be used for different-looking roses if you change the shaping of the outer petals, and the center is very pretty with many, many overlapping series of spirals. The idea behind the structure is extremely simple, but it demands some heavy shaping skills and some tough handling to get the curvatures perfect. It is best if students have experience folding roses, as a very important technique in this rose is the common rose twist. We will fold from 35cm (13.75") paper for our first try. Out of the three models shown, most of the steps are similar, so students will most likely be able to pick which one to fold depending on how much time there is.
- The rose does not initially hold its shape tightly, so if you do not want to use glue, the model must be clipped together for a few days.
Other paper is required; it will be provided by the teacher and supplied by OrigamiUSA. A smaller sheet will not be hard to fold with but rather the rose will have less spiral in it.