Carambola Flowers
If you’ve been following me on Flickr for a while, you’ve probably seen this picture of Carambola Flowers before – I folded them ages ago! But since my Pro account is going to expire in a few days time (and I don’t feel like upgrading it again), a lot of my old photos won’t be displayed anymore. So I decided it would be a good idea to share the very best of them on my blog!
These absolutely beautiful origami flowers were designed by Carmen Sprung and I just love them! Each flower is folded from a single sheet of paper, not from a square though, but from a pentagon. To find out how to fold them follow the link in the description section.
As for paper, I would recommend using fairly thick and strong paper (80-90 gsm) – Tant origami paper will be just the right choice!
Description
| Name: | Carambola Flower |
| Designer: | Carmen Sprung |
| Paper ratio: | pentagon |
| Paper size: | pentagon cut out from a 10 cm square |
| Model size: | ~ 5.5 cm |
| Paper: | recycled fibre paper |
| Diagram: | Video tutorial by Sara Adams |
You can also make a Kusudama origami ball from 12 of these flowers by gluing them together – be sure to check out video instructions by Leyla Torres at OrigamiSpirit.com!
Tags: Carmen Sprung, Floral
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They are faultless and tempting to fold them ^_^
So cute Flower! thanks for sharing.
I can’t access the link to the tutorial. Can you help?
Try this link, it should work
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fodWTAiL3jI
I like the look of the recycled fiber paper. Where do you buy this paper?
I buy this paper at local stores here in South Africa. I don’t think one can get this exact paper outside of SA.
You can get recycled fiber paper at office depot!
Can you make them from a square?
To cut out a pentagon from a square just follow the instructions in the video, it’s really easy!
You can also adapt this design for a square – you’ll end up with a 4-petal flower in this case.
your amazing!
…heartwarming….
too good
i too would like to try out this….
Fantastic!!!
How much I love this! I had been making fish so far with origami. Now i will do flowers. Great post.
Simply Amazing!
Thank you! These turn out beautifully, and making a pentagon from a square in this way is very elegant.
There’s an improved video available here now: http://www.happyfolding.com/instructions-sprung-carambola-2 – an easier folding sequence, English verbal instructions, and in HD. Hope it helps!
That is a fantastic idea! Star/flowers! Love it!
Awesome! Thanks for the great tutorial. I am going to use these for thanksgiving and christmas!
Does anyone know where I could find these exact colours of Origami sheets? I am looking at making these flowers and want these colours.
Thanks – any help would be appreciated!
Hi Emma! This paper is produced and sold in South Africa only. This is not special origami paper, just a refill block of “recycled fibre paper”.
so question… I know this is crazy… but have you tried it with aluminum cans?? im just curious to if it might be able to be done.. there are ways to still cut the aluminum and make it more maliable..
I’ve never tried folding from aluminum, but it’s not something unheard of. I’m not sure you can fold this flower from cans though…
You may try copper instead, 5 mils thick copper is suitable for folding
http://basiccopper.com/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ohiopaperfolders/5025956591/in/set-72157625037643654
Amazing! I love it
how to make these?
These look amazing I will surly try them out for myself!