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The iris takes its name from the Greek word for rainbow, reflecting the wide range of colours of the iris. The iris is a popular symbol, appearing on the flag of Brussels and in the fleur-de-lis, the symbol of Florence, Italy. This paper iris will bring to life the beauty of the iris; the model looks the best when folded from a blended or a two-toned paper.

Steps

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    Take a square sheet of paper in the desired colour.
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    Fold and unfold diagonals. Turn over. The coloured side should be facing upwards.
  3. 3
    Book fold and unfold.
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    Bring three corners down to meet the bottom corner.
  5. 5
    Pre-crease and squash the fold in the center.
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    Repeat the step on the other sides.
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    Turn the top and bottom layer over.
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    Fold the top layer edges to meet the middle.
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    Repeat the last step to both sides and behind.
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    Fold the front petal down. Repeat the step on all the three sides, making the model look three dimensional. Start with both side petals followed by the back petal.
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    Done. The Iris is completed.

Things You'll Need

  • Two-toned origami paper

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