Tutorial: Paper Wreath

Origami Paper Wreath
Origami Paper Wreath

I was so thrilled to find a tutorial on the origami starburst (paper wreath). It is a great tutorial, but I like to do my own, as you know. I made several of these and have enough paper to make a few more. We might use these to give out as gifts at the Ladies Lunch at DH’s Grand Parlor. These make great hostess gifts.

Supplies

  • 16 pieces SQUARE paper (any size) – almost all paper is suitable except very thin paper. Super thick paper will be hard to fold
  • bone folder
  • glue (Elmer’s or Aleene’s are both fine)

Nota bene: you can use fabric. If you do, you will also need the following items:

  • Mary Ellen’s Best Press
  • ShapeFlex or other lightweight interfacing
  • 16 square patches (any size)

Directions:

Make legs:

Fold square paper in half
Fold square paper in half

1. Take square piece of paper and fold paper in half.

Fold square paper in half
Fold square paper in half

2. Open and fold in half the other way

Fold corners into center
Fold corners into center
Fold corners into center
Fold corners into center

3. Fold corners in to center point

Use bone folder
Use bone folder

4. Use your bone folder to make the folds nice and sharp

With a point facing you, fold the bottom half up to meet the center crease.
With a point facing you, fold the bottom half up to meet the center crease.

5. With a point facing you, fold the bottom half up to meet the center crease.

Fold to a kite shape
Fold to a kite shape

6. Do the same to the other point. Now you will have a piece that looks like a kite.

Fold bottom of kite up
Fold bottom of kite up

7. Flip the piece so the open bits are face down. Fold the short piece so you can see the open spot between the folded piece again.

Fold in half
Fold in half
Fold in half
Fold in half

8. Fold leg in half with short side out. That opening will be where you put the other legs.

Make Wreath

1. Make 16 legs (directions above)

2. Put a little glue on to the tip of one leg

3. Insert each leg into 2 holes in another leg to make four quarters

4. Glue tip of each leg until you have a circle or wreath.

5. Before the glue dries, arrange the wreath so the inner circle is smooth.

Now you can carefully hang your wreath on the wall

Fresh Cuts Origami Starburst
Fresh Cuts Origami Starburst

Author: Jaye

Quiltmaker who enjoys writing and frozen chocolate covered bananas.

2 thoughts on “Tutorial: Paper Wreath”

    1. I did make one out of charm squares and meant to put that information into the post. I think I will add it. The last wreath in the post is from Charm Squares.

      You need to use interfacing and starch (or Best Press or something) to keep the pieces stiff. The folds must be pressed with an iron. They are very three dimensional – the paper versions are much flatter.

      Thanks for reading.

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