Zing Origami

John Szinger
eOrigami Publishing LLC

Dedication
To Jeannie, Elizabeth and Michelle

Copyright
Copyright 2011 John Szinger
All rights reserved.
Bibliographical Note
Zing Origami is a new work, first published by
eOrigami Publishing LLC, in 2011.
International Standard Book Number
978-0-9832656-1-0

CONTENTS
Cover
Title Page
Dedication and Copyright
Model Menu
Introduction
Adirondack Canoe
Adirondack Chair
Octopus
Loon
Brown Bear
Butterfly I
Hot Air Balloon
Asian Elephant II
Baluchitherium
Lizard
Snapping Turtle
Fivefold Rose
Symbols and Folds

Model Menu

Introduction
Ive been folding paper for most of my life. The
first thing I remember is making paper boats and
airplanes with my father. As a kid I checked out the
origami books at my local library, and fairly quickly
worked my way through all that I could find.
Whenever a new one came out I devoured it.
Origami was only one among a number of creative
pursuits, however. Eventually my primary creative
focus became music, playing synthesizers and
saxophones in rock and jazz groups. Years later,
with a new baby in the house it was time to take a
break from playing out with bands, and I needed a
focus for my creative energy.
My first convention in 2001 was a revelation.
Origami had evolved in the last decade or so.
People were folding realistic models of great
complexity at a very high level of execution. It
totally blew my mind. But the best thing was I met
a whole bunch of origami people. Id only ever
folded by myself, and had never known anyone
who was into origami. They turned out to be the
nicest people, smart and creative and eager to
share. I took a class on origami design and by the
end Id created my Lizard and was off and running
inventing models.
If youre a folder you already understand the
appeal of origami as an art form, its elegant and
essential nature, the joy of creating something out
of almost nothing, just a piece of paper and some
creases. Yet somehow this gives rise to almost
limitless possibilities. Like music, origami has a
deep basis in mathematics, particularly geometry
and ratios, and from this arises higher levels of
freeform expression. Unlike most art forms, which
are either additive or subtractive with the medium
and materials, origami is purely transformative.
Nothing is added or removed, only changed.
One endlessly fascinating question in origami is
symmetry. Traditional models all use 22.5-degree
symmetry, which is easy to develop and fine as far

as it goes. But why cant the paper also waltz?

One feature of my work is the use of alternate
geometries, one-sixth and one-fifth, and polar or
rotational-based symmetries. I enjoy complex
models, but dont like complexity for its own sake.
Origami to me is a balance between simplicity and
complexity, and the creative process centers on
what aspects of a subject to emphasize and what
to leave out. These models can be folded from a
single square, most from a six- or ten-inch sheet.
Although they can be made from foil or wet-folded
to bring out the sculptural aspects, it isnt
necessary. My own tendency as a sculptor has
been towards larger sheets (12 or 15 inch) of
thicker paper. Many of these models work quite
well folded out of papers like Canson, Wyndstone,
or Tant.
So here it is, my first collection of models. Happy
folding!
John Szinger
www.zingorigami.com

Acknowledgements
Special thanks to John Montroll, mentor and friend,
to Brian Webb without whom this book would not
have been made, and to Origami USA.

Adirondack Canoe
Cutting through the waters of a Northern lake, almost silently, just
the slight splash of the oars. Around the next bend you might spot a
butterfly or a loon. This canoe features a more realistic and
sculptural design than many of the traditional boats out there, and
even has a little bench.

Recommended paper: 6 square. Begin with a square, colored

side up. Fold and unfold on the diagonals.

1. Fold two opposite corners to the center. Turn the model over.

2. Fold two opposite edges to the center.

3. Rabbit ear the two corner flaps.

4. Squash folds.

5. Fold the two edges under, locking the tabs together.

6. Fold the edges to the center through all layers and unfold.

7. Fold the model in half.

8. Reverse folds.

9. Reverse the tip of the near flap on the left.

10. Valley fold the remaining tip into the pocket created in step 9.

11. Turn the model over. Repeat steps 9 - 10.

12. Tuck in the tips.

13. Open the model to make it 3-D. Crimp notches to shape the
hull, repeat behind.

14. Canoe.

Adirondack Chair
Nothing beats relaxing out on a deck or by the side of a lake,
watching the birds and insects glide on by. This model took a fair
amount of experimentation with the proportions, making the legs
hold together, and into the detail on the backrest.

Recommended paper: 6 square or larger. Begin with a square,

white side up.

1. Fold two opposite corners to the center and unfold.

2. Fold two opposite corners to the marks and unfold.

3. Fold two opposite corners to the marks and unfold.

4. Fold a corner to the center and unfold.

5. Fold the opposite corner to the mark and unfold.

6. Fold the opposite corner so the edges line up on the marks.

7. Fold the model in half

8. Fold the corner in.

9. Unfold.

10. Valley fold the flaps.

11. Compound squash fold.

12. Tuck in the corner flaps. Rotate the model.

13. Fold behind and unfold.

14. Fold the flap down, spreading the layers beneath.

15. Fold the flap back up.

16. Turn the model over.

17. Squash folds.

18. Turn the model over.

19. Pleat.

20. Pull out flaps.

21. Compound squash fold.

22. Squash folds.

23. Fold a flap to the left.

24. Fold it back to the right.

25. Reverse fold.

26. Repeat steps 23 25 on the left side.

27. Mountain fold and unfold.

28. Lift and spread the arms, making the model 3-D.

29. Rotate the model so the right side is facing you.

30. Raise the seat back forward.

31. Lower the front edge of the seat and squash fold the ends.

32. Crimp, repeat behind.

33. Squash fold, repeat behind.

34. Adirondack chair.

Octopus
As a delicious treat or the one of the most advanced invertebrates,
everyone loves the octopus! With its rotational symmetry this
model is an early forerunner to the whole origami from space
approach.

Recommended paper: 6 square or larger. Begin with a square,

colored side up.

1. Waterbomb base.

2. Squash fold.

3. Valley fold the tip up.

4. Repeat steps 2 3 on the other three flaps.

5. Turn the model inside out. Rotate 180 degrees.

6. Valley fold a flap.

7. Slide the flap and fold again.

8. Fold the flap back.

9. Unfold.

10. Reverse fold in, out and in again.

11. Repeat steps 6 10 on the other seven flaps.

12. Valley fold the tip.

13. Swing one flap to the left on the near layer and one flap to the
right on the far layer.

14. Repeat steps 12 - 13 seven times.

15. Reverse fold a point.

16. Repeat step 14 seven times, spreading the points out radially
as you go.

17. Puff out and sculpt the central point.

18. Curve and pose the tentacles.

19. Octopus.

Loon
The Common Loon is a waterfowl found in the wilderness lakes of
Canada and the northeast United States, including the Adirondack
mountains. It is noted for its distinctive black and white plumage.
To fold the Loon in its winter plumage use paper that is grey on
both sides.

Recommended paper: 6 square, black on one side and white on

the other. Begin with a square, white side up. Valley fold and
unfold on the diagonals.

1. Fold a corner to the center and make a mark, then unfold.

2. Fold a corner to the mark and make a second mark, then unfold.

3. Fold the opposite corner to the second mark, then unfold.

4. Repeat steps 2 5 on the opposite corner. Turn the model over.

5. Valley folds two corners so the edges lie on the landmark and
parallel to the center line.

6. Valley fold the two corners out again to lie on the edge.

7. Turn the model over.

8. Valley fold the two edges to the center line.

9. Valley fold the model in half.

10. Outside reverse fold, perpendicular to the bottom edge.

11. Pull out a layer, repeat behind.

12. Outside reverse fold.

13. Open up the model.

14. Squash fold the flap.

15. Close the model.

16. Swing the flap to the left, repeat behind.

17. Pull open some layers.

18. Collapse the layers as shown on existing creases.

19. Repeat steps 17 -18 behind.

20. Mountain fold, repeat behind.

21. Valley fold the tip first, then fold the flap as far as possible.
Repeat behind.

22. Sink.

23. Push in at the top and crimp to form the neck.

24. Reverse fold, repeat behind.

25. Mountain fold to thin the neck, repeat behind. Crimp to form the
bill.

26. Makt the body 3-D and sculpt the model.

27. Loon.

Brown Bear
The Brown Bear (a.k.a. Black Bear) is a familiar denizen of forests
of the Northeastern United States. Campers must be careful to
secure their food, or risk providing the bears with a free meal and
an unexpected close encounter. This model introduces the bear
base, which is useful for many four-legged animals with a short tail
and a detailed head.

Recommended paper: 6 square or larger, any color. Begin with a

square, white side up. Valley fold and unfold on the diagonals.

1. Kite fold and unfold.

2. Kite fold the opposite corner and unfold. Turn the model over.

3. Valley fold three corners toward the center.

4. Three rabbit ears.

5. Fold and unfold.

6. Fold the model in half while reverse folding the tail.

7. Reverse fold.

8. Crimp and swing the tip upward.

9. Pull out a flap and swing the point downward. Repeat behind.

10. Outside reverse fold.

11. Sink at the shoulder. Valley fold the leg forward; repeat behind.

12. Fold and unfold at the rear of the model. Pull out a layer on the
head; repeat behind. Mountain fold a hidden layer; repeat behind.

13. Crimp to form the hindquarters. Mountain fold a layer to narrow

the head; repeat behind.

14. Crimp the head. Reverse fold to narrow the hind legs; repeat
behind.

15. Pull out a flap at the foot; repeat behind. Pull out a flap at the tail.
Mountain fold a flap on the head; repeat behind. Crimp at the snout.

16. Crimp the tail inside. Crimp at the belly; repeat behind.
Mountain fold a flap at the ear; repeat behind. Reverse fold the
nose.

17. Crimp the tail outside. Narrow the neck and belly with mountain
folds; repeat behind.

18. Mountain fold the side of the tail; repeat behind. Reverse fold
the tip of the tail. Rabbit ear the feet; repeat behind.

19. Mountain fold the tips of the ears and the front claws. Sculpt the
model.

20. Brown bear.

Butterfly I
Captured at the moment of spreading its wings and taking flight,
this model is easily foldable from a six inch square, somewhat
unusual for an insect complete with legs and antennae, but the
approach is more lyrical than sculptural. Once I finished designing
the model I learned that most butterflies have only four legs!

Recommended paper: 6 square or larger. Begin with a square,

white side up.

1. Waterbomb base.

2. Fold and unfold.

3. Squash fold.

4. Valley fold the tip up.

5. Fold over a flap and reverse fold the top layer.

6. Repeat steps 3 5 on the left.

7. Pull out the flaps.

8. Fold and unfold.

9. Double reverse folds.

10. Reverse folds.

11. Reverse fold two tips on either side.

12. Petal fold thru multiple layers.

13. Squash fold.

14. Petal fold.

15. Tuck the tip inside.

16. Fold and unfold.

17. Fold and unfold.

18. Reverse fold in and out and in again.

19. Fold and unfold.

20. Semi-closed sink.

21. Open the top and sink some more.

22. Detail of flatten the layers inside the sink.

23. Reverse folds.

24. Turn the model over.

25. Swing the flap to the right, spreading the layer beneath.

26. Fold the flap back.

27. Repeat steps 25 26 on the right.

28. Reverse folds.

29. Petal fold, tucking the tip inside.

30. Turn the model over.

31. Reverse fold. Turn the model over.

32. Reverse fold in and out again.

33. Repeat steps 30 32 on the right.

34. Reverse folds.

35. Crimp.

36. Reverse fold the wing tips. Slide squash at the middle of the
wings.

37. Pull some layers apart to form the head and antennae.

38. Turn the model over.

39. Thin the tail.

40. Valley fold two legs.

41. Rabbit ears.

42. Rabbit ears.

43. Turn the model over. Pose and sculpt the model.

44. Butterfly.

Hot Air Balloon

This Hot Air Balloon complete with basket extends the Origami
From Space approach to other curvy flying objects with polar
symmetry. A good stand can be made from an easter egg dipper or
the wire cage on a champagne bottle. Placing a marble in the
gondola will give it a lot more weight to keep it stable in the stand.

Recommended paper: 10 or larger square. Begin with a square,

colored side up. Fold and unfold on the diagonals.

1. Fold each corner to the center and make a mark, then unfold.

2. Fold each corner to the mark and make a second mark, then
unfold.

3. Valley fold all four corners to the marks from step 2. Unfold two
opposite corners. Turn the model over.

4. Fold the edges in as shown. Make a preliminary base at two

corners.

5. Preliminary fold.

6. Squash fold as in a frog base.

7. Repeat step 6 three times.

8. Valley fold a flap.

9. Valley fold again.

10. Unfold.

11. Reverse fold.

12. Valley fold then mountain fold along existing creases.

13. Fold the white flap behind.

14. Repeat steps 8 - 13 on the left.

15. Repeat steps 8 - 13 six more times.

16. Fold and unfold, dividing the surface into approximately equal
thirds.

17. Repeat step 16 seven times, matching the placement of the

fold.

18. Closed sink.

19. Repeat step 18 seven times.

20. Open up all layers to make the model 3-D.

21. Rotate the model 45 degrees.

22. Valley fold a flap up as shown. Note the fold is lower than the
edge of the balloon.

23. Squash folds to narrow the flap.

24. Mountain fold the flap down. The bottom part tucks up inside.

25. Repeat steps 22 24 three times.

26. Open up the pocket on the left flap.

27. Put the two white flaps together and fit them into the left flap.

28. Slide the three flaps together into the right flap to form the
basket.

29. Valley fold the corner to lock the flaps together, repeat behind.
Push in at the bottom.

30. Hot air balloon.

Asian Elephant II
For thousands of years these graceful, majestic and intelligent
creatures have been an important force in human civilization. This
model is an evolution of my previous elephant. It uses a variation
on my bear base for the body, with the sculptural 3-D hear of the
original.

Recommended paper: 12 square or larger. Two colored paper will

yield color-reversed tusks. Begin with a square, white side up.
Valley fold the diagonals and unfold.

1. Kite fold and unfold.

2. Kite fold the opposite corner and unfold. Turn the model over.

3. Valley fold three corners toward the center.

4. Three rabbit ears.

5. Turn the model over.

6. Fold and unfold.

7. Fold and unfold.

8. Valley fold.

9. Reverse fold the two flaps.

10. Reverse fold the two flaps out again to be flush with the edge.

11. Fold the top flap behind and swing the near flap up.

12. Pull out some paper and flatten.

13. Fold the model in half while reverse folding the flaps at the
middle and bottom.

14. Sink.

15. Outside double reverse fold.

16. Reverse fold to tuck inside, repeat behind.

17. Reverse fold, repeat behind.

18. Open the flap slightly and squash down. Repeat behind.

19. Fold and unfold parallel to the back edge along a hidden
landmark.

20. Outside double reverse fold.

21. Reverse fold; repeat behind.

22. Pull out a flap at the foot; repeat behind. Pull out a flap at the tail.

23. Reverse fold at the tail. Double reverse folds at the feet, repeat
behind.

24. Squash fold to tuck inside at the tail, repeat behind. Reverse
fold the tip of the front foot, repeat behind.

25. Squash fold, repeat behind.

26. Outside reverse fold at the tail. Fold a small amount of paper
inside at the feet, repeat behind. Swing the head up and flatten.

27. Outside reverse fold at the tail. Sink at the top of the head. Tuck
in a flap at the neck, repeat behind.

28. Sink at the hip and the shoulder. Tuck in a flap at the belly,
repeat behind. Crimp to form the trunk and make the model threedimensional.

29. Puff out at the hip to make the torso three-dimensional. Tuck in
a flap at the belly, repeat behind. Tuck a flap inside to narrow the
trunk, repeat behind.

30. Sculpt the legs and belly. Narrow the tusks.

31. Crimp bend the trunk downward, curve the tusks upward.

32. Multiple crimps to sculpt the trunk.

33. Asian Elelphant.

Baluchitherium
This hornless relative of the rhinoceros lived during the last ice
ages. Taller than a giraffe, heavier than a modern elephant, the
Baluchitherium may have been the largest mammal ever to walk
the earth. Folded from the same size paper as the elephant, the
two models will be to scale.

Recommended paper: 12 square or larger. Begin with a square,

colored side up. Valley fold and unfold on the diagonals.

1. Kite fold and unfold.

2. Kite fold the opposite corner and unfold. Turn the model over.

3. Valley fold three corners toward the center.

4. Three rabbit ears.

5. Turn the model over.

6. Fold and unfold.

7. Align the dot to the indicated crease and fold, creasing only the
half of the model way from the landmarks. Unfold.

8. Repeat step 7 on the opposite side.

9. Fold the model in half while reverse folding the tail.

10. Crimp the model on the creases made insteps 7 - 8. Swing the
outside flap down and flatten, repeat behind.

11. Mountain fold to tuck the flap inside. Repeat behind.

12. Squash fold.

13. Swing a flap behind.

14. Swing the flap up and flatten.

15. Pull out a layer, repeat behind.

16. Swing the flap down and flatten. Repeat behind.

17. Reverse fold. Repeat behind.

18. Mountain fold to tuck the flap inside. Repeat behind.

19. Fold and unfold the body parallel to the back edge along a
hidden landmark. Swing the leg flap forward; repeat behind.

20. Outside double reverse fold to form the hindquarters. Squash

fold the front leg; repeat behind.

21. Reverse fold. Repeat behind.

22. Pull out a flap at the foot, repeat behind. Pull out a flap at the tail.
Valley fold the head perpendicular to the top edge.

23. Fold and unfold on the head.

24. Squash fold the tail. Fold and unfold on the head.

25. Reverse folds at the tail. Unfold at the head.

26. Collapse the head symmetrically on existing creases.

Mountain folds to narrow the tail.

27. Mountain fold a flap behind at the tail. Fold a flap forward on the
head; repeat behind.

28. Sink at the top of the head. Fold a flap upward to form the ear;
repeat behind. Crimp to form the feet; repeat behind. Reverse fold
the tip of the tail.

29. Fold the tips of the ears downward. Outside reverse fold the tip
of the head. Reverse fold to blunt the front foot; repeat behind.

30. Reverse fold the snout forward again. Shape the legs.

31. Reverse fold the tip of the snout inside. Thin the front of the
body with a mountain fold, repeat behind.

32. Crimp the snout. Mountain fold to thin the belly; repeat behind.

33. Shape the head and belly with mountain folds, repeat behind.

34. Puff out at the hip and crimp the belly behind the legs to make
the torso three-dimensional. Sculpt the legs and head.

35. Baluchitherium.

Lizard
There are thousands of species of lizard all over the world. This
one features a detailed head and claws, and a nice, posable body
stance. The model was the origin of my hexagon base, which
inscribes a regular hexagon into a square and uses the leftover bits
of paper to form the claws.

Recommended paper: 10 square or larger. Begin with a square,

white side up.

1. Fold and unfold.

2. Fold the bottom half up.

3. Valley fold the corner to lie against the crease. This forms a 60
degree angle.

4. Valley fold the flap to the right.

5. Repeat steps 3 4 on the left.

6. Unfold.

7. Fold and unfold, repeat behind.

8. Unfold.

9. Fold in the edges.

10. Fold edges to the centerline and unfold. Turn the model over.

11. Fold the corners in.

12. Fold the corners out. The next several steps concentrate on
forming the toes.

13. Fold and unfold. Note the landmark points; the tip lands short of
the edge.

14. Unfold.

15. Squash fold.

16. Squash fold.

17. Fold and unfold.

18. Reverse fold.

19. Reverse fold.

20. Reverse fold.

21. Repeat steps 13 20 on the three remaining corners.

22. Fold out the corner flaps. Turn the model over.

23. Reverse fold and flatten the inside flap.

24. Reverse fold.

25. Reverse fold.

26. Fold the flap behind again.

27. Repeat steps 23 26 on the three remaining corners.

28. Fold and unfold.

29. Mountain fold the model in half.

30. Fold and unfold diagonals. Repeat behind.

31. Squash fold to form legs. Repeat behind.

32. Fold and unfold. Repeat behind.

33. Unfold to step 29.

34. Fold and unfold.

35. Fold and unfold.

36. Fold behind.

37. Fold behind.

38. Fold and unfold the corner. Unfold to step 36.

39. Repeat 36 - 38 on the right.

40. Fold and unfold.

41. Refold to step 33.

42. Open sink. Repeat behind.

43. Fold and unfold. Repeat behind.

44. Push up at the center and spread the model.

45. Pull out the legs and collapse the center region.

46. Narrow the tail by folding the top layer inside. Repeat behind.

47. Fold down the flaps on the top of the legs. Repeat behind.

48. Rabbit ears. Repeat behind.

49. Pull out flaps. Repeat behind.

50. Reverse folds to thin the underside of the legs. Repeat behind.

51. Tuck the flaps inside. Repeat behind.

52. Valley fold. Repeat behind.

53. Crimp to form the neck.

54. Crimp again to form the head. Do not crease the brow ridge.

55. Double reverse fold to form the mouth. Tuck a layer

underneath to thin the brow ridge, repeat behind.

56. Reverse fold to form the snout. Repeat behind.

57. Narrow the jaw, neck, underbelly and tail.

58. Valley fold the legs out to the side of the model and sculpt.
Mountain fold and spread out the toes.

59. Push in at the back to make it 3-d. Curve the tail.

60. Lizard.

Snapping Turtle
Made from a variation on hexagon base, the turtle features a
detailed head and claws, and a segmented domed shell. This has
proven to be a very popular model.

Recommended paper: 10 square or larger. Begin with a square,

white side up.

1. Fold and unfold.

2. Fold the bottom half up.

3. Valley fold the corner to lie against the crease. This forms a 60
degree angle.

4. Fold and unfold on the left. Unfold on the right.

5. Fold and unfold the corners thru both layers. Unfold the rest.

6. Fold and unfold the top and bottom edges.

7. Fold and unfold. Turn the model over.

8. Fold and unfold. Do not fold thru the center.

9. Fold and unfold.

10. Fold and unfold.

11. Fold and unfold.

12. Fold and unfold. Turn the model over.

13. Create pleats as shown.

14. Valley fold the top and bottom edges.

15. Fold the corners behind and unfold.

16. Fold the corners so the edge aligns with the crease.

17. Pull out a layer at each corner.

18. Fold the flaps behind. Turn the model over.

19. Fold and unfold.

20. Fold and unfold.

21. Sink in, out and in again.

22. Reverse fold the four layers.

23. Repeat steps 19-22 on the other three corners. When done,
turn the model over.

24. Fold the top and bottom edges to the center.

25. Squash folds.

26. Swing the flaps.

27. Fold the flaps open and spread the corners.

28. Reverse fold an inner flap on each leg.

29. Fold the leg flaps toward the center. Fold and unfold at the tail.

30. Fold and unfold.

31. Pleat.

32. Squash folds.

33. Bring a layer to the front. This is something like a sink.

34. Fold the back legs out; fold the front legs in.

35. Pleat.

36. Squash folds.

37. Pull out a layer. This is something like a sink.

38. Squash folds.

39. Petal folds.

40. Fold the ridge as shown. The model will not lie flat. Turn the
model over.

41. Crimp to form the shell.

42. Fold the edges under to shape and lock the shell. Crimp the
neck and tail.

43. Pull out a layer on the sides of the head and sculpt. Spread the
toes and sculpt the feet.

44. Turtle.

Fivefold Rose
A rose that features fivefold symmetry for a more natural
appearance. The golden ratio is replete in many natural plant forms
and the rose is no exception. The method for developing the
pentagon is approximate but very accurate. The center of the
pentagon is at the center of the paper.

Recommended paper: 8 1/2 square or larger. Begin with a

square, white side up.

1. Fold the model in half.

2. Fold and unfold, creasing only at the edge.

3. Fold and unfold, creasing only at the edge.

4. Fold and unfold, creasing only at the edge.

5. Fold so the dots meet.

6. Valley fold the near flap down.

7. Valley fold.

8. Mountain fold.

9. Unfold everything.

10. Fold and unfold the diagonals as valley folds.

11. Valley folds.

12. Valley fold.

13. Valley fold the bottom edge up.

14. Valley fold the flap on the right.

15. Unfold.

16. Valley fold.

17. Valley fold the flap on the left.

18. Unfold.

19. Fold behind and unfold.

20. Tuck the flaps underneath.

21. Mountain fold and unfold.

22. Mountain fold and unfold.

23. Tuck the flaps underneath.

24. Fold and unfold, lining up the landmarks as shown.

25. Repeat on the 4 remaining sides.

26. Turn the model over.

27. Fold and unfold, lining up the landmarks as shown.

28. Repeat on the 4 remaining sides.

29. Fold and unfold, lining up the landmarks as shown.

30. Repeat on the 4 remaining sides.

31. Turn the model over.

32. Fold and unfold.

33. Fold and unfold.

34. Rotate the center and collapse.

35. Extend the central spiral to the indicated crease; spread the
paper at the corners and let the center open up. The model
becomes 3-D. Turn the model over.

36. Alternate view of the same step.

37. Reverse folds at the five corners. Open up the center more.

38. Rotate the model.

39. Fold the five corners back like putting away an umbrella.

40. Valley fold the flap in the opposite direction. Repeat on all five
sides.

41. Squash fold.

42. Repeat on the four remaining sides.

43. Narrow the tip.

44. Repeat on the four remaining sides.

45. Narrow the inner tip.

46. Repeat on the four remaining sides.

47. Tuck the point underneath.

48. Repeat on the four remaining sides.

49. Turn back the tips of the petals.

50. Fivefold rose.

Symbols and Folds

Fold lines

Arrows

Arrows II

Valley Fold: Fold a layer of paper towards you. The crease

resembles a valley.

Mountain Fold: Fold a layer of paper behind the model. The crease
resembles a mountain.

Reverse Fold (Inside Reverse Fold): Fold a flap of paper in

between some layers.

Outside Reverse Fold: Fold a flap of paper outside and around

some layers.

Squash Fold: Open up a a flap of paper and squash it flat.

Petal Fold: Open of a point and flatten so two opposite sides meet.

Rabbit Ear: Flatten a corner so all edges lie on the same line.

Sink (Open Sink): Reverse a point on the inside of the paper. Much
of the model may need to be unfolded.

Closed Sink: Tuck in a point on the inside of the models. Some

creases are not reversed.