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Illustration of the method of folding the combined Sakura

Illustration of the method of folding the combined Sakura Illustration of the method of folding the combined Sakura

Illustration of the method of folding the combined Sakura

It is said that during the Qin and Han Dynasties more than 2,000 years ago, cherry blossoms were cultivated in Chinese palace gardens. During the Tang Dynasty, they were more common in peoples courtyards.

Illustration of the method of folding the combined Sakura

But there are still some differences between the cherry blossoms at that time and the Japanese cherry blossoms now. The cherry blossoms mentioned now mainly refer to the Japanese cherry blossoms.

Illustration of the method of folding the combined Sakura

What I share with you here is a tutorial for hand-folding paper cherry blossoms. The steps are also very simple. First prepare a few pieces of colored paper in the positive direction, and fold the colored paper Fold diagonally.

Illustration of the method of folding the combined Sakura

Fold both sides toward the middle line, and fold the upper corners down.

Illustration of the method of folding the combined Sakura

After unfolding, switch to the other two sides and fold them toward the middle line, and fold the lower corners.

Illustration of the method of folding the combined Sakura

< p> Fold it facing forward, fold the corners over, and open it after inserting it.

Illustration of the method of folding the combined Sakura

In this way, you can fold a very beautiful cherry blossom petal, and then fold several other petals. The petals, combined together, are cherry blossoms.

Illustration of the method of folding the combined Sakura


Illustration of the method of folding the combined Sakura


Illustration of the method of folding the combined Sakura


Illustration of the method of folding the combined Sakura

If it feels ugly, you can use the other two cherry blossom folding methods provided here. These two folding methods are also very simple, and you can choose any one.