What is Kusudama ornament?
The Japanese kusudama is a paper ornament that is created by combining multiple petal-like units together to form a sphere of beautiful blossoms. Kusudama originated from ancient Japanese culture, where they were originally used for potpourri to ward off evil spirits.
How do you fold a Kusudama?
Instructions
- Form a Triangle. Place the paper in front of you with the back side facing up.
- Make a Square. Fold the left and right corners up to the middle to make a square.
- Fold the Corners Down.
- Flatten the Flaps.
- Create Your Kusudama Flower Petals.
- Complete Your Origami Kusudama Flower.
What are kusudama used for?
Kusudama originate from ancient Japanese culture, where they were used for incense and potpourri; possibly originally being actual bunches of flowers or herbs. The word itself is a combination of two Japanese words kusuri, Medicine, and tama, Ball. They are now typically used as decorations, or as gifts.
What is the origin of kusudama origami?
Kusudama origami dates back to the Edo Period, during which Japan was ruled by powerful shoguns from Tokugawa Castle in Edo. Kusudama origami is a style of Japanese paper folding.
How do you assemble a kusudama ball?
Assembling The Kusudama. Once you have twelve flowers, you can make the kusudama ball. The ball is made from two halves of six flowers. Apply a line of glue to the backs of two adjacent petals on one flower, do the same to a second, and then glue together using paper clips or mini pins.
How do you cut a paper ball?
Use sharp scissors to cut your paper into 12 strips that are ½-inch (1.25 centimeters) wide and 6 inches (15.25 centimeters) long. Punch holes through both ends of the strips. Evenly stack the strips of paper. Punch a hole on either end of the stack using a standard hole punch.
