Finished Origami Flower Ball

Finished Origami Flower Ball

Well here it is - the finished ball, all stuck together and varnished.   It was a bit difficult to find somewhere to hang it where I could get a good photo - so decided on the hanging basket hook outside the front door, so there was a fairly plain background behind it.  It was quite a challenge to make it, but I am pleased with the result!

Work in Progress Part 2

One half of the Origami Flower Ball

As you can see I am getting there slowly - this is half of the ball stuck together and drying.  The other side is also drying, so with a bit of luck I should be able to put the two sides together later today!  As you can see I have it sitting on my Hougie Board - and as this is the imperial measurement side - you can see that the ball measures about 9" across.

Mags

Work in Progress!



Origami Flowers



Whilst at Sandown I saw a stall with a lovely display of japanese origami flower balls, and was really impressed with the effect.  Having bought most of what I wanted at the show, I passed the stall again on my way out, and decided to buy some origami papers for the granddaughters.  However, as I wasn't sure I would remember how to make the flower balls, I treated myself to a kit (complete with instructions). 

These are the first two completed flowers, I have another 10 to make!    However, I have now finished folding and gluing the individual segments.  So hopefully tonight I can start to assemble the other 10.   It takes a while for the glue to dry, so don't think I shall be assembling the two sides until tomorrow.  (I am thinking of cheating and used double-side tape for that part!)

Mags