Text-Only Instructions
Credits and Resources:
This is a traditional model.
Paper to be used: Square, any size; use large paper to practice with at first.
Colored or speciality origami paper will make nice lanterns.
Folding level: Intermediate
Steps: 20
Description: This model is a three-dimensional lantern. It is almost dome-shaped at the top and open at the bottom. It is divided into 8 sections with alternating smooth diamond shapes and decorative kite shapes.
Remarks:
This model makes a wonderful decoration for any festive occasion.
If you are using two-sided paper, make sure that the side you want for the outside of the lantern is facing down before you start to fold.
NOTE: This model starts from the preliminary or square base. If you are able to achieve this without instructions, fold the base and then go to Step 9.
Step 1
Place a square down so that it forms a diamond shape.
Step 2
Bring the left point over to meet the right point. Crease and unfold.
Step 3
Bring the top point down to meet the bottom point. Crease and unfold.
Step 4
Turn the square over and position it so that its edges are facing up and down, left and right.
Step5
Bring the left edge over to meet the right edge. Crease and unfold.
Step 6
Bring the top edge down to meet the bottom edge. Crease and leave folded.
Step 7
Grasp the left and right points of the resulting rectangle, pick the model up from your folding surface and push inward. The model should collapse along the pre-existing folds.
The result will be a square or diamond-shaped model, with four flaps one each to the left and right, front and back.
Step 8
Fold the front flap to the left and fold the back flap to the right so that your model will lie flat.
The model will have one open end, which should be pointing toward you.
Step 9
Bring the lower right edge of the model (top layer only) over to meet the vertical center crease line. Crease and unfold.
Step 10
Bring the lower right edge of the model (top layer only) backward along the same crease line made in Step 9. Crease and unfold.
Step 11
Open up the bottom right edge of the model and push the right point over and down to meet the vertical center crease.
The model's top layer should collapse along the crease lines made in Steps 9 and 10. Press flat.
The top layer of the model should now resemble an upside down kite.
Step 12
Bring the lower left edge of the newly formed upside down kite shape up to meet the model's vertical center crease line. Crease and unfold.
Step 13
Bring the lower left edge of the upside down kite shape backward along the same crease line made in Step 12. Crease and unfold.
Step 14
Repeat Steps 12 and 13 for the lower right edge of the upside down kite shape.
The creases formed in the previous 3 steps will now allow you to perform a petal fold.
Step 15
Open up the upside down kite shape and lift the free horizontal edge upward, toward the top of the model.
At the same time, bring the kite shapes left and right points together to meet at the model's vertical center line.
Press flat to create a skinny kite shape that is divided along its vertical center and that seems to be resting atop another diamond shape.
Step 16
Fold the skinny kite shape in half lengthwise, from right to left. Press flat.
Step 17
Repeat Steps 9 to 16 with the unfolded flap that remains on the right side of your model.
Step 18
Turn the model over from left to right so you have 2 flaps on the right of the model once again.
Step 19
Repeat Steps 9 to 17 on this side of the model so that it ends up cymmetrical with various diamond shapes having been formed.
Step 20
Now, open up the model to form the lantern.
Variation 1
For the first variation of the lantern, the 4 kite shapes should be hidden within the creases of the lantern and the 4 smooth-surfaced diamond shaped sections should be pressed diagonally outwards, working from the interior of the model.
Variation 2
A lantern with a different look may be created instead, by hiding the smooth-surfaced diamond shapes within the creases of the lantern and making each kite shape visible.
Each kite shape will have a loose top flap, which should be folded down so that it is sticking straight out from the model.
Optional: If preferred, fold the long, loose points at the bottom of the lantern to the inside. This will make the lantern appear somewhat shorter and wider.
Accessible Origami - Volume 6 - 10 TRADITIONAL TREASURES
Making origami accessible through text-only instructions.
for non-commercial use only.
Compiled by Lindy van der Merwe, August 2009
Revised: July 2023
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