Credits and Resources:
Design: Lindy van der Merwe/Unknown/Traditional
Text-Only Tutorial - Copyright 2025 by accessorigami.com
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Paper to be used: 8 squares - any kind of paper should work for this model, though very smooth, shiny paper may cause your units to disassemble themselves more easily, in which case you might need glue for the sake of durability.
If you don't like using glue, normal colored origami or craft paper should work fine.
Folding level: Easy/Intermediate
Steps: 18
Description: This is a flat, two-dimensional wreath with a fairly large opening at its center. The outer edge forms a wavy pattern of eight points that resemble a flower-like figure. The front and back surface of the wreath has various tactile motifs in the form of long, triangular and trapezoidal shapes, giving the appearance of a symmetrical, woven pattern.
You can use 1 or 2 colors for this wreath. If using 2 colors, make sure you alternate them, so that they will make a nice pattern.
Remarks:
Wreaths are always beautiful to fold for many different occasions, including religious holidays like Christmas,as new seasons arrive or just for fun throughout the year.
You can use colors like silver, gold, red, green or blue and tie with matching ribbon to hang the wreaths on a door or around the house.
Use on cards or as decorations on gifts.
Make as a project with children and decorate with glitter, sequence or any other embellishments if preferred.
Glue the shape onto a card or other base to make a photo frame or coaster.
If you are using two-sided paper, make sure that the side you want for the outside of the wreath is facing down before you start to fold.
PHASE 1: CREATING THE UNITS
You will be folding 8 similar units to form your wreath.
Step 1
Place a square down with its edges left and right, top and bottom.
Step 2
Fold the top edge down to meet the bottom edge, to form a two-layered rectangle.
Crease and leave folded.
Step 3
Take the bottom left and right corners of the rectangle, the front layer only, and fold them up and inwards, forming two triangles next to each other, that, together, form a larger triangle that will be pointing towards you.
Leave folded.
Step 4
Flip the newly formed triangular point over, away from you, to reveal the bottom or back layer of the rectangle.
Step 5
Repeat the previous step with the two bottom corners of the remaining rectangle, folding them up and inwards to meet the center horizontal crease of the model.
Leave folded.
Step 6
Flip this triangle away from you as well.
Result: You will have a four-layered triangle now, with its long, closed edge nearest you.
Step 7
Fold the top point of the triangle, the top layer only, down to meet the bottom edge right at its center.
Make a strong crease and leave folded.
Notice that you have revealed two smaller triangular pockets with this last fold. The left pocket will be used during assembly.
Step 8
Flip the model over from left to right to reveal the back side, where you will find two large, loose flaps that are separated by a vertical slit.
Step 9
Lastly, take the bottom right point of the model and fold it straight over to the left to meet the center vertical slit, right where the slit and the bottom edge of the figure meet.
Crease well and leave folded.
The result will be a tiny triangular flap or "hook" that has been formed at the bottom right corner of the unit.
This completes the basic folded unit.
Phase 2: Fold more similar units
Repeat steps 1 to 9 7 more times so you have 8 similarly shaped units to work with.
If using 2 colors, group your units accordingly.
If preferred, place your units under a heavy book or similar object for a while. This will let the creases settle into place, helping with the assembly and making your creation look neat and tidy.
Explanation:
* Place a unit with its long, closed side nearest you and so the side with the slit and the hook is facing the table.
* Focus on the two small triangular pockets at the bottom center of the unit. We will be inserting the point of another unit at an angle into the left of these two similar triangles.
* We will also use the "hook" at the back of the unit to grab another unit by inserting it into the vertical slit mentioned earlier.
* You will be inserting each new unit at a slight angle as far as it will go.
* New units will always be inserted from the right.
* Don't worry. All will become clearer as you start the next phase.
Phase 3: Assembling your model
Step 10
Take your first unit and place it down on a flat surface in the orientation indicated above.
Step 11
Take unit 2 in your right hand, holding it in exactly the same orientation as unit 1.
Step 12
Now, tilting uni 2 slightly to the right, slide its left bottom point into the small left pocket at the bottom edge of unit 1 as far as it will go.
Step 13
Carefully turn the assembly over, holding the two units together if necessary.
Step 14
Find the "hook" on the far bottom left side of unit 1 and tuck it into the center vertical slit and around the right back flap of unit 2.
Step 15
Press flat and flip the assembly over to the front side again.
Step 16
Rotate your figure to the left so you have the last unit in front of you, ready for the next unit to be added from the right.
Step 17
Continue adding units and securing them with their "hooks" at the back of the assembly, until you are able to connect unit 8 with unit 1.
Step 18
You might find that unit 1 is hiding underneath unit 8. Gently switch the two units around so that unit 1 lies on top of unit 8.
You can then join the two units as before, completing the circle.
Ensure all units are properly secured by gently pulling from opposite directions. The units should not move.
Place the finished wreath under something heavy to make sure the hooks are really pressed flat and,if preferred, add a dab of glue for extra durability, before hanging your wreath.
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Compiled by Lindy van der Merwe, November 2025
This text copyright 2025 by accessorigami.com
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