Would like to buy origami flower (north america)

[bethnor]

does anyone know what design this is or where to find instructions? i'd like to give it a try, also what kind of paper is this so i know what to ask for? thanks!

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don't be fooled. it's actually the rosebud to which i gave you the diagrams, with another piece of paper attached via glue to give it another layer. full instructions on how to make it are available in certain rose kits, mainly the korean han-gie rose paper kits, which are available from:

http://www.kimscrane.com

(closed currently while moving)

http://www.opane.com/orriparedrod.html

the latter link contains the specific package with the specific instructions.

there is no difference between using wire as the stem and folding it yourself, except for origami purists, who believe the calyx and stem should be folded. aesthetically speaking, i believe using the wire as the stem is more attractive, as it is difficult to make a thin, strong stem that does not appear too thick.

honestly, try the rosebud, i think you can easily learn it in a few days, it's only a couple of steps above a crane, and is compatible with many paper types. and i think it will have a lot more meaning if you folded it yourself. if you were nearby and i had the time to package a rose such that it arrived in one piece, i would actually happily do this for you free of charge, except reimbursement for shipping/handling, i think anyone doing anything else is a rip-off, the rosebud you want is so simple. the actual kawasaki rose, which is more labor intensive, is a different story.

[origami_8]

I've just seen this one the first time myself. I guess it is a compound of two sheets, one to make the inner twisted part and one to make the outer curled leaves.
You can find a lot of videos how to do some different Origami Roses on YouTube: http://youtube.com/results?search_query=origami+rose
If you search a bit you can be sure to find one that resembles the inner part of that rose you want. The second part seems just to be folded a few times to make it round (if you are no purist you can just cut it round on the edges and glue it to the bottom of the first part).

If I weren't in Europe I would fold you a rose, but I doubt that it would reach you in time.

Good luck with your project.