How to make simple mandalas from folded papers
This fun and easy mandala can be used instead of bows on gifts and is great for holiday decorations and greeting cards.
What You'll Need
- mandala
- paper crafts
- origami
Steps
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Step 1
Materials:
8 small square pieces of paper that have a different color on the back
Paper glue
Scrap paper or small cardboard
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Step 2
Fold the square paper in half diagonally.
Unfold
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Step 3
Bring the bottom point up to the top as if you were going to carefully fold it in half.
Do not fold it. Pinch at the center.
Unfold
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Step 4
The result is a mark at the center of the paper.
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Step 5
Fold the 2 side points to the center pinch mark.
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Step 6
Bring the bottom right edge to align with the center crease.
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Step 7
Result
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Step 8
Bring the left bottom edge to align with the center crease.
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Step 9
Result
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Step 10
Make 8
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Step 11
Glue 1 piece to the middle of a small paper or cardboard.
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Step 12
Align and glue the second piece.
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Step 13
Glue the third piece.
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Step 14
Align and glue the remaining pieces.
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Step 15
You can trace and cut out a small circle to glue to the center.
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Step 16
You can cut a very small circle with a hole puncher.
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Step 17
Glue the circles to the center of the mandala and it is ready!
Have fun!
