I learn folding paper lotuses from this video:
https://youtu.be/UJNypVFRpAk
（Dislcaimer: Please note that I do not own any of the video clips which are attached in this blogging entry. Full credits would go to the respective video producers on You-Tube. I am also not affiliated to any of the retailers / organisations which are mentioned. Thank you.）
The quality of the colorful paper is exceptionally good with great color consistencies.
My learning curve for folding paper lotuses
First layer of petals
After bringing up the first layer of petals as shown in the above you-tube video clip, I would adjust the positioning of the paper lotus such that the 4 petals are centralized.
We wouldn’t want lopsided looking petals. As such, it’s important to adjust the petals consistently while “blooming” the lotus.
Second layer of petals
Using the video attached as a reference, you would have noticed that the petals are flipped up in an alternate fashion.
For the first few paper lotuses that I made, I had to concentrate real hard to ensure that I didn’t mess up the sequence in “opening” up the petals.
I went shhhhhhh… at Hubby Dearest when he interrupted my concentration while I was busy with the “blooming”.
Third layer of petals
Once again, I must reiterate that I had to constantly shape the lotus as if I were holding on to a cup but pressing the structure very gently such that I am narrowing the center (or “mouth”) of the lotus.
This is to ensure that the lotus flower wouldn’t be lopsided in shape.
(A close-up photograph of an unfinished paper lotus)
(A paper lotus in full bloom – complete with blue petals & green leaves)
(The same paper lotus taken from another angle)
A Variation of colourful paper lotuses
If you are interested in viewing more of the paper lotuses that I have folded using the Taiwanese imported prayer papers, please scroll down for more photographs.
Red lotus with green leaves :
