Kusudama is one of the fascinating areas of origami that allows you to create beautiful paper balls from flowers. The word “kusudama” 薬玉 translated from Japanese means “kusuri” – medicine, “tama” – ball (medicine ball). In today’s article we will get acquainted with the technique of creating kusudama, and also dive into the world of paper crafts and geometric shapes.
To create a kusudama ball we will need the following materials:
- Square paper (various colors and textures), note paper.
- Glue.
- Scissors.
- Ruler (optional).
Kusudama patterns
Paper flowers will perfectly decorate any festive event from a wedding to a birthday. Their uniqueness and originality make them an ideal gift for your loved ones. By giving a craft made by your own hands, you are giving a piece of your soul.
The technique of creating kusudama paper balls will teach you patience, attentiveness, and will also give you unforgettable emotions from creating something beautiful from ordinary note paper.
Making a kusudama ball
| Step | Sequence of actions |
| 1 | Prepare all necessary materials and tools. |
| 2 | Decide what elements (flower or geometric shapes) you will make. Also think about the combination of colors, because the color scheme determines how your kusudama will look. |
| 3 | We collect the received elements into modules, and then connect the modules to get a ball. |
| 4 | The resulting paper ball can be decorated with ribbons, beads, sparkles and more. |
Video on how to make kusudama
The process of creating a paper kusudama ball is a fascinating craft that combines the beauty of paper shapes and geometric precision. The kusudama technique will help you create amazing balls of flowers and geometric shapes that will perfectly decorate any holiday.
You can also learn about paper crafts here.