What is Iris Folding
Today, there are an infinite number of ways to express your individuality and talent through handicrafts. One such technique is Iris Folding, the art of paper folding that helps us create colorful geometric patterns. By folding multi-colored strips of paper, you get unique three-dimensional products.
Iris Folding is a technique of working with paper of different textures that originated in the Netherlands. It was originally used to create decorations inside cards and envelopes. “Iris” got its name because of its resemblance to the iris flower, and “Folding” means folding.
Let’s learn how to make cards and paintings using the Iris Folding technique!
How to do Iris Folding
The process of creating Iris Fording begins with choosing a pattern. Then, using the template, you need to carefully lay strips of paper of different colors along the contour of the pattern. Each strip of paper covers the previous one, creating a complex and multicolored effect. The made pattern is placed on a paper or cardboard base.
First, let’s prepare materials and tools.
Today we need:
- Paper of different colors and textures.
- Templates with patterns (they can be found on the Internet).
- Scissors.
- Glue.
- Base (cardboard sheet)
Let’s start making an Iris Folding card
| Step | Sequence of actions |
| 1 | Decide on a pattern and find a template (or draw it yourself). |
| 2 | Prepare paper strips of the desired width and colors according to the template or your preferences. |
| 3 | Fold the strips following the outline of the pattern. |
| 4 | Secure the ends of the strips with glue. |
| 5 | Place the resulting Iris Folding pattern on the selected base paper or cardboard. |
Paper flowers will perfectly decorate any holiday. By giving your loved ones a handmade craft, you are giving them a piece of your soul.
Examples of Iris Folding’s work
Iris Folding training videos
Iris Folding Schemes
Iris Folding is a great technique for decorating a card or gift. And also art that allows us to play with colors and shapes, creating unique patterns that can become real works of art.
Don’t be afraid to experiment!
You can also learn about paper crafts here.