Vase Model

Only a single piece of paper is used in the construction, but the mix of negative space and angular contrast gives the illusion of several models combined.

If you are looking for a model that impresses the socks off of everybody, you are looking for the origami vase. Only a single piece of paper is used in the construction, but the mix of negative space and angular contrast gives the illusion of several models combined. Patterns and prints bring out the eye catching nature of this lovely paper vase. Most amazing is the clever locking mechanism that supports the entire structure from the center. The resulting vase is water tight, provided that your paper is, and could hold living or origami flowers.

Patterns and prints bring out the eye catching nature of this lovely paper vase.

Allot of folding goes into getting the model ready for assembly. Make sure that you crease all of the folds very well, they are all very crucial to the final shape. Try not to be discouraged by the number of folds, they are all very simple. The tricky part is after the folding is complete, when you pop the model into shape. Regardless of how tricky it may be, the origami vase is just so pretty that it is always worth the effort.

Begin your origami vase by valley folding a square paper into thirds. Crease well and unfold the paper.

 To start out, use a square piece of paper, pattern side down. Valley fold the paper in thirds. You may recall the pinwheel model where we discuss easily folding a paper in thirds, by folding in quarters and cutting off one quarter. Crease the folds and unfold.