In this activity, you will create beautiful floral patterns with kirigami. Fold the paper, cut along the pattern, and when you gently open it… You’ll be greeted with a stunning design that will make you say “Wow!” The magic of kirigami lies in this moment — the surprise and delight when the pattern is revealed. For this project, we have prepared several flower-themed patterns. Fold the paper in half at line ① and continue folding up to line ④. Cut along the lines to remove the unnecessary parts, staple the folded paper, and you’re ready to go! If your child is elementary school age or older, they will enjoy folding it all by themselves. About the paper: Although regular copy paper can be used, folding it four times makes it quite thick and harder to cut. If the paper is too stiff, it may become difficult for younger children. For this reason, I recommend using thin colored paper which makes cutting easier and is suitable for all ages. Here is a reference for common paper thickness: ・Standard origami paper: approx. 0.066–0.071mm (0.0026–0.0028 inches) ・Washi-style rough paper: approx. 0.08mm (0.0031 inches) ・Thin colored paper: approx. 0.08mm (0.0031 inches) ・Neutral copy paper: approx. 0.09mm (0.0035 inches) Please choose your favorite color and enjoy the moment when your flower pattern magically opens up before your eyes. Note: If the paper is too thin or too thick, it may cause paper jams in the printer.
