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Contents
Origami Works 5-20
List of Color Illustrations 21
Symbols and Folding Techniques 22
Preface 23
Butterfly ornament 24
Bobbin ornament 26
Chrysanthemum kusudama (Traditional) 28
Chrysanthemum stopper 30
Chrysanthemum Dower 32
Chrysanthemum star 1 34
Chrysanthemum star 2 38
Chrysanthemum fan 40
Square tablet: Framework (Dice assembly) 44

Square tablet: Flower frame 1 (Dice assembly) 46
Square tablet: Double stoppers (Dice assembly) 52
Square tablet: Stoppers A. B (Dice assembly) 54
Square tablet: Framed stars A. B (Dice assembly) 58
Square tablet: Clustered Dower (Dice assembly) 60
Square tablet: Hydrangea 1 64

Dice assembly of hydrangea 68

Regular triangle units 70
Lantern assembly 72
Rhombic assembly 76
List of square tablets 78
Handball of giganteum 82
Handball of beUfiower 88
Bouquet of Hly 92
Pistil (to be inserted inward) 94
Bouquet of primula 98
Double petals 102
Sea urchin 106
Sea urchin (short pistils) (p. 106)
Flower frame 3 (p. SO) Dice

assembly
Hydrangea 3 (p.67) Dice

assembly
From upper-left, clockwise

Chrysanthemum fan (small) (p. 40), Chrysanthemum star 1-A (p. 34), Chrysanthemum
flower (large) (p. 32), Chrysanthemum fan (large) (p. 40), Chrysanthemum stopper (small)
(p. 30), Chrysanthemum star 2 (p.38)
Flower frame 2 (p.48) Lantern assembly
Framed star A (p. 58)

Dice assembly
Hydrangea 2 (p.66) Lantern assembly
Double stoppers (p. 52) Rhombic

assembly
Double stoppers (p.52) From left: Dice assembly, Lantern assembly
10
Stopper A (p.54) Three kinds of assemblies
11
Stopper B (p. 54) From left: Dice assembly, Lantern assembly
12
Clustered flower (p. 60) Three kinds of assemblies From left: Lantern assembly, Dice assembly
13
Hydrangea 1 (p. 64) Three kinds of assemblies
14
Framework (p. 44) Rhombic assembly
Framework (p.44)
Lantern assembly
15
Handball of giganteum (p. 82)
Handball of bellflower (p. 88)
16
Bouquet of primula (long pistils) (p. 98)
17
Bouquet of primula (double flowers) (pp. 98 - 105)
18
Sea urchin (small pistils) (p. 106)
19
Bouquet of Lily (P .92)
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List of Color Illustrations

Page
Instructions
Works
Sea urchin (short pistils)
page 106
50
Flower frame 3 Dice assembly
67
Hydrangea 3 Dice assembly
40
Chrysanthemum fan (small)
34
Chrysanthemum star I -A
32
Chrysanthemum flower (large)
30
Chrysanthemum stopper (small)
38
Chrysanthemum star 2
48
Flower frame 2 Lantern assembly
58
Framed star A Dice assembly
66
Hydrangea 2 Lantern assembly
52
Double stoppers Rhombic assembly
52
Double stoppers Dice assembly
10
Double stoppers Lantern assembly

11
54
Stopper A Three kinds of assemblies
12
54
Stopper B Dice assembly

Stopper B Lantern assembly
13
60
Clustered flower Three kinds of assemblies

Lantern assembly
Dice assembly
14
64
Hydrangea 1 Three kinds of assemblies
15
44
Framework Rhombic assembly
44
Framework Lantern assembly
82
Handball of giganteum
88
Handball of bellflower
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98
Bouquet of pIimula (long pistils)
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98- 105
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106
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92
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Bouquet of pIimula (double flowers)

Sea urchin (small pistils)
Bouquet of Lily
21
Symbols and Folding Techniques

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Crease then open

again .
Turn over.
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Pull out.
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Rotate.
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Valley
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Fold forward .
Fold backward.
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Insert into pocket .
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Fold so that the paints

indicated by the dots meet.
Equal Lengths
Inside reverse fold
pleat.
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Pepeat the fold

behind, the same
as the one shown
in front.
Repeat 2 times.
Outside reverse fold
Preface
Unit origami is a method of producing various forms by
assembling prepared units without using adhesives.
Kusudama origami is different. Its units are joined with
threads and glued together with adhesives. This book is a mix
of the unit origami and kusudama.
With regard to kusudama, those who love origami seem to
be divided distinctly into two groups: the one who is eager to
try it and the other who is rather reluctant. To tell the truth,
I have been thinking that it will be hard to make kusudama.
However, once I got to work, I was fascinated with the charm
and the delicacy of color arrangements. It is exciting when the
kusudama is gradually completed like a blooming flower by
fastening threads.
I wish to invite you into the magnificent world of kusudama.
It will take time to make it, but it will be peaceful time, which
you can enjoy to your heart's content.
Tomoko Fuse
23
BUTTERFLY ORNAMENT
The pleated part looks like a butterfly. Use two pieces of paper.
It can be used as a mobile or hung under a kusudama. Folded
shape (J) is called "Square Base". There are several methods for
folding this base. Introduced here is a traditional method. Another
method, " all at once," is illustrated on page 26. Employ your
favorite methods. A lot of kusudama start with this square base.
Open and squash.
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Do the same on the other side.
Spread out and squash.
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Make creases.
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Make a crease in the middle.
[Assembly method]
(X 2 )
Open.
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Pleat.
Crimp in the same way.
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BOBBIN ORNAMENT
Use two pieces of paper.
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Open and bring four

corners together.
Fold in numerical order.
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all at once
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Flatten flaps.
Open and squash. Do the

same on the other side.
Turn flaps.
Open and squash. Do the same

on the other side.
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Turn flaps.
[Assembly method]
Insert alternately.
Turn flaps evenly.
(X 2 )
27
CHRYSANTHEMUM KUSUDAMA
(Tradi tiona!)
I named this traditional kusudama
"Chrysanthemum Kusudama." Make six units
and join them together using glue.
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Fix in place by folding on creases.
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[Skeletal structure]
Use 6
[Assembly method]
Join six units
using glue.
Put glue on the area

marked with oblique
lines.
(X 6 )
@oOpenand
squash.
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the other three parts

in the same way.
29
CHRYSANTHEMUM STOPPER
Stoppers make "Chrysanthemum Kusudama" (p 28) more
attractive. There are several kinds of stoppers in various
sizes from small to large.
~ Small ~
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Fold upper flaps only.
Insert tips of
into.
slits of the stopper.
Glue in the same

way as on page 29.
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(X 6 )
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Small (left) and Large (right)
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The largest size of Square Stopper.
Fold up to step (J) on the left page.
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CHRYSANTHEMUM FLOWER
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Glue in the same way
as on page 29.
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Insert tips of
into
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Large
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The largest size of "Flower Stopper."

You can fold in half and insert other paper.
Fold up to step '9' on the

left page and insert.
When inserted, fold again.
Insert here other paper.
33
CHRYSANTHEMUM STAR 1
This is a stopper in the shape
of a star.
[ star 1] - Fix this.
Open and squash.

Turn to the opposite side.
Make creases.
34
Lift upper layer only anc

press it down on
crosswise crease.
Twist and squash.
( X 6)
Assembly method
on next page.
Make a cross with the top triangle.
35
Jg on page 29.
If you turn "A" 45 degrees,

you can obtain "B!'
Insert tips of
into

as on page 29.
( X 6)
[The Largest Stopper]
( X 6)
The left shows the largest size of "Square".

"Flower". and "Star" stoppers.
Star Stopper: 1-8.
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CHRYSANTHEMUM STAR 2
[star 2] Fix this.
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Assemble on the creases.

Fold and unfold.
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as on page 27.
Insert tips of
into
You may insert other
paper in the center.
(X 6 )
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Continue folding flat in order.
39
CHRYSANTHEMUM FAN
This is a pleated fan to be put inside
"Chrysanthemum Kusudama" on page 28.
This fan is so designed as to fit the
kusudama exactly, but smaller one will also
do well.
[Fan] Fix this.
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Inside reverse fold.
Make creases as shown.
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Unfold.
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Flatten triangles.
[Rear side)
[Front side)
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Assembly method
on next page.
Fold in half and let

stand pleats. Pinch
left and right corners
and let stand in the
shape of triangle.
After creasing, unfold.

(Do not make creases
on the rear side.)
Pleat like an accordion or a flight of steps.

(Don 't care about the difference of numbers
of pleats on the left and right.)
Do not make creases on the rear side.
41
1Z- on page 29.

[Front side]
~ Large Fan .....
Insert.
[Rear side]
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Insert flaps . on the rear
side into slits. of the units
of kusudama.
[Assembly method]
Put glue on the area marked

with oblique lines.
Assemble 6 units together.
42
(X 6 )
Small (left) and large (right)
The right model shows the unit made from below paper.
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fan ....
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Inside: 1/4 of 12 em
(45/8") square paper.
Outside : 15 em (5 6/8")
square paper.
43
Square tablet
FRAMEWORK (Dice assembly)
Let's make several kinds of square tablets as

units of kusudama. You can make a "Picture
frame" by putting a pad in the "Framework."
It is assembled in the form of dice by using joints.
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(X 6 )
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and 12 joints in the form of
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See page 72 and 76 for other
assembly methods.
As the pad , you can use

colorful figured paper
or photos or any other
paper you like.
45
Square tablet
FLOWER FRAME 1 (Dice assembly)

The "Picture frame" is very useful, because you can place various
things in it and enjoy the variety. If you fit a blintz base of "Flower"
into it, you can make "Flower frame."
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Open the petals one by one.
You may leave it as it is

or put other paper in it.
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(X 6 )
See page 72 and 76 for other

assembly methods.
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( X12)
Assemble in the form of

dice in the same way as
steps on page 45.
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Square tablet

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[Picture frame] on page 44
<Flower frame 2>
Stand petals slightly.
Assembly method is the same as

"flower frame 3" on next page.
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Intermediary form .
Inside reverse fold.
Make creases.
Fold toward the center.
Fold toward the center.
49
Square tablet

From 10 on page 49
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Inside reverse fold
Fold the other three parts

in the same way.
[Assembly method]
~Flower frame 3>

[Picture frame] on page 44.
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Assemble in the form of

dice in the same way as
shown on page 45.
<Flower frame 3>
See pages 72 and 76 for

other assembly methods.
<Flower frame 2>
51
Square tablet
DOUBLE STOPPERS (Dice assembly)

Cut paper to measure. Insert one by one
from small one.
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( X 12)
(X 6 )
Assemble in the form of dice in the

same way as steps on page 45.
53
Square tablet
STOPPERS A, B (Dice assembly)
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a variation of "Frame."
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as steps on page 28.
Tuck each flap under.

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Tuck each layer under.
(X 6 )
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Assembly method on
next page.
Insert other paper cut to measure.

You may insert double or thicker paper.
<Stopper A>
(X 6 )
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Use a quarter of paper as joint to connect

square tablets such as "Stopper A" and
"Stopper B."
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[Assembly method]
<Stopper A>
Assemble with 6 square tablets and 12 joints

in the form of dice. If glued, it becomes firm.
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( X 12)
Thread a string from A through B to use as a kusudama.
From left, B and A
See pages 72 and 76 for other

assembly methods.
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Square tablet
FRAMED STARS A, B (Dice assembly)

You may utilize stars used for chrysanthemum kusudama
as insertion of "Outer frame 1" and "Outer frame 2."
@ or 18' on page 35.
~ Outer frame 2 ~
<Framed star A>
(Page 54)
(X 6 )
<Framed star B>
Assemble in the form of dice

in the same was as steps
on page 56.
Try to work out some other
combinations.
(X 6 )
58
( X 12)
<Joint>
59
Square tablet
CLUSTERED FLOWER (Dice assembly)

This outer frame is a variation of " Framework"
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page 46.
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Tuck each flap under.
(X 6 )
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Repeat Blintz fold three times.
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You may insert other

paper here.
Open petals of two inside

layers one by one.
<Clustered flower>
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Assembly method
on next page
(X 6 )
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<Joint>
Quarter paper and use it as a joint to connect

the square tablet of "Clustered flower."
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<Clustered flower>
( X 12)
[Assembly method]
Assemble in the form of dice with 6
square tablets and 12 jOints. If glued,
it becomes firm.
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See pages 72 and 76 for other

assembly methods.
Dice assembly
Lantern assembly (See page 72 for the method.)
63
HYDRANGEA 1
Square tablet
Make square tablets by Inserting a hydrangea flower

into the " Outer frame 3" on page 60 and then
assemble them into a kusudama.
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Dent the point marked A and

assemble so that it comes under
the center O.
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Unfold left and right folds

and upper three folds.
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Outer frame 3 ~ (page 60)
[Assembly method]
<Hydrangea 1>
Insert.
See page 68 for the

assembly method.
Repeat steps 7 on
other three sides.
Inside reverse fold .
65
Square tablet
HYDRANGEA - 2
From 1(lJ of "hydrangea 1"

on page 65.
Squash triangles.
[Assembly method]
See page 68 for

the assembly method.
<Hydrangea - 2>
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Outer frame 3 ~
(Page 60)
Square tablet
HYDRANGEA - 3
From of "hydrangea 1"

on page 65.
Assembly method
on next page.
[Assembly method]
<Hydrangea - 3>
~ Outer frame 3 .....
(Page 60)
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DICE ASSEMBLY OF HYDRANGEA

<Joint>
Quarter paper and use it as a joint to connect

framed hydrangeas.
"Hydrangea 3" is used here as the example.
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<Hydrangea 3> (Page 67)
( X 12)
[Assembly method)
[Skeletal structure)
Assemble in the form of dice
with 6 square tablets and 12
joints. If glued, it becomes firm.
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Hydrangea 1
Hydrangea 2
Hydrangea 3
69
REGULAR TRIANGLE UNITS

The units are used for "Lantern Assembly" (page 72) and
"Rhombic Assembly" (page 76).
They function as joints.
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Make a small crease.
Fold
to
on axis 6. .
Fold at the intersection .
Repeat step
70
on the other side.
<Regular triangle unit>
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Assembly method
on next page.
Fold at the intersection 0

so that the bottom side
makes a right angle.
Fold both sides upward and

crimp the middle.
Unfold.
Make a crease
and then unfold.
71
LANTERN ASSEMBLY
Using regular triangle units and square tablets, assemble them
into a multi-faceted lantern.
Square tablets are illustrated on page 52, "Double Stopper."
Try to work out a variety of combinations.
<Double stopper>
(Page 52)
<Regula triangle unit> (Page 70)
[Assembly method]
(X 8 )
(X 6 )
You may glue the

elements to make
them firm.
[Lantern assembly: skeletal structure]
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(X 6 )
72
(X 8 )
Assemble with
6 square tablets
and 8 regular
triangles.
Assemble as illustrated to
complete the form.
<Framework>
(Page 45)
(X 8 )

(Page 70)
(X 6 )
<Flower frame 1>

(Page 46)
(X 8 )

(Page 70)
(X 6 )
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<Flower frame 2>

(Page 48)
(X 8 )
(Page 70)
(X 6 )
<Double stoppers>
(Page 52)
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(X 8 )

(Page 70)
(X 6 )
74
<Stopper B>
(Page 54)
( X8 )

(Page 70)
(X 6 )
<Hydrangea 2>
(Page 66)
(X 8 )
(Page 70)
(X 6 )
75
RHOMBIC ASSEMBLY
The solid assembled by this method is called " Rhombioctahedron,"
but we call it simply " Rhombic Assembly" of kusudama.
We use square tablets, regular triangle units and side joints.
Let's enjoy the combination.
<Framework>
(Page 44)

(Page 70)
<Side joint>
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( X 18)
( X 8)
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Connect square tablets.

[Assembly method]
Assemble as illustrated to
complete the form.
You may glue the

elements to make
them firm.
76
<Rhombic assembly: skeletal structure>
Assemble with 18 square

tablets, 8 regular triangles
and 16 side joints.
( X 18)
( X 8)
( X 16)
You may dispense with

regular triangle units.
In that case, you will
have triangle holes.
77
A LIST OF SQUARE TABLETS

Here is a list of all the square tablets used.
Try and enjoy a variety of combinations such as "Dice Assembly,"

"Lantern Assembly," and "Rhombic Assembly" by making use of
"Side joints" and "regular triangle units."
~ Square tablets ~
<Framework>
(Page 44)
<Flower frame 1>

(Page 46)
<Flower frame 2>

(Page 48)
<Flower frame 3>

(Page 50)
<Double stopper>
(Page 52)
<Stopper A>
(Page 54)
<Stopper B>
(Page 54)
<Framed star A>

(Page 58)
<Clustered flower>
(Page 60)
<Hydrangea 1>
(Page 64)
<Hydrangea 2>
(Page 66)
<Framed star B>

(Page 58)
<Hydrangea 3>
(Page 67)
~ Regular triangle unit ~
~ Side joint ~
(Page 45)
78
(Page 70)
Three kinds of kusudama, which use "Double stopper."
<Double stopper>
(Page 52)
Side joint
(Page 45)
Regular triangle unit

(Page 70)
79
Three kinds of kusudama, which use "Stopper A."
<Stopper A>
(Page 54)
80
Side joint
(Page 45)

(Page 70)
Three kinds of kusudama, which use "Hydrangea 1."
<Hydrangea 1>
(Page 64)
Side jOint
(Page 45)

(Page 70)
81
HANDBALL OF GIGANTEUM
~ Petal ~
The end of this kusudama is joined with threads.

One unit consists of petals with a pistil inserted
among them.
The flower looks like an onion head.
,;
,;
,;
,;
,;
,;
,;
,;
,;
,;
Dent the center and

assemble on the creases.
Pull the upper layer upward

and fold both sides.
Open the pocket and squash.

82
Rotate flaps.
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Open the eight
pleats evenly.
Assembly method
on next page.
Fold the four flaps

in the same way.
Repeat the steps

on the other sides.
Fold on the creases.
Tuck the triangle inward.

Open the bottom slightly,
right and left.
Fold the other sides in the same

way as steps 5 - 8 .
83
~ Small pistil (to be inserted) ~
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Dent the center and assemble

on the creases.
Stand the eight
pleats evenly.
~ Large pistil ~
[Petals seen from above]
Insert the eight pleats of pistil

into the eight pleats of petals.
( X 18)
84
Use paper cut as

above and fold the
pistil on page 90.
[How to join flowers]
Small pistils are used in this example.
Connect the ends in a loop

with a thread.
See the next page for the assembly
method of the flower and hanging
thread .
[How to make a hanging thread]
Tie two threads at the center.

You may hang a tassel at the knot.
85
[Assembly method]
2
1
1
Place the ring of flowers on the cross of
threads.
Put the thread through flowers evenly.
(In this case, one flower, two flowers, one
flower and two flowers)
Put the thread through the other

rings of flower in the same way.
Lastly, adjust so that the whole
becomes a globe. Pull each two of
the four threads tightly until the knot
comes to the center.
86
Pull each two of the four threads tightly until the knot comes to the center.
87
HANDBALL of BELLFLOWER
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Make creases.
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Rotate flaps.
Open the pocket and' squash.


on the creases.
Open and flatten the front

and back pockets again.
88
Turn over.
Rotate flaps.
t
Make an inside
reverse fold on
two triangles.
@
reverse fold on the
other two triangles
and adjust the form .
Joining method
on next page.
Repeat step 13 on backside.
@
Rotate flaps.
Fold by making an inside

reverse fold .
Repeat step
on
the other three sides.
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89
~ Pistil (to be inserted inward) ~
When the petal is folded from 12 cm (4 5/8")

square paper, the pistil should be made from
7.5 cm (2 7/ 8") square paper.
The appropriate size of paper for

"pistil" is 7.5 em square paper.
You may use a quarter of paper of
the petal, but it will barely come
out of the petals.

on the creases.

Make 18 of this flower.
Stand the eight

pleats evenly.
The same way as step

8 on page 84.
90
Petals
( X18)

Connect the ends in
a loop with a thread.
(X 3 )
Follow the steps on pages 85
and 86 to make a kusudama.
91
BOUQUET OF LILY
This kusudama is also connected with threads.
If you use a different pistil, the impression of
the kusudama will change.
CD

on the creases.
Make creases.

Open front and back

pockets and squash.
Rotate flaps.
92
Make an inside reverse fold

outward at four corners.
Adjust the shape.
( X 24)
Joining method
on next page.
Inside reverse fold
Making an inside reverse

fold , turn the flap over.
Rotate flaps.
Rotate flaps.
93
Pistil (to be inserted inward) ~
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on the creases.

Rotate flaps.
Rotate flaps.
94
~ Long pistil ~
Stand pleats evenly.

Insert the eight pleats
of pistil into the eight
pleats of petals.
From (' on the

left page.
( X 24)
4 on page 93.
Joining method
on next page.
You may curl the tips

of petals.
( X 24)
Stand pleats evenly.
~ Short pistil ~
Fold four tips up.
Insert the eight pleats of

pistil into the eight pleats
of petals.
()
M on page 93.
95

Short pistils are used in this example.
Connect flowers in a loop

with a thread.
(X 3 )
Make three of this unit. Fasten them
with four threads to make a kusudama
in the same way as steps on page 85.
[Assembly method]
3
Place the ring of flowers on the cross of threads.
Put the thread through flowers evenly.
(In this case, two flowers, three flowers,
two flowers and three flowers)
2
3
96
The kusudama in the photo was

made from 12 cm (4 5/8") square
paper.
Connected are 24 flowers with the
petals curled.
Put threads through the other two
rings in the same way.
Lastly make the whole into a
globe and fasten firmly.
Attention ~
The number of flowers will
change according to the size
of paper and the strength of
fastening threads. Keeping this
in mind, make as many flowers
as you like.
97
BOUQUET OF PRIMULA
Begin with the paper front up. Make creases.
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on the creases.

Rotate flaps.
Open front and back

pockets again and
squash.
98
Unfold.
~ Long pistil ~
Joining method
on next page.
9 on page 95
>
(X 22)
1Q on page 95~
Make an inside reverse fold

outward at eight corners.
Open the petals and adjust
the shape.
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Fold the other three

flaps in the same way,
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Fold behind
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Open pockets and squash.
99
Short pistils are used

in this example.
Connect flowers in a loop

with a thread.
(X 3 )
100
Fasten the three rings in the same way

as steps on pages 96 and 97.
The kusudama in the photo was made from

15 cm (5 6/8") square paper.
Connected are a total of 22 flowers-seven,
eight and seven. Used long pistils.
~ Attention ~
as you like.
101
~ Double petals .....
Let's make gorgeous double-petaled

flowers by inserting petals instead of pistils.
Use the same size of

paper as petals.
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Rotate flaps.


on the creases.
Open front and back pockets

again and squash.
Rotate flaps.
102
Rotate flaps.
@
Joining method
on next page.
( X 18)
@
Rotate flaps and repeat
steps
Stand the pleats and

adjust the shape.
Unfold and return

to step
Fold backward.
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Repeat the same fold on backside.
103
Inside petal ~

the inside pistil into the
eight pleats of petals.
If the inside petals are

folded precisely, the
outside petals will open
in a natural way.
( X18)
15 on page 99.
Connect six flowers

in a loop with a thread.
The fastening of the thread is important. If fastened

too tightly, the loop becomes oval.
You may make this kusudama with 17 flowers, using
units of six, six and five flowers .
104
The kusudama in the photo was made from 12 cm

(45/8") square paper, using a total of 18 flowers.
~ Attention ~

as you like.
(X 3 )
Fasten the three rings in the

same way as steps on page 85.
105
SEA URCHIN
This is a colorful and
massive kusudama, which
looks like a sea urchin.
CD

on the creases.
Open the pocket and squash .
Open front and back pockets

again and squash.
Unfold.
106
Make a preparation
crease.
Rotate flaps and

adjust the shape.
Joining method
on next page.
Fold down 8 flaps

in the same way.
Fold the other 7 corners
in the same way.
Fold edge so that it aligns

with the left oblique line.
Open the pocket

and squash.
Make preparation
creases as step 9 .
Make preparation creases,

which will make fold easy
in step 1S.
C)
107
~ Long pistil ~
12. on page 95
9 on page 95

pistil snugly into the eight
pleats of outside petals.
( X24)
[Joining method]
Connect 8 flowers
in a loop with
a thread.
Short pistils are used

in this example.
108
Short pistil ~
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The kusudama in the photo was made from 12 cm

(4 5/8") square paper, using a total of 18 flowers.
Fasten the three rings in the same

way as steps on pages 96-97.
Attention .....

as you like.
>
109
~ Small pistil ~
9 on page 95
As illustrated, it is possible to change the

assembly method according to the size
of paper. A small pistil makes the flower
compact, and you can employ more flowers
than usual. Try as many variations as possible.
Pistil:
From 12 em (4 5/8")
square paper.
Outside:
From 15 em (5 6/8 ")
square paper.
( X40 )
Connect 10 flowers in a loop

with a thread.
[Assembly method]
Prepare four of this ring.
110
The petals in the photo were

made from 15 cm (5 6/8")
square paper and pistils from
12 cm (4 5/8 ") square paper.
Connected are a total of 40
flowers.
The assembly method is the

same as steps on pages
94-96.
~ Attention ~
fastening threads. Keeping th s
in mind , make as many flowers
as you like,
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Square tablet: Framework (Dice assembly) 44

Square tablet: Hydrangea 1 64

Dice assembly of hydrangea 68

Sea urchin 106

Sea urchin (short pistils) (p. 106)

Flower frame 3 (p. SO) Dice

Hydrangea 3 (p.67) Dice

From upper-left, clockwise

Flower frame 2 (p.48) Lantern assembly

Framed star A (p. 58)

Hydrangea 2 (p.66) Lantern assembly

Double stoppers (p. 52) Rhombic

Double stoppers (p.52) From left: Dice assembly, Lantern assembly

Stopper A (p.54) Three kinds of assemblies

Stopper B (p. 54) From left: Dice assembly, Lantern assembly

Hydrangea 1 (p. 64) Three kinds of assemblies

Framework (p. 44) Rhombic assembly

Handball of giganteum (p. 82)

Handball of bellflower (p. 88)

Bouquet of primula (long pistils) (p. 98)

Bouquet of primula (double flowers) (pp. 98 - 105)

Sea urchin (small pistils) (p. 106)

Bouquet of Lily (P .92)

List of Color Illustrations

Flower frame 3 Dice assembly

Hydrangea 3 Dice assembly

Chrysanthemum fan (small)

Chrysanthemum flower (large)

Chrysanthemum stopper (small)

Flower frame 2 Lantern assembly

Framed star A Dice assembly

Hydrangea 2 Lantern assembly

Double stoppers Rhombic assembly

Double stoppers Dice assembly

Double stoppers Lantern assembly

Stopper A Three kinds of assemblies

Stopper B Dice assembly

Clustered flower Three kinds of assemblies

Hydrangea 1 Three kinds of assemblies

Framework Rhombic assembly

Framework Lantern assembly

Bouquet of pIimula (long pistils)

Bouquet of pIimula (double flowers)

Symbols and Folding Techniques

Crease then open

Insert into pocket .

Fold so that the paints

Inside reverse fold

Pepeat the fold

Outside reverse fold

Open and squash.

Turn to the opposite side.

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