"Kusudama" - magic ball (origami). Presentation on the topic "Kusudama - the magic ball" Research project origami kusudama presentation abstracts

Galina Zemlyanskaya

Today I will tell you how to fold a beautiful and quite easy to assemble kusudama.

Kusudama or balls of happiness - this is one of the sections in the art of origami, which all novice origami players are trying to master in one way or another.

Kusudama or medicinal ball is a paper model, usually spherical in shape, which was used for incense and medicinal infusions in ancient Japan. Initially kusudama obtained by stitching or gluing identical elements. Exactly kusudama became the predecessors of modular origami. However, traditional origami models, as we know, do not accept the intervention of glue, scissors and other additional tools. Our today kusudama fully complies with all the canons of origami art - it is made of modules, but they are fastened together only by intricate folds of paper.

To create crafts we will be needed:

colored paper of different colors;

pencil;

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The origami technique is multifaceted; it includes not only the folding of various models from a sheet of paper, but also modular figures, which involve the production of identical elements and their subsequent combination into one whole. It is by this principle that kusudama is made, which is the name given to flower balls created from individual elements.

The Japanese word "kusudama" translates to "medicine ball". Previously, the Japanese placed various medicinal herbs inside kusudama and stirred it over the patient’s bed. And these days these magic balls are used simply for decoration and decoration of rooms.

Kusudama - photos and diagrams of how to make

In this master class I will show 5 options - how to make kusudama from paper with step-by-step photographs with your own hands.

Openwork paper ball

These paper balls with a brush can be used for indoor decoration or hung on a Christmas tree. It all depends on your imagination. The openwork ball turns out to be very original and beautiful.

To create it you will need the following materials:

  • white stripes - 30 pieces (size 4.5x9 cm);
  • blue stripes - 30 pieces (size 4.5x9 cm);
  • PVA glue;
  • strong knitting thread.

Stages of work:

Take a blue strip of paper and fold it in half from left to right.

Then return to the starting position. Thus, the middle of the strip is visible.

Bend the upper left corner of the strip up to the middle.

Do the same with the second corner, that is, the right one. You just need to bend it from top to bottom.

Now bend the upper left corner down and the right corner up to the center line.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 again.

Now carefully unfold everything to the initial position of the leaf.

Take a white piece of paper and fold it in half.

Then step back about 0.5 - 0.7 mm down and bend again.

Carefully fold the leaf to the middle like an accordion.

At the end, there is no need to bend the corrugation one last time; there should be a protrusion.

Do the same with the second side of the workpiece. In the end it should look like this.

Now you need to bend the lower left and upper right corner.

From the reverse side the workpiece looks like this.

Then bend on both sides along the marked lines.

We bend the entire part along the lines of the blue blank. In the end it comes out like this.

The white center must be glued using PVA glue.

There should be 30 such blanks.

Now assembling the ball. Take one module and coat the pocket near the corrugation with glue.

Glue the second module in the same way as in the photo.

So glue 5 blanks together.

Continue gluing the side modules in a circle until a ball is formed.

At the end, make a brush and attach it to the ball.

This is such a beautiful and original openwork paper ball. It can be used simply for interior decoration.

In addition, this craft can be done with children and involve them in creativity.

Sonobe ball

This kusudama is perfect for a beginner. It consists of only 30 modules, which are very easy to fold.

To work, you will need 30 paper squares with a side of 8 to 10 cm. It is very convenient to use leaves from writing blocks, but you can cut squares from colored paper. In this version, 8.5 cm squares are taken in five different colors.

Let's start folding the module. Take a square of paper and fold it in half.

Unfold and fold the edges again towards the midline.

From opposite sides we bend the corners to the first horizontal line.

Bend the corners again.

Fold the sides towards the center of the square.

Make two diagonal folds.

We repeat the action in the other direction to get this pattern of lines.

We turn over one side of the workpiece and put a corner there.

We return the bend to its place.

On the other side, we tuck the edge of the paper into the resulting pocket to create a diamond shape.

Fold the rhombus in half.

We fold the triangle towards the center of the module.

We do the same with the other edge. The module is ready.

When all 30 pieces have been collected, we begin assembling the kusudama. We push the corner of one part into the pocket of another.

We form a pyramid of three modules.

In the future, when assembling, we focus on the “star” of five pyramids. This is what the correctly assembled side of the kusudama should look like.

We continue to collect. If the modules were made carefully, then everything will turn out smoothly and without glue. The last 2-3 modules are difficult to insert. Make sure your creation doesn't fall apart.

Our kusudama is ready.

You can decorate it with a ribbon or tassel and attach a loop for hanging. Or you can leave it like that.

Kusudama flower ball "Bells"

Bells are very beautiful flowers. They can be easily made from paper and shaped into a ball. A little-known technique called kusudama will help with this. At first glance, it may seem that the craft is very complicated, but it is not so. If you strictly follow the instructions, you can make such a ball quickly and easily.

Necessary materials:

  • paper squares measuring 8x8 cm - 60 pcs.;
  • PVA glue;
  • paper clips;
  • knitting thread;
  • big bead.

Step-by-step diagram for making a kusudama ball

01. Take one piece, that is, a square and place it with an acute angle up to form a rhombus.

2. Now bend the workpiece from bottom to top horizontally.

4. Then bend the left half in half from top to bottom.

5. Bend the right half of the workpiece down. Then bend it in half.

6. Now fold the left corner of the module towards the right so that they do not overlap each other, but simply touch.

7. Hide the right corner of the module as shown in the photo.

8. Bend the upper triangle, which extends beyond the workpiece lines, down.

10. It is necessary to make 60 such blanks.

11. Each flower consists of five modules. They need to be glued in a circle. In order for them to be fixed, they must be fastened with paper clips.

12. There should be 12 flowers in total.

13. All bell blanks also need to be glued together with glue and secured with paper clips.

14. Glue the remaining flowers in a circle and form a ball.

15. Make a brush from knitting thread.

16. After the ball has dried and the parts are holding tightly, remove the paper clips and pull a brush through any hole in the ball and secure with a large bead. Kusudama ball “Bells” is ready.

This is the kind of beauty you can make with your own hands. This ball can be hung on a window or on a wall in a room. You can also decorate even a New Year tree with it. It all depends on your imagination and preferences.

Master class on making such a bright kusudama flower from paper.

To work, you will need a colored sheet of paper, some object for drawing circles, a pencil, scissors, and PVA glue.

Draw six identical circles on paper and cut them out.

Fold one of the circles in half.

Let's unfold it, after which you need to make a fold in the middle on one of the halves.

Turn the workpiece over to the other side and form small indentations in the upper part.

Apply a little PVA glue to one fourth of the circle from the edge.

Let's connect this part of the circle, and then apply glue to the other quarter of the circle.

Let's glue it together, our workpiece takes on the following form.

This is what one of the petals looks like from the front side.

Using the same principle, we make 5 more petals.

We begin to glue these elements together. Apply a strip of glue to one of them.

Let's connect this petal to another.

Let's continue gluing them together, and in the end we get a flower.

The flower using the kusudama technique is ready!

Video lesson “Kusudama superball”

The origami technique is becoming more and more popular every day. And this is not surprising. After all, with its help you can create masterpieces from paper. This process is so exciting that it cannot even be put into words. Of course, creating crafts requires a lot of time and materials. But such work brings pleasure, including aesthetic pleasure.

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Purpose of the lesson: To get acquainted with the art of “Kusudama”, learn about its magical properties and meaning. Objectives: Learn to fold the classic kusudama “bells” model, work with diagrams, and use conventional signs adopted in origami. Activate cognitive and mental processes in creative, fruitful work. Tell me - and I will hear, Show me - and I will remember, Let me do it myself - and I will understand! Japanese proverb.

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The word “origami” means “folded paper”; in Japanese it is written using two characters: “ori” - folded and “kami” - paper. “The origins of children's creativity and gifts are at their fingertips. From the fingers, figuratively speaking, come the finest streams that feed the source of creative thought. In other words: the more skill in a child’s palm, the smarter the child.” Sukhomlinsky V.

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Introducing the child to universal human values ​​Introduces children to basic geometric concepts and diagrams. Develops spatial imagination, eye, attention and memory. Teaches children various techniques for working with paper Development of speech, composing and telling fairy tales, creating game situations. Artistic and aesthetic development of the child Stimulating self-education

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“Kusudama” (Japanese 薬玉, can be translated as “healing ball”, since this word consists of two words: “kusuri” - medicine and “tama” - ball. Kusudama is a camphor ball, the aroma of which has healing properties. “ Kusudama" is a type of volumetric origami and is related to modular origami.

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Kusudama “Bells” This beautiful and simple model in Japan is often collected during holidays and used to decorate your interior. The author of the model is Mio Tsugawa. This version of the decorative ball is assembled from sixty modules. All modules for assembly must be the same. During the assembly process, they are grouped by 5 pieces into an “inflorescence” (12 flowers).

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For work you will need: 60 identical squares of paper, PVA (M) glue, - lace or string, - beads for decoration. Kusudama "Bells"

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1. Place the square in a “diamond” shape (corner up). Raise the bottom corner, aligning it with the top corner (fold diagonally) Basic triangle shape

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2. Fold both bottom corners to the top corner - the top, aligning the bottom corners with it.

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3-4. Bend the right and left triangles so that the fold line bisects the corner.

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5. Open the small triangles in height. First one, then the other. 6. After this, bend the protruding ends of the triangles. You can tuck the bent ends inward or toward you.

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11. Bend the resulting petal module into a “ball”, coat it with glue and glue it along the inner sides.

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Option for assembling a petal module without glue: - the corners are inserted into the “pockets” on the other side and pressed well, securing the “lock”.

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We collect and glue all the kusudama from the inflorescences. III.Assembling the kusudama ball


Purpose of the lesson: To get acquainted with the art of “Kusudama”, learn about its magical properties and meaning. Objectives: Learn to fold the classic kusudama “bells” model, work with diagrams, and use conventional signs adopted in origami. Activate cognitive and mental processes in creative, fruitful work. Tell me - and I will hear, Show me - and I will remember, Let me do it myself - and I will understand! Japanese proverb.


The word “origami” means “folded paper”; in Japanese it is written using two characters: “ori” - folded and “kami” - paper. “The origins of children's creativity and gifts are at their fingertips. From the fingers, figuratively speaking, come the finest streams that feed the source of creative thought. In other words: the more skill in a child’s palm, the smarter the child.” Sukhomlinsky V.


Origami Introducing a child to universal human values ​​Introduces children to basic geometric concepts and diagrams. Develops spatial imagination, eye, attention and memory. Teaches children various techniques for working with paper Development of speech, composing and telling fairy tales, creating game situations. Artistic and aesthetic development of the child Stimulating self-education


“Kusudama” (Japanese, can be translated as “healing ball”, since this word consists of two words: “kusuri” - medicine and “tama” - ball. Kusudama is a camphor ball, the aroma of which has medicinal properties. “Kusudama” - This is a type of volumetric origami and related to modular origami.


Kusudama “Bells” This beautiful and simple model in Japan is often collected during holidays and used to decorate your interior. The author of the model is Mio Tsugawa. This version of the decorative ball is assembled from sixty modules. All modules for assembly must be the same. During the assembly process, they are grouped by 5 pieces into an “inflorescence” (12 flowers).






















The magician who came up with colored paper, red, yellow and blue, probably believed that the guys could make figures from different squares. Only Japanese children knew these figures all over the world. The white crane became the symbol of peace, and the paper boat became the symbol of happiness. Fairytale butterflies, pink hares You can do it with your fingers. I propose to try with you to learn the origami technique.


Viki.rdf.ruviki.rdf.ru ​​Artemov A.V. “Decorative and Applied Art”, ed., M., 1990 -Afonkin S.Yu. Origami lessons at school and at home. Experimental textbook for elementary school. M, “Akim”, Afonkin S.Yu., Afonkina E.Yu. All about origami. Directory. St. Petersburg: “Crystal”, M: “Onyx”, Baranov N.V. “The Art of Countries and Peoples of the World”, ed., M., 1989 - Origami Bank - the art of folding money, “Central Bank of Russia” - Vygonov V.V. “Workshop on labor training” “Academa” ed., M., 1999. -Gagarin B.G. “Paper Design”, ed., Tashkent, 1988. Sources of information

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Surely you have heard about origami - the ancient Japanese art of folding paper figures. Typically, each such figure is made from a square, and neither glue nor scissors are used in the work. Kusudama is one of the most ancient and decorative traditional Japanese products using the origami technique. They are a variety of balls consisting of paper flowers, rosettes or paper parts of other shapes collected together. These individual parts are often called modules. What does the word “kusudama” mean? “Kusuri” translated from Japanese means “medicine”, “tama” means “ball”. Therefore, the word "kusudama" can be translated as "medicine ball"

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And today, not a single Japanese holiday on the street, in a temple, or in a house is complete without kusudama. For some they are just decoration, while others give them a magical meaning. Such a ball can be hung over the patient’s bed and charged with positive energy by bringing your palms to it. Making kusuda requires a little more time than figurines made from just one square - after all, some balls require dozens of modules to make. It’s faster to do this kind of work together. Having received such work as a gift, an ill person will inevitably perceive it as a symbol of the collective wish for a speedy recovery. That is, as a kind of sign of universal attention and care. Such psychological support will certainly bring the moment of recovery closer!

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Kusudama is hung on a thread, cord or thin colored rope from the ceiling or lamp. You can attach a tassel to the bottom for decoration, which is done as follows: take colored threads (floss, krashe, iris). Cut them into equal pieces and gather them into a bunch. Bend it in half and wrap it with thread just below the fold. You will have a brush. Tie it from below to the kusudama using a string.
Successful work, and may your affairs be as successful as your kusudama!

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We will need: colored paper, glue, napkins, nail polish (you can use sequins) The ball consists of 12 flowers, each flower consists of 5 petals. Cut a square from album sheets. Let's start making a petal, focusing on the photo: