Snowflakes (Design by Dennis Walker)
Snowflake (Design by Dennis Walker)
I came across this Snowflake design on Sara Adams’ website and found it really pretty. Even though there is still some time to go before the holiday season actually begins, I couldn’t stop myself from giving this one a try. 
You can cut out a hexagon from a square sheet of paper or from an A4 size paper. Once this part is done, you can start folding your snowflake.
Paper to use:
It is advisable to start off with tracing paper or tissue paper which you use for gift wrapping. These sheets are fine, easy to fold and if you prop up the snowflake against the window pane once done, you will be able to see the sunlight filter through the layers of folds giving it a really pretty look.
I used a 10.5 inch square sheet of tissue paper – remnant from a previous origami project. From this square sheet I cut out a hexagon, with each of its sides measuring approx 5 inches in length. I did this by following one of Sara’s instructional Video of cutting a Hexagon out of a square. The final model measures about 5 to 6 inches (approx) across.
How to Fold the Snowflake:
You can fold this pretty snowflake either by following the diagrams available on Dennis Walker’s website or by following Sara Adams’ detailed instructional video on this model.
It takes around 15 minutes to fold this model without taking into account the time involved in cutting the hexagon. It is pretty simple and can be folded by beginners too.
Now to gear up for ‘The most wonderful time of the Year’!! 
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I still cant do most of it. My mum tried it too and she can’t do it! I am a biggener though. i can’t do anything around 3:38 until the end. it isn’t clear. Please email me instruction! I promised my grandmum that i would make a few for her because she loved these and can’t make them herself!
Hi Kristine,
At 3:33 – in the video, you should have all those creases formed (marked out in black dashes in the video). Align your in-progress model similar to that in the video. At 3:38, a rabbit ear fold is made along the existing creases. Once done, fold the flap (which sticks out) in the direction shown in the video. the next steps are similar and follow the same technique. You can have a look at the diagrams here – http://www.prospero78.freeserve.co.uk/diagrams/oridiag.htm – check out the Links to ‘Image 1′ and ‘Image 2′ at the top of the page. I hope it helps you!
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