My Fortieth Design: Yeldegirmeni Bowl

I created this design on 14 May 2021. It's a Froebel variation.

Yeldeğirmeni is a stylish neighborhood in Kadıköy. It's like the Anatolian coast equivalent of Cihangir.

How to fold the Yeldeğirmeni bowl

Step 1

Fold a windmill base.

Step 2

Fold the upper corners half to the middle.

Step 3

Squash fold all the corners.

Step 4

Fold the flaps back into the squash folds.

Step 5

Repeat for all the flaps.

Step 6

Turn the model over and fold the corners in the middle.

Step 7

Squash fold a corner. Remember to be gentle not to tear the paper.

Step 8

Repeat on all the corners.

Step 9

Turn the model over again. Fold the side towards the middle but don't press too hard if you like a rounder finish.

Step 10

Repeat on all sides.

Step 11

You can fold sides of flaps to obtain a square look.

Step 12

You can also fold the lower corners.

Step 13

In order to have legs, fold and push the corners as shown.

Step 14

Turn the model over and the bowl is ready.

If you fold Yeldegirmeni bowl and share it on Instagram or Facebook, please don't forget to tag @origamidekor!