Looking for a creative way to display your paper flowers? This collection of origami vase designs offers something for everyone, from geometric masterpieces to beginner-friendly pots.
The best part about origami vases is that you can create beautiful displays without spending money on expensive containers. Try using different colors and patterns of paper to match your home decor or the season!
Origami Vases make perfect containers for your paper creations! Fill them with beautiful Origami Flowers to create stunning centerpieces for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or Christmas. Add Origami Hearts for extra charm, or explore our Origami Gifts collection for more holiday inspiration.
Find all beginner tutorials on our Easy Origami page. The Origami Instructions section organizes every OrigamiOK tutorial for quick, easy browsing.
Helpful Tips for Displaying Origami Flowers
If you’ve ever tried putting origami flowers in vases, you’ve probably encountered some common problems. Here are some simple solutions:
First, origami vases are typically very lightweight, causing them to tip over when you insert paper flowers. The fix is easy! Just place some small pebbles or marbles inside your vase before adding your flowers. This provides enough weight to keep everything stable.
Another issue occurs when the vase opening is too wide for thin origami flower stems. A brilliant solution is to roll a strip of paper into a coil and place it inside the vase. You can then insert your origami flower stems into the gaps in the coil, keeping them perfectly positioned.
For vases with even wider openings, try filling them with origami lucky stars. These not only look decorative but also fill the space enough to help secure your flowers in place.
Quick Preview of Origami Vase
1. Traditional Origami Vase
Folding time: 10 minutes
Paper: 15×15 cm
Difficulty: Middle
This classic origami vase features a square opening at both the top and bottom with an elegantly rounded middle section. Using a 15×15 cm square paper, you’ll complete it in 16 steps. The finished vase stands about 6.5 cm tall, so if you want something larger, simply start with a bigger square.
For the perfect finishing touch, try adding some 3D Origami Tulips to your vase. The vibrant petals create a beautiful contrast against the clean lines of this traditional design.
2. Geometric Flower Vase
Folding time: 40 minutes
Paper: 15×15 cm / 5
Difficulty: Middle
This modern geometric vase requires 17 squares of 7.5×7.5 cm paper, so you’ll need some patience. The result is worth it though! The finished vase has four distinct layers, each with multiple facets that catch the light beautifully.
Our popular origami daffodils look particularly stunning in this vase. The geometric angles of the container complement the natural curves of the flowers for a real statement piece.
3. Modern Origami Short Flower Pot
Folding time: 15 minutes
Paper: 20×20 cm
Difficulty: Middle
This classic planter design works wonderfully as a vase too. With its flat yet three-dimensional structure, it makes a striking display piece. You’ll need to start with a larger sheet of paper – the tutorial uses a 20×20 cm square and takes you through 24 folding steps.
This pot pairs perfectly with our origami pot plant tutorial or our elegant origami orchid design. Both create a sophisticated display that looks much more complicated than it actually is to make!
4. Origami Star Box
Folding time: 10 minutes
Paper: 15×15 cm
Difficulty: Easy
Don’t let the name fool you – this star box makes a wonderful flower container! Using a 15×15 cm square and following 32 straightforward steps, you’ll create a container with beautiful star-shaped edges that frame your flowers perfectly.
5. Tapered Origami Pot
Folding time: 15 minutes
Paper: 15×15 cm
Difficulty: Easy, Beginner friendly
This elegant tapered design uses a 15×15 cm square and can be completed in 21 steps. The gently sloping sides create a modern silhouette that works particularly well with our 3D origami tulips, creating a display that looks like it came straight from a design magazine.
6. Square Origami Pot
Folding time: 8 minutes
Paper: 15×15 cm
Difficulty: Easy, Beginner friendly
This simple square box becomes a charming flower container with just a few decorative touches. Following the same folding pattern as a traditional square box, you’ll finish by adding a decorative paper strip around the opening. The entire project requires just 14 steps using a 15×15 cm square.
Beautiful Origami Flowers for Your Vases
Now that you have some fantastic vase options, let’s look at the flowers you can create to fill them!
Our origami flower collection includes flat tulips for those just starting out, stunning 3D tulips when you’re ready for more challenge, elegant roses in various styles (including dollar bill and gum wrapper versions!), seasonal favorites like cherry blossoms and poinsettias, and classics like daffodils, sunflowers, and lotus blooms.
Final Thoughts
The beauty of origami vases and flowers is that they can be customized endlessly to suit your style.
Try experimenting with different paper types – metallic paper creates elegant, sophisticated vases while patterned paper can add a playful touch to your flowers. Textured papers add interesting dimensions, while translucent papers create a delicate, ethereal effect.
Remember that practice makes perfect, so don’t be discouraged if your first attempts aren’t flawless. Each fold gets easier, and soon you’ll have a collection of handmade vases and flowers that bring a personal touch to your space while showing off your origami skills!
