Four-leaf clover is not often found in nature. Apparently, for this reason, it is considered a sign of good luck. In this lesson, you will learn how to make a paper four-leaf clover using the origami technique. It makes a fun St. Patrick’s Day ornament.
![Paper Four Leaf Clover Paper Four Leaf Clover](https://www.easyhandmadeideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/1-1280-paper-four-leaf-clover.jpg)
Four leaf clover origami
Total Time: 25 minutes
Step 1: Prepare a green paper
![Square of Green Paper Square of Green Paper](https://www.easyhandmadeideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/3-square-of-green-paper.jpg)
Your clover leaf will have four identical pieces. You will need 4 squares of green paper with a side of 9 cm (3.54 inches).
Step 2: Fold the square in two directions
![Square with Bends Square with Bends](https://www.easyhandmadeideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/4-square-with-bends.jpg)
Mark the cross creases on the square.
Step 3: Connect one edge to the center strip
![The Folded Side of the Square The Folded Side of the Square](https://www.easyhandmadeideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/5-the-bent-side-of-the-square.jpg)
Fold one edge to the center line of the square.
Step 4: Create two corners
![Inverted Blank Inverted Blank](https://www.easyhandmadeideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/6-inverted-blank.jpg)
Turn the blank over and fold the corners.
Step 5: Turn your craft over again
![Curved Angle to the Side Curved Angle to the Side](https://www.easyhandmadeideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/7-curved-angle-to-the-side.jpg)
The resulting corner must be folded upwards.
Step 6: Straighten and fold
![The Straightened Blank The Straightened Blank](https://www.easyhandmadeideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/8-the-straightened-blank.jpg)
Begin spreading the edge on the back of the blank. Fold up first, forming triangles on the inside.
Step 7: Work with small angles
![Folded Upper Corners Folded Upper Corners](https://www.easyhandmadeideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/9-bent-upper-corners.jpg)
Fold down the small corners on the sides. Then fold down the upper corners slightly.
Step 8: Use the glue
![Paper Clover on the Back Paper Clover on the Back](https://www.easyhandmadeideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/10-paper-clover-on-the-back.jpg)
Fold the sides and glue them together to form the first piece.
Step 9: Flip your craft
![Paper Leaf Clover Paper Leaf Clover](https://www.easyhandmadeideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/11-paper-leaf-clover.jpg)
This is the first blank for the future cloverleaf.
Step 10: Make four clover leaves
![Four Paper Leaves of Clover Four Paper Leaves of Clover](https://www.easyhandmadeideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/12-four-paper-leaves-of-clover.jpg)
Make 3 such details according to the principle described above.
Step 11: Use the glue
![Two Glued Clover Leaves Two Glued Clover Leaves](https://www.easyhandmadeideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/13-two-glued-clover-leaves.jpg)
Join the leaves together. To do this, insert the edge of one piece into the other. Use glue to make the connection.
Step 12: Glue all the leaves together
![Four Glued Clover Leaves Four Glued Clover Leaves](https://www.easyhandmadeideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/14-four-glued-clover-leaves.jpg)
Fasten all four blanks.
Step 13: Use a new sheet of paper
![A Rectangle of Green Paper A Rectangle of Green Paper](https://www.easyhandmadeideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/15-a-rectangle-of-green-paper.jpg)
Cut out a rectangle of green paper to make a stem for a leaf.
Step 14: Make a stem
![Paper Stalk Paper Stalk](https://www.easyhandmadeideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/16-paper-stalk.jpg)
Twist the rectangle into a thin tube, starting at the corner. Fasten the edge at the end with glue.
Step 15: Connect the pieces
![Four Leaf Clover from Paper Four Leaf Clover from Paper](https://www.easyhandmadeideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/17-four-leaf-clover-from-paper.jpg)
Glue the stem to the main body. You should end up with a paper clover leaf similar to the one in the photo.
Supply:
- green paper;
Tools:
- pencil;
- ruler;
- glue;
- scissors.
![Materials and Tools for Paper Clover Materials and Tools for Paper Clover](https://www.easyhandmadeideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2-materials-and-tools-for-paper-clover.jpg)
This craft can be used as a cute good luck charm, a bookmark, or just for decoration.