Iris Folding

This step-by-step tutorial will teach you how easy it is to make your own iris folding projects.

Here is a collection of iris folding patterns for you to try. While the finished iris folding project looks complicated, don't be intimidated! I found iris folding pretty easy and even a little addicting, and I bet you will also. Start out by following along with the step-by-step tutorial which will teach you how easy it is to do iris folding;...

Learn how you can create your own butterfly picture using iris folding techniques.

Learn how you can create your own flower picture using iris folding techniques.

Learn how you can create your own four leaf clover picture using iris folding techniques.

Learn how you can create your own leaf picture using iris folding techniques.

Learn how you can create your own pumpkin picture using iris folding techniques.

Print out and use this free, color-coded pentagon iris folding template.

Print out and use this free, color-coded square iris folding template.

Print out and use this free, color-coded triangle iris folding template.

This site offers several patterns, how-to-directions, and other resources to check out.

Here are directions to make an iris folded oval that frames a photo.

This site offers basic instructions for iris folding along with several patterns which include a fan, heart, shamrock, hat, and quilt block.

You can find several free iris folding patterns to download.

While this site is intended as a way to promote a book with the same name, you will find many free templates, projects, and paper downloads.

Use this tulip pattern to make an iris folded picture or card.

This crash course was created by Winnie Schats. She shows you, using step-by-step picture, how to do iris folding.