How To Do Iris Folding

From Sherri Osborn, former About.com Guide

Now we can start the real process of iris folding! First, assign each of your paper/fabric strips to a color on the template. In the photo here, you can see I have assigned the red and white polka dot paper to the red section on my template.

To start layering the paper/fabric strips, line up the folded edge of the strip to the first line on the red section of the template. Use pieces of cellophane tape to hold the strip in place. Tape the strip to the cardstock, not to the template.

Now we can move on to the next color...