Beginner Oval Leaf Created by Marcia Joy Miller Decorate greeting cards or posters with Oval Leaf You can also include it in nature scenes that you create from origami models Make this simple leaf from paper that reminds you of fall colors and use it to enhance autumn displays PAPER: Create the model from the designated sheet of folding paper included in the back of the book on page 113 You can also use a square of to 6-inch origami paper or bond paper in green or in autumn colors Start with a completed Turn the model over from Diamond Base positioned as shown (If you are using the included folding paper, begin the Diamond Base with the solid-color side facing you.) Make a small flap at each side corner to shape the leaf side to side so that it is in the position shown in the next step BASIC TECHNIQUES: See Chapter for the Diamond Base exercise Fold the ridge to the left for a right hand leaf or, if you prefer, fold the ridge to the right for a left hand leaf Keeping the model on the table, pinch along the crease making a ridge that is almost flat at the top corner and higher at the bottom corner Run your fingernails against each side of the ridge creating valley creases In Chapter 4, you will learn how to assemble foliage that includes Oval Leaf as a component Ori for Busy People_INT 00-96 27jul.indd 35 7/27/11 3:55:23 PM