Iris Folding - As Easy As Painting By Numbers.....Iris Folding is so called because it is meant to look like the iris aperture in a camera lens. It is the craft of folding papers so that they swirl around a central "eye".
As with many paper folding techniques used in cardmaking this one originated in the Netherlands. Dutch envelopes often have a pretty pattern printed on the inside of them and strips of these papers were used to create the strips for the folded designs. The designs look intricate and complex but Iris Folding really is as simple as painting by numbers. Step 1: Cut and fold your chosen papers into strips. We recommend the strips measure about 1.5cm (5/8th") but for some larger projects you might decide to use wider strips. Step 2: Measure and fold over approximately one third of each strip. TIP: Prepare all the strips you need prior to starting the folding.
Step 3: To start with use one of the free templates which cardmaking-companion has. Use your computer to resize them to your desired size, or if you have access to a photocopier resize on that. Step 4: Cut a frame, making it approximately 1cm (½")larger than the size of the template. Flip it over and lay it over the template. Step 5: Start at segment 1, and line up your 1st strip of folded paper with the diagonal line. Mark where you need to trim the paper with a pencil then cut it to length.
Step 6: Put a small amount of glue onto the frame and lay the strip onto it. Step 7: Work your way numerically around the template, repeating steps 5 and 6. Step 8: Glue a small piece of paper over the central hole. Step 9: Flip your work over. Affix to your card as desired.
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