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Help! I am folding Jassu's maple leaf found here
http://design.origami.free.fr/bestof/ja ... mapple.htm
And cannot get past step 11-12 I feel stupid..
The pictures of this model seem so nice and i would really like to complete it
Any help would be greatly appreciated

I tried this model once and 60 steps for a mapple leaf are 50 steps too many. Anyway, step 11 seems to suggest to lift the top layer along that crease shown there.

Then on step 12, you have to "shorten" that top flap by pulling some of the paper and hiding it behind itself

61 steps....

I think in 11-12, you have to crimp in step 11, before you crimp in 12.

Try (in 11) crimping along the creases outlined (the 45 and 90 degree ones).

I have created a few paperwads working on this model, too. Step 11 is a petal fold. The diagram is missing some fold lines in step 11:



Here are some photos of step 11:









I hope this helps!

Thanks everyone for your help!!
xaoslord, the photos are most helpful!
I have finished this model now... although its still pretty messy.. i'll perfect it later!

There's an instructional video available on http://www.happyfolding.com/instructions-oh-maple_leaf , or directly at YouTube on http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p ... 07A30B3F87

Hope this helps those that have difficulties with some steps.

-- Sara

O.M.G. Are you Adams Sara??? I just wanted to say thanks for all your videos!!!

Yes, I have a user account on YouTube that's called AdamsSara - SaraAdams was already taken.

-- Sara

Iggy_spotter - if you are interested in folding a maple leaf, please look at Brian Chan's maple leaf - fantastic design. I was able to fold it the first time just by following his diagram