Making Rösas for the Chalandamarz - a construction guide

The Chalandamarz is made colorful and cheerful by the many colorful tissue paper flowers – the rösas . These delicate handcrafted items are available for purchase in limited quantities. The approximately 120 pieces we offer at any given time are enough for only about 10 Chalandamarz children. The good news is that they are easy to make yourself with little effort and a little time. We are happy to provide you with step-by-step instructions for making the paper roses, which are made for the Chalandamarz in most villages in the Upper Engadine.

Fold the sheet of paper in half and cut it in two Fold the sheet of paper in half and cut it in two
Fold the paper in half lengthwise. Fold the paper in half lengthwise.
Fold the paper in half again lengthwise. Fold the paper in half again lengthwise.
Fold the lower left corner upwards at a 45° angle and cut off the triangle Fold the lower left corner upwards at a 45° angle and cut off the triangle
.... Until the strip of paper runs out. .... Until the strip of paper runs out.
Fold the triangles over the top without ends twice more. Fold the triangles over the top without ends twice more.
Now a shape is cut out of each triangle as shown.... Now a shape is cut out of each triangle as shown....
so: so:
When unfolded it looks like this. When unfolded it looks like this.
Clamp each leaf between the thumb and index finger of the left hand and twist it 2-3 times

Clamp each leaf between the thumb and index finger of the left hand and twist it 2-3 times Clamp each leaf between the thumb and index finger of the left hand and twist it 2-3 times

Clamp each leaf between the thumb and index finger of the left hand and twist it 2-3 times Clamp each leaf between the thumb and index finger of the left hand and twist it 2-3 times
When enough rose petals are prepared, you need a piece of thin floral wire When enough rose petals are prepared, you need a piece of thin floral wire
Form a small ball of paper and fix it at the end of the wire by twisting the wire around it. Form a small ball of paper and fix it at the end of the wire by twisting the wire around it
Now the leaves (about 12 in total) are pierced in the middle of the wire and pulled up. The paper ball forms the end of the rose. Now the leaves (about 12 in total) are pierced in the middle of the wire and pulled up. The paper ball forms the end of the rose.
Finally, add 3-4 green leaves as sepals. Cut a small piece (approx. 0.7 cm) from a rubber band. Finally, add 3-4 green leaves as sepals. Cut a small piece (approx. 0.7 cm) from a rubber band.
This piece of rubber is skewered onto the wire last and is intended to prevent the leaves from slipping. This piece of rubber is skewered onto the wire last and is intended to prevent the leaves from slipping.
Finally, the leaves are gently pushed together at the front so that the flower becomes nice and compact. Finally, the leaves are gently pushed together at the front so that the flower becomes nice and compact. < /td>
Ready Complete!