[For Kids] Let's Fold! Today's Origami Idea Collection
Origami is a fun activity you can easily buy at 100-yen shops.
When you buy a pack, it usually contains many sheets, but after you make what you want to fold, you often end up with quite a few sheets left over.
So in this article, we’re introducing today’s origami picks for kids.
Use this article as a guide and try challenging yourself with new folding methods!
Folding ideas are updated daily, so be sure to check back every day.
You’re sure to discover new folding techniques you’ve never seen before!
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[For Kids] Let's Fold! Today's Origami Idea Collection (11–20)
How to fold Dokin-chanNEW!
Let’s make a cute Dokin-chan with orange origami! Fold the paper into a triangle to make a crease, then rotate it so the crease is vertical.
Fold the top two edges to the crease to make additional creases, open it up, and fold the lower parts of the left and right corners to the creases you just made.
Fold along the diagonal creases and return it to shape, then flip the paper over and fold the bottom corner up.
Fold it up just enough so a little bit of orange shows on the left and right.
Fold the top corner of the folded-up section down to create Dokin-chan’s facial pattern, then flip the paper over and fold the lower left and right corners inward to refine the outline.
Next, make a stepped fold on the top corner, and narrow the left and right edges toward the center line while flattening the stepped section into a triangle to complete the horn! Make two slits on each side, then round off the horn’s tip to finish.
A slightly more detailed way to fold cheeseNEW!
A dog named Meiken Cheese who lives in a bread factory.
You can make this origami idea with a single sheet, but since there’s one place where you need to make a cut, please prepare scissors.
First, fold the left and right edges of the origami to meet at the center to make a rectangle.
From there, create multiple horizontal crease lines and make two valley-mountain step folds to divide the paper into three sections: ears (top), the upper head, and the lower head.
The top section will be the ears, so make a cut at the center and split it into left and right.
While folding the left and right edges of the ears inward, squash the four lower corners into triangles.
Then, overlap the folded edges and tilt them diagonally to complete Meiken Cheese’s distinctive ears.
For the middle section, follow the same steps to form the outline, but fold the edges so they flare outward from the step line.
Finally, fold the lower left and right bottom corners of the bottom section into triangles, and you’re done!
How to fold a playable Anpanman spinning topNEW!
Let’s make a Beyblade you can easily battle with using origami! In this idea, you’ll use four sheets of origami paper to create the outer body, inner body, handle, and hand decorations, then combine them into a single Beyblade.
The inner body and handle are basically made with the zabuton fold.
The outer body follows the same steps as the trick boat up to a point.
After making two boats, squash both sides into squares, then transform them into diamond shapes.
Draw the Anpanman illustration on this part.
Finally, make four hand decorations using origami paper cut into quarters, insert them into the illustrated section, and you’re done! The folding steps themselves aren’t difficult, so it’s perfect for parent-child origami time.
Challenge from age 3! CurrypanmanNEW!
Let’s make Currypanman, who fights by blasting curry from his mouth, using a single sheet of brown origami.
Fold the paper in half to make a crease, then open it and fold the top edge down to meet the crease.
About 1 cm below the folded top edge, fold both left and right corners into triangles, then fold the bottom edge up to align with those points.
Next, fold the bottom corner into a triangle, fold the left and right edges inward, and then fold them back outward to create the curry-bun shape.
Finally, fold the top and bottom corners into small triangles to round them off, and you’re done!
Spinning paper toy
You’ll definitely get hooked watching it spin around and around! First, cut a 4 cm × 15 cm sheet of origami paper lengthwise into three long strips.
Fold each strip in half at the center.
Start by crossing two strips at a right angle, then thread the remaining strip through the loop created where the first two intersect at a right angle.
Pull all the ends tight to secure them, adjust the shape, and it’s done! Just drop it, and it will spin as it falls.
Try dropping it from different heights and have fun!
A chic and cute leaf umbrella for adultsNEW!
The umbrellas we usually use might be replaced by leaves for tiny creatures.
Just imagining such a small world of living things makes us feel gentle, doesn’t it? This time, let’s make a leaf umbrella with origami.
Prepare one sheet of regular-size origami and one quarter-size sheet.
Fold the regular-size sheet in half twice into a square, then open it once to a rectangle and shape it into a leaf.
Some steps are a bit complex, but proceed carefully while making firm creases.
Fold the quarter-size sheet into a thin strip to create the stem, then combine it with the leaf to finish.
How about also making creatures like a snail and displaying them together?
Perfect for decorations! How to fold an umbrellaNEW!
A small umbrella decoration perfect for the rainy season.
While many origami umbrellas are made in the open position, this one is folded closed.
Enjoy the rainy season with a different folding method.
Cut a sheet of double-sided patterned origami paper into a 10 cm diameter circle and fold it in half.
Fold it so the semicircle is divided into three equal parts, unfold, then cut along the folds to make three separate pieces.
Using a round, cylindrical item like a chopstick, shape each piece into a curved arch and form a cone, then adjust it so it resembles a heart shape.
Make the handle with wire, combine it with the umbrella pieces, and you’re done.
Three-dimensional origami dandelion
This is a striking dandelion craft with a delightful three-dimensional feel.
Cut a rectangle from origami paper, make fine slits, then roll it up while gluing to form the flower.
The key is to space the slits evenly for a beautiful finish.
Create the stem with a different sheet of origami, and add jagged-cut grass for a natural look.
Connecting rolled pieces to form a frame will make it stand out as a decoration, too.
The steps are easy to follow, making it great for both kids and adults.
Display it on a desk or in an entryway to bring a touch of spring.
Authentic dandelions that even children can make
This is a full-fledged dandelion origami that lets you carefully craft the flower, leaves, and even the stem.
It may look like there are many steps, but if you proceed carefully one by one, you’ll get a beautiful result.
Start by folding a sheet cut in half; fold about one-fifth while aligning the edges with the creases to shape it, then create step folds and glue them together to complete the flower.
For the leaves, use a separate sheet: fold diagonally along the creases and open the pockets to squash-fold, adding a three-dimensional effect.
For the stem, fold a quarter-size piece and assemble it; then insert and glue the flower and leaves to finish.
Fun to roll! Dandelion origami
This is a voluminous dandelion origami made by rolling strips.
The petals spread out radially, giving a glamorous look.
Fold the origami paper in half and cut it, then fold each piece in half again.
Apply glue to the edge, join to form a ring, and make fine 5 mm cuts to create the petals.
Roll another piece of paper to make the stem, and fold and snip it to finish the leaves.
Wrap the petals around the stem and fluff them out for added dimension—it also works well as interior decor.
Combining yellow and orange will make it even more vibrant.