What age is this origami Angel for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 6 minutes.

What paper do I need?

One sheet of square origami paper (15 cm / 6 in). No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “てんし” (天使). The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.

Can I print the instructions?

Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.

★★Easy Seasons & HolidaysOriginal

How to make an origami AngelてんしAngel

A Christmas angel with white wings. Gold or yellow paper makes shiny hair.

4 steps
about 6 min
1 sheet of origami paper
Age 5+

How to fold

白い面を上にして、たて半分に折って折りすじをつける
Start with the white side up. Fold in half from side to side and unfold.
上の2つのふちを、まん中の線に合わせて折る
Fold the two upper edges to the center line.
下の先を、外がわへななめに折る（はね）
Fold the bottom points of the flaps out at a slant to make the wings.
先が、外へ大きくつき出るように。
上の先と、下の先を、うしろへ折る
Fold the top point and the bottom point behind.
できあがり！顔とわっかをかいたら、てんしのできあがり！クリスマスツリーにかざってもすてきです。
Finished! Draw a face and a halo, and your angel is finished! It looks lovely on a Christmas tree.

Origami English in this model

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Angel for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 6 minutes.
What paper do I need?: One sheet of square origami paper (15 cm / 6 in). No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “てんし” (天使). The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.
Can I print the instructions?: Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.