What age is this origami Christmas Bell for?

About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 5 steps, and takes about 4 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 “ベル”. 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.

★First Fold Seasons & HolidaysOriginal

How to make an origami Christmas BellベルChristmas Bell

A golden bell for Christmas. Add a ribbon to make it even more festive.

5 steps
about 4 min
1 sheet of origami paper
Age 3+

How to fold

白い面を上にして、下のかどを上のかどに合わせて折る
Start with the white side up. Fold the bottom corner up to the top corner.
左右のはしを、上のかどから、ななめにうしろへ折る
Fold the left and right sides behind at an angle from the top corner.
ベルの形が、ほっそりします。
下にはみ出したところを、うしろへ折り上げる
Fold the parts sticking out at the bottom up behind.
上のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the top corner behind.
下のふちを、少し上へ折る
Fold the bottom edge up a little.
左右が少しはみ出して、ベルのふちになります。
できあがり！リボンと、下の玉をかいたら、ベルのできあがり！ツリーにかざろう。
Finished! Draw a ribbon and the clapper ball. Your bell is finished! Hang it on the tree.

Origami English in this model

corner角
edge辺（ふち）
white side白い面（裏）
bellベル・かね
ribbonリボン
ring（ベルが）なる

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Christmas Bell for?: About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 5 steps, and takes about 4 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 “ベル”. 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.