What age is this origami Black Cat Face for?

About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 6 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 “くろねこ” (黒猫). 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 AnimalsOriginal

How to make an origami Black Cat FaceくろねこBlack Cat Face

A black cat face with a pointed chin. It is folded in a different way from the Cat Face.

★Cat Face (First Fold)

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

How to fold

上のかどを下へ折って、三角にする
Fold the top corner down to make a triangle.
左右のかどを、下のかどに合わせて折る
Fold the side corners down to the bottom corner.
かどの先を上へ折って、耳をつくる
Fold the tips up to make the ears.
うらがえす
Turn it over.
上のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the top corner behind.
下のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the bottom corner behind.
できあがり！黄色い目と、はな、ひげをかいたら、くろねこのできあがり。
Finished! Draw yellow eyes, a nose and whiskers. Meow!

Origami English in this model

corner角
triangle三角形
black黒
yellow eyes黄色い目
whiskersひげ

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Black Cat Face for?: About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 6 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 “くろねこ” (黒猫). 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.