What age is this origami Corner Bookmark for?

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

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How to make an origami Corner BookmarkしおりCorner Bookmark

A bookmark that slips over the corner of a page. Draw a face and it becomes a monster that bites your book!

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

How to fold

下の角を上の角に合わせて、三角に折る
Fold the bottom corner up to the top corner to make a triangle.
手前の1まいだけ、上の角を下のふちのまん中まで折る
Fold the top corner of the top layer down to the middle of the bottom edge.
これがポケットになります。
左右の角を、上の角に合わせて折って、もどす
Fold the left and right corners up to the top corner, then unfold.
左右の角を、折りすじで上へ折りながら、先を下へ折って、ポケットの中に入れる
Fold each corner up on the crease, fold its tip down, and tuck it into the pocket.
角をいったん上の角まで上げてから、先を下へ折り、手前の三角のすきまにさしこみます。
のこった上の三角を、うしろへ折る
Fold the top triangle behind.
向きをかえる
Turn it upside down.
できあがり！目と歯をかいたら、モンスターしおりのできあがり！ポケットに本のページの角を入れて使います。
Finished! Draw eyes and teeth, and your monster bookmark is finished! Slip the corner of a page into the pocket.

How to play

読んでいるページの角に、うしろのポケットをかぶせます。いろいろな色で作って、家族の本にもつけてあげよう。

Slip the pocket over the corner of the page you are reading. Make them in many colors for your family's books, too.

Origami English in this model

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Corner Bookmark for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 6 steps, and takes about 5 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 “しおり”. 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.