日本語

How to make an origami GrapesぶどうGrapes

A bunch of autumn grapes. Paper that is purple on one side and green on the other makes a green leaf on top.

How to fold

  1. むらさきの面を上にして、上のかどを少し下へ折る(葉っぱ)

    Start with the purple side up. Fold the top corner down a little to make the leaf.

  2. 左右のかどを、うしろへ折る

    Fold the left and right corners behind.

  3. かたの かどと、下の先を、少しうしろへ折る

    Fold the shoulder corners and the bottom point behind a little.

    ふさが まるくなります。

  4. できあがり!まるい つぶを たくさんかいて、つるをかいたら、ぶどうのできあがり!

    Finished! Draw lots of round grapes and a curly vine. Your grapes are finished!

Fun fact

ぶどうは、1つのふさに たくさんの つぶが なります。ジュースや ほしぶどう(レーズン)にもなります。

One bunch of grapes has lots of berries. Grapes are also made into juice and raisins.

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❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Grapes for?
About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 3 steps, and takes about 3 minutes.
What paper do I need?
1 sheet of origami paper (purple on one side, green on the other) No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?
In Japanese it is “ぶどう”. 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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Practice sheet with crease linesJust fold on the lines

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