What age is this origami Butterfly for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 5 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 “ちょうちょ” (蝶). 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 Birds & BugsOriginal

How to make an origami ButterflyちょうちょButterfly

A butterfly with four open wings. Fold the corners to the center, then fold them back out.

★★★Butterfly (Challenge) (Medium)

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

How to fold

2本のななめの線で、折りすじをつける
Fold in half on both diagonals and unfold.
4つのかどを、まん中に合わせて折る
Fold all four corners to the center.
左と右のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the left and right corners behind.
下の2つの先を、ななめ外へ折りかえす（下の羽）
Fold the two lower points out at an angle. These are the lower wings.
上の2つの先も、ななめ外へ折りかえす（上の羽）
Fold the two upper points out at an angle. These are the upper wings.
先が、左右のふちから外へ大きくはみ出すように折ります。
できあがり！体としょっかくをかいたら、ちょうちょのできあがり。羽にもようをかいてもかわいいよ。
Finished! Draw the body and antennae, and your butterfly is done. Add patterns to the wings, too!

Origami English in this model

unfold開く（元に戻す）
fold in half半分に折る
corner角
diagonal対角線
butterflyちょうちょ
wing羽
antennaしょっかく

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Butterfly for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 5 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 “ちょうちょ” (蝶). 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.