What age is this origami Carnation for?

About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 3 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 “カーネーション”. 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 Flowers & PlantsOriginal

How to make an origami CarnationカーネーションCarnation

A red carnation for Mother's Day. Finish it by drawing the frilly petals and the green base.

★★★Carnation (Challenge) (Medium)

3 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三角に折る
Start with the white side up. Fold the bottom corner up to the top corner to make a triangle.
左右のかどを、下のまん中からななめ上へ折る
Fold the left and right corners up at an angle from the middle of the bottom edge.
かどが上につき出るように。
上のかどを、まとめてうしろへ折る
Fold the top points behind together.
ギザギザが残るように、左右のかどの先より少し下で折ります。
できあがり！花びらのギザギザと、緑のがく・くきをかいたら、カーネーションのできあがり！メッセージをそえてプレゼントしよう。
Finished! Draw the frilly petals, the green calyx and the stem, and your carnation is finished! Give it with a message.

Fun fact

母の日（5月の第2日曜日）には、ありがとうの気持ちをこめて、カーネーションをおくります。

On Mother's Day (the second Sunday of May), people give carnations to say thank you.

Origami English in this model

corner角
edge辺（ふち）
white side白い面（裏）
triangle三角形
carnationカーネーション
motherお母さん
thank youありがとう

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Carnation for?: About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 3 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 “カーネーション”. 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.