What age is this origami Cloud 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 “くも” (雲). 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 CloudくもCloud

A fluffy white cloud. Fold it from light blue paper, and the white side becomes the cloud.

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

How to fold

色の面を上にして、たて半分に折って折りすじをつける
Start with the colored side up. Fold in half from side to side and unfold.
上のかどを、まん中に合わせて折る
Fold the top corner down to the center.
下のかどを、上のふちに合わせて折る
Fold the bottom corner up to the top edge.
下のふちを、まん中の線に合わせて上へ折る
Fold the bottom edges up to the center line.
上の2つのかどと、左右のかどを、うしろへ折ってまるくする
Fold the two top points and the side corners behind to make them round.
下のかどを、うしろへ大きく折る
Fold the bottom point behind to make a flat bottom.
できあがり！くものできあがり！顔をかいたり、たいようといっしょにかざったりしよう。
Finished! Your cloud is finished! Draw a face, or put it up with the sun.

Origami English in this model

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Cloud 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 “くも” (雲). 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.