What age is this origami Coaster for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 4 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 “コースター”. 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 CoasterコースターCoaster

An eight-sided coaster to put under your cup. Its pattern is so pretty that you can use it as a decoration, too.

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

How to fold

三角に半分に折って、折りすじをつける。反対の向きも同じように
Fold in half into a triangle and unfold. Do the same the other way.
4つの角を、まん中に合わせて折る
Fold all four corners to the center.
まん中に集まった4つの角を、外のふちへ折り返す
Fold the four points at the center back out to the outer edges.
4つの角を、少しうしろへ折る
Fold the four corners behind a little.
できあがり！コースターのできあがり！ちがう色でいくつも作って、ならべてみよう。
Finished! Your coaster is finished! Make several in different colors and line them up.

Origami English in this model

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Coaster for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 4 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 “コースター”. 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.