What age is this origami Corn 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?

1 sheet of double-sided origami paper (yellow and green). With plain yellow paper, the husks will be white No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “とうもろこし”. 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 CornとうもろこしCorn

An ear of corn with yellow kernels peeking out of green husks. Leave a yellow gap between the husks.

6 steps
about 5 min
1 sheet of double-sided origami paper (yellow and green). With plain yellow paper, the husks will be white
Age 5+

How to fold

黄色の面を上にして、左下のふちを、まん中の線の少し手前まで折る
Start with the yellow side up. Fold the lower left edge in, almost to the center line.
まん中に、黄色を少しのこします。緑のところが皮になります。
右下のふちも、同じように折る
Fold the lower right edge in the same way.
下の先を、うしろへ折る
Fold the bottom tip behind.
左右のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the left and right corners behind.
ほそ長い形になります。
上の先を、少しうしろへ折って、まるくする
Fold the top point behind a little to round it.
緑の皮の、上の内がわのかどを、うしろのすきまへ折りこむ
Fold the inside top corners of the green husks under, into the gap.
皮の先が、葉っぱのようにとがります。
できあがり！黄色いところに、つぶつぶのもようをかいたら、とうもろこしのできあがり！
Finished! Draw little kernels on the yellow part, and your corn is finished!

Fun fact

とうもろこしの先から出ている「ひげ」は、1本1本が中のつぶ1つにつながっています。

Each silky hair at the top of an ear of corn is connected to one kernel inside.

Origami English in this model

corner角
edge辺（ふち）
center line中心線
cornとうもろこし
husk（とうもろこしの）皮
kernelつぶ
yellow黄色

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Corn 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?: 1 sheet of double-sided origami paper (yellow and green). With plain yellow paper, the husks will be white No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “とうもろこし”. 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.