What age is this origami Cow Face for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 6 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 “うし” (牛). 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 Cow FaceうしCow Face

A cow face with big ears that stick out and a white nose.

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

How to fold

上のかどを下へ折って、三角にする
Fold the top corner down to make a triangle.
左右のかどを、下のかどに合わせて折る
Fold the side corners down to the bottom corner.
かどの先を、横へ大きく折って耳をつくる
Fold the tips out to the sides to make big ears.
うらがえす
Turn it over.
下のかどを1まいだけ、上へ折る
Fold the bottom corner of the top layer up.
白い鼻づらになります。
上と下のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the top and bottom corners behind.
できあがり！目と鼻のあな、それにつのをかいたら、うしの顔のできあがり。もー！
Finished! Draw the eyes, the nostrils and the horns. Moo!

Origami English in this model

corner角
layer（重なった紙の）一枚
triangle三角形
cowうし
hornつの
milkぎゅうにゅう

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Cow Face for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 6 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 “うし” (牛). 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.