What age is this origami Crown for?

About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 3 steps, and takes about 3 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 “おうかん” (王冠). 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 CrownおうかんCrown

A king's crown with three pointed tips. Fold it with gold or silver paper to make it shine.

3 steps
about 3 min
1 sheet of origami paper
Age 3+

How to fold

下の角を上の角に合わせて、三角に折る
Fold the bottom corner up to the top corner to make a triangle.
左右の角を、上へ折る
Fold the left and right corners up.
まん中の山より少し外がわに、角が少しななめになるように折ります。
下の角を、うしろへ折る
Fold the bottom corner behind.
できあがり！宝石（ほうせき）をかいたら、おうかんのできあがり！
Finished! Draw some jewels, and your crown is finished!

How to play

大きな紙で折ると、ほんとうに頭にのせられます。王さまやおひめさまごっこをしよう。

If you use a big sheet of paper, you can really wear it on your head. Play king, queen or princess!

Origami English in this model

corner角
triangle三角形
crownおうかん
king王さま
queen女王さま
jewel宝石（ほうせき）

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Crown for?: About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 3 steps, and takes about 3 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 “おうかん” (王冠). 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.