What age is this origami Party Hat for?

About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 4 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 “とんがりぼうし” (とんがり帽子). 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 Party HatとんがりぼうしParty Hat

A pointed party hat. Perfect for decorating a birthday card or a party.

4 steps
about 4 min
1 sheet of origami paper
Age 3+

How to fold

左右の角を合わせて半分に折り、折りすじをつける
Fold in half from left to right and unfold.
上の2つのふちを、まん中の線に合わせて折る
Fold the top edges to the center line.
下の角を、うしろへ折る
Fold the bottom corner behind.
左右の角を結んだ線で折ります。
下のふちを、少しだけ上へ折る（白いふち）
Fold the bottom edge up a little to make a white band.
できあがり！先にぽんぽん、まわりに水玉（みずたま）をかいたら、とんがりぼうしのできあがり！
Finished! Draw a pompom on the tip and some polka dots, and your party hat is finished!

How to play

たんじょう日カードにはって、「おめでとう！」と書いてみよう。

Glue it on a birthday card and write "Happy Birthday!"

Origami English in this model

unfold開く（元に戻す）
fold in half半分に折る
corner角
edge辺（ふち）
center line中心線
hatぼうし
partyパーティー
birthdayたんじょう日
pointedとがった

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Party Hat for?: About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 4 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 “とんがりぼうし” (とんがり帽子). 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.