What age is this origami Paper Cup for?

About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 5 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 “コップ”. 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.

★First Fold Vehicles & ThingsTraditional

How to make a Paper CupコップPaper Cup

A simple cup made in just a few folds. Open the top and it can really hold things.

5 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.
左の角を、右のふちに合わせて折る
Fold the left corner over to the right edge.
折ったところの上のふちが、まっすぐ横になるように合わせます。
右の角も、左のふちに合わせて折る
Fold the right corner over to the left edge.
上の三角を1まいだけ、手前に折り下げる
Fold the top flap down toward you. Fold only the top layer.
のこりの三角を、うしろへ折る
Fold the other flap behind.
できあがり！前とうしろの間に指を入れて、口を開いたら、コップのできあがり！
Finished! Put your finger between the front and back and open the top. Your cup is finished!

How to play

口を開くと、あめ玉や小さなおもちゃを入れられます。水も少しのあいだなら入りますが、紙がしみてくるので、ながしの上でためしてね。

Open the cup and put in candy or small toys. It can even hold a little water for a short time, but the paper soon gets wet, so try it over a sink.

Origami English in this model

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Paper Cup for?: About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 5 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 “コップ”. 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.