What age is this origami Deer 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 “しか” (鹿). 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 Deer FaceしかDeer Face

A deer face with big ears that point up and out.

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、ななめ上へ大きく折って耳をつくる
Fold the tips up and out 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.
白い口もとになります。
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、それにりっぱなつのをかいたら、しかのできあがり。
Finished! Draw the eyes, the nose and big antlers. Your deer is ready!

Fun fact

おすのしかのつのは、毎年はるにぬけおちて、また新しくはえてきます。

A male deer loses its antlers every year and grows new ones.

Origami English in this model

corner角
layer（重なった紙の）一枚
triangle三角形
deerしか
antlers（しかの）つの
forest森

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Deer 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 “しか” (鹿). 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.