What age is this origami Donut for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 3 steps, and takes about 5 minutes.

What paper do I need?

1 sheet of pink or brown origami paper No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “ドーナツ”. 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 DonutドーナツDonut

A round donut with a hole in the middle. Tuck the tips into the gaps to make the hole.

3 steps
about 5 min
1 sheet of pink or brown origami paper
Age 5+

How to fold

白い面を上にして、4つのかどを、まん中に合わせて折る
Start with the white side up. Fold all four corners to the center.
4つのかどの先を、うしろのすきまへ折りこむ（あな）
Fold the four tips under, into the gaps. This makes the hole.
まん中に白いところが出てきます。そこがドーナツのあなです。
まわりの4つのかどを、うしろへ折って、まるくする
Fold the four outside corners behind to make it round.
できあがり！カラフルなトッピングをかいたら、ドーナツのできあがり！茶色の紙ならチョコドーナツ。
Finished! Draw colorful sprinkles, and your donut is finished! Use brown paper for a chocolate donut.

How to play

いろいろな色で作って、ドーナツやさんごっこをしよう。

Make donuts in many colors and play donut shop.

Origami English in this model

corner角
white side白い面（裏）
donutドーナツ
holeあな
sprinkles（さとうの）トッピング
roundまるい

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Donut for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 3 steps, and takes about 5 minutes.
What paper do I need?: 1 sheet of pink or brown origami paper No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “ドーナツ”. 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.