What age is this origami Envelope 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 “ふうとう” (封筒). 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 an origami EnvelopeふうとうEnvelope

A simple envelope made by folding the four corners. You can put a letter or a card inside.

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

How to fold

左右の角を、内がわへ折る
Fold the left and right corners in.
2つの角が、まん中で少し重なるくらいに折ります。
下の角を、上へ折る
Fold the bottom corner up.
左右のふちの下のはしで折ります。
上の角を下へ折って、ふたをする
Fold the top corner down to close the flap.
できあがり！上のふたをかぶせたら、ふうとうのできあがり！シールをはって、とめてもいいね。
Finished! Fold the top flap down, and your envelope is finished! You can close it with a sticker.

How to play

先に白い面に手紙を書いてから折ると、ひらいたときに読める「手紙そのもの」のふうとうになります。おともだちにわたしてみよう。

Write a message on the white side first, then fold. When your friend opens the envelope, they can read the letter inside!

Origami English in this model

corner角
flapフラップ（動かせる一枚）
envelopeふうとう
letter手紙
stickerシール

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Envelope 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 “ふうとう” (封筒). 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.