What age is this origami Fox Face for?

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

How to make an origami Fox FaceきつねFox Face

A fox face with tall ears and a pointy nose.

★★★★Fox (Challenge) (Challenge)

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

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.
かどの先を上へ折って、耳をつくる
Fold the tips up to make the ears.
耳の先が、上のかどより少し上に出るように折ります。
うらがえす
Turn it over.
上のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the top corner behind.
できあがり！目とはなをかいたら、きつねの顔のできあがり。
Finished! Draw the eyes and nose, and your fox is ready!

Fun fact

いなり神社には、神さまのおつかいとして、きつねのぞうがあります。

At Inari shrines in Japan, you can see fox statues. Foxes are said to be messengers of the god.

Origami English in this model

corner角
triangle三角形
foxきつね
ear耳
noseはな

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Fox Face for?: About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 5 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 “きつね”. 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.