What age is this origami Pencil Case for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 5 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 “ふでばこ” (筆箱). 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 Pencil CaseふでばこPencil Case

A pencil case for the new school year. The white edge of the lid is the key point. Pair it with the origami pencil.

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

How to fold

色の面を上にして、上のふちを少し下へ折る（ふたのふち）
Start with the colored side up. Fold the top edge down a little to make the edge of the lid.
下半分を、うしろへ折る
Fold the bottom half behind.
左と右のはしを、うしろへ折る
Fold the left and right ends behind.
4つのかどを、うしろへ小さく折ってまるくする
Fold the four corners behind a little to round them.
できあがり！名前を書いたら、ふでばこのできあがり！えんぴつの折り紙をそえよう。
Finished! Write your name on it, and your pencil case is finished! Add an origami pencil.

Fun fact

日本の学校は 4月に始まります。入学式のころには、さくらがさいていることが多いです。

The Japanese school year starts in April. Cherry blossoms are often in bloom around the entrance ceremony.

Origami English in this model

corner角
edge辺（ふち）
colored side色の面（表）
pencil caseふでばこ
pencilえんぴつ
eraserけしゴム
name名前

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Pencil Case for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 5 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 “ふでばこ” (筆箱). 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.