What age is this origami Wind Chime (Furin) 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 “ふうりん” (風鈴). 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 Wind Chime (Furin)ふうりんWind Chime (Furin)

A summer wind chime that rings in the breeze. Light blue paper makes the glass bell, and the white side becomes the paper strip that catches the wind.

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

How to fold

白い面を上にして、上のかどを下のかどに合わせて三角に折る
Start with the white side up. Fold the top corner down to the bottom corner to make a triangle.
手前の1まいの下の先を、中へ折りこむ
Tuck the bottom point of the front layer inside.
下から白い三角が出て、たんざくになります。
上の左右のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the top left and top right corners behind.
ガラスがかねの形になります。
たんざくの左右と、下の先を、うしろへ折る
Fold the sides and the bottom point of the strip behind.
ガラスの下も少しまるくなります。
できあがり！ガラスに金魚の絵と、ひもをかいたら、ふうりんのできあがり！たんざくにねがいごとを書いてもいいね。
Finished! Draw a goldfish on the glass and add the string. Your wind chime is finished! You can write a wish on the paper strip.

Fun fact

ふうりんの音を聞くと、すずしい気分になります。日本ではむかしから、夏のまどべにつるされてきました。

The sound of a furin makes people feel cool. In Japan, they have hung by windows in summer for a long time.

Origami English in this model

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Wind Chime (Furin) 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 “ふうりん” (風鈴). 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.