What age is this origami Ghost for?

About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 3 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 “おばけ”. 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 Seasons & HolidaysOriginal

How to make an origami GhostおばけGhost

A funny ghost with floppy hands hanging in front. Great for Halloween!

★★★Ghost (Challenge) (Medium)

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

How to fold

色の面を上にして、上のかどを、うしろへ折る
Start with the colored side up. Fold the top corner behind.
左右のかどを、ななめ下へ折って、手にする
Fold the left and right corners down at an angle to make the hands.
手が前にだらんとたれるように折ります。
下のかどを、ななめに折って、しっぽにする
Fold the bottom corner up at an angle to make the tail.
できあがり！目と口をかいたら、おばけのできあがり！
Finished! Draw the eyes and mouth, and your ghost is finished! Boo!

Origami English in this model

corner角
colored side色の面（表）
ghostおばけ
hand手
tailしっぽ
booばあ！（おどかすことば）

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Ghost for?: About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 3 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 “おばけ”. 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.