What age is this origami Giraffe Face for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 6 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 “きりん”. 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.

★★Easy AnimalsOriginal

How to make an origami Giraffe FaceきりんGiraffe Face

A giraffe face with a long face, folded from a kite shape. Fold the tips out to make the ears.

★★★★Giraffe (Challenge) (Challenge)

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

How to fold

半分に折って、折りすじをつける
Fold in half and unfold to make a center line.
下の左右のふちを、まん中の線に合わせて折る
Fold the lower edges to the center line.
かどの先を、外へ折って耳をつくる
Fold the tips out to make the ears.
先が、外がわへ少しはみ出すように折ります。
うらがえす
Turn it over.
上のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the top corner behind.
下のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the bottom corner behind.
できあがり！つの、目、もよう、はなのあなをかいたら、きりんのできあがり。
Finished! Draw the horns, the eyes, the spots and the nostrils. Your giraffe is ready!

Fun fact

きりんは、いちばん背の高い動物です。

The giraffe is the tallest animal in the world.

Origami English in this model

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Giraffe Face for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 6 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 “きりん”. 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.