What age is this origami Gorilla Face for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 8 steps, and takes about 6 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 “ゴリラ”. 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 Gorilla FaceゴリラGorilla Face

A gorilla face with a dark head and a white face. Fold only the top layer to show the white side.

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

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、よこへ折って耳をつくる
Fold the tips out to the sides to make the ears.
耳が、左右によこ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.
下のかどを1まいだけ上へ折る
Fold the bottom corner up. Fold only the top layer.
うらの白い面が出て、顔になります。
耳の先を、うしろへ折って丸くする
Fold the tips of the ears behind to round them.
下のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the bottom corner behind.
できあがり！目と、はなのあな、口をかいたら、ゴリラのできあがり。
Finished! Draw the eyes, the nostrils and the mouth. Your gorilla is ready!

Fun fact

ゴリラは力もちですが、ふだんは草や葉、くだものを食べる、おだやかな動物です。

Gorillas are very strong, but they are calm animals that eat plants and fruit.

Origami English in this model

corner角
layer（重なった紙の）一枚
triangle三角形
gorillaゴリラ
strong強い
fruitくだもの

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Gorilla Face for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 8 steps, and takes about 6 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 “ゴリラ”. 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.