What age is this origami Chopstick Sleeve for?

About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 5 steps, and takes about 3 minutes.

What paper do I need?

1 sheet of A4 paper (colored or patterned paper looks best) No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “はしぶくろ” (箸袋). 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 Chopstick SleeveはしぶくろChopstick Sleeve

A long, thin sleeve for chopsticks. It makes a dinner table or a lunch box look special.

5 steps
about 3 min
1 sheet of A4 paper (colored or patterned paper looks best)
Age 3+

How to fold

上のふちを、少しだけ下へ折る
Fold the top edge down a little.
2cm くらいのはばで折ると、白いおびになります。
うらがえす
Turn it over.
左右のふちを、まん中に合わせて折る
Fold the left and right edges to the center.
左から右へ、半分に折る
Fold in half from left to right.
下のはしを、うしろへ折る
Fold the bottom end behind.
おはしの長さに合わせて、折る所をきめよう。
できあがり！上の口からおはしを入れたら、できあがり！
Finished! Slide a pair of chopsticks in from the top. Your chopstick sleeve is finished!

Origami English in this model

fold in half半分に折る
edge辺（ふち）
chopsticksおはし
sleeveふくろ（さや）
table食たく（テーブル）

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Chopstick Sleeve for?: About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 5 steps, and takes about 3 minutes.
What paper do I need?: 1 sheet of A4 paper (colored or patterned paper looks best) No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “はしぶくろ” (箸袋). 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.