What age is this origami Hot Dog for?

About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 4 minutes.

What paper do I need?

1 sheet of double-sided origami paper (red and light brown). With plain red paper, the bun will be white No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “ホットドッグ”. 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 FoodOriginal

How to make an origami Hot DogホットドッグHot Dog

A hot dog: a red sausage in a long bun. Fold the top and bottom, and the sausage stays in the middle.

4 steps
about 4 min
1 sheet of double-sided origami paper (red and light brown). With plain red paper, the bun will be white
Age 3+

How to fold

赤い面を上にして、上のふちを、まん中の少し手前まで折る
Start with the red side up. Fold the top edge down, almost to the center.
下のふちも、まん中の少し手前まで折る
Fold the bottom edge up, almost to the center.
まん中に、赤いソーセージがのこります。
上と下のふちを、少しうしろへ折る
Fold the top and bottom edges behind a little.
ほそ長いパンになります。
4つのかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the four corners behind.
ソーセージの先は、折らずにのこします。
できあがり！ソーセージの上に、黄色いマスタードをくねくねとかいたら、できあがり！
Finished! Draw a wavy line of yellow mustard on the sausage, and you are done!

Origami English in this model

corner角
edge辺（ふち）
sausageソーセージ
bun（ほそ長い）パン
mustardからし（マスタード）
ketchupケチャップ

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Hot Dog for?: About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 4 minutes.
What paper do I need?: 1 sheet of double-sided origami paper (red and light brown). With plain red paper, the bun will be white No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “ホットドッグ”. 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.