What age is this origami Shaved Ice for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 4 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 “かきごおり” (かき氷). 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 Shaved IceかきごおりShaved Ice

Fluffy shaved ice with sweet syrup, a summer treat. Red paper makes strawberry, and green makes melon!

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

How to fold

白い面を上にして、上のふちを少し折り下げる（シロップ）
Start with the white side up. Fold the top edge down a little to make the syrup.
上の左右のかどを、ななめにうしろへ折る（こおりの山）
Fold the top corners behind at a slant to make the mountain of ice.
下の左右のかどを、ななめにうしろへ折る（うつわ）
Fold the bottom corners behind at a slant to make the bowl.
こおりとうつわのさかい目で、段折りをする
Make a pleat where the ice meets the bowl.
上をうしろへ折って、少しもどします。うつわのふちができます。
できあがり！たれるシロップと、うつわのもようをかいたら、かきごおりのできあがり！
Finished! Draw the dripping syrup and a pattern on the bowl. Your shaved ice is finished!

Fun fact

お店の前で「氷」と書いた旗を見かけたら、かきごおりが食べられるしるしです。

In Japan, a flag with the kanji for "ice" (氷) in front of a shop means you can buy shaved ice there.

Origami English in this model

pleat段折り
corner角
edge辺（ふち）
white side白い面（裏）
shaved iceかきごおり
syrupシロップ
bowlうつわ
strawberryいちご

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Shaved Ice for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 4 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 “かきごおり” (かき氷). 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.