What age is this origami Spinning Top for?

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

How to make an origami Spinning TopこまSpinning Top

A spinning top for New Year. Just three folds make a top with a little handle and a pointed tip.

3 steps
about 3 min
1 sheet of origami paper
Age 3+

How to fold

色の面を上にして、上のかどを、まん中まで折る
Start with the colored side up. Fold the top corner down to the center.
白い三角の先を、上のふちより上へ出るように折りかえす（じく）
Fold the tip of the white triangle back up so it sticks out above the top edge. This is the handle.
白いおびが、少しだけ残るように折ります。
左右のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the left and right corners behind.
できあがり！しまもようをかいたら、こまのできあがり！いろいろな色の紙で、たくさん作ってみよう。
Finished! Draw some stripes, and your spinning top is finished! Try making many in different colors.

Fun fact

こまは、くるくる回るようすから「お金や仕事がうまく回る」えんぎのよいおもちゃと言われ、お正月によくあそばれます。

In Japan, a spinning top is a lucky toy because it "turns well", so children often play with tops at New Year.

Origami English in this model

corner角
edge辺（ふち）
colored side色の面（表）
triangle三角形
spinning topこま
spin回る
stripeしまもよう

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Spinning Top for?: About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 3 steps, and takes about 3 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 “こま”. 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.