What age is this origami Cosmos for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 5 steps, and takes about 6 minutes.

What paper do I need?

1 sheet of origami paper (paper that is dark pink on one side and light pink on the other looks best) No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “コスモス”. 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 CosmosコスモスCosmos

A cosmos with eight petals, swaying in the autumn breeze. Fold the corners to the center and back out again to make more petals.

5 steps
about 6 min
1 sheet of origami paper (paper that is dark pink on one side and light pink on the other looks best)
Age 5+

How to fold

2本のななめの線で、折りすじをつける
Fold in half on both diagonals and unfold.
4つのかどを、まん中に合わせて折る
Fold all four corners to the center.
4つの先を、外へはみ出すように折りかえす
Fold the four points back out so they stick out past the edges.
はみ出した先も、花びらになります。
うらがえす
Turn it over.
8つの先を、うしろへ少し折って、花びらの先をギザギザにする
Fold the tips of all eight petals behind a little to make notched tips.
できあがり！まん中に黄色い花しんをかいたら、コスモスのできあがり！ちがう色でも作ってみよう。
Finished! Draw a yellow center, and your cosmos is finished! Try other colors, too.

Fun fact

コスモスは、漢字で「秋桜（あきざくら）」とも書きます。花びらの先がギザギザしているのがとくちょうです。

In Japanese, cosmos is sometimes written with the characters for “autumn cherry blossom.” Its petals have little notches at the tips.

Origami English in this model

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Cosmos for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 5 steps, and takes about 6 minutes.
What paper do I need?: 1 sheet of origami paper (paper that is dark pink on one side and light pink on the other looks best) No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “コスモス”. 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.