What age is this origami Chestnut for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 4 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 “くり” (栗). 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 ChestnutくりChestnut

A shiny autumn chestnut. With brown paper, the white part at the bottom becomes the base of the nut.

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

How to fold

色の面を上にして、下のかどを、まん中まで折る
Start with the colored side up. Fold the bottom corner up to the center.
白い三角の先を、中へ折りこむ
Tuck the tip of the white triangle underneath itself.
白いおびがのこります。これがくりのおしりです。
左右のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the left and right corners behind.
左右の4つのかどを、少しうしろへ折ってまるくする
Fold the four side corners behind a little to round the chestnut.
できあがり！おしりにてんてんをかいて、ひかりをかいたら、くりのできあがり！
Finished! Draw little dots on the base and a shiny spot. Your chestnut is finished!

Fun fact

くりは、とげとげの「いが」の中に入っています。秋になるといががわれて、中から実が出てきます。

Chestnuts grow inside spiky shells called burs. In autumn the burs split open and the nuts come out.

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❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Chestnut for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 4 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 “くり” (栗). 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.