What age is this origami Milk Carton 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 blue or light blue origami paper No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “ぎゅうにゅうパック” (牛乳パック). 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 Milk CartonぎゅうにゅうパックMilk Carton

A milk carton with a pointed top. The white side is the carton and the colored side is the top.

4 steps
about 4 min
1 sheet of blue or light blue origami paper
Age 3+

How to fold

白い面を上にして、上のふちを下へ折る
Start with the white side up. Fold the top edge down.
色のところが、パックのやねになります。
左右を、うしろへ折る
Fold the left and right sides behind.
たてに長いはこの形になります。
上の2つのかどを、ななめにうしろへ折る（三角やね）
Fold the two top corners behind at an angle to make a pointed top.
てっぺんは、少し平らにのこします。
下のふちを、うしろへ折る
Fold the bottom edge behind.
できあがり！まん中に、色のおびや、ぎゅうにゅうのしずくをかいたら、できあがり！
Finished! Draw a colored band and a milk drop in the middle, and your milk carton is finished!

How to play

お店やさんごっこ。パンやたまごの作品とならべて、あさごはんセットにしよう。

Play store, or put it with the bread and egg models to make a breakfast set.

Origami English in this model

corner角
edge辺（ふち）
white side白い面（裏）
milkぎゅうにゅう
carton（紙の）パック
drinkのむ・のみもの
cowうし

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Milk Carton 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 blue or light blue origami paper No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “ぎゅうにゅうパック” (牛乳パック). 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.