日本語

How to make a Newspaper Desktop Trash BoxしんぶんしのゴミばこNewspaper Desktop Trash Box

A trash box for your desk, folded from one double page of newspaper. No glue or tape is needed. It is about 34 cm long, 20 cm wide and 10 cm tall.

How to fold

  1. 上下半分に折って、折りすじをつける

    Fold in half from top to bottom and unfold.

  2. 上と下のふちを、まん中の線に合わせて折り、開く

    Fold the top and bottom edges to the center line, then unfold.

    これが、長いほうのかべになります。

  3. 左と右のふちも、同じはばで折り、開く

    Fold the left and right edges in by the same width, then unfold.

    上の折りすじまでのはばと同じにします。ここが、みじかいほうのかべになります。

  4. 4つのすみの小さな四角を、ななめに半分に折り、開く

    Fold each small corner square in half diagonally, then unfold.

    四角の中だけに折りすじをつけます。

  5. 4つのかべを立てて、すみを外へつまみ出し、となりのかべに沿わせて折る

    Raise the four walls. Pinch each corner out into a flap and fold it flat against the next wall.

    4つのすみを、同じ回る向き(かざぐるまのように)にそろえて折ります。ゆるむときは、すみをクリップでとめてもOK。

  6. できあがり!ゴミばこのできあがり! みかんの皮や けしごむのかすを入れて、いっぱいになったら、そのまま丸めてすてられます。

    Finished! Your trash box is finished! Put orange peels or eraser crumbs in it. When it is full, just crumple it up and throw it all away.

How to play

おやつのときにつくえに1つ置くと、ごみがちらからず べんり。2まい重ねて折ると、もっとじょうぶになります。

Put one on the table at snack time to keep things clean. Fold it from two sheets at once to make it stronger.

Origami English in this model

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Newspaper Desktop Trash Box for?
About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 5 steps, and takes about 8 minutes.
What paper do I need?
one double page of newspaper, placed sideways No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?
In Japanese it is “しんぶんしのゴミばこ” (新聞紙のゴミ箱). 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.

Print & download

Practice sheet with crease linesJust fold on the lines

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