How to make a Newspaper Snack TrayしんぶんしのトレーNewspaper Snack Tray
A snack tray folded from one page of newspaper. The edges are folded in twice, so the walls stand up well. It is about 27 cm long, 14 cm wide and 3 cm tall.

How to fold
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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.
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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.
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左と右のはしを、もう一度同じはばで折り、開く
Fold the left and right ends in once more by the same width, then unfold.
上と下は、2回目の折りすじがもうついています。これで4つのかべの折りすじができました。
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できあがり!トレーのできあがり! ポップコーンや おせんべいを入れてみよう。食べ物を直接のせるときは、トレーにキッチンペーパーをしいてね。
Finished! Your snack tray is finished! Fill it with popcorn or rice crackers. Put a paper towel inside before you put food in it.
How to play
みかんの皮入れや、工作のときの小さな部品入れにも べんりです。
It is also handy for orange peels, or for small parts when you make crafts.
Origami English in this model
❓ FAQ
- What age is this origami Newspaper Snack Tray for?
- About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 7 steps, and takes about 10 minutes.
- What paper do I need?
- one page of newspaper (half of a double page) No scissors or glue are needed.
- What is it called in Japanese?
- In Japanese it is “しんぶんしのトレー” (新聞紙のトレー). 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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