What age is this origami Okame Mask 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?

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 “おかめ”. 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 Japanese TraditionOriginal

How to make an origami Okame MaskおかめOkame Mask

An Okame mask with round, chubby cheeks. Use black paper, and the black hair appears at the top.

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

How to fold

白い面を上にして、上のふちを少し折り下げる
Start with the white side up. Fold the top edge down a little.
黒いところが、かみの毛になります。
左と右のふちを、少し内がわへ折る
Fold the left and right edges in a little.
左右の黒いところも、かみの毛になります。
上の2つのかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the two top corners behind.
下の2つのかどを、うしろへ大きく折る
Fold the two bottom corners behind. Make them big.
ふっくらしたほっぺの形になります。
できあがり！にっこりした目と、小さな口、赤いほっぺをかいたら、おかめのできあがり！
Finished! Draw smiling eyes, a small mouth and red cheeks. Your Okame mask is finished!

Fun fact

おかめは「おたふく」ともよばれ、福をよぶ、えがおの女の人の顔です。

Okame is also called Otafuku. She is a smiling woman who is said to bring good luck.

Origami English in this model

corner角
edge辺（ふち）
white side白い面（裏）
maskおめん
cheekほっぺ
smileえがお
luck運（うん）

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Okame Mask 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?: 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 “おかめ”. 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.