What age is this origami Oni Mask for?

About Age 7+. It is rated “Medium” (level 3 of 5), with 8 steps, and takes about 7 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 “おに” (鬼). 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.

★★★Medium Seasons & HolidaysOriginal

How to make an origami Oni MaskおにOni Mask

A red oni (ogre) face for Setsubun. When you turn it over, two white horns pop out. Use blue paper to make a blue oni.

★★★Oni (Challenge) (Medium)

8 steps
about 7 min
1 sheet of origami paper
Age 7+

How to fold

白い面を上にして、三角に折る
Start with the white side up. Fold in half to make a triangle.
左右のかどを、下のかどに合わせて折る
Fold the left and right corners down to the bottom corner.
前の2まいの下のかどを、上のかどに合わせて折る
Fold the bottom points of the front flaps up to the top corner.
上のかどを、ななめ外へ折って、つのをつくる
Fold the top points out at an angle to make the horns.
うらがえす
Turn it over.
下のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the bottom corner behind.
左右のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the left and right corners behind.
上のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the top corner behind.
つのは折らないように、まん中のかどだけを折ります。
できあがり！こわい目と、きばのある口をかいたら、おにのできあがり！「おにはそと！」
Finished! Draw scary eyes and a mouth with fangs. Your oni is finished! "Oni wa soto!" (Demons out!)

Fun fact

節分は2月のはじめ。「おにはそと、ふくはうち」と言いながら、豆をまいておにをおいはらいます。

Setsubun is in early February in Japan. People throw beans and shout "Demons out! Luck in!" to chase away bad luck.

Origami English in this model

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Oni Mask for?: About Age 7+. It is rated “Medium” (level 3 of 5), with 8 steps, and takes about 7 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 “おに” (鬼). 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.