What age is this origami Orca for?

About Age 7+. It is rated “Medium” (level 3 of 5), with 5 steps, and takes about 6 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 “シャチ”. 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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How to make an origami OrcaシャチOrca

A black orca with a tall back fin. Draw the white patches to make it look real.

5 steps
about 6 min
1 sheet of origami paper
Age 7+

How to fold

下のかどを上へ折って、三角にする
Fold the bottom corner up to make a triangle.
上のかどを、下のふちまで折る
Fold the top corner down to the bottom edge.
先を上へ折りかえして、高いせびれにする（段折り）
Fold the point back up to make a tall back fin (pleat fold).
先が、上のふちから大きく出るように折ります。
右のかどを、ななめ上へ折る（しっぽ）
Fold the right corner up at an angle to make the tail.
左のかどを、うしろへ折って頭をまるくする
Fold the left corner behind to make a round head.
できあがり！目のうしろの白いもようと、白いおなかをかいたら、シャチのできあがり。
Finished! Draw the white patch behind the eye and the white belly. Your orca is done!

Fun fact

シャチは「海のギャング」ともよばれる、イルカのなかまです。

Orcas are sometimes called killer whales, but they are a kind of dolphin.

Origami English in this model

pleat段折り
corner角
edge辺（ふち）
triangle三角形
orcaシャチ
patchもよう（はん点）
finひれ

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Orca for?: About Age 7+. It is rated “Medium” (level 3 of 5), with 5 steps, and takes about 6 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 “シャチ”. 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.