What age is this origami Sea Otter Face 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 “ラッコ”. 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 AnimalsOriginal

How to make an origami Sea Otter FaceラッコSea Otter Face

A cute sea otter face with a white face. Fold only the top layer up to make the face white.

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

How to fold

上のかどを下へ折って、三角にする
Fold the top corner down to make a triangle.
左右のかどを、少し下へ折って耳をつくる
Fold the side corners down a little to make the ears.
下のかどを1まいだけ、上のふちの近くまで折る
Fold the bottom corner up near the top edge. Fold only the top layer.
うらの白い面が出て、顔が白くなります。
のこりの下のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the other bottom corner behind.
できあがり！目とはな、口とひげをかいたら、ラッコのできあがり。
Finished! Draw the eyes, nose, mouth and whiskers. Your sea otter is ready!

Fun fact

ラッコは、海にうかんだまま、おなかの上で貝をわって食べます。

Sea otters float on their backs and crack shells on their tummies.

Origami English in this model

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Sea Otter Face 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 “ラッコ”. 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.