What age is this origami Owl for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 5 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 “ふくろう”. 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.

★★Easy Birds & BugsOriginal

How to make an origami OwlふくろうOwl

A cute owl with big eyes, a white belly and two wings. An original model.

★★★★Owl (Challenge) (Challenge)

4 steps
about 5 min
1 sheet of origami paper
Age 5+

How to fold

上のかどを下へ折る
Fold the top corner down.
かどが、まん中より少し下にくるように折ります。ここが頭になります。
左右のかどを、まん中に向けて折って、つばさをつくる
Fold the side corners toward the center to make the wings.
まん中までは折りません。少しすき間をあけます。
下のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the bottom corner behind.
上の左右のかどを、うしろへ少し折る
Fold the top corners behind a little.
できあがり！大きな目とくちばし、足をかいたら、ふくろうのできあがり。
Finished! Draw the big eyes, the beak and the feet. Hoo hoo!

Fun fact

ふくろうは、首をぐるっと、うしろのほうまで回すことができます。

An owl can turn its head about three-quarters of the way around.

Origami English in this model

corner角
owlふくろう
wingつばさ
beakくちばし

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Owl for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 5 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 “ふくろう”. 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.