What age is this origami Panda Face for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 8 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 “パンダ”. 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 Panda FaceパンダPanda Face

A panda face made with black paper. Fold only the top layer to show the white side for the face. An original model.

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

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、下のかどに合わせて折る
Fold the side corners down to the bottom corner.
かどの先を、ななめ上へ折って耳をつくる
Fold the tips up and out to make the ears.
うらがえす
Turn it over.
下のかどを1まいだけ、上のかどまで折る
Fold the bottom corner up to the top corner. Fold only the top layer.
うらの白い面が出て、顔がまっ白になります。
上のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the top corner behind.
左右と下のかどを、うしろへ少し折る
Fold the side corners and the bottom corner behind a little.
耳の先を、うしろへ折って丸くする
Fold the tips of the ears behind to round them.
できあがり！目のまわりの黒いもようと、はなと口をかいたら、パンダの顔のできあがり。
Finished! Draw the black eye patches, the nose and the mouth. Your panda is ready!

Fun fact

パンダは、竹（たけ）や笹（ささ）を、毎日たくさん食べます。

Giant pandas eat lots of bamboo every day.

Origami English in this model

corner角
layer（重なった紙の）一枚
triangle三角形
pandaパンダ
black and white白と黒
bamboo竹（たけ）

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Panda Face for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 8 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 “パンダ”. 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.