What age is this origami Pencil for?

About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 3 minutes.

What paper do I need?

1 tall rectangle of paper, 1:2 (for example, origami paper cut in half) No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “えんぴつ” (鉛筆). 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 PencilえんぴつPencil

A pencil with a white sharpened tip, just like a real one. Make many colors for a colored pencil set.

4 steps
about 3 min
1 tall rectangle of paper, 1:2 (for example, origami paper cut in half)
Age 3+

How to fold

たて半分に折って、折りすじをつける
Fold in half from left to right and unfold.
左右のふちを、まん中の線に合わせて折る
Fold the left and right edges to the center line.
下のはしの、まん中の2つの角を、ななめ外へ折る
Fold the two bottom inner corners out at an angle.
白いところが見えて、けずった木の部分になります。
下の左右の角を、うしろへ折って、先をとがらせる
Fold the bottom outer corners behind to make a sharp point.
できあがり！えんぴつのできあがり！先にしんをかき、上にけしゴムをかこう。
Finished! Your pencil is finished! Draw the lead at the tip and an eraser at the top.

Origami English in this model

unfold開く（元に戻す）
fold in half半分に折る
corner角
edge辺（ふち）
center line中心線
pencilえんぴつ
lead（えんぴつの）しん
eraserけしゴム
sharpとがった

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Pencil for?: About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 3 minutes.
What paper do I need?: 1 tall rectangle of paper, 1:2 (for example, origami paper cut in half) No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “えんぴつ” (鉛筆). 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.