What age is this origami Picture Frame for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 3 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 “がくぶち” (額縁). 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 Picture FrameがくぶちPicture Frame

A square picture frame with a white window in the middle. Draw a picture in the window or glue in a small photo.

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

How to fold

ななめ半分に折って、折りすじをつける（2回）
Fold in half diagonally both ways and unfold.
四つの角を、まん中に合わせて折る
Fold all four corners to the center.
まん中の四つの先を、うしろ（内がわ）へ折りこむ
Fold the four points in the center under, inside the flaps.
先を1まいずつ、その下に折りこみます。まん中に白いまどができます。
できあがり！がくぶちのできあがり！まどに、すきな絵や顔をかいてかざろう。
Finished! Your picture frame is finished! Draw your favorite picture or a face in the window and put it on display.

Origami English in this model

unfold開く（元に戻す）
fold in half半分に折る
corner角
flapフラップ（動かせる一枚）
frameがくぶち・わく
windowまど
picture絵
photo写真

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Picture Frame for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 3 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 “がくぶち” (額縁). 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.