What age is this origami Loop Plane for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 11 steps, and takes about 5 minutes.

What paper do I need?

1 sheet of A4 paper (copy paper is fine) No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “くるりんひこうき” (くるりん飛行機). 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 Loop PlaneくるりんひこうきLoop Plane

Bend the back of the wings up a little, and this plane does a loop in the air!

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11 steps
about 5 min
1 sheet of A4 paper (copy paper is fine)
Age 5+

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.
上の2つの角を、まん中の線に合わせて折る
Fold the top corners to the center line.
ななめのふちを、もう一度まん中の線に合わせて折る
Fold the slanted edges to the center line again.
先を下へ折って、まるくする
Fold the tip down to make a blunt nose.
先が重くまるくなるので、宙返りしやすくなります。
まん中の線で、うしろへ半分に折る（山折り）
Mountain fold in half along the center line.
先が右になるように向きをかえる
Rotate it so the nose points to the right.
手前の1まいを、下のふちから 2.5cm くらいの所で下へ折って、つばさをつくる
Fold the top layer down about 1 inch (2.5 cm) above the bottom edge to make a wing.
うらがえす
Turn it over.
こちらも同じようにつばさを折る
Fold the other wing the same way.
つばさを広げる
Open the wings.
つばさのうしろのはしを、少しだけ上に曲げる
Bend the back edges of the wings up just a little.
ぺたんと折らずに、ななめに立てるくらい。
できあがり！つばさを広げ、うしろのはしを少しだけ上に曲げたら、できあがり！
Finished! Open the wings and bend the back edges up just a little. Your loop plane is ready!

How to play

どう体を持って、少し上に向けて、強めにまっすぐ投げます。くるりと回らないときは、うしろのはしをもう少し上に曲げよう。曲げすぎると、すぐに落ちます。人に向けて投げないでね。

Hold the body, point it a little up, and throw it straight and fairly hard. If it does not loop, bend the back edges up a little more. Too much bend makes it drop. Never throw it at people.

Origami English in this model

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Loop Plane for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 11 steps, and takes about 5 minutes.
What paper do I need?: 1 sheet of A4 paper (copy paper is fine) No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “くるりんひこうき” (くるりん飛行機). 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.