How to make an origami Pumpkin (3D)かぼちゃ（立体）Pumpkin (3D)
A round 3D pumpkin with ribs. Accordion creases let you curve the paper into a round shape.
- 6 steps
- about 12 min
- 1 sheet of two-color origami paper (orange and green)
- Age 7+
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How to fold
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オレンジの面を上にして、上のふちを少し前へ折る（緑のへた）
Start with the orange side up. Fold the top edge down a little to show the green.
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下のふちを、うしろへ折る
Fold the bottom edge behind.
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たてに4つに分ける折りすじをつける
Make creases to divide it into 4 vertical strips.
半分に折ってから、左右のふちをまん中に合わせると、4つに分けられます。
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さらに、8つに分ける折りすじをつける（じゃばら）
Make more creases to divide it into 8 strips, like an accordion.
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たんざくの間の折りすじで、少しずつまげて、丸い立体にする
Curve the paper a little at each crease to make a round 3D pumpkin.
まん中から外がわへ、同じくらいずつ、うしろへまげていきます。
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できあがり！かぼちゃのできあがり！ 顔をかけば、ジャック・オー・ランタンになります。テーブルにならべてかざろう。
Finished! Your 3D pumpkin is finished! Draw a face to make it a jack-o'-lantern, and stand it on the table.
上のかどは、緑の帯のはしもいっしょに折ります。Fun fact
かぼちゃのたてのすじは「うね」といいます。中には、たねがたくさん入っています。
The lines on a pumpkin are called ribs. Inside, there are lots of seeds.
Origami English in this model
- crease折りすじ（折りすじをつける）
- corner角
- edge辺（ふち）
- ribうね（たてのすじ）
- round丸い
- curveまげる・カーブ
- stemへた
❓ FAQ
- What age is this origami Pumpkin (3D) for?
- About Age 7+. It is rated “Medium” (level 3 of 5), with 6 steps, and takes about 12 minutes.
- What paper do I need?
- 1 sheet of two-color origami paper (orange and green) No scissors or glue are needed.
- What is it called in Japanese?
- In Japanese it is “かぼちゃ（立体）”. 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.
