What age is this origami Red Panda Face for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 6 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 “レッサーパンダ”. 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 Red Panda FaceレッサーパンダRed Panda Face

A red panda face with white eyebrow marks. Fold only the top layer to make the white marks.

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

How to fold

下のかどを上へ折って、三角にする
Fold the bottom corner up to make a triangle.
左右のかどを、ななめ上へ折って耳をつくる
Fold the side corners up at an angle to make the ears.
うらがえす
Turn it over.
上のかどを1まいだけ下へ折る
Fold the top corner down. Fold only the top layer.
うらの白い面が出ます。
白い三角の先を、上へ折りかえす
Fold the tip of the white triangle back up.
のこりの上のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the rest of the top corner behind.
できあがり！目と、目の下の線、白い口もと、はなをかいたら、レッサーパンダのできあがり。
Finished! Draw the eyes, the lines under the eyes, the white snout and the nose.

Fun fact

レッサーパンダは、木の上でくらすのがとくいで、しっぽにしまもようがあります。

Red pandas are good at living in trees, and they have striped tails.

Origami English in this model

corner角
layer（重なった紙の）一枚
triangle三角形
red pandaレッサーパンダ
tailしっぽ
tree木

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Red Panda Face for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 6 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 “レッサーパンダ”. 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.