What age is this origami Reindeer Face for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 5 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 “トナカイ”. 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 Reindeer FaceトナカイReindeer Face

A reindeer face with big antlers. Draw a red nose, and it is ready to pull Santa's sleigh!

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

How to fold

白い面を上にして、下のかどを上のかどに合わせて折る
Start with the white side up. Fold the bottom corner up to the top corner.
左右のかどを、下のまん中から、ななめ上へ折る
Fold the left and right corners up at an angle from the middle of the bottom edge.
これがトナカイのつのになります。外向きに広げて折ります。
うらがえす
Turn it over.
上のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the top corner behind.
つのは折らないように、まん中のかどだけを折ります。
下のかどを、少しうしろへ折る
Fold the bottom corner behind a little.
はなの先が、たいらになります。
できあがり！目と赤いはな、つののえだをかいたら、トナカイのできあがり！
Finished! Draw the eyes, a red nose and the branches of the antlers. Your reindeer is finished!

Fun fact

トナカイは、オスもメスもつのがはえる、めずらしいシカのなかまです。

Reindeer are special deer: both males and females grow antlers.

Origami English in this model

corner角
edge辺（ふち）
white side白い面（裏）
reindeerトナカイ
antler（シカの）つの
noseはな
sleighそり

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Reindeer Face for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 5 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 “トナカイ”. 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.