What age is this origami Ring for?

About Age 7+. It is rated “Medium” (level 3 of 5), with 7 steps, and takes about 7 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 “ゆびわ” (指輪). 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 RingゆびわRing

A ring made by bending a thin strip at three corners. It has a real hole in the middle!

7 steps
about 7 min
1 sheet of origami paper
Age 7+

How to fold

上と下のふちを、まん中に合わせて折る
Fold the top and bottom edges to the center.
半分に折る
Fold in half.
もう一度、半分に折る
Fold in half again.
もう一度、半分に折って、細長くする
Fold in half once more to make a thin strip.
あつくなるので、指でしっかりおさえて折ります。
右のほうを、ななめに折って、上へ向ける
Fold the right part at a slant so it points up.
左はしから、わの大きさ（3分の1 より少し下）のところで折ります。
上のほうを、ななめに折って、左へ向ける
Fold the top part at a slant so it points to the left.
左のほうを、ななめに折って、下へ向ける。はしを下の紙にかさねる
Fold the left part at a slant so it points down. Lay the end over the bottom strip.
はしをすきまにさしこむか、テープでとめます。
できあがり！上に宝石（ほうせき）をかいたら、ゆびわのできあがり！
Finished! Draw a jewel on top, and your ring is finished!

How to play

小さい紙で作ると、ゆびにはめられるサイズになります（7.5cm の紙なら子どものゆびくらい）。はしをテープでとめると、こわれにくくなります。

With a small sheet (about 3 inches / 7.5 cm), the ring fits a child's finger. Tape the end so it stays together.

Origami English in this model

fold in half半分に折る
edge辺（ふち）
ringゆびわ
jewel宝石（ほうせき）
fingerゆび
holeあな

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Ring for?: About Age 7+. It is rated “Medium” (level 3 of 5), with 7 steps, and takes about 7 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 “ゆびわ” (指輪). 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.