What age is this origami Santa Boot for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 4 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 “サンタのブーツ”. 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 Santa BootサンタのブーツSanta Boot

Santa’s red boot with a fluffy white top. One slanted fold turns the foot to the side.

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

How to fold

色の面を上にして、上のふちを手前に少し折る（白いふち）
Start with the colored side up. Fold the top edge down a little to make the white cuff.
左右を、3つ折りにするように、うしろへ折る
Fold the left and right sides behind in thirds.
左と右の3分の1ずつを、うしろで重ねます。
下のほうを、ななめに右へ折る（足先）
Fold the bottom part up to the right at an angle to make the foot.
45°にななめに折ると、足先がくるりと右を向きます。
つま先とかかとのかどを、うしろへ小さく折る
Fold the corners of the toe and heel behind a little.
角を丸くすると、ブーツらしくなります。
できあがり！ふちに白いもこもこをかいたら、サンタのブーツのできあがり！中にお菓子を入れるつもりで、ツリーにかざろう。
Finished! Draw fluffy white dots on the top, and your Santa boot is finished! Hang it on your Christmas tree.

Fun fact

クリスマスの前の夜、くつしたやブーツをつるしておくと、サンタさんがプレゼントを入れてくれるといわれています。

On Christmas Eve, many children hang up stockings or boots for Santa to fill with presents.

Origami English in this model

corner角
edge辺（ふち）
colored side色の面（表）
bootブーツ・長ぐつ
toeつま先
heelかかと
fluffyふわふわの

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Santa Boot for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 4 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 “サンタのブーツ”. 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.