What age is this origami Santa Claus Face 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 “サンタさん”. 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.

★★Easy Seasons & HolidaysOriginal

How to make an origami Santa Claus FaceサンタさんSanta Claus Face

Santa’s face with a red hat and a white beard. The white side of the paper becomes his face and beard.

★★★Santa Claus (Challenge) (Medium)

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

How to fold

色の面を上にして、下のかどを上のかどに合わせて三角に折る
Start with the colored side up. Fold the bottom corner up to the top corner.
手前の1まいだけ、上のかどを中へ折りこむ
Fold the top corner of the front layer down inside.
白い紙の先を、赤い紙との間に入れます。上に赤いぼうしが出てきます。
ぼうしの先を、少し下へ折る（ぽんぽん）
Fold the tip of the hat down a little to make the pom-pom.
左右のかどを、うしろへ折る（あごひげ）
Fold the left and right corners behind to shape the beard.
かどが、てっぺんにとどくように折ります。
できあがり！目と鼻、口ひげをかいたら、サンタさんのできあがり！
Finished! Draw the eyes, nose and mustache, and Santa is finished!

Origami English in this model

corner角
layer（重なった紙の）一枚
colored side色の面（表）
hatぼうし
beardあごひげ
mustache口ひげ

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Santa Claus Face 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 “サンタさん”. 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.