What age is this origami Seal for?

About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 3 steps, and takes about 3 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 “アザラシ”. 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 SealアザラシSeal

A round seal face with a white snout. You only fold the corners.

3 steps
about 3 min
1 sheet of origami paper
Age 3+

How to fold

下のかどを、上へ折る
Fold the bottom corner up.
白い三角の先を、下へ折りかえす
Fold the tip of the white triangle back down.
上と左右のかどを、うしろへ折ってまるくする
Fold the top and side corners behind to make it round.
できあがり！大きな目と、鼻と、ひげをかいたら、アザラシのできあがり。
Finished! Draw big eyes, a nose and whiskers. Your seal is done!

Fun fact

アザラシの赤ちゃんの中には、まっ白な毛で生まれてくるなかまもいます。

Some baby seals are born with pure white fur.

Origami English in this model

corner角
triangle三角形
sealアザラシ
whiskersひげ
snout鼻と口のところ
roundまるい

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Seal for?: About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 3 steps, and takes about 3 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 “アザラシ”. 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.