What age is this origami Sheep Face for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 7 steps, and takes about 6 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 “ひつじ” (羊). 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 Sheep FaceひつじSheep Face

A sheep with white fluffy wool and a dark face. Start with the colored side up.

7 steps
about 6 min
1 sheet of origami paper
Age 5+

How to fold

色の面を上にして、上のかどを下へ折る
Start with the colored side up. Fold the top corner down to make a triangle.
左右のかどを、下のかどに合わせて折る
Fold the side corners down to the bottom corner.
かどの先を、横へ折って耳をつくる
Fold the tips out to the sides to make the ears.
うらがえす
Turn it over.
下のかどを1まいだけ、上へ折る
Fold the bottom corner of the top layer up.
黒い顔になります。
黒いところの先を、少し下へ折る
Fold the tip of the dark part down a little.
おでこの毛になります。
上と下のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the top and bottom corners behind.
できあがり！目と鼻、それにもこもこの毛をかいたら、ひつじのできあがり。めえー。
Finished! Draw the eyes, the nose and some curly wool. Baa!

Origami English in this model

corner角
layer（重なった紙の）一枚
colored side色の面（表）
triangle三角形
sheepひつじ
wool羊毛（ひつじの毛）
fluffyふわふわ

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Sheep Face for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 7 steps, and takes about 6 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 “ひつじ” (羊). 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.