What age is this origami Seashell for?

About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 4 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 “かい” (貝). 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.

★First Fold Sea LifeOriginal

How to make an origami SeashellかいSeashell

A fan-shaped scallop shell. You only fold the corners behind.

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

How to fold

上のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the top corner behind.
左と右のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the left and right corners behind.
上の2つのかどを、少しうしろへ折ってまるくする
Fold the two top corners behind a little to make it round.
下の先を、うしろへ折る
Fold the bottom tip behind.
できあがり！下の先から、すじを何本かかいたら、かいのできあがり。
Finished! Draw some lines from the bottom point, and your seashell is done!

Origami English in this model

corner角
shellかい・から
scallopほたてがい
beachすなはま

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Seashell for?: About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 4 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 “かい” (貝). 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.