What age is this origami Stingray 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 “エイ”. 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 Sea LifeOriginal

How to make an origami StingrayエイStingray

A stingray gliding along the sea floor, with a diamond-shaped body and a thin tail. A pleat makes the thin tail.

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

How to fold

下のかどを、上のかどの近くまで折り上げる
Fold the bottom corner up, close to the top corner.
折った三角の左右のふちを、まん中の線に合わせて折る
Fold the edges of the small triangle to its center line.
細くなった先を、下へ折りかえす（しっぽ）
Fold the thin point back down to make the tail.
上のかどを、うしろへ少し折る（頭）
Fold the top corner behind a little to make the head.
できあがり！目をかいたら、エイのできあがり！体を少し上下に波打たせると、泳いでいるみたいです。
Finished! Draw the eyes, and your stingray is finished! Bend the sides up and down a little to make it swim.

Fun fact

エイは、サメのなかま。目は体の上にあり、口は体の下がわにあります。

Stingrays are relatives of sharks. Their eyes are on top of the body, and the mouth is underneath.

Origami English in this model

corner角
edge辺（ふち）
center line中心線
triangle三角形
stingrayエイ
flatたいらな
sea floor海の底

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Stingray 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 “エイ”. 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.