What age is this origami Sunflower for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 6 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 “ひまわり”. 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 SunflowerひまわりSunflower

A bright sunflower with eight petals. You fold all four corners to the center twice.

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

How to fold

たてと横に半分に折って、折りすじをつける
Fold in half both ways and unfold.
四つの角を、まん中に合わせて折る
Fold all four corners to the center.
うらがえす
Turn it over.
もう一度、四つの角をまん中に合わせて折る
Fold the four corners to the center again.
うらがえす
Turn it over.
うらにある四つの角を、外へ引き出す
Pull the four points on the back out past the edges.
うらのまん中にある角を、ふちから少し出るまで引き出して、平らにおさえます。
できあがり！まん中に、茶色のペンでたねの点々をかいたら、ひまわりのできあがり！
Finished! Draw seeds in the middle with a brown pen, and your sunflower is finished!

Origami English in this model

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Sunflower for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 6 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 “ひまわり”. 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.