What age is this origami Temari Ball for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 3 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 “てまり” (手まり). 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.

★★Easy Japanese TraditionOriginal

How to make an origami Temari BallてまりTemari Ball

A temari ball, a traditional Japanese ball decorated with colorful thread. A pretty pattern of white and color appears as you fold.

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

How to fold

白い面を上にして、4つのかどを、まん中に合わせて折る
Start with the white side up. Fold all four corners to the center.
先にななめの折りすじを2本つけておくと、まん中がよくわかります。
まん中のかどの先を、少しだけ外へ折りかえす
Fold each center point back out a little.
4まいとも、1まいずつ折りかえします。
4つのかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the four corners behind.
まるいボールの形になります。
できあがり！まるい糸のもようをかいたら、てまりのできあがり！
Finished! Draw some thread patterns, and your temari ball is finished!

Fun fact

てまりは、むかしから日本の子どもたちが、手でついてあそんだまりです。今は、かざりとしても人気です。

Temari are balls that Japanese children have played with for a long time. Today they are also popular as decorations.

Origami English in this model

corner角
white side白い面（裏）
ballまり・ボール
thread糸
patternもよう

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Temari Ball for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 3 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 “てまり” (手まり). 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.