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How to make an origami Square TrayしかくいおさらSquare Tray

A square tray with standing walls. The corner flaps hold the walls up, so you need no glue.

★Paper Tray (First Fold)★★Newspaper Snack Tray (Easy)

How to fold

  1. ななめ半分に折って、折りすじをつける(2回)

    Fold in half diagonally both ways and unfold.

  2. たて・よこ半分に折って、折りすじをつける

    Fold in half both ways and unfold.

  3. 4つのふちを、まん中の線に合わせて折りすじをつける

    Fold each edge to the center line and unfold.

  4. 4つのふちを、いまつけた折りすじに合わせて折りすじをつける

    Fold each edge to the crease you just made, and unfold.

    これが、おさらのかべになります。

  5. 4つの角を、折りすじの交わる点に合わせて折りすじをつける

    Fold each corner to the point where the creases cross, and unfold.

  6. ふちを立てて、すみの三角を外へつまみ出し、となりのかべに沿わせて折る

    Raise the four walls. Pinch each corner out into a flap and fold it flat against the next wall.

    4つのすみを、同じ回る向き(かざぐるまのように)にそろえて折ると、きれいです。

  7. できあがり!しかくいおさらのできあがり! クリップや消しゴムなど、小さな物を入れてみましょう。

    Finished! Your square tray is finished! Put small things in it, like paper clips or an eraser.

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❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Square Tray for?
About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 6 steps, and takes about 8 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 “しかくいおさら” (四角いお皿). 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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