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.

How to fold
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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