What age is this origami Paper Tray for?

About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 3 steps, and takes about 4 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 “かみざら” (紙皿). 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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How to make a Paper TrayかみざらPaper Tray

An eight-sided paper plate with a colored rim. Put snacks or candy on it for a party feeling.

★★Square Tray (Easy)★★Newspaper Snack Tray (Easy)

3 steps
about 4 min
1 sheet of origami paper
Age 3+

How to fold

4つの角を、少しだけ折る
Fold the four corners in a little.
上下左右の4つのふちを、細く折る
Fold the four straight edges in to make a narrow rim.
ななめの4つのふちも、同じはばで折る
Fold the four slanted edges in the same way.
できあがり！八角形のおさらのできあがり！ふちを指で少し立てると、小さな物がころがり落ちにくくなります。
Finished! Your eight-sided tray is finished! Bend the rim up a little with your fingers so small things do not roll off.

Origami English in this model

corner角
edge辺（ふち）
trayおぼん（トレー）
plateおさら
rimふち
snackおやつ

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Paper Tray for?: About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 3 steps, and takes about 4 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 “かみざら” (紙皿). 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.