What age is this origami Crane Chopstick Rest for?

About Age 7+. It is rated “Medium” (level 3 of 5), with 7 steps, and takes about 6 minutes.

What paper do I need?

1 sheet of origami paper (you can also use a long, thin paper like a chopstick wrapper) No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “鶴のはし置き” (鶴の箸置き). 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.

★★★Medium Japanese TraditionOriginal

How to make an origami Crane Chopstick Rest鶴のはし置きCrane Chopstick Rest

A chopstick rest shaped like a crane with a tall neck. Fold the paper into a thin strip, then fold the neck, head and tail. Perfect for a special dinner table.

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7 steps
about 6 min
1 sheet of origami paper (you can also use a long, thin paper like a chopstick wrapper)
Age 7+

How to fold

上のふちを下のふちに合わせて、半分に折る
Fold in half from top to bottom.
もう一度、上のふちを下のふちに合わせて折る
Fold in half from top to bottom again.
さらにもう一度、半分に折って細い帯にする
Fold in half once more to make a thin strip.
右がわを、ななめ上に折り上げる（首）
Fold the right part up at an angle to make the neck.
帯の、左から3分の1くらいのところで折ります。首は少しうしろにかたむけます。
首の先を、前へ折る（頭）
Fold the tip of the neck forward to make the head.
頭の先の角を、うしろへ折る（くちばし）
Fold the corner at the end of the head behind to make the beak.
左はしを、ななめ上に折り上げる（しっぽ）
Fold the left end up at an angle to make the tail.
できあがり！鶴のはし置きのできあがり！首としっぽの間の、ひくいところに、おはしをのせて使います。
Finished! Your crane chopstick rest is finished! Lay your chopsticks on the low part between the neck and the tail.

Fun fact

日本では、おはしの先をはし置きにのせて、テーブルにつかないようにします。鶴はおめでたい鳥なので、お正月やお祝いの席によく使われます。

In Japan, people rest the tips of their chopsticks on a chopstick rest so they do not touch the table. The crane is a lucky bird, so crane rests are popular for New Year and celebrations.

Origami English in this model

fold in half半分に折る
corner角
chopsticksおはし
chopstick restはし置き
strip細長い帯
beakくちばし

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Crane Chopstick Rest for?: About Age 7+. It is rated “Medium” (level 3 of 5), with 7 steps, and takes about 6 minutes.
What paper do I need?: 1 sheet of origami paper (you can also use a long, thin paper like a chopstick wrapper) No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “鶴のはし置き” (鶴の箸置き). 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.