What age is this origami Tulip Flower for?

About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 3 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 “チューリップ（花）”. 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.

★First Fold Flowers & PlantsTraditional

How to make an origami Tulip Flowerチューリップ（花）Tulip Flower

Fold a triangle and lift the two corners. An easy spring flower.

★★Tulip Stem & Leaf (Easy)

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

How to fold

白い面を上にして、下のかどを上のかどに合わせて三角に折る
Start with the white side up. Fold the bottom corner up to the top corner to make a triangle.
左のかどを、ななめ上に折る
Fold the left corner up at an angle.
下のふちのまん中から、ななめに折ります。かどが上につき出るように。
右のかども、同じようにななめ上に折る
Fold the right corner up the same way.
左右のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the left and right corners behind.
できあがり！チューリップの花のできあがり！くきと葉（チューリップ（くき・葉））と組み合わせると、もっとすてきです。
Finished! Your tulip flower is finished! Add the stem and leaf to make a whole tulip.

Origami English in this model

corner角
white side白い面（裏）
triangle三角形
tulipチューリップ
flower花
petal花びら

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Tulip Flower for?: About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 3 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 “チューリップ（花）”. 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.