What age is this origami UFO for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 5 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 “UFO”. 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 an origami UFOUFOUFO

A UFO with a white dome and a colored saucer. Maybe an alien is inside!

5 steps
about 4 min
1 sheet of origami paper
Age 5+

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.
手前の1まいだけ、下のふちを少し上へ折る
Fold the bottom edge of the top layer up a little.
色のおびが、UFO の円盤になります。
上の2つの角を、ななめにうしろへ折る
Fold the top corners behind at a slant to make the dome.
ドームの角を、少しうしろへ折って丸くする
Fold the corners of the dome behind a little to round it.
下の2つの角も、うしろへ折る
Fold the bottom corners behind, too.
できあがり！ライトやまどをかいたら、UFO のできあがり！ドームに宇宙人をかいてもたのしいよ。
Finished! Draw lights and windows, and your UFO is finished! You can draw an alien in the dome, too.

How to play

黒や紺（こん）の紙に、星といっしょにはると、夜空をとぶ UFO の絵になります。

Glue it on black or dark blue paper with some stars. Now it is a UFO flying in the night sky!

Origami English in this model

fold in half半分に折る
corner角
edge辺（ふち）
layer（重なった紙の）一枚
UFOUFO（なぞの飛行物体）
flying saucer空とぶ円盤（えんばん）
alien宇宙人（うちゅうじん）
domeドーム（まるい屋根）

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami UFO for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 5 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 “UFO”. 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.