What age is this origami Umbrella 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 “かさ” (傘). 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 Seasons & HolidaysOriginal

How to make an origami UmbrellaかさUmbrella

An open umbrella for a rainy day. Fold a triangle, lift the corners, and turn it upside down.

★★★Opening Umbrella (Medium)

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.
左右のかどを、下のまん中からななめ上へ折る
Fold the left and right corners up at an angle from the middle of the bottom edge.
かどの先が、上につき出るように。
まん中の上のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the middle top point behind.
左右のかどと同じくらいの高さまで。
上下をさかさまにする
Turn it upside down.
できあがり！もち手をかいたら、かさのできあがり！雨つぶもかいてみよう。
Finished! Draw the handle, and your umbrella is finished! Try drawing some raindrops, too.

Origami English in this model

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Umbrella 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 “かさ” (傘). 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.