What age is this origami Witch Face for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 5 steps, and takes about 6 minutes.

What paper do I need?

1 sheet of two-color origami paper (purple and green) No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “まじょ” (魔女). 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 Witch FaceまじょWitch Face

A Halloween witch in a pointed hat. A pleat fold makes the brim of the hat.

5 steps
about 6 min
1 sheet of two-color origami paper (purple and green)
Age 5+

How to fold

緑の面を上にして、たて半分に折って折りすじをつける
Start with the green side up. Fold in half from side to side and unfold.
上のふちを、まん中の線に合わせて折る（とんがりぼうし）
Fold the upper edges to the center line to make the pointed hat.
緑の上で、うしろへ折ってから少しもどす（段折りで、ぼうしのつば）
Pleat just above the green part: fold the top behind, then fold it back up a little. This makes the brim.
うしろで、ジグザグになるように折ります。
下のかどを、うしろへ折る（あご）
Fold the bottom corner behind to make the chin.
ぼうしの先を、ななめ右下へ折る
Fold the tip of the hat down to the right.
先が少し外へ出るように折ると、まじょのぼうしらしくなります。
できあがり！目と鼻と口をかいたら、まじょのできあがり！ぼうしの先は、すきな向きにまげてね。
Finished! Draw the eyes, nose and mouth, and your witch is finished! Bend the tip of the hat any way you like.

Origami English in this model

unfold開く（元に戻す）
fold in half半分に折る
pleat段折り
corner角
edge辺（ふち）
center line中心線
witchまじょ
pointed hatとんがりぼうし
brimぼうしのつば
magicまほう

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Witch Face for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 5 steps, and takes about 6 minutes.
What paper do I need?: 1 sheet of two-color origami paper (purple and green) No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “まじょ” (魔女). 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.