What age is this origami Wolf Face for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 5 steps, and takes about 5 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 “おおかみ”. 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 Wolf FaceおおかみWolf Face

A wolf face with big ears and a long face. At the end, fold the sides behind to make the face narrow.

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

How to fold

下のかどを上へ折って、三角にする
Fold the bottom corner up to make a triangle.
左右のかどを、下のまん中の近くから上へ折る
Fold the side corners up from near the middle of the bottom edge.
うらがえす
Turn it over.
上のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the top corner behind.
左右を、うしろへ折って細くする
Fold the sides behind to make the face narrow.
耳の先から、ななめ下へ折ります。
できあがり！目とはなをかいたら、おおかみのできあがり。ワオーン！
Finished! Draw the eyes and the nose. Awoooo!

Fun fact

おおかみは、なかまといっしょに、むれでくらしています。

Wolves live together in groups called packs.

Origami English in this model

corner角
edge辺（ふち）
triangle三角形
wolfおおかみ
pack（おおかみの）むれ
howl遠ぼえする

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Wolf Face for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 5 steps, and takes about 5 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 “おおかみ”. 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.