What age is this origami Christmas Wreath for?

About Age 7+. It is rated “Medium” (level 3 of 5), with 6 steps, and takes about 30 minutes.

What paper do I need?

8 sheets of origami paper of the same size (green; small sheets work well) No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “リース”. 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 Christmas WreathリースChristmas Wreath

A Christmas wreath made with unit origami: fold eight identical pieces and join them into a ring. It takes patience, but it is worth it!

6 steps
about 30 min
8 sheets of origami paper of the same size (green; small sheets work well)
Age 7+

How to fold

8まいとも、白い面を上にして、上と下のふちをまん中に合わせて折る
For all 8 sheets: start with the white side up and fold the top and bottom edges to the middle.
先に半分に折って折りすじをつけておくと、まん中がわかりやすいです。8まいとも同じ大きさにそろえるのが、きれいな輪にするコツです。
上から半分に折って、細長くする
Fold in half from the top to make a long thin strip.
左上のかどを、下のふちに合わせて三角に折る
Fold the top left corner down to the bottom edge to make a triangle.
右上のかども、下のふちに合わせて三角に折る（パーツのできあがり）
Fold the top right corner down the same way. One unit is done.
4つのパーツを、はしを少しずつ重ねながら、ななめにつないでいく
Join four units at an angle, overlapping the ends a little each time.
三角に折ったところのすき間に、となりのパーツのはしを差しこみます。のりを少しつけると組みやすいです。
のこりの4つもつないで、八角形の輪にする
Join the other four units to close the ring into an octagon.
できあがり！リボンとかざりをかいたら、リースのできあがり！のりでとめると、ドアにもかざれます。
Finished! Draw a ribbon and decorations, and your wreath is finished! Glue the joints and you can hang it on a door.

Fun fact

リースの輪には、はじまりも終わりもありません。そこから「ずっとつづく幸せ」のしるしといわれます。

A wreath is a circle with no beginning and no end, so it is often said to stand for happiness that lasts forever.

Origami English in this model

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Christmas Wreath for?: About Age 7+. It is rated “Medium” (level 3 of 5), with 6 steps, and takes about 30 minutes.
What paper do I need?: 8 sheets of origami paper of the same size (green; small sheets work well) No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “リース”. 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.