What age is this origami Zebra Face for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 7 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 “しまうま”. 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 Zebra FaceしまうまZebra Face

A zebra face made with black paper. Fold only the top layer to make the black nose. Then draw the stripes.

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

How to fold

色の面を上にして、上のかどを下へ折って、三角にする
Start with the colored side up. Fold the top corner down to make a triangle.
左右のかどを、下のかどに合わせて折る
Fold the side corners down to the bottom corner.
かどの先を上へ折って、耳をつくる
Fold the tips up to make the ears.
うらがえす
Turn it over.
上のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the top corner behind.
下のかどを1まいだけ上へ折る
Fold the bottom corner up. Fold only the top layer.
うらの黒い面が出て、黒い口もとになります。
下のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the bottom corner behind.
できあがり！目と、黒いしまもよう、たてがみをかいたら、しまうまのできあがり。
Finished! Draw the eyes, the black stripes and the mane. Your zebra is ready!

Fun fact

しまうまのしまもようは、1頭ずつみんなちがいます。

Every zebra has its own stripe pattern. No two are the same.

Origami English in this model

corner角
layer（重なった紙の）一枚
colored side色の面（表）
triangle三角形
zebraしまうま
stripeしまもよう
maneたてがみ

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Zebra Face for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 7 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 “しまうま”. 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.