Sushi Roll Paper Squishy Template

Paper squishy sushi roll with a visible filling, rice and nori rim, and a cute face

A sushi roll has a colorful middle of cucumber, salmon and avocado, which makes it a great coloring motif. Stuffed, it turns into a soft cylinder made for squeezing.

✂️ What’s in the Template

The template shows a sushi roll about 4 inches wide: the cut face with a smile on the front and the nori side on the back. Plus a coloring page and minis.

At a Glance

Group
Dumplings & Asian Food
Size
about 4–5.5 in
Pages
3 × A4
Craft time
20–30 minutes
🧺 What You Need
  • Printer and regular printer paper (US Letter or A4)
  • Scissors
  • Wide clear packing tape (or laminating sheets)
  • Stuffing: cotton balls, yarn or paper scraps
  • Crayons or markers for the coloring version

📝 Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Print at 100% (turn off “fit to page”). Color the B/W version first.
2
Cut out the front and back along the outer line – the white border is the tape edge.
3
Cover both pieces with wide clear tape, overlapping the strips slightly, and smooth them out.
4
Place the front and back together exactly (colored sides out).
5
Tape all around the edge, leaving about 1 inch open where it says “leave open here”.
6
Stuff with cotton, yarn or paper scraps – not too full – and tape the opening shut. Done!

💡 Tips

  • The cut face is round, so trace the edge gently when cutting.
  • Put the face in the middle, not on the rice rim.
  • Spread the filling slowly so the surface doesn't get wavy.
  • Wool keeps the roll nice and round.

🎨 Color Ideas

Salmon roll
Orange and white in the center with a green cucumber stripe.
Avocado roll
Green circles and a pale rice rim.
Fantasy maki
Rainbow colors inside – a roll only you could invent.

🔄 Variations

Sushi platter
Put several rolls on a plate and play sushi restaurant.
Mini maki
Make a mini as a hair tie charm.
Gift box
Give three rolls in a small box.

Safety: Stuffing and tape are not for children under 3. Never use real food or scented oils as stuffing.

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Why families love PureSketchy:

  • Completely free: Every squishy template with no sign-up, no newsletter, no subscription.
  • Color and B/W: Each template comes ready in color and as a coloring version – plus minis.
  • Kid-tested: Printed, cut out, taped shut and stuffed with yarn – it works.
  • Regular printer paper: No cardstock, no special paper, no laminator needed.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is it real sushi?
No, just paper and play. Please don't use real food as filling.

Which colors suit the filling?
Orange, green, pink and yellow look liveliest.

Can I stack the rolls?
Yes, wool-filled rolls stack nicely.

Is the download free?
Yes, all templates on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal, preschool and classroom use – no sign-up needed.

Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version here: Sushi-Rolle-Squishy.