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How to Make an Origami Fish

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A quick fish in four steps: a triangle, two corners down, and the points folded out as tail fins.

You need: One square of paper. 15 cm (6 inch) origami paper is ideal; any square sheet works.

Print instructions (PDF) Fold-on-the-lines sheet See the steps Printable paper

Step by step

1
Start with the white side up, turned like a diamond. Fold the top corner down to the bottom corner.
2
Fold the left and right corners down to the bottom corner.
3
Fold the bottom points of both flaps out to the sides. These are the tail fins.
4
Turn the fish so the tail points to the left.
✓
Draw an eye near the front point. Your fish is done.

Tips

Draw an eye and some scales. Make a whole school in different colours.

Questions

What paper do I need for an origami fish?

One square of paper. 15 cm (6 inch) origami paper is ideal; any square sheet works.

How hard is it to fold?

It is rated easy and takes 4 steps. It is one of the simpler models on the site.

Can I print the instructions?

Yes. The printable PDF has every diagram and step on 1 page. There is also a sheet with the fold lines printed on the paper, numbered in folding order.