This beginner-friendly reef fish origami is perfect for children, classrooms, and ocean-themed activities. Using a single square of paper, you can create a colorful paper fish with folded fins and a playful eye. The step-by-step process is easy to follow and a great introduction to paper folding for sea animal lovers.
Follow detailed visual guides with clear images showing each fold, crease, and technique to create beautiful origami models
Place the paper square straight. Fold the top-left and top-right corners down diagonally so they meet the white dots near the bottom edge.
Place the paper square straight. Fold the top-left and top-right corners down diagonally so they meet the white dots near the bottom edge.
Fold the bottom-left corner diagonally up to the top-right, following the dashed line.
Fold the bottom-left corner diagonally up to the top-right, following the dashed line.
Take the top flap and fold it to the left along the vertical dashed line.
Take the top flap and fold it to the left along the vertical dashed line.
Now flip the back flap over to the left as well, matching the front side for symmetry.
Now flip the back flap over to the left as well, matching the front side for symmetry.
Turn the model over to the other side to reveal the full fish shape.
Turn the model over to the other side to reveal the full fish shape.
Stick on a googly eye or draw one with a marker near the top of the fish’s head.
Stick on a googly eye or draw one with a marker near the top of the fish’s head.
Follow along with our detailed video tutorial to learn how to fold your origami. This step-by-step guide makes each fold easy to understand and fun to follow!
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