This easy origami tropical fish is perfect for children and beginners. With just a few basic folds, you can transform a piece of paper into a vibrant sea creature. Great for classroom crafts, ocean-themed projects, or creative playtime. Add final touches with markers or stickers to make your fish unique and full of personality.
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Cut your rectangular paper in half horizontally along the dashed line. You’ll use one half to fold the fish.
Cut your rectangular paper in half horizontally along the dashed line. You’ll use one half to fold the fish.
Fold the paper in half from bottom to top. Unfold to leave a horizontal crease in the center.
Fold the paper in half from bottom to top. Unfold to leave a horizontal crease in the center.
Fold all four corners diagonally toward the center horizontal crease, then unfold.
Fold all four corners diagonally toward the center horizontal crease, then unfold.
Fold the top-left and bottom-left corners behind the paper along the red lines. This creates the head of the fish.
Fold the top-left and bottom-left corners behind the paper along the red lines. This creates the head of the fish.
Fold the bottom-right triangle up along the dashed line to begin shaping the lower fin.
Fold the bottom-right triangle up along the dashed line to begin shaping the lower fin.
Now fold that same bottom flap down to complete the bottom fin.
Now fold that same bottom flap down to complete the bottom fin.
Repeat the fin process on the top side: fold the top-right triangle down to form the top fin.
Repeat the fin process on the top side: fold the top-right triangle down to form the top fin.
Fold the top flap back up along the horizontal line to refine the shape of the fin.
Fold the top flap back up along the horizontal line to refine the shape of the fin.
Add a googly eye or draw one. Then decorate with gills, fins, and stripes to bring your tropical fish to life!
Add a googly eye or draw one. Then decorate with gills, fins, and stripes to bring your tropical fish to life!
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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