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Match each edge exactly to the center so both creases are symmetrical.
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Aim for the same distance from the center on both sides.
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Keep the vertical center line straight so both halves align.
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If it resists, reopen slightly and re-sharpen the slanted crease.
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Match the angles to the left side so the base stays centered.
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Rehearse one side first if needed, then fold both together for a clean result.
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Keep it flat and aligned if you’ll continue into a model later.
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Log inThis quick tutorial teaches the Fish Base step by step. You’ll pre-crease the sides, add guiding folds, and collapse both corners into matching rabbit-ear folds. The result is a slim diamond with two long points and two short ones—perfect for building classic origami fish and other sea-themed models.
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