This easy reef fish origami project is a fun and beginner-friendly activity. With only seven steps, you can create a bright and cheerful paper fish that looks amazing in any sea-themed collection. Ideal for children or anyone starting their journey in paper folding.
This model requires a base. Expand to view the steps and follow the instructions to fold the base.
Follow detailed visual guides with clear images showing each fold, crease, and technique to create beautiful origami models
Begin your reef fish by creating a waterbomb base. Fold the paper diagonally both ways, then fold vertically and horizontally. Collapse the paper into a triangle with two flaps on each side.
Begin your reef fish by creating a waterbomb base. Fold the paper diagonally both ways, then fold vertically and horizontally. Collapse the paper into a triangle with two flaps on each side.
Take the top layer on the right and fold it diagonally down following the dashed line. This forms one side of the fish’s body.
Take the top layer on the right and fold it diagonally down following the dashed line. This forms one side of the fish’s body.
Now fold the left side downward in the same way. You should have a symmetrical kite-like shape forming.
Now fold the left side downward in the same way. You should have a symmetrical kite-like shape forming.
After folding both sides downward, the model should look like the image shown. This step helps confirm the folds are symmetrical before moving on.
After folding both sides downward, the model should look like the image shown. This step helps confirm the folds are symmetrical before moving on.
Take the left and right edges and fold them inward along the curved dotted lines to shape the fish body.
Take the left and right edges and fold them inward along the curved dotted lines to shape the fish body.
Carefully flip the model to the other side to reveal the front of the reef fish.
Carefully flip the model to the other side to reveal the front of the reef fish.
Your reef fish is now complete! Add a googly eye or draw one with a marker. You can also decorate it to give it a colorful personality.
Your reef fish is now complete! Add a googly eye or draw one with a marker. You can also decorate it to give it a colorful personality.
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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