This beginner-friendly origami sunfish uses simple folds to create a bold, rounded sea shape that’s fun to decorate. The tutorial keeps instructions clear and kid-safe by focusing on folds and geometry, not body parts. Great for classrooms, crafts, and sea-themed projects.
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
Fold the square diagonally both ways, then fold vertically and horizontally. Collapse along the creases to form a triangle with two layers on each side.
Fold the square diagonally both ways, then fold vertically and horizontally. Collapse along the creases to form a triangle with two layers on each side.
On the top layer, fold the right side diagonally downward following the guide line to create a neat triangular flap.
On the top layer, fold the right side diagonally downward following the guide line to create a neat triangular flap.
Fold the left top layer diagonally downward in the same way so both flaps match.
Fold the left top layer diagonally downward in the same way so both flaps match.
Pause and compare your model with the image to confirm symmetry before continuing.
Pause and compare your model with the image to confirm symmetry before continuing.
Move the left and right edges inward along the curved guides toward the center to refine the overall outline.
Move the left and right edges inward along the curved guides toward the center to refine the overall outline.
Swing the small side points outward along the dashed lines to widen the outline.
Swing the small side points outward along the dashed lines to widen the outline.
Fold the tips of the side points downward along the short guide lines to give a gentle angle.
Fold the tips of the side points downward along the short guide lines to give a gentle angle.
Bring the top point down along the dashed line. Then fold the two lower corners upward on their marks to round and compact the model.
Bring the top point down along the dashed line. Then fold the two lower corners upward on their marks to round and compact the model.
Fold the two upper corners inward along the curved guides to soften the top edge.
Fold the two upper corners inward along the curved guides to soften the top edge.
Turn the model to the other side to prepare for finishing touches.
Turn the model to the other side to prepare for finishing touches.
The sunfish is ready! Add a googly eye, draw an eye, or decorate with patterns to personalize your sea creature.
The sunfish is ready! Add a googly eye, draw an eye, or decorate with patterns to personalize your sea creature.
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