This is how it should look like after the folding steps above. Hold the fish in your hands and open up the tail.Turn the fish to the other side and fold the remaining one section of the tail down.Do the same for the next section of the tail.Fold the top most piece of paper in the tail section as shown.Once you have completed the body, place the fish down as shown.This steps completes the body of the origami koi fish. Bring the folded line on the left to the center.Bring the folded line to the center of the rectangle.Start by folding a diagonal line on the body section of the origami koi fish. Repeat the same process as the step above.Shaping the body of the paper fish (Part 2) Bring the folded line to the center of the rectangle and press it down.Fold a diagonal line on body section of the folded paper.Shaping the body of the paper fish (Part 1) Fold the folded rectangle into half, ending the fold at the base of the folded fins.Fold the extended sections of the paper towards the center line.Next, fold the pointed end of the triangle towards the other end of the rectangle.Fold both the top corners into a triangle.Fold and press the along the lines that were folded in the steps above. Bring both sides of the rectangle paper to the center, horizontally.Fold the folded paper into half again, horizontally.įolding the base of the origami koi fish body.Fold the paper into half, horizontally.This is how the larger section of the cut paper should look like.Use a paper knife to cut the paper at the fold.Measure and mark the 10cm point on both edges of the square paper.I used a 15cm by 15cm square sheet and cut it into 10cm by 15cm. If you are using a square piece of paper to make the origami koi fish, you need to cut it into a rectangle. One sheet of square origami paper (measuring 10 cm by 15cm).įor easy reference, I have broken down this paper fish craft tutorial into 14 steps.The full list of supplies and step by step written guide follows right below that. Here's my detailed video tutorial on how to make the koi paper fish. How to Make Origami Koi Fish Video Tutorial Make them in different sizes and colors and enjoy! These origami koi fish are a great paper craft idea. If you prefer your origami koi fish to in a single color, choose a paper that is of the same color on both sides.Įach completed origami koi fish measure 12.5cm long (with the tails stretched out straight) and 6.5cm wide (the widest part of the fish, ie at the fins). The completed origami fish is made up of both colors. I made mine with a sheet that is red on one side and yellow on another. The paper should ideally be double sided. Each fish requires a single sheet of colored paper measuring 10 cm by 15 cm. These easy origami koi fish are made using rectangle sheets of paper. With simple paper folding techniques, you can make these pretty paper fish in just a few minutes! Pretty Origami Koi Fish - Easy Fish Craft Idea

Learn how to make origami koi fish with these detailed step by step guide and video.

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