This origami fish base is a starting point for certain fish models, but it can certainly be used as a starting point for other origami models as well.
Origami Basics: Origami Fish Base Instructions
Category: Basic Origami Folds

Difficulty:
Easy
This step-by-step guide with clear pictures shows you how to easily fold an origami fish base.
Step 1
1
Start with a square sheet of origami paper. I am using an 7×7 inches origami paper.
If you only have regular paper, follow these instructions on how to make a square origami paper.
If you only have regular paper, follow these instructions on how to make a square origami paper.
Step 2
2
Rotate the paper to make it resemble a diamond.
Step 3
3
Fold the top half down.
Step 4
4
Unfold.
Step 5
5
Fold the left half to the right.
Step 6
6
Unfold.
Step 7
7
Fold the top right edge to the center.
Step 8
8
Fold the top left edge to the center.
Step 9
9
Unfold.
Step 10
10
Fold the bottom right edge to the center.
Step 11
11
Fold the bottom left edge to the center.
Step 12
12
Turn the model over.
Step 13
13
Fold the bottom point to the top point.
Step 14
14
Turn the model over.
Step 15
15
Open and fold down the left flap while creasing the inside corner.
Step 16
16
Flatten the fold.
Step 17
17
Then do the same to the right flap.
Step 18
18
Bring the top layer down.
Step 19
19
After folding the top layer all the way to the down it should look like image.
Step 20
20
Turn the model over and voila!
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