Simple Origami Fish Instructions

Difficulty: Easy
This fish is very simple and easy to make. You'll also have a lot of fun just drawing on its patterns.
For a more complex model, you can try this origami fish. It's not very difficult, so it's worty a try.
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Step 1: Start with a square piece of origami paper. If you only have regular 8.5x11 paper, follow these instructions to make it into a square sheet. |
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Step 2: Fold the the upper left corner to the lower right corner, then unfold. |
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Step 3: Fold the upper right corner to the lower left corner, then unfold. |
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Step 4: Fold the top half back, then unfold. |
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Step 5: With your finger, poke the center, so that it pops in. |
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Step 6: Collapse the paper into a triangle by bringing the sides in. |
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Step 7: Rotate the triangle left 90° (counter-clockwise). |
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Step 8: Fold the bottom corner up a little above the center as shown. |
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Step 9: Fold the top flap over the bottom one as shown. |
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Step 10: Turn the simple origami fish over and draw in the eye and some patterns! Click on "Like" below if you like this origami! |