Are you looking for a fun and easy paper fish craft activity for kids? We have the perfect craft for you!
Fish are one of my favorite animals to craft. Do you know why? Because there are over 30,000 species of fish in the world. That is a lot, right? That is also why fish are so fun to craft because they all look different in size, color, and pattern. So many creative possibilities!
For this fish craft, we will use origami paper in any color you like. If you don’t have origami paper, cut a square from regular paper. We also created a YouTube video from this paper fish craft, so make it extra easy for yourself and watch the video before you start crafting. Enjoy!
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Craft supplies paper fish craft
- Origami paper
- Scissor
- Glue stick
- Ruler
- Pencil
- Googly eyes are optional
Watch the paper fish craft tutorial on YouTube
Step-by-step instructions on paper fish craft
Step 1: Gather the craft supplies and watch the YouTube craft video above
Step 2: Pick your favorite color of origami paper or a square piece of paper (from 15/15 CM or 20/20CM)
Step 3: Fold your paper in half so you end up with a triangle
Step 4: Lay your triangle in front of you with the folded side up and the open side down
Step 5: Take a ruler and pencil and make minor marks, about 1,5 CM, along the sides of your paper
Step 6: Cut strokes upwards with a scissor
Step 7: Open up your origami paper and fold the strokes to the middle center (see picture above)
Step 8: Fold the strokes individually (left and right) and glue them in the middle.
Step 9: Leave the tail of your fish open
Step 10: If you like, you can cut out a face for your fish and add a heart-shaped mouth and a googly eye.
Great job! Now you can try a different color combination so your fish has a friend. Or give these watercolor manta rays a try.
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