Papercraft Koi Fish
Koi are gorgeous fish to watch swimming in a pond or lake. This papercraft koi fish art project will bring these fascinating fish to life in a new way.
Koi are colorful varieties of carp that folks often like to keep in outdoor koi ponds or water gardens. These fish are often seen as symbols of prosperity, perseverance, and good fortune.
In this post, we will walk through the step-by-step process of creating a papercraft koi fish, with photos included. So, clear a space and gather your homeschool class, and let’s get started!
List of Supplies for Papercraft Koi Fish
- VALUE PACK OF 500 WITH 20 VIBRANT COLORS: The bulk pack of 500 drawing paper is a premium yet value for money option. You get a great collection of 20 vivid colors including three metallic colors. The ideal oragaminpaper having size of 6 x 6 inches is perfect for every origami project.
- NO TEARING & EASY TO FOLD: Made of high quality 70 gsm papers, our kraft paper won’t tear, rip, or curl on the sides. Despite its durability. Colored copy paper is flexible enough to hold the crease and shape very well, making it great for mini crafts. Double-sided oragami color paper means you can use it for any DIY job!
Instructions for the Papercraft Koi Fish
Step 1
Select medium-thick colored craft papers for the papercraft koi fish Prepare the patterns from the provided template and trace them on the selected craft papers using a pencil. Cut out the traced papers using scissors.
Step 2
Take the fin cutouts and make pleated folds on them, horizontally.
Step 3
Unfold all the pleated folds and they’ll leave creases.
Step 4
Take the base cutout and cut a 1 cm vertical slit on the front side of the base.
Step 5
Apply glue on any one side of the slit.
Step 6
Overlap both sides of the slit by a cm and press on the glued part.
Step 7
Glue the 2 eye cutouts to the front side, on both sides of the overlapped slit.
Step 8
Use a matching permanent marker to draw scale patterns on the base.
Step 9
Attach a fin pattern on any one side of the base.
Step 10
Similarly, attach the other fin to the other side of the base.
Step 11
Take the tail fin cutout and fold it in half.
Step 12
Fold it in half again.
Step 13
Fold it in half 2 more times.
Step 14
Unfold all the folds.
Step 15
Make pleated folds along the crease lines.
Step 16
Apply glue on any one side of the pleated tail fin pattern.
Step 17
Press the middle of the pleated tail fin and join the glued sides together to form the tail fin shape.
Step 18
Use your fingers to spread the tail fin pleats a little. Apply glue on the back part of the base.
Step 19
Attach the closed end of the tail fin onto the glued part of the base to complete the craft.
More Origami and Paper Crafts
Here are some other paper crafts you might want to try with your homeschool class, including some simple origami projects for younger children.
- Origami Bird Craft
- Intricate Origami Leaf
- Endangered Animal Paper Bookmarks
- Easy Origami for Kids
- Creative 3D Paper Art
- Polar Bear Paper Bookmark
