How to Make an Origami Mackerel: Easy Step-by-Step Guide
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πTraditional Washi or Kami Paper
π¬Video Tutorial
πStep-by-Step Diagram
π Folding Steps
- Step 1: Fold the square paper in half horizontally to create a crease.
- Step 2: Unfold the paper, then fold the top and bottom edges to the center crease.
- Step 3: At the left end, open the folded layers and flatten them to form a sharp triangle.
- Step 4: Complete the flattening of both sharp triangles on the left side to form the fish's head.
- Step 5: Flip the paper over.
- Step 6: At the right tail end, fold the top edge down along the dotted line.
- Step 7: Similarly, fold the bottom edge up along the dotted line.
- Step 8: Fold the small tip at the end of the tail inward along the dotted line to shape the tail fin.
- Step 9: At the left head section, fold the top layer down along the dotted line to shape the upper body.
- Step 10: Fold the bottom layer up along the dotted line to shape the lower body.
- Step 11: Fold the entire tail section backward along the dotted line.
- Step 12: Fold the tip of the tail down slightly to add a curve to the fin.
- Step 13: Fold the entire fish in half vertically, folding toward the back.
- Step 14: Draw an eye, and your Sanma (mackerel) is complete!
