[Kids] Let’s Make Origami! A Collection of Easy Goldfish Folding Methods

Goldfish you can make in 3 minutes

Summer Origami: Easy Goldfish Origami ⭐︎ A simple origami you can fold in 3 minutes [with voice instructions]. Cute goldfish origami – how to fold a goldfish ​⁠@tentenmimi9626

When summer comes, you feel like folding a cool-looking goldfish out of origami, don’t you? This goldfish is simple and takes about three minutes to make, so please give it a try.

The folding method is very similar to the samurai helmet (kabuto).

Instead of folding the horn parts of the kabuto, imagine folding back the part that goes over the head in the opposite direction.

After that, rotate the origami 90 degrees and fold it back the other way, then cut open and spread out the tail section.

Be careful not to cut your hands when using scissors.

Finish by drawing a cute face.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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plump goldfish

Origami Chubby Goldfish

Here is a three-dimensional goldfish you can make from a single sheet of origami paper.

Because it has a 3D finish, there are quite a few steps where you create creases first and then assemble, but watching a goldfish take shape from a flat sheet makes an excellent way for children to develop spatial awareness.

It’s also nice to work through the tricky parts together with a parent or guardian.

Making goldfish in different colors or adding water plants to recreate a pond or fishbowl is fun, and it would look cute pasted onto a fan as well.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Goldfish with fluttering tail fins

Origami [Goldfish] Side View * Origami Goldfish

This origami is a goldfish with fluttery, very glamorous tail fins.

It looks even cuter when combined with a heart-shaped origami, so be sure to make them as a set.

You’ll use two quarter-size pieces of origami paper to make the goldfish.

One piece is for the body, and the other is for the tail fin.

Once both are folded, glue them together.

For the eyes, use round stickers or similar.

After making the heart pocket, the back side of the goldfish can be inserted into the pocket—slide it in, and it’s complete.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Ranchu (a breed of fancy goldfish)

[Origami Goldfish] How to Make a Ranchu

Among goldfish, the ranchu is especially gorgeous—let’s try folding one with origami.

First, fold the paper into a triangle along the diagonal twice.

Next, fold one corner toward the center.

Then flip it over, fold both sides along the middle, and fold the whole piece in half along the center.

After that, make a reverse fold at the tip.

Then make a few more reverse folds.

This part is a bit tricky, so if it’s difficult, please proceed together with a parent or guardian.

Red or orange paper will probably suit it best.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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A goldfish with a cute shape

Origami Goldfish / How to fold an origami goldfish

Among origami goldfish, this one is relatively easy to fold.

First, fold the paper in half along the diagonal, then bring the bottom corner up to the center.

After that, the folding method is somewhat similar to making a samurai helmet.

If you use patterned paper with a gradient, it creates a lovely effect.

It looks nice as is, but adding eyes can make it even cuter.

Make goldfish in various colors and stick them on a wall or on light-blue construction paper—they’ll look adorable.

Give it a try!

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Goldfish scooping set made with origami

[Make-and-Play Origami 2] Easy guide to folding “Goldfish Scooping”! [Origami 2] How to fold origami ‘Goldfish Scooping’!

Let’s make it with your favorite color of origami! Here are some ideas for a goldfish scooping set made from origami.

It’s a perfect craft activity to enjoy with children.

You’ll need items like origami paper, round stickers, and a permanent marker.

Folding the goldfish and the scooper (poi) is also great for developing fine motor skills.

Goldfish scooping usually requires water, but with this idea you can enjoy it without using water, so it’s safe and fun indoors.

Try incorporating it into summer events or free play time.