Origami perfect for summer. Fun and easy for kids to make!
Summer is full of fun events like swimming at the beach or pool and fireworks festivals! How about expressing that summer with origami? Here, we’ll introduce origami that’s perfect for the season.
There are lots of designs, like cool ice cream, lanterns from summer festivals, and seasonal flowers and insects.
All of them are easy to make and can be completed in a short time, so they’re great even after water play.
Fold a variety, decorate your room, or enjoy a pretend festival with friends.
Have a fun summer with origami!
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Origami perfect for summer. Fun and easy for kids to make! (101–110)
Puffy, three-dimensional goldfish
Let’s make a fun twist on the classic origami balloon! Here’s a puffy, three-dimensional goldfish idea.
All you need is one sheet of origami paper in your favorite color, a black pen, and a white pen.
It’s a unique, playful idea that makes the goldfish look adorably puffed up! Fold a balloon-like goldfish from a single sheet of paper, then use the black and white pens to draw the eyes and patterns.
It will look as if the goldfish has leapt right out of an aquarium.
This idea is sure to make anyone go “Whoa!” the moment they see the finished goldfish!
plump 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.
Wobbling Goldfish
This goldfish origami can be moved to recreate the gentle swaying motion of swimming.
The folding process is similar to the yakko-san, pinwheel, and trick boat models up to a certain point, so it should be easy to get started.
Every part is three-dimensional, and when you move the tail fin, it looks as if the fish is actually swimming, so you can enjoy not only making it but also playing with it.
You can also make it cute by adding eyes with round stickers or a felt-tip pen.
Be sure to give it a try!
Simple goldfish
Let’s make it with scissors! Here’s a simple goldfish craft idea.
All you need is origami paper in your favorite color and a pair of scissors.
It’s a fun activity for both kids and adults to enjoy together! The process of making a goldfish with your favorite colored origami paper and scissors is simple yet helps build concentration.
In particular, after cutting the origami, it’s important to fold carefully so you don’t tear the paper—this is a key point.
This step will help develop dexterity and focus.
The finished goldfish is adorable and fun to display!
Ranchu (a breed of fancy goldfish)
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.
Origami perfect for summer. Fun and easy for kids to make! (111–120)
goldfish with a triangular tail fin
This goldfish is relatively easy to fold compared to other goldfish origami.
Because the shape is quite simple, drawing the eyes and scales might make it look more realistic.
To fold it, first make two diagonal folds along the corners.
Then fold the tip slightly, and fold it in half in the perpendicular direction to make a crease there.
Fold the triangular section at the bottom upward.
Finally, fold up the opposite edge from the head to form the tail along that line, and you’re done.
A goldfish with a cute tail fin
Once you’re finished, draw patterns with a pen! Here’s a cute goldfish idea featuring an adorable tail fin.
You’ll need two sheets of origami paper cut to quarter size, glue, and a pen.
It’s a unique idea where you fold the face and the body with tail fin separately, then glue them together.
The tail fin design is charming and really brings out the beauty of the goldfish.
Adding pen-drawn patterns gives it originality and boosts the overall finish, which is a big plus.
You’ll likely feel happy every time you look at the completed goldfish.