How to Make an Origami Fish

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Begin with a preliminary fold.

   This is also known as a square base.
   
   You can learn how to make one here:
   How to Make an Origami Square Base
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   Step 2: Pull out the inside flaps until they line up with the upper edges.

   This will form the fins. ,,,,,,, Flip the model over and do the same on this side, in reverse order, of course.
   
   Flip it back over. , Bring both diamond shaped flaps downward so the model appears to have been turned upside down. ,,
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   Step 3: Fold the top triangle down as far as possible.

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   Step 4: Lift the flap you just folded a little bit so you will see the intersection between the two folded flaps.

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   Step 5: Pull this intersection out and fold it down into a triangle.

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   Step 6: Unfold the flaps folded in the last two steps.

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   Step 7: Turn the model so that the fins are pointing to the left.

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   Step 8: Grab the leftmost corner and rotate it upward and into the inside of the model in a way that follows previous creases.

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   Step 9: Fold the diamond formed in the last step in half lengthwise

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    Step 10: bringing it left to right.

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    Step 11: Unfold the previous step.

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    Step 12: Repeat step eight on the diamonds again.

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    Step 13: Bring the top diamond back up and fold both in half from left to right.

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