Origami Koi Printable Instructions
Origami Koi Printable Instructions
This graceful origami koi was designed by Riccardo Foschi, a talented Italian artist known for his unique and easily recognisable style. Folded from a rectangle, this model brings out the flowing beauty of a koi fish with a striking color change at the tail. What makes this design particularly fun is how well it works with colored or pre-painted paper. A bold red, gold, or patterned sheet can really evoke the markings of real koi. In this tutorial, I’ll show you two tail variations: a simpler one and a more natural, fin-like shape. It’s a calm and rewarding project, with no complex folds, just a few steps that call for a bit of precision. And since you can make two koi from a single square, you might find yourself folding a whole pondful in no time.
- Designed by Riccardo Foschi
- Diagrams by Jimena Candia
- Difficulty: Easy
- Number of steps: 36
- Number of pages: 6
- Recommended paper: 6 x 6 in (15 x 15 cm) origami paper (Kami) or origami patterned paper (Chiyogami)
- Folding time: 5-10 minutes