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Folded paper fish bases

Folded paper fish bases developed as a measured original paper study. The packet provides the actual parts, joining or shaping marks, drawing dimensions and an assembly sequence. Print at actual size and dry-fit the parts before gluing.

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Pages
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Sheet
215.9 × 279.4 mm
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Pages in this PDF
  • Page 1 — Assembly instructions
  • Page 2 — mirrored fish faces joined by a folding hinge
  • Page 3 — Assembly instructions

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Folded paper fish bases / LETTER

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Letter and A4 preserve the component dimensions. Choose the sheet you will print, not a different object size.

Materials and construction

Plain 100 to 140 gsm paper for a first dimensional trial; approximately 160 to 220 gsm card only after confirming the folds. Use a ruler, suitable scissors, a blunt scoring tool and a small amount of paper adhesive. An adult should handle internal cuts, holes and small fasteners.

Before making a batch

Measure the 50 mm reference and two named component dimensions.

Make a complete empty trial and document fold direction, joining order, collision, stability and any fragile features.

Repeat the trial using your chosen paper. Check that every join holds and each moving part works freely before decorating.

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Instruction pages
2
Orientation
Portrait

Component sizes are shown on each pattern; these are original folded/assembled craft studies.

From file to finished page

  1. Cut the mirrored fish faces as one piece, retaining the central 22 mm folding bridge.
  2. Score and fold the bridge so the two fish faces meet back-to-back. Align their tails before fixing.
  3. Curve each broad body gently away from the other, then glue only the narrow tail and snout contact areas.
  4. Leave the center hollow. The result is a lightweight folded decoration, not a buoyant or anatomically exact model.
Printing and use notes

Drawing dimensions describe flat paper surfaces, not verified internal capacity, load strength, fit or material compatibility.

No mailing, food-contact, archival, toy-safety, protective-wear or cutting-machine certification is supplied.

Make a plain-paper trial first; paper thickness and fold accuracy can change the fit.

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  • Folded paper fish bases / LETTER · 3 pages
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    • Page 1 — Assembly instructions
    • Page 2 — mirrored fish faces joined by a folding hinge
    • Page 3 — Assembly instructions
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    Page numbers and contents
    • Page 1 — Assembly instructions
    • Page 2 — mirrored fish faces joined by a folding hinge
    • Page 3 — Assembly instructions

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