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Folded paper fish bases
The fish-base packet marks the fold and joining lines on each separate paper component.
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Print the matching Letter/A4 edition at actual size (100%). Measure the 50 mm bar before cutting; trial-fit the parts with your chosen material.
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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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Folded paper fish bases / LETTER
A good fit for your idea?
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.
Printing, file details and help
About this file
- Instruction pages
- 2
- Orientation
- Portrait
Component sizes are shown on each pattern; these are original folded/assembled craft studies.
From file to finished page
- Cut the mirrored fish faces as one piece, retaining the central 22 mm folding bridge.
- Score and fold the bridge so the two fish faces meet back-to-back. Align their tails before fixing.
- Curve each broad body gently away from the other, then glue only the narrow tail and snout contact areas.
- 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 (2 files)
- US Letter — print PDF · 3 pages
Page numbers and contents
- Page 1 — Assembly instructions
- Page 2 — mirrored fish faces joined by a folding hinge
- Page 3 — Assembly instructions
- A4 — print PDF · 3 pages
Page numbers and contents
- Page 1 — Assembly instructions
- Page 2 — mirrored fish faces joined by a folding hinge
- Page 3 — Assembly instructions