Folding fish from money can be a really great gift idea. "Folding money" is a creative variation of Origami, the Japanese art of paper folding. By giving an employee money in the form of a fish, you show appreciation and creativity. With relatives or close friends, you turn a simple money gift into something special and personal. Folding money into fish shapes is an art that you can easily learn with a little practice. In this article, we will show you step by step how to fold money into fish shapes.

Such money gifts in the shape of a fish are especially suitable for birthdays, weddings, or graduations. You can present the folded money fish in a small gift box or showcase it in a paper or cardboard aquarium. For a wedding, you could even let a whole school of money fish swim in a self-made "wedding sea".

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Folding money into fish shapes: Step-by-step guide with video, photos, and text description

To make folding money easier for you, we have recorded a video showing all the important steps. First, watch the video and then use our step-by-step guide with photos. We have photographed every single step, so don't be afraid to try it out - you can do it!

Tip: If you have never folded money before, practice first. You have two options for this: Either cut paper strips the size of banknotes, or buy a pack of play money for practice. As with Origami, remember: don't rush, work slowly and carefully.

Folding money into fish: Step 1
Step 1: Place the banknote horizontally in front of you on the table and fold it horizontally as well, then unfold it. Our goal is to create a fold line in the middle.
Fold money into fish: Step 2
Step 2: Now place the banknote vertically and fold each of the two upper corners twice. This is reminiscent of folding a paper airplane.
Folding money into fish: Step 3
Step 3: Now fold back the two upper folds. Look at the picture to see how it should look. Turn it upside down and fold the bottom corner up. The fold line should be between the two protruding corners.
Folding money into fish: Step 4
Step 4: Then fold the upper, rectangular part down. The tail of the fish is done, now we shape the head. For this, the two upper corners must be folded towards the center again. Turn the structure around.
Folding money into fish shape: Step 5
Step 5: Attach the eyes. For this, you need a glue stick. Think twice whether it is a good idea to glue eyes on money! If you stick the fish eyes with regular glue, the fish will forever remain a fish, and the recipient will not be able to use the money because it will be damaged.

Folding fish from money: Conclusion

Thank you for taking the time to read through our guide! We hope you found the guide on folding money into fish shapes helpful. If you're up for more: We have many other guides on folding money. Check out our category for more creative ideas!

We wish you lots of fun trying and gifting your self-folded money fish. Your recipients will surely be thrilled by this special way of handing over money. Until next time!

Folding fish from money: Instructions with photos and video

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Vitalii Shynakov has been working in the areas of online retail, marketing and customer satisfaction since 2012. Until 2022, he was the head of personnel development and online sales department of four successful stores. He has been part of the TutKit.com team since 2024.