Fun and Easy Dollar Bill Origami Fish Tutorial

Love money origami crafts? Today, we’ll delve into the ancient Japanese art of paper folding to make a stunning dollar bill origami fish. These step-by-step instructions are easy enough for kids and adults alike to follow, and the best part is you only need a crisp dollar bill to get started! 

There’s no better way to adorn gift cards than this dollar bill fish! Use it for birthday gifts, graduations, or any other celebration.

Dollar bill origami fish tutorial.

Dollar Origami Fish Tutorial:

Follow the origami instructions and visual cues to get started!

Step 1:

Start by folding the one-dollar bill in half crosswise and then unfold it, leaving a crease in the middle.

Dollar bill origami fish - step 1 - start with a crisp dollar bill
Let’s get started!
Dollar bill origami fish - step 1  - cross halfwise
Now fold crosswise
Dollar bill origami fish - step 1 - unfold
Unfold!

Step 2:

Fold both left corners forward to meet the center crease created in the previous step.

Dollar bill origami fish - step 2 - Fold both left corners forward to meet the center crease created in the previous step.
Fold the left corners to meet in the middle.

Step 3:

Flip the bill over to the other side.

Dollar bill origami fish - step 3 - flip over to the other side
You should have the “one dollar” side on the front.

Step 4:

The corners folded in the previous step are now on the right side. Fold them forward again towards the center crease.

Dollar bill origami fish - step 3 -  Fold corners forward again towards the center crease.
Fold again!
Dollar bill origami fish - step 3 - Fold corners forward again towards the center crease.
Fold the other corner as well.

Step 5:

Turn the figure over.

Dollar bill origami fish - step 4 - Turn the figure over.
Your dollar bill should look something like this.

Step 6:

Unfold the flaps at the tip of the bill as shown in the picture.

Dollar bill origami fish - step 5 - Unfold the flaps at the tip of the bill as shown in the picture.
Unfold the tips again.

Step 7:

Fold the tips of the bill inward to create a triangle shape.

Dollar bill origami fish - step 6 - Fold the tips of the bill inward to create a triangle shape.
Make a triangle shape at the corner.

Step 8:

Fold the right edge inward, aligning it with the tip of the triangle created in the previous step.

Dollar bill origami fish - step 7 - Fold the right edge inward, aligning it with the tip of the triangle created in the previous step.
You’re almost done with this fun craft!

Step 9:

Fold both right corners forward to meet the center crease, forming a triangle on the right side of the bill.

Dollar bill origami fish - step 8 - Fold both right corners forward to meet the center crease, forming a triangle on the right side of the bill.
Continue folding as shown in the picture.

Step 10:

Flip the figure over for the final reveal.

Dollar bill origami fish - step 9 - flip over for final result
This is your dollar bill origami fish all ready to be displayed!

Tip: For best results, place your origami fish under a book for a few minutes to help it keep its shape.

Print the easy Dollar Bill Origami Fish tutorial here

Active Time
13 minutes

Total Time
13 minutes

Difficulty
easy

Estimated Cost
$1

Notes

Tip: For best results, place your origami fish under a book for a few minutes to help it keep its shape.

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