This cheerful fish craft on paper waves is a fun decoration that can brighten up any room. It is made from curled paper strips that form waves and colorful fish cut from paper.

Materials:

• Blue or light blue paper for the waves;
• Colored paper in three different colors for the fish;
• A black marker or felt-tip pen;
• Scissors;
• Glue.

Fish Craft on Paper Waves Step by Step

First, cut four long, fairly wide strips from blue or light blue paper.

Next, curl the ends of each strip in opposite directions—one end upward and the other downward. This will create beautiful swirls that look like rolling waves.

You can curl the paper either by hand or with the help of a pencil or pen. Simply wrap each strip around a thin object to create the curves.

You might also enjoy making this fish craft for kids. It’s an easy rocking paper toy that gently sways from side to side thanks to its rounded base.

Now glue the curled strips together into one wave-shaped structure. The easiest way is to tuck one curl inside another, adding small amounts of glue wherever the waves overlap.

After that, cut several small slits in the wave structure. They should be neither too long nor too short. These slits will hold the fish later.

Make the same number of slits as the number of fish—in our example, there are three. Use scissors to make them. Gently pinch the wave with your fingers so you can carefully cut each slit.

Now choose any three colors you would like for your fish. In our example, we used orange, pink, and green, but any bright colors will work well. Just avoid blue or light blue, as the fish will blend into the waves.

Cut three fish from the colored paper. Give each one a different shape—make one wider, another slimmer, create tails and fins in different styles, and, if you like, add funny lips.

Another fun idea featuring fish in their natural underwater habitat is this paper circle fish craft. These colorful fish are made from simple paper circles, making the project both easy and enjoyable for kids.

Next, use a black marker or felt-tip pen to bring your fish to life. Draw eyes and mouths, decorate the tails and fins, and add scales, spots, or any other details you like. Let your imagination run wild!

Finally, slide the finished fish into the slits in the paper waves. They will stay securely in place and look as though they are swimming with only their upper bodies above the water.

Your fish craft on paper waves is now complete! These colorful little swimmers are happily gliding through the waves—whether it’s the sea, the ocean, or an imaginary underwater world is entirely up to you.