Easy Fish Tissue Paper Craft

If your kids love exploring the underwater world, they’re going to be thrilled with our latest project: a tissue paper fish craft!

This fun and vibrant craft is perfect for bringing a splash of ocean magic into your home.

With our free template, your little ones can create colorful fish using tissue paper, glue, and a bit of imagination. It’s a fantastic way to develop fine motor skills while enjoying a creative and relaxing activity.

Tissue Paper Fish Craft

Materials

• Fish template (available for download below)
• Colorful tissue paper
• Scissors
• Glue

Instructions

First things first, grab the free fish craft template—just scroll to the bottom of this page to download and print it out.

Next, cut your tissue paper into small pieces in whatever colors you like. You can go with bright, tropical colors or more natural shades—get creative!

Now, let’s start decorating! Take it section by section: apply glue to a part of the fish, crinkle up some tissue paper, and press it onto the glue.

Keep going until your entire fish is covered in colorful tissue paper.

Once your fish is fully decorated, cut out the fish shape and the eye from the template.

Glue the eye onto your fish, and then use a marker to draw a cheerful mouth.

And there you have it—your tissue paper fish is ready to swim into your collection of crafty creations!

This tissue paper fish craft is not only easy and fun but also helps kids develop important skills such as fine motor coordination and color recognition.

It’s a perfect activity for a rainy afternoon, a classroom art project, or just a fun family crafting session.

Plus, the end result is a cheerful fish that adds a touch of ocean charm to any space.

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