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Join artist and designer Karen Elaine for a fun and interactive YouTube Live session as she folds adorable kissing fish origami using Yasutomo’s Double-Sided Origami Paper—designed by Karen herself!

You’ll learn how to fold charming origami fish that “kiss” when paired together! 🐠💕

These creations are not only cute on their own, but also perfect for adding a creative touch to cards, mobiles, and other fun paper craft projects. Karen will guide you step-by-step through the folding process, then share inspiring ways to incorporate your origami into unique and personal designs. 

This video was originally livestreamed on the Yasutomo YouTube channel on Friday, August 22, 2025.

Items Used

For a shoppable overview of the items used in this demo visit our Kissing Fish Origami collection HERE.

• Double-Sided Origami papers
  • Blue Scribbles (4560)
  • Mixed Media Collage (4561)
  • Monochrome Marks (4562)
• Origami Storage Box (OSB)
• Karen also has the Art Bin 6" storage container (not sold by Yasutomo) available from various retailers
  
• Bamboo Folding Tool (OBF-7)
• Ruler (not sold by Yasutomo)
• Judikins Detail Scissors (CTS11)
• Art Glitter Designer Dries Clear Adhesive (not sold by Yasutomo)
• Grabie Dual Tip Acrylic Paint brush pen (not sold by Yasutomo)
• 3D fishing lure eyes (not sold by Yasutomo, Karen bought hers on Amazon)
• Thread - Karen used a soft cotton one and cut a length of about 4 feet (not sold by Yasutomo)
• Bookbinding beeswax in holder (not sold by Yasutomo)
• 4 inch long needle (not sold by Yasutomo)

Mentioned by Karen:

• Origami artist Junior Fritz Jacquet inspired her to fold these origami fish
• Fodder School, specifically Sarah Gardner's lesson
• Earlier and shorter video tutorial for Kissing Fish Origami

Tag us in your posts on Instagram @yasutomo_art and @karenelainecreative so we can see your creations 

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