February 21, 2007 10 Comments

Paper Koi

Whilst it is still the Chinese New Year period, let me post a tutorial on how to make paper koi. Sorry, Lilian and jonzz for being late… nevermind, Chap Goh Mei is still eleven days away. :-)

So here are the instructions:

1. Create a template like this one:

or click on the image to download an actual-size template.

2. Get an old CNY card and trace the shapes on it using the template an a guide. Preferably, the body should be made with the parts of the card that are adorned with colourful decorations. After that, cut the fish shape out from the card.

3. Here’s the tricky part… a video will show you how to fold the cut-outs into koi. Ward 2 sister demonstrates:

4. Add the eyes by sticking two black beads on the head with glue. Then stick onto the wall with cellophane tape.

Voila! Paper Koi… courtesy of Sister Lee.

Have fun!

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10 comments so far

  1. aunty jt February 21, 2007 4:27 pm

    lol!
    the sisters at your wards are really sporting to play along.

    kong hei fatt choy to the chans! happy new year!

  2. LB February 21, 2007 7:41 pm

    Sure costs less than having real koi swimming on your walls!! Thanks for lessons!! Gong Xi Fa Chai!!!

  3. mott February 21, 2007 8:31 pm

    Wah..this one so best la..I was just going to ask you how they made the koi…But then you so fast la! TenKiu TenKiu..now..I must find old CNY card…hee hee hee…sure my boys like one!

    Eh….really must use UHU ah? HAHAHAHAHAAH KIDDING!

  4. Bernard February 21, 2007 10:41 pm

    JT, the sister and staff and always sporting mia :-)

    LB,yup.. recycle, reuse.

    mott, hahaha.. got other ppl ask liao ;-).. i’m sure the boy will love it.

  5. yen chiew February 21, 2007 11:10 pm

    nice one!!!!
    thanks for the tip!
    happy chinese new year to you too!!!
    may the piggie year be a splendid one! :)

  6. Judy Leese February 22, 2007 3:08 am

    I want to try but what a shame, I don’t have any chinese new year cards to play with! :( Why nobody sent me new year card one? :P

  7. jonzz February 22, 2007 8:57 am

    WAH! UHU glue ar… LOL, yes, you said it in the video too!

    Interesting, interesting… too bad … or rather, lucky the main part of New Year over liao… no need to decorate, MUA HA HA HA

  8. Bernard February 22, 2007 10:25 am

    yen chiew, you have a good piggie year too!

    Judy, aiyoo.. so kesian… gimme your address. :-)

    jonzz, you can make one and glue it to your car bumper. ;-)

  9. happysurfer February 24, 2007 5:01 pm

    Bernard, that is very creative of Sister Lee. Thank you for sharing that lesson.

    Gong Xi Fa Cai to you and your family. May the new year bring you happiness, health and good fortune.

  10. Bernard February 24, 2007 6:03 pm

    Happy, yes she is. GongXiFaCai to you and your family too. :-)

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