Japanese Stuffed Paper Fish

In Japan on Children’s Day, streamers shaped like fish fly high from bamboo poles!
You will need: 2 sheets of tissue paper, Used computer paper, scissors, craft glue, markers (or
crayons).
1. Cut a wide-mouthed fish from 2 sheets of tissue paper.
2. Squeeze a thin line of glue around the fish (leave the mouth unglued); press the 2 sheets
of tissue paper together.
3. Draw on fish’s scales and eyes. Stuff the fish with torn computer paper and glue the
mouth closed.
4. Attach a string and tie it to a pole.

References / Source:
GSLC Pow Wow 2007
 

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