Mizuhiki Ribbon Fish

I've had a couple of requests for instructions for making the mizuhiki ribbon fish, so here it is, borrowed from the Yasutomo web site.

Supplies needed:


3 strands Mizuhiki ribbon

1 strand silver Mizuhiki cord

1 bamboo skewer

These little fish originated in Thailand and they were usually made with the leaf of the flax plant. When it was introduced in Asia, ribbon was used instead.

After you have made the fish, tie a large knot at the end of the silver cord and bring the unknotted end up through the bottom of one fish and out through the top. Tie another knot a few inches above the first fish and add the second fish. Tie a third knot and add the third fish.

Tie the silver cord to the end of a bamboo skewer or stick.

Use as a decoration or make several strands and create a mobile. The fish can be mounted on a card or made as pin.

For instructions on making the fish, go to www.injoystamps.com/ya-fish3.jpg

To purchase mizuhiki ribbon, go to www.injoystamps.com