Flounder Fish Printing Replica

$43.95
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FP-9996

Flounder Fish Printing Replica 

This flexible flounder fish replica (12 inch) features one side of the fish; the reverse is flat. To make a fish print, simply ink the fish and roll on paper to “capture” the species as a print. When finished, replicas can be easily cleaned with soapy water. Fish printing, the Japanese art of Gyotaku, is an excellent way to combine science and art! We also offer a variety of washable block inks, ink rollers, and rice paper to enhance your fish printing activities.

Flounder are found throughout the world’s oceans and are members of the flatfish family that contains over 500 different species. When young, all flatfish swim about in a normal fashion. Later, as they grow mature they spend more time on the bottom and eventually their bodies become asymmetrical. The submerged eye literally migrates to the exposed side so that both eyes face up on one side of their body! Flounder blend into their surrounds, lying motionless on the sand until a small fish or crustacean comes by. Then they move with amazing speed. Flounder are also commonly found near the mouths of estuaries where they prey on small fish that move in and out with the tides. 

For a helpful video demonstrating fish printing techniques please click here!

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Dimensions: 13¾" L (nose to tail) x 6½" T (upper fin to lower fin)

Receive 10% off when ordering 10 or more of this item. Upon checkout, discounts for all items are added together and collectively subtracted from the total.

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