Do you love stories filled with fiery dragons and epic quests? Now you can bring a little bit of that magic to life by folding your very own origami dragon head! With a few simple steps, you’ll create a fierce, fantastic creature ready to guard your treasures, or maybe decorate your desk. Grab your paper and let the adventure begin!
How to Make an Origami Dragon Head
Category: Origami Animals
Difficulty: Intermediate
Fold a fierce Origami dragon head! Easy step-by-step guide to create a mythical paper beast, perfect for fantasy and craft lovers!
Step 1
1
Start with a square sheet of origami paper. I am using an 7×7 inches origami sheet.
If you only have regular paper, follow these instructions on how to make a square origami paper.
If you only have regular paper, follow these instructions on how to make a square origami paper.
Step 2
2
Rotate the paper into a diamond shape.
Step 3
3
Fold the left corner to meet the right corner.
Step 4
4
Unfold. We just needed a crease line.
Step 5
5
Fold the top corner down to meet the bottom corner.
Step 6
6
Unfold. We just needed a crease line.
Step 7
7
Turn the paper over and rotate it into a square.
Step 8
8
Fold the bottom edge upward to meet the top edge.
Step 9
9
Unfold. We just needed a crease line.
Step 10
10
Fold the right edge to meet the left edge.
Step 11
11
Unfold. We just needed a crease line.
Step 12
12
Turn the model over.
Step 13
13
Pop in the center using your finger.
Step 14
14
Rotate the paper into a diamond.
Step 15
15
Start bringing the left and right corners together.
Step 16
16
Bring the left and right corners down to meet the bottom corner.
Step 17
17
Flatten the fold well.
Step 18
18
Fold the first flap upward.
Step 19
19
Fold the right corner to the center.
Step 20
20
Fold the left corner to the center.
Step 21
21
Fold down the top corner.
Step 22
22
Turn the model over.
Step 23
23
Fold the first flap upward.
Step 24
24
Fold the right corner to the center.
Step 25
25
Fold the left corner to the center.
Step 26
26
Fold down the top corner.
Step 27
27
Fold the left flap vertically upward.
Step 28
28
Fold that flap to the right side.
Step 29
29
Turn the model over.
Step 30
30
Fold the left flap vertically upward.
Step 31
31
Fold that flap to the right side.
Step 32
32
Open the top and bottom flap.
Step 33
33
Expand and open the side corners.
Step 34
34
Draw the eyes and face of your dragon and you’re all done!
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