Origami Dragons

165 Pages·10.774 MB·English

by  Marc Kirschenbaum

Folding Sheet Photo Credits: Shutterstock.com Asia Kravchuk (Pearlescent
pattern); Gribanessa (Zhulong—The Torch Dragon); Jojo Textures (Bronze
pattern, Dragon Hatchling, Faerie Dragon, The Chinese Dragon, The European
Dragon, Rainbow pattern, The Rearing Dragon); Koxae Sun (The Wyvern);
Kutlayev Dmitry (Amphiptere—The Winged Serpent); vadim.ivanchin (The
Lrndwyrm)
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MARC KIRSCHENBAUM
ORIGAMI
DRAGONS
MAGNIFICENT PAPER MODELS
THAT ARE FUN TO FOLD!
Contents
Introduction
Origami Symbols and Terminology
Dragon Footprint
Amphiptere—The
Winged Serpent
The Lindwyrm
Dragon Hatchling
Zhulong—The
Torch Dragon
The Wyvern
The European Dragon
Faerie Dragon
The Chinese Dragon
The Rearing Dragon
Introduction
D
ragon lore is rich and extends back many centuries. It is not clear
where the inspiration for these fantastic creatures originated, but
Eastern and Western cultures have produced their own unique
incarnations independently. Dragons have been a popular subject in
art throughout the ages, and origami is no exception.
This collection is unique in its inclusion of a wide range of legendary
dragon varieties from around the world. The winged varieties hail
from Western tradition, while the more serpentine group hails from
the East. To round out the collection, there is even a model of a
dragon’s footprint, and a cute dragon hatchling emerging from its egg.
Ease of folding was a major criterion for the folding sequences I
developed for these models. Many of these dragons start with
traditional origami bases, which will give anyone familiar with paper
folding a nice head start. I also kept the number of folds per project to
a minimum—with some practice, many of these models can be folded
in mere minutes. The important details have not been omitted, with all
the models showcasing the requisite number of legs, wings and other
key dragon parts. The projects are presented roughly in order of
difficulty.
The relative simplicity of these models comes with a subtle
advantage. Most of the pieces sport large unadorned areas. This makes
it possible to showcase patterned papers, like the ones included with
this kit. You can even use your own materials and draw in scales if
you wish. You can also express yourself with your own choice of
colors, as many have done before in fantasy illustration, sculpture,
film and even paper folding. Have fun!
Origami Symbols and Terminology
The meaning of different line styles
Valley Fold—Fold the paper toward you on the dashed line.
Mountain Fold—Fold the paper away from you on the irregularly dashed line.
Crease—The thin rule in the diagram on the right indicates a crease left in the
paper.
Hidden / X-Ray—Dotted lines show the location of hidden folds and flaps.
The meaning of different arrow styles
Fold Forward—Valley fold in the direction indicated by the barbed arrow.
Unfold—Return the paper to its previous state, leaving a crease.