Origami Dragon Printable Instructions

Let’s learn how to fold an easy origami dragon designed by Mister Paperfold (Sébastien Limet). Dragons appear in stories and legends around the world, but surprisingly, no traditional origami dragons exist. While modern designers have created many incredible dragon models, they are often quite challenging to fold. This model was designed to offer a more accessible alternative. It has everything you’d expect from a dragon: a bold horn, four legs, raised wings, and a long sweeping tail, all while remaining approachable for beginners with a little folding experience. And if you enjoy this model and want a bigger challenge, be sure to check out its larger and more detailed sibling, our Origami Dragon v2. The two models share the same foundation, but the advanced version takes the design much further.

• Designed by Sebastien Limet (Mister Paperfold)
• Diagrams by Jimena Candia
• Difficulty: Easy
• Number of steps: 32
• Number of pages: 5
• Recommended paper: 6 x 6 in (15 x 15 cm) origami paper (Kami) or Tant origami paper
• Folding time: 10-15 minutes

Full step-by-step tutorial with video