Let's make it with origami! A collection of ways to fold “dinosaurs”
There are lots of kids who love dinosaurs, aren’t there?
Dinosaurs are so fascinating that not only boys but girls, too, can get totally absorbed in them.
In this article, we’ve put together instructions for folding dinosaurs that are popular with kids, like the Tyrannosaurus, Triceratops, and Pteranodon.
There are a variety of models, from easy to difficult, so be sure to try them together as a parent-child activity.
If you change the size or type of origami paper, you can make them look even cooler—your kids are sure to be thrilled when they see the finished results!
Adults might get hooked, too!
Let’s make all kinds of dinosaurs and have fun.
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Let’s make it with origami! A roundup of how to fold dinosaurs (1–10)
Ankylosaurus
Ankylosaurus is a dinosaur with an armored-looking body and a distinctive tail.
Despite its tough appearance, it was a plant-eating dinosaur.
Let’s try making an ankylosaurus out of origami.
We’ll use three sheets of origami paper to create the legs, the head and tail, and the body separately.
The video explains the folding steps clearly and in order, so be sure to use it as a reference.
Finally, glue the three parts together and you’re done! The armor-like shell is faithfully recreated, and it looks really cool.
If your child likes origami, definitely give it a try.
Triceratops
How about folding a triceratops using two sheets of origami paper? Triceratops are herbivorous dinosaurs known for their three distinctive horns.
The frill around their head and neck is cute and charming, making them one of the most popular dinosaurs! Use the first sheet to fold the head, and the second sheet to fold the body and legs.
Finally, tuck the body into the head to finish! If the standard size origami feels difficult, try using slightly larger paper.
Give it a try!
Stegosaurus
Why not try making a Stegosaurus—the dinosaur with distinctive jagged plates on its back—out of origami? The video uses 24×24 cm origami paper, but the design is simple enough that 15×15 cm works just fine.
Although the difficulty level is on the lower side, it faithfully reproduces the Stegosaurus’s signature jagged back, making it well worth making! With its classic “dinosaur” look, kids are sure to love it too.
Be sure to check out the video and give it a try.
Velociraptor
Velociraptor is a small carnivorous dinosaur said to be one of the most intelligent of its kind.
In the Jurassic World series, there’s a Velociraptor named Blue.
This time, let’s make a Velociraptor out of origami.
You can make it with a standard-sized sheet of origami paper, and it turns out impressively detailed and cool.
If you fold it with gray paper and draw blue markings, you can probably recreate Blue.
Its mouth is open, so you can pretend it’s biting and play with it.
Eoraptor
Eoraptor, a small dinosaur considered one of the most primitive and earliest dinosaur types.
Slender and, at first glance, looking like a lizard with longer legs, Eoraptor was about one meter in length.
Here we introduce how to fold an origami Eoraptor.
To capture its slim body, the folding method includes quite a few fine steps and may be difficult for small children, but with adult support and by taking it slowly and carefully, it will be fine.
At the end, set the angle of the head and fold it firmly into place.
