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[For Kids] Easy Dragon Origami Collection

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Dragons that appear in all kinds of works—like anime and movies—are very popular with kids.

They’re imaginary creatures with a cool look and striking fire-breathing scenes, and they can conjure up all sorts of images.

Some of you might want to try origami but feel that, because of the wings and the overall shape, it seems a bit difficult to fold.

So in this article, we’ve rounded up a collection of easy, kid-friendly dragon origami ideas.

Give dragon origami a try—you can even have fun by drawing your own decorations on them!

[For Kids] Easy-to-Fold Dragon Origami Collection (11–20)

A dragon with large wings

[Origami] Easy Dragon Folding Instructions [With Voice Commentary] Even kids can make this dragon! Origami that boys will love

A dragon with large wings

We’ll show you how to make a dragon with a compact head and large wings! Fold the origami paper into a triangle and open it, then fold the two edges along the crease toward the center line.

Flip it over and fold it in half so the pointed tips meet, then turn it over again and open it into a diamond shape.

From there, leave the wing sections as they are and form the head and legs, and you’re done.

For kids who love dinosaurs, a cool silhouette-style dragon like this may feel more appealing than one where you draw in eyes or whiskers.

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Charizard That Moves Its Mouth!

Chomping and Moving! How to Fold Charizard [Pokemon Origami] ORIGAMI Tonkaten

Charizard That Moves Its Mouth!

Charizard, the final evolution of the first-generation starter Charmander, who was a major star under Ash in the anime.

Let’s fold a Charizard face you can chomp open and close after finishing.

Prepare two sheets of orange origami paper of the same size: use one for Charizard’s mouth and the other for the face above the mouth.

When making the upper part of the face, be sure to draw Charizard’s facial features partway through the process.

Use a stapler to fasten each part.

Shape it as you go to give it a three-dimensional finish.

Once it’s done, hold both corners of the mouth and move them to make the mouth open and close with a chomp!

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced a wide range of projects—from ones that create specific parts like a dragon’s head to those that form a full-fledged dragon silhouette. For tasks that require fine work or cutting with scissors, it can be helpful for teachers or guardians to assist. Many dragons can be folded from a single sheet of origami paper, making it easy to try again and again. Be sure to challenge yourself with dragon origami—you’ll enjoy the sense of reward and accomplishment when you finish!