Recently, work in the origami style is gaining immense popularity. The dragon made of paper - a symbol of the current year - is very relevant for all twelve months. Everyone can make it, and what a wonderful gift a paper fairy-tale character figure can be for everyone who celebrates their twelfth, twenty-fourth, thirty-sixth (and so on) birthdays this year! In general, Dragons of any age will be delighted with your attention and will show maximum favor in the future (and this will not hinder the mythical and very unrestrained creature in the year).
Before proceeding with the figures, you need to decide which dragon you prefer to receive. There are two main types of dragons: Eastern and Western European. The first has a very peaceful disposition, loves the company very much and in general - a harmless creature, partly domestic. It is he who is portrayed on almost all postcards as a kind of smiling fat-bellied funny kid who welcomes people who come to him very favorably. Origami is performed in this manner. A paper dragon looks like an elegant souvenir toy, attractive and pleasant. To complete the crafts, cheerful colors are selected: yellow, pale green, orange. Best of all, such products are obtained from triangle modules: modules give the origami smoothness, so the dragon does not look scary and formidable, but quite friendly.
The second type of origami is a dragon made of Western European-style paper. These animals are less harmless, such as the Gorynych Snake. They are mainly engaged in guarding treasures, kidnapping beautiful free princesses and generally all sorts of dirty tricks. Western European dragons are a symbol of deceit rather than friendliness and chastity, as in Vietnam, for example. They look like pure snakes, rather with prickly scales and an impressive grin. Wings may or may not be present: the West European dragon generally does not like to fly. For the manufacture of this type of mythical symbol of the year, the combined origami technique is used: the body is assembled from modules, and the scales and wings are made simply from sheets of paper, artfully bent. You can make the whole dragon out of bent sheets - it will be less dense, but it will add menacingness, which fully meets the intended goals. And the colors in this case can be selected bright, flashy: red, bright yellow, even black. The conceived character is embodied in origami figures - a paper dragon looks quite real.
How to make origami dragon at home? The easiest way is to order a kit for needlework, which will contain both the material needed to create the modules and a detailed description with a diagram. Of course, such kits are not very cheap. In order for the result to be magnificent, and the cost would be a decent amount of money, you can buy paper yourself: it should not be too thin, but cardboard, of course, will not work - the product will be rough and clumsy. Patterns of dragons of various types can be found on the Internet in abundance - there are also photos in various colors. What you really have to tinker with is the manufacture of modules. They need to be made at least 300 pieces, and in some cases - more than 700. But when the most dreary work is behind, the process of fastening the modules will seem like a fairy tale! This is the secret of origami art - a paper dragon will amaze its creator with beauty, grace and originality. Create figures with the whole family - it is incredibly exciting and useful for children's fingers. Let the little origami dragon help your family rally in its creation and enjoy the patronage of the symbol of the year after completion of work!