The dragon is a mythical character that combines a snake, a frog, a deer, a hare and a tiger. In addition, the dragon is one of the most significant and famous symbols of China, which reflects the power of the emperor and the power of the natural elements.

How to make a paper dragon Origami will help answer this question - the Japanese technique of folding figures from paper sheets, which has won thousands of fans among children and adults.

Folding the origami dragon

What will be needed?

To make an origami paper dragon you will need:

• a sheet of colored paper in black or bright red (two-sided is better). You can also make a figurine from a regular white sheet, and then paint it in the desired color.
• scissors,
• a ruler and a 2T brand pencil (as hard as possible to leave a minimum of traces).

Step-by-step instruction

1. From the prepared sheet of paper you need to make a square (bend diagonally and cut off the excess).

1. On each side of the resulting square, we find the middle. We connect these points with lines to each other so that we get an equilateral rhombus.

1. We bend the sheet along the marked lines so that the corners of the triangles meet in the middle of the square.

1. Flip the figure. Mentally divide the upper right side of the rhombus into five parts and mark a point from the upper corner on the right side so that it is at a distance of 1/5 from the top of the rhombus.
2. At about the same distance, we mark a point from the same vertex to the center of the rhombus.
3. Then from the right and left corners we draw lines to the marked point.

1. We bend the sides along the lines towards ourselves - we get the beak of the future dragon. It needs to be pressed on top.

1. Next, fold the upper half along the central diagonal of the rhombus. In this case, we fill the two side corners of the triangle inward. As a result, all the vertices of the rhombus should connect at one point.

1. We bend the two front elements inside the upper part, and the back elements inside the back.

1. You should get a figure that is remotely similar to a kite.
2. We unfold the back and front parts in the directions indicated by the arrows, while bending the front part, and we get a kind of square.

1. Behind and in front, along the lines that have already been bent, we bend the “ears”. As a result, we again get an impromptu rhombus.

1. Next, turn the right side of the front part to the left. And the left side of the rear element is combined with the right side.

1. As a result, we get a figure that looks like a bird.
2. Now we bend the right side along the line in the form of a “lightning” - this will be the tail, we also make out the left side - this will be the neck of our dragon. We do the same with the wings.

1. The protrusion on the back must be bent inward, the head slightly bent forward, and the tail folded in half along the line indicated by the dotted line.

1. Next, in front and behind, carefully bend the wings of the dragon up and bend the tongue in the mouth, according to the picture.

1. We bend the protrusions below along the lines indicated by the dotted line - we get paws.

1. The corners of the paws, protruding in front and behind, are folded over again, finally shaping the feet. We remove the protruding corners in the neck and tail of the figure inward (as shown in the figure).

1. We give the wings and tail of the dragon a wavy shape.

Magic dragon is ready!

Another beautiful option you can make an origami-style paper dragon by watching the following video:

It may seem to many that the previous schemes are too complicated for beginners, especially for those who are very far from origami. If you are among them, try making a paper dragon using the following instructions, which are very, very easy to repeat.

The simplest dragon for the little ones

materials

For work you will need:

• paper plate
• two sheets of colored paper (two-sided is better),
• self-adhesive eyes for crafts (in the absence of these, you can simply draw them on a ready-made dragon),
• fasteners for movable connection of parts (they can be bought at the store for creativity).

Scheme of work

1. From colored paper we cut out the components of the future dragon.
2. Fold the paper plate in half and attach all the component parts to it, as shown in the picture above.
3. Glue or draw eyes.

A funny dragon for the little ones with movable wings and a tail is ready!

Volumetric paper dragon

What will be required?

To make this funny dragon with your own hands you will need:

• a computer with a color or black and white printer,
• multi-colored pencils or felt-tip pens (if the printer is black and white),
• scissors,
• glue.

Step-by-step instruction

1. Save and print the paper dragon template on paper, and then color it (in case your printer is black and white).
2. Fold the body blank along the dotted lines and glue along the back, as shown above.

1. Now it remains to fold the head of the dragon, and then glue it and the outer part of the wings to the body.
2. We are waiting for the figure to dry completely and hand over the dragon to our child!

chinese style movable dragon

We bet kids, especially preschoolers, will love the next dragon, so be sure to involve them in the process of making it.

And then together you can come up with a funny story, an outdoor game, or even put on a whole puppet show on a Chinese theme. After all, this dragon comes from the country of the Celestial Empire.

What is needed to make it?

You will need:

• computer with printer
• colored markers, pencils or paints,
• glue,
• red or orange paper
• two wooden sticks.

Manufacturing scheme

1. Making a dragon out of paper as in the picture above is very simple: print the drawing below on the printer (if you want the dragon to turn out to be two-sided, then in two copies) and give it to the child to color it bright colors at your discretion.
2. Cut out the blanks with scissors.

1. Take colored paper bright red or orange and bend to form an accordion. The width of the paper must be taken equal to the width of the dragon's body.

1. Both blanks must be carefully glued to opposite sides of the made accordion (if you are making a double-sided dragon, then each pair of blanks must be glued together, placing the edges of the harmonica in the seam).
2. We attach wooden sticks, and the work is completed!

The bright Chinese dragon is ready to participate in the production!

Fantasy green paper dragon

What will be required?

To make a figurine you will need:

thick paper,

• colored pencils or markers.

Scheme of work

1. We bend the sheet in half in a vertical position, after which we draw the dragon's body on one side, placing it symmetrically from the fold line.
2. Next, we outline the lines in the figure along which the paper figure will bend (in the figure, these lines are shown in red and black).
3. Carefully cut out and color the blank of the future dragon.

An easier option: instead of the steps listed above, you can simply print the template below on a color printer, and then glue it onto a cardboard or thick paper base.

1. We fold the figure of the dragon along the marked lines: the folds are marked in black outward, in red - inward.

1. We make out the head and tail as shown in the figure.

1. We bend the wings with a fan and our wonderful dragon is ready!

Outwardly, it resembles a flying lizard, so you can come up with a huge number of games for your home with it, kindergarten or recess at school, both dragon-themed and dinosaur-themed!

I found the pattern of this Chinese Dragon in an old magazine that my mother subscribed to 24 years ago. But apart from the pattern, nothing was preserved, so I had to work a little to assemble it.

For work, I needed: threads, fabric for the dragon's body (it is better to use a dense one - such as cloth), cotton wool to fill it, pattern paper and safety pins.

When printing, I increased the size of the conditional cell to 2 cm. The cotton fabric must be starched, and it is better to cut the synthetic one with a burner (the edges are processed so well). I used synthetic fabric and therefore cut it out with a burner. With this method, you can cut each part separately, then they will be neat and will not crumble, or you can cut the parts together, then they will not move when stitching, but here you need to be careful not to solder those parts that should remain free, otherwise they it will be impossible to separate and even cotton wool will have nowhere to fill.

1. Connecting the body parts separately top and bottom.

2. We sew paws and stuff them with cotton wool, the thread must be used as usual. I used a stiff thread with lurex, and therefore, when I stuffed them with cotton, the dragon's fingers bent, it turned out not very beautiful.

3. We sew the body and sew the paws to it. It would probably be more correct to sew the torso, stuff it with cotton and only then sew paws into it. But I don't have much of a friendship with Blind Stitches, so I did something different. Starting with the tail, I began to sheathe the body in a circle, first of all connecting the side of the body where the paws were (sewing them in parallel). Then she sheathed in parts upper part and gradually filled the body with cotton.

4. We collect the head. I had to tinker with my head, I altered it several times in parts to make it work well.
a) Sew together: the mouth, 2 parts of the head and the lower jaw, inserting the teeth in the right places. I tried to attach the teeth with double-sided tape so that at least they would not fall out, but this only complicated the task. Scotch categorically refused to be pierced with a needle. We fill the space between the mouth and the lower jaw with cotton wool, do not fill the entire space with one piece, otherwise the mouth will open and you can’t do anything with it, better with two pieces for the lower and upper jaw.
b) We sew in the forehead with a mustache, do not forget to attach the horns in the right places. Then they can be corrected.
c) We start decorating. Sew on the collar and comb; fill the voids with cotton; glue the tongue, eyes. Final touches.

5. We connect the head and torso. We put the head on the end of the main frame protruding from the neck, stuff it tightly with cotton wool. Turning the head slightly to the left, towards the viewer, we firmly sew it to the neck along the same dotted line, along which a decorative collar is attached from the inside.
On one of the upper bends of the torso, we will sew an inconspicuous loop so that our dragon can hang on the wall or on the Christmas tree and celebrate its New Year 2012.

Hello, dear daddies, mommies and all visitors to our blog! Today I will tell you how to make a Chinese Dragon with your child.

On the nose and we continue to prepare for it.

No Chinese New Year parade is complete without a dragon dance. These parades begin on the first day of the year and last 15 days.

You can watch one of these dances and show the kids what it is at the end of the article.

Tell your child that the Chinese Dragon, unlike the Western dragon, is not at all evil. He represents wisdom, strength, nobility, wealth, and is an important figure in Chinese culture.

According to legend, the Dragon dance on the first day of the New Year scares away evil spirits and all misfortunes.

Mostly it is performed by men, they carry a Dragon made of silk and paper on long sticks.

To the sound of horns, drums and gongs, they raise and lower the Dragon. It turns out that the Dragon, as it were, flies up and down. The interior of the Dragon is often lit with many light bulbs and candles. In the dark, it seems that he comes to life. It is believed that the larger the Chinese Dragon, the more luck and prosperity it will bring.

I suggest making this colorful Chinese Dragon that will add a touch of luck and wealth to your home!

This Dragon can be used both for home decoration and for creative play with a child.

We made a drum disposable plates, and we will play with him and with our Dragon in Chinese.

Although, all the steps for making a dragon are simple, but they will take some time. If the child decides to do it, the help of parents will be required.

I made the dragon myself, for my daughter, she helped me grease the parts with glue.

You can use the traditional red and gold colors, or you can experiment with different colors, patterns, types of paper and cardboard.

To make the Chinese Dragon, we need:

* red paper for the head and body;

* paper or cardboard of various textures, patterns, colors;

*scissors;

*glue;

* hole punch or thick nail;

*3 buttons with two holes;

* three small pieces of thin copper wire;

* two small sticks;

*dragon pattern.

How to make a Chinese Dragon with a child.

1. and print it.

2. Cut out the head of the dragon from red cardboard in duplicate (mirror to each other).

3. cut out 2 eyes yellow color, stick on your head in the right places. Glue black eyebrows and pupils over the eyes.

4. Cut out a nose from black paper and teeth from white cardboard. Glue to the head.

5. Cut out figures from multi-colored paper or cardboard, in the shape of an eye template, but half the size. Quantity - optional. We will decorate the head of the dragon with them. It took me 17 pieces on one side.

Glue them on the head in several layers.

6. We make the body of our Chinese Dragon. To do this, we cut out 4 parts from cardboard according to the template - two mirror ones.

7. We glue all 4 parts of the body on the outside with strips of multi-colored paper - cut the paper into strips, glue in turn.

After - cut off the excess with scissors.

8. Cut out 6 triangles from double-sided cardboard or colored paper, glue at the top of the front parts of the torso.

9. We glue the parts together. You get two parts of the body, pasted over with stripes on all sides.

10. We cut out two mirror-opposite parts of the tail, glue it, just like the body, glue three red triangles.

11. On one part of the head and one part of the tail, we attach the sticks with adhesive tape.

12. We make holes with a hole punch or a nail in the back of the head, on both ends of the two parts of the body, on the front of the tail.

13. We fasten them to each other. For this thin copper wire thread the buttons through the holes, twist a little. Pass the twisted ends of the wire through the hole in the head and torso. Then we separate the ends of the wire in different directions, cut and fix them with adhesive tape from the wrong side.

In the same way we connect both parts of the body, and the first part of the body with the head.

14. Glue the two parts of the head and the two parts of the tail together.

Trim the protruding parts of the Dragon with scissors.

15. Buttons can be dyed red or any other color.

That's it, our Chinese Dragon is ready!

Wishing you and your children a happy Chinese New Year!

Sincerely.
Elena Medvedeva.

And here is the promised dragon dance video:

The dragon costume and the famous dragon dance have their roots in the Han Dynasty from ancient China. For centuries, the Chinese dragon has symbolized kindness, fertility, and vigilance. In addition, he is the motive for an absolutely fantastic costume to "ignite" any party, especially a party on the occasion of the advent of the year of the dragon.

Difficulty: moderately difficult.

You will need:
- long flexible plastic pipe, 150-180 cm long, and 30 cm in diameter;
- several pieces of PVC pipe, 90-120 cm long (depending on the number of people);
- a large skein of canvas / tarpaulin;
- fine wire mesh;
- everything you need for papier-mâché (water, powder, suitable glue);
- paints or markers on fabric;
- glue for fabric;
- newspapers;
- sealing tape for pipelines.

1. Find a few images of the Chinese dragon costume on the Internet - they will become a visual cue and guide. Many variations of colors and styles are allowed here.

2. Decide how long you want your dragon to be. If there will be several people inside, allow for at least 90 cm of free space between them, starting with the person directly under the head. Calculate the final length and cut the plastic pipe according to it.
Alternatively, wooden hexagonal frames can always be used - one for each person in the dragon's torso - which can be attached to the shoulders and waist of the participants, and to which the canvas will be attached. These frames are somewhat more difficult to carry and take quite a long time to make, but the wood for them is easier to find on sale, and with the frames the dragon will turn out not so heavy, it will become more flexible and mobile.

3. Cut a long, narrow section of canvas just wide enough to wrap around the plastic pipe and cover the entire length. The canvas will represent the long, serpentine body of the dragon. Experiment with different body designs and concepts. Most Chinese dragons have large scales on the upper body, and scales different kind at the bottom.

4. Draw your dragon on the canvas using only a pen for now, then color it in with markers or fabric paints. The Chinese dragon is widely known for its bright contrasting colors and intricate designs. Choose colors that create a special dynamic and vibrant look.

5. Attach the completely dry and finished canvas to the plastic pipe, slightly overlapping the edges and using glue. Cut holes in the pipe and canvas from below, at the required intervals and of sufficient diameter - where people will stand. Insert pieces of PVC pipe into the holes.

6. Build the dragon's head using papier mache and wire. From fine wire mesh, form a head of any size and style. Make the mouth as big as possible. Prepare the papier-mâché mixture at the rate of 3 parts water to 1 part powder. Put strips of newspaper into the mixture and cover the wire mold with them. Completely cover the form with newspapers and let them dry thoroughly.

7. Decorate and color the dried papier mache head with markers/fabric paint. Draw large open eyes and create an intricate colorful muzzle design. Attach the head to the dragon's body (let the paint dry completely first) by securing the remaining wire at the bottom around the end of the pipe. Wrap a few layers of duct tape around the top to keep everything in place. Cover the top with canvas. It would be nice to stick the tape on the inside too, so that the person under the head does not get hurt on the wire.

Add-ons:

The dragon costume can be used for a parade on a not particularly frosty day outside, for a performance in a large hall at a holiday, for children's matinee etc.;

A "beard" of any suitable material can be attached to the dragon's head - it is also characteristic of Chinese dragons; fringes can be cut from canvas and attached to the dragon's body to make it look more voluminous;

When moving around in the dragon costume, ask people to hold it from the inside, move from side to side, in opposite directions, so that the dragon seems to wriggle and slide.

good day everyone brains! If you know writers such as Anne McCaffrey or George Martin and are a fan of their work, then you definitely need homemade this brainarticles- a dragon sitting on his shoulder!

This brain trick just from wire, foil, adhesive tape and some other "garbage". This is my first attempt at creating crafts of this kind, but I will say that to make such a spectacular homemade easier than it looks at first glance.

Step 1: We need

galvanized wire of different thicknesses 16 and 20 (1.6mm and 0.88mm)
aluminium foil
masking tape
filler putty (e.g. Spackle, Polyfilla)
polymer clay (eg Fimo or Sculpey)
thin cotton fabric
white glue (PVA)
paints and varnish.

Step 2: Wire frame

From a thicker wire we create a frame crafts- the basis of the head, neck, torso and tail. At this stage, the basis of the head is quite suitable simple loop. From small pieces of the same thick wire bent in the form of a “V” tick, we create the front and hind legs, the tips of which we bend with loops (needle-nose pliers are very useful for this). We fasten the created paws to the frame of the body with pieces of thin wire, while we do not save on the wire so that the paws hold on stronger. This is probably the most "boring" part of the whole brainstorming. Maybe, The best way to do this, first wrap a thin wire around one of the paws, then continue winding it around the frame, and then this procedure repeat for all paws.

As soon as all the paws are firmly fixed, we begin to give the dragon a shape, bending the paws and torso for this. If you want your brain trick sat on your shoulder, then leave enough space between the paws for this, and bend the tail so that it comfortably wraps around your neck. It is clear that the thicker the wire, the stronger and better it holds its shape.
Next, starting from the back, we proceed to create the actual body of the dragon, and we do this with the help of crumpled foil and narrow masking tape. You can directly “knead” the foil onto the frame, or form “muscles” out of it and attach them to it with tape. Add foil and tape in layers in the right places until the shape is formed as needed. But we don’t finish the paws, and we don’t form the shoulder area too much, since we still need to attach the wings.

Step 3: Wings

It is easier to make the wings separately at first, and only then attach them to the body dragon brain. They, like the paws, are solid. From a piece of wire we bend the two upper "fingers" and the forearms of the wings. We make the remaining pairs of “fingers” by bending two pieces of wire in the middle, and then, in the same way as we attached the paws to the body, we fasten them with a thin wire to the upper “fingers”.

After that, we begin to wind foil and adhesive tape on the wings. On the “fingers”, I managed only with tape (without foil) so that they remain thin. And before forming the “biceps” on the wings, do not forget to attach small pieces of thin wire to them, with which the wings will be attached to the body.

We fasten the wings to the body brain crafts and continue to sculpt the “meat” on the shoulders and limbs with the same foil and tape, thereby also strengthening the wings on the body. At the same time, follow your “anatomical” intuition, because who knows how the six-pointed animal “functions” 🙂

Step 4: Paws

Remember those loops with which we marked the paws? Now is the time to form "fingers" on them. To do this, we fasten two loops of thin wire to each paw and wrap them tightly with tape. Then, cutting these loops in the middle, we get 4 fingers on each paw, they need to be bent, cut to the desired length, give them the desired shape using brain foil and brain tape. If you look closely, you can see that the tips of such “fingers” are uncovered and protrude like claws. This allows the "dragon" to cling to clothing like a kitten.

Step 5: Head and putty

It's time to head up!

From polymer clay we make winding horns for our “dragon” (of course, if you want them to be) and “bake” them until cooked. And then “on the knurled” - we wrap foil, adhesive tape, horns in the right place, until the head homemade will not become the head of the "dragon". As I believe, such a head should have brow ridges, a massive lower jaw and a small chin. To do this, we twist short “convolutions” of foil and fasten them in the right place. It is advisable to have several pictures with dragons in order to have an idea how a dragon is. craft should look like in the end.

All wrapped up! The next step is optional, but recommended. Homemade can be covered with several layers of filler putty to make the "dragon" smoother and hide wrinkles and folds from tape. You may want to do this over several days, each time focusing on one part of the brain dragon and letting it dry. You can also "draw" fine details with putty, if you know how to do it.

Keep in mind that by applying the putty and letting it dry, the dragon will lose the ability to change shape, or will crack when bent, so be sure before applying the putty that its shape suits you.

Step 6: Finishing the Wings

Using scissors and paper, cut out the wing membranes (roughly), and then transfer this template to a thin cotton fabric, which can be an old sheet or a sample from a fabric store, or something similar.

After that, we impregnate the fabric membranes in PVA glue and drape the wings with them brain crafts, holding it with clothespins until the glue dries completely. We cut off the excess with scissors and give the ends of the membranes the desired look. I believe that the wings of dragons must have one or even two gaps.

Step 7: Spikes

As a rule, dragons have thorns various forms, and I do not even guess what their evolutionary purpose is, but they still exist. We sculpt spikes from polymer clay different types and sizes, and then bake them.

In order to attach these spikes, we “drill” holes in the filler and adhesive tape in the right places with a self-tapping screw, dip the spikes in glue and insert them into the holes.

Step 8: Coloring and varnishing

Details of coloring dragon brain I won't, I'm not experienced enough in this matter, and I already have a large number of figurine coloring guide. My homemade I covered it with several coats of plaster to smooth out the filler and then painted it with bronze spray paint in two shades. I painted the belly and spikes with white ivory acrylic, for realism I applied some more black acrylic with a dry brush.

And after having covered everything dragon brain several layers of spray varnish, glued his eyes, which were rhinestones.

epic craft ready, I hope it was interesting!