DIY papercraft dragon - Fold & craft -

Dragon designed by OXYGAMI.

This is a digital template you can download, print, cut, and put together using scissors and glue to make an impressive dragon as wall decor.

Follow the instructions, and after several hours of your time, Tadaaaaaaaaa! You get a 3D dragon you will be proud of!

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🐉 MAKE YOUR OWN PAPER DRAGON! (YES, YOU ARE CAPABLE) 🐉
Bring a touch of magic and wonder to your space! Perfect for school libraries, kids' rooms, and fantasy lovers' dens, this printable PDF template transforms into a jaw-dropping 3D cardstock dragon. And the best part? It's simpler to make than you might think.

*School Librarians*, create a magical reading corner that inspires a love for reading! This eye-catching centerpiece will captivate your students and encourage them to return and explore new books.

*Parents*, watch your kids' faces light up as you transform their bedroom or game room into a land of adventure! If they love fairy tales, dragons, and knights, this dragon sculpture centerpiece is going to be a hit!

*Fantasy Enthusiasts*, tap into your natural creativity and immerse yourself in this epic quest! While capturing an actual dragon may be out of reach, crafting one out of cardstock is well within your grasp! You're bound to have tales to regale your board game buddies with, hehe!

🎨 EASIER TO MAKE THAN IT LOOKS... 🎨
Suitable for motivated beginners ⬢⬢⬡⬡⬡

The dragon was tested by 30 people, including 8 complete beginners, and adjusted based on their feedback. Brandon, a crafty 12-year-old, was one of the first to finish and even made another for fun.

This paper sculpture is then suitable for adults and teens (12+). Just print the files, cut, fold, and glue as instructed. The process is simple, with numbered parts in sequential order. The angles will magically take shape, and soon you’ll see the head, horns, neck, and more come to life.

I'll guide you with detailed tips and step-by-step instructions, though the intuitive pattern means you might not need them.
And if you feel overwhelmed or need help along the way, send me a private message :)

No doubt you will do a great job!

📏 ABOUT THE DESIGN 📏
This geometric dragon has removable wings that you can display in different postions.
It is majestic and impressive - not childish and yet, children and teens love it!

When the pattern is printed on A4 or 8.5"x11", the dragon is already rather big:
Finished Height: 80 cm / 31.5"
Finished Width: 111 cm / 43.7" (or more, depending how you hang the wings!)
Finished Depth: 42 cm / 16.5"

📁 WHAT YOUR PURCHASE INCLUDES 📁
A few seconds after your purchase, Etsy will email you with download links to zip files containing:
► A complete 48-page digital template in PDF consisting of 3 separate files:
- - - - - 24 pages for the body and wing cartilage (Print on the coloured carstock of your choosing)
- - - - - 14 sheets for the horns, eyes, claws and chest and wings membrane
- - - - - 10 sheets for the wings' backing pieces
► Illustrated, step-by-step instructions
► Getting started & advanced tips for a flawless sculpture

Please note that this is a *DIGITAL* file. *NO PHYSICAL ITEM* will be shipped.

🌵 BONUS 🌵
A mini-cactus to train yourself or initiate your little one into papercraft while you are putting the shark together.

👵AGE GROUP 👵
Recommended for teens (12+) and adults
- promotes spatial skills, focus and patience
- soothes the mind
- perfect alternative to video games and doom scrolling for a dopamine detox :)

🖌️ SUPPLIES YOU WILL NEED 🖌️
- these PDF templates
- home A4 or 8.5x11" printer
- 48 cardstock sheets (180-220 g/m2 or 65 lb cover)
- something to cut (scissors or craft knife + cutting mat)
- something to score (dried-out pen, your nails, thin knitting needle, etc., be creative!)
- ruler
- white glue (wood glue or craft glue)
- 3 push pins / thumbtacks / nails
- OPTIONAL: spray paint, if you went for white cardstock.

⚙️ OPTIMIZED FOR BOTH A4 & 8.5x11" ⚙️
Just print at 100% and you are good to go

You can also print on A3 and scale it up to 141%, but this will be more difficult to make!

🎨 CUSTOMIZE IT TO SUIT YOUR TASTES 🎨
This is of course optional if you already printed on coloured cardstock. But you can really get creative here:

- Print all the files on white cardstock then (spray) paint it (paint can conceal potential glue stains ;) )
- or Add scales
- or Use velum for the wings membranes
- or [Add you genius idea here]

💬 WHAT OTHER CREATIVES ARE SAYING 💬
"Very Proud to have finished my creation. We are doing a Harry Potter activity in the office and the Dragon is on our recognition wall with certificates. It makes a beautiful wall decoration."
Joelle, Canada

"Looks amazing on the wall. Friendly and helpful seller as well as access to the private Facebook group for support. This one does take some time but it was my first big papercraft and turned out great, just take your time."
Charlie, UK

✨ 3D PAPERCRAFT RELAXES THE BRAIN ✨
Creating this 3D papercraft model takes time, but the soothing and gratifying process may make time seem irrelevant. You can work on it during weekends or evenings while enjoying other activities like watching TV, listening to podcasts, or music. Engaging in this activity can also help quiet intrusive thoughts without you even noticing.

©️ COPYRIGHT DO's & DON'Ts ©️
The template, instructions and pictures are protected under the copyright laws worldwide. The finished sculpture is yours but the copyright of the files and derivatives belong to OXYGAMI.

You can use the files for personal purposes and for your small business:
✅ Full Personal and Non-Profit Use: You can make an unlimited number of physical products with this template.
✅ Restricted Commercial Use: Only small-scale sales of finished products are permitted
✅ If sold online, finished products must physically exist before being advertised or listed for sale.
🚫 Files, or elements from them, must NEVER be shared or distributed beyond close family members. Ensure that your close family members also comply with this rule.
🚫 Files must NEVER be sold in their digital form or as paper kits, whether as is, modified, in their original language, or translated.

If you are unsure, don't hesitate to ask me 📩 . I won't bite, promise!
And if you see someone infringing upon my copyright, I will be grateful if you could report them to me.

📩 FEELING OVERWHELMED OR NEED HELP? 📩
Be it before you buy or at any stage of the project, please feel free to get in touch whenever you need support. I respond swiftly.