Origami Dragon - Part 3

Here we are with the last part of our tutorial Origami Dragon.. In this post I will cover last remaining steps to complete all 128 steps of Origami Dragon..

In case you have missed the starting or second part, please click below links:
Origami Dragon - Part 1
Origami Dragon - Part 2

And just to remind you again, below is our final product after this tutorial...

So, let's start..

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Origami Dragon - Part 2

So here we are, continuing from where we left.. Today we will cover another 50 steps making it to 100th step out of total 128 steps.

If you missed the first part please click below
Origami Dragon - Part 1

Just to remind you, our final product will look like below image:

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Origami Dragon - Part 1

So, I've been looking for some cool Origami on net, from the results, I've found Dragon Origami. I would like to share the procedure here but it includes 128 (maybe, smaller) steps.. So this is the first part of the "Origami Dragon".. Hope you'll enjoy it.. And further, I've found this procedure on following website: http://www.fishgoth.com/

Our final product is below:

So here we go.. This is part 1/3 (Steps 50/128) of Origami Dragon

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Origami Fish Base

As you can predict by the name, the origami fish base is often the foundation for folding many origami fishes..

Origami Fish Base Step 1: Start with a 6 inch x 6 inch (15 cm x 15 cm) square origami paper, color side down
Fold paper in half on the vertical diagonal axis. Crease well and unfold.

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Origami Flapping Bird

Origami Flapping Bird is one similar to the paper crane we have created earlier, but it has some little differences. Like, it can flap.. :D .. Here is the tutorial of making an Origami Flapping Bird. This tutorial was given on The Guardian, from where I came to know that Akira Yoshizawa was grand master of Origami. It's a little too late for me to get that information because I was paying attention more towards creating fun artifacts rather than delving deep into history.. I guess, I should consider every aspects of Origami from now on.. :)

So, here we go.. This below will be our end product:

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Origami Paper Crane

Ok. So here we go with our first origami which is a paper crane. There is a legend concerning the origami crane. This states that if someone makes one thousand cranes, their wish will be granted. This is the most classic of all origami and everyone should learn how to fold it.

Below is our end product:

Even though this is one of the most famous and popular origami, it is not the easiest for beginners. Beginners who are not familiar with the inside reverse fold may find it challenging. Others who are familiar with the reverse fold will say that this origami is super easy!

The inside reverse fold is a technique commonly used in origami. This fold is used a few times in the origami crane. Initially, you may find it difficult or even frustrating but with practice, it should become easier.

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Origami Preliminary Base

• 1. Start with a square sheet of paper with the colored side facing up. Fold the paper along the diagonal in both directions to form an X shaped crease. Unfold.
• 2. Flip the paper over so the white side is facing up. Fold the paper in half left to right. Unfold.
• 3. Fold the paper in half top to bottom. 

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