Origami Ryujin 3.5 Tutorial May 2026

Satoshi Kamiya

The Ryujin 3.5, designed by , is widely considered the "Holy Grail" of origami. Folding this masterpiece isn't just a craft—it’s an endurance test that spans weeks or even months. Here is the "story" of a typical journey through a full Ryujin 3.5 tutorial. Phase 1: The Ritual of Preparation

1. The Spine: Using MC glue, you will shape the curve of the back. The Ryujin is traditionally shown ascending or curling around a base. You must decide the 3D curve. Glue the internal layers of the torso so the box-pleats become a rounded cylinder.
2. The Scales: You will go row by row, popping the scales out. A scale is a tiny crimp fold. You push the top corner in, and the bottom corner out. Repeat for 200 scales. This takes 8 hours.
3. The Whiskers (Chin): The two long thin flaps on the face must be curled using a toothpick. Roll the paper around the toothpick, apply dry heat (hair dryer), and let cool. They will hold a spiral shape.

If you search for "Origami Ryujin 3.5 tutorial," you will find the Crease Pattern. It looks like a geometric mess, but it is actually a map. Here is how to read it for this specific model. origami ryujin 3.5 tutorial

Form the 3 pairs of legs

with claws

Legs & Shoulder Scales:

Managing the transition from the body into the detailed limbs. 3. Advanced Collapsing Satoshi Kamiya The Ryujin 3