Mastering the Myth: The Ultimate Guide to the Origami Ryujin 3.5
Origami YouTuber created a legendary 12-part video series walking through the folding sequence of the Ryujin 3.5. While he doesn't teach every single scale fold, he provides the roadmap:
: Expect to spend roughly one month on the project. The Folding Process
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This indicates asymmetrical scale folding. Check your scales row-by-row to ensure they are all oriented in the correct direction and collapsed with equal tension.
The head is intricate. It requires many small, delicate sinks.
Essential for shaping and hardening the final model. 📐 Phase 2: Pre-Creasing the Grid Mastering the Myth: The Ultimate Guide to the
Due to the weight of the paper, you will likely need to insert wires into the legs and body to support the final pose. Lightly dampening the paper (wet-folding) and using a small amount of methylcellulose (MC) glue will help the paper hold its final shape.
The most time-consuming portion of the Ryujin 3.5 is the scale tessellation, which covers the majority of the dragon's body. Understanding the Scale Molecule
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Once the "base" is collapsed, the dragon will look like a thick, zig-zagging stick. Shaping gives it life.
You cannot start folding the dragon until your grid is perfect. The Ryujin 3.5 uses an 80-division grid. Here is the abbreviated tutorial for that phase:
Tip: Use tweezers to manipulate the tiny layers of the horns.
You should successfully fold the Ryujin 2.1 and Ryujin 1.2 before attempting the 3.5, as they teach the core scale-folding mechanics. 1. Choosing and Preparing the Paper