Start with a square sheet of paper, colored side up if using one
Fold the paper diagonally both ways and unfold
Fold the paper in half horizontally and vertically, then unfold
Collapse the paper into a square base
Fold the left and right edges to the center line on the top layer
Fold the top point down
Unfold the last three folds
Lift the bottom point and bring it up while flattening into a kite shape
Repeat on the other side
Fold the lower edges of the top layer to the center line
Fold the top point down over the flaps
Unfold the last three folds
Open the top layer and squash fold it into a long diamond
Repeat on the other side
Fold the bottom point upward
Fold the left and right edges inward to form a narrow kite shape
Repeat on the back side
Fold the top point down slightly to create the head
Make a reverse fold to shape the neck
Fold one side flap outward to form a wing
Repeat on the other side
Fold the lower flaps outward to form the legs
Make inside reverse folds for the front legs
Make inside reverse folds for the back legs
Fold the tail upward and then downward in segments
Shape the head with a small reverse fold for the snout
Add a reverse fold for the jaw if desired
Adjust the wings, legs, neck, and tail to finish the dragon