11 DIY Paper Dragons Crafts Kids Would Love To Play With

11 Paper-Based Dragon DIY Projects To Keep Your Kids Entertained
I’m excited to share these 11 DIY Paper Dragons Crafts with you! These delightful and engaging paper-based projects are great for encouraging imaginative play and hands-on learning among kids.
With these creative crafts, children will learn to follow instructions, develop fine motor skills, and practice patience and focus as they cut, fold, and assemble the paper materials to create their dragons.
This list features plenty of dragon crafts that vary in size, difficulty level, and style. This way, little ones to older kids, can make a dragon that will fit their abilities and preferences.
There are small colorful dragons that offer easy construction, and medium to large ones that require more time and effort.
One of the most exciting parts about these dragon crafts is that you can easily transform and customize their appearances based on the materials you use.
You can purchase inexpensive supplies like pipe cleaners, paper plates, felt, and colored papers from your local craft store and make them right away.
If you’d like to be resourceful and nature-friendly, household and recyclable items such as egg boxes, empty cereal boxes, plastic sandwich baggies, or tissue paper can work, too!
By experimenting with colors and patterns, you’ll be able to create eye-catching dragons that would impress kids and adults alike.
Children can engage in imaginative play and storytelling with the completed paper dragons, and invent adventures and scenarios. They can take their dragons on epic quests and create their own narratives—how fun!
On the other hand, adults can use these as puppets to entertain kids or whimsical props to liven up parties.
You can also display these handcrafted dragons on shelves, desks, or any space that calls for a magical charm.
Overall, these dragon crafts are exciting projects that anyone can enjoy! Ready to make one? Check out your options below.
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Check Out The DIY Paper Dragon Crafts That Will Ignite Your Child’s Imagination
Are you ready to embark on a magical crafting adventure with your kids? These projects couldn’t be more perfect, especially if you have children who love dragons and crafts.
With paper and a few other simple materials, your little ones can bring their own mythical creatures to life. Every paper dragon has a unique look and cool features that can make kids’ playtime more fun and entertaining.
With that said, take your time scrolling through the full list to find the best dragon your kids will likely be excited to play with. I included a preview photo of the finished craft as well as other details to help you in decision-making.
When you’re ready, click the link in the description and you’ll be taken to the designer’s page where the tutorial is available. And while you’re there, consider taking a moment to leave a thank-you note for the designer’s talent and hard work.
Happy making, and have a roaring good time filled with laughter, creativity, and endless hours of play with these amazing dragon crafts!
Felt and Pipe Cleaner Dragons

An easy craft made with pipe cleaners and felt
Designer: Sarah from Frugal Fun 4 Boys
Materials Used:
- Hot Glue
- Felt
- Pipe Cleaners
Completion Time: Less than an hour
Size: Small
Format: Written
Pipe Cleaner Dragon

Another dragon craft using pipe cleaners but this one is more customizable.
Designer: Kerry of Blissful Demostication
Materials Used:
- Pipe Cleaners
- Googley eyes
- Coloured foam sheet
- White Glue
- Scissors
Completion Time: 30 minutes – 1 hour
Size: Small
Format: Written
Pete’s Dragon Craft

A dragon craft using pool noodle as a base and other materials you can find at your home.
Designer: Karen from Desert Chica
Materials Used:
- pool noodle
- pipe cleaners
- pom poms
- craft foam
- googly eyes
- glue dots
- tissue paper
Completion Time: 1 – 2 hours
Size: Medium
Format: Written
Chinese Dragon Craft

A colorful and easy dragon craft that is perfect for parties.
Designer: Super Simple
Materials Used:
- Construction Paper
- Feathers
- Disposable Chopsticks
- Scissors
- Plastic Eyes
- Bowls for tracing
- glue stick
- tape
- black marker
Completion Time: 30 mins
Size: Medium
Format: Written
Handprint Dragon Puppet

A great DIY craft of a Chinese Dragon.
Designer: Ria of Crafts By Ria
Materials Used:
- Cardstock
- Crayons
- Paper Fasteners
- Glue
- Popsicle stick
- Double sided sticker
- Scissors
- Dragon head template
Completion Time: 45 Minutes
Size: Medium
Format: Written
Egg Box Dragon

A great way to recycle your egg boxes and pipe cleaners.
Designer: Jane of Hodge Podge Days
Materials Used:
- Egg box
- Paint
- String or wool
- Googly eyes
- Sequins
- Pipecleaners
- Glitter Pens or Glitter
- Glu dots
- Red and yellow card
- Black felt tip
Completion Time: Less than an hour
Size: Medium
Format: Written
Paper Dragon Puppets

Fun and inexpensive dragon craft that you or your kids can do.
Designer: Sarah of Ruffles & Rain Boots
Materials Used:
- Construction Paper
- Tape and Glue Stick
- googly eyes
Completion Time: 1 – 2 hours
Size: Medium
Format: Written
Dragon Hobby Horse

A dragon craft made from an empty cereal box that would be great for role plays.
Designer: Emma of Kids’ Craft Room
Materials Used:
- A large empty cereal box
- A green draw string rubbish bag
- A broom handle
- Masking tape
- Tissue paper
- Paint
- Scraps of card for features
- Stapler
Completion Time: Less than a day
Size: Large
Format: Written
Dragon Paper Plate Puppet

Very affordable paper plate dragon craft that is perfect as an activity for your kids.
Designer: Pinned and Repinned
Materials Used:
- Paper Plates
- Green Felt
- Pom Poms
- Craft Paint
- Wiggle Eyes
- Tissue Paper
Completion Time: Less than an hour
Size: Medium to Large
Format: Written
Paper Bag Dragon Puppet

A simple paper dragon craft using paper bags and colored papers.
Designer: Menucha of Moms And Crafters
Materials Used:
- Colored paper
- Paper bag
- Black Marker
- Craft glue
- Pencil
- Scissors
Completion Time: 1 hour
Size: Medium
Format: Written
Smoking Dragon

A unique dragon craft in this list because it involves science and uses dry ice.
Designer: Karyn of Teach Beside Me
Materials Used:
- Dry Ice
- Plastic / Styrofoam Cup
- Plastic Sandwich Baggie
- Rubber Band
- Sharpey Markers
- Googly Eyes
- Pom poms
- Water
- Hot Glue Gun
Completion Time: Less than a day
Size: Medium
Format: Written

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