Tatsu

This is a model of a Tatsu, a Dai-oni, or 'Terrible spirit'. Unlike the ferocious fire-breathing monsters of Western mythology, Eastern dragons are wise and magical spirits of the air, often with great magical powers. They are represented as having long snake-like bodies with no wings. This model is made from 14 bird bases, one frog base for the head, and one long strip of paper for the body. I designed it as a present for my mother, and it proundly sits on a stand in her lounge.




Designer : Designed and folded by myself, Copyright 2004-2007
Paper : 14 squares and one strip of foil backed paper
Diagrams : None available
Crease pattern : None available

Please note : Unless I have indicated above, diagrams and crease patterns do not exist for this model. Please do not email me requesting them.