Winter Park Library, Memory Lab

Dragon Scale book rolled up

The Dragon Scale Scroll is an ancient book structure recently rediscovered by Zang Xiaodong.  The dragon scale is ethereal in movement and elegant in design. It lends itself to many different applications.

Review this YouTube video to see Zang Xiaodong’s extraordinary book. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypSY5CD9WVE&t=82s

Some samples will be on hand to review as you make your model.

Please bring the following materials with you to participate:

1.        Self-healing mat

2.        Mat knife or scissors

3.        Ruler

4.        (1) 17.5” x 6” cardstock or watercolor paper for book cover

5.        (6) 2” x 6” patterned or paper for hinges

6.        (1) 3” x 12” patterned or color cardstock for the belt

7.        Glue stick or double sided tape

Braille paper and bamboo skewer will be provided.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uih0x7-pM3c

Dragon scale book opened