Lion (John Montroll)

The Lion origami design by John Montroll is renowned for its detailed realism, particularly its impressive, textured mane. It perfectly captures the majestic anatomy of the animal using only a single piece of paper.

This complex model is suitable for experienced origami enthusiasts and those seeking to push their folding skills. Creating the intricate mane requires the execution of advanced folding sequences and numerous sink folds.

Instructions for this specific lion design can be found in John Montroll's published origami books. He is a prolific author who has diagrammed hundreds of his original animal models for folders to learn from.

To prevent the paper from tearing while creating the dense folds of the mane, a strong, slightly thinner paper is recommended. Tissue foil or double-sided origami paper will allow you to achieve a crisp, clean finish on the facial details.