DIY Dragon Eyes Craft

2 min read September 13, 2026 Missy and Kristen
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A dragon's eye is the ultimate trophy for any dragon slaying knight! We dreamt up these awesome eyes for our recent Dragon Birthday Party and we couldn't love them more. These colorful, creative and simple dragon eyes are a fun way for your dragon fans to whip up a fiercely cool craft! With some simple craft supplies, a little ingenuity and some magical inspiration, your own little knight can craft up this cool and ferocious project!

Project Time
30 to 40 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Start by using a white colored pencil to draw a light white oval on the stone. No need for it to be perfectly symmetrical as it will be covered later.

DIY Dragon Eyes Craft step 1
Step
2

Using a Sharpie marker, draw a diamond shape in the center of the white oval.

DIY Dragon Eyes Craft step 2
Step
3

Using the gold paint pen, outline the oval.

DIY Dragon Eyes Craft step 3
Step
4

Now, using the silver paint pen, add a small reflective dot in the eye.

DIY Dragon Eyes Craft step 4
Step
5

Using a wide paint brush, add some green tempera paint to the remainder of the eye. Do not be concerned with it being heavily or perfectly coated.

DIY Dragon Eyes Craft step 5
Step
6

While the paint is still wet, begin layering green sequins to the eye by pressing them into the paint. Make sure that some portions of the sequins overlap one another for a scaled appearance.

DIY Dragon Eyes Craft step 6
Step
7

Continue to add sequins until the entire stone is completely covered.

DIY Dragon Eyes Craft step 7 part 1
DIY Dragon Eyes Craft step 7 part 2
Step
8

Enjoy your amazing new dragon eye craft at your Dragon Birthday Party! Be sure to check out our Fire Breathing Dragon Party Craft and a recipe for delicious Dragon Feet Cookie Cupcakes.

DIY Dragon Eyes Craft step 8

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