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Dragon Update

1/11/2016

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I'm continuing to work on my dragon, but it goes rather slowly.  I wanted a more realistic face than simple soft-sculpturing (which I don't like doing anyways), so am building up face details with Aves Apoxie, adding little bits at a time. Sculpting isn't really my strong suit either, so working with tiny amounts of Apoxie at any given time, means I won't mess up earlier parts, since they will be hardened already. 
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His eye area was built up in layers, and the bases of the horns were added after beading the front of his face. I made his teeth and horn first,  letting them cure before adding them to the face. I think all the Apoxie work is done on his face now, but he still needs some beading along the tops of his ears, and along the fins on his back, as well as down the other side of his body. 

I've built up claws on his feet, anchoring them over large beads I'd sewn on first. The main body and legs are from a pattern from Smallworks, but I'm not happy with the way the wings work, and want to go a totally different direction with those, so will have to start over and design dragon arms and wings from scratch. So, still lots to do.
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The whole goal is to have a realistic-looking dragon friend for my Fantasy crew,
but one that's light-weight, not too delicate - can handle being thrown in the car
to go on a photo shoot - and is poseable.   So far, so good.
6 Comments
Lorraine
1/11/2016 01:15:50 pm

He is coming out great! A soft dragon can seem cuddly, but the addition of Apoxie sculpting is making him look fierce. With those teeth and claws, I wouldn't want to tangle with this guy!

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Jane
1/11/2016 02:32:26 pm

Oh wow! I am so impressed.........clever you ((^_^))

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lesley
1/12/2016 02:06:54 am

I'm always so impressed with your creativity. He's wonderful.

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Babel link
1/12/2016 02:46:58 am

This work is really gorgeous :o))

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Inma
1/12/2016 06:25:54 am

Oh ! WOW ! I really love this dragon ! He is amazing !

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Brigitte
1/12/2016 08:40:57 am

He's amazing. He looks so different now. Absolutely awesome. I love him.

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