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Comment on Cute Little Paper Mache Dragon

Karen — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:36:17 GMT

Love him! As always, an amazing little dragon. I so admire your patience doing all of those little scales. The detail in your work makes it really stand out.

Comment on A Paper Mache Dark Butterfly- breast reduction

Laynie — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:14:23 GMT

I agree, the big boobs distracted from her face, and didn't seem to fit her frame. The new set seem much more in harmony with her.

I had to do the same thing to my doll, twice! It was so scary cutting into what I'd worked so long to make. They fit much better, now. Now she's sitting while I work on other stuff. :D

Comment on A Paper Mache Dark Butterfly- breast reduction

Laynie — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:12:56 GMT

You're right, the big boobs definitely distracted from her face, and seemed like they didn't quite fit. I think the new set definitely fit the frame more.

I had to do the same thing with my doll (which is sitting while I work on other things...). It was SO SCARY to take my knife and cut into what I'd spent so long working on, and ended up redoing them twice! But the final set fit the feel of the doll more closely, so we'll see how it works out!

Comment on Cute Little Paper Mache Dragon

Laynie — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:06:24 GMT

Oh my goodness, he looks like he's waiting for a treat! So much life in him... he's adorable!

Comment on Cute Little Paper Mache Dragon

Anonymous — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:32:52 GMT

Wow...I love it, you are so talented!!!

Comment on Cute Little Paper Mache Dragon

Suz — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:24:55 GMT

He IS really a cute little guy! Approx how tall is he? Thank you for showing him to us! I be they are thrilled with him!

Comment on New Paper Mache Dragon- Head and scales

Dan the Monster-man — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:17:58 GMT

Hi Lisa,
I do use cloth (just old bedsheets, preferably cotton) dipped in white glue (usually Elmer's). It makes the project very strong and allows for a lot of detail. You will need a substructure, maybe wood or PVC pipe. Then add wads of paper to build out the body and paper mache over it. Later, after it is dry, you can cut small holes and pull out the wads of paper to make it lighter. Make extra balls so that you can cut them open and sculpt with them (using masking tape). Add the final "skin" of cloth and glue when you are done sculpting. Oriental dragons have tentacles. I would make those by wrapping paper around pieces of wire clothes hangers. Wrap with masking tape, then cloth and glue. The blog entries about my "Seadragon" show a lot of these steps.
Good luck!
Dan

Comment on A Paper Mache Dark Butterfly- breast reduction

Dan the Monster-man — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:08:15 GMT

Hi Denise,
No, I understood your comments. I didn't take offense in any way. I appreciated your comment. And I really appreciate these kind remarks. You are very sweet. I can hardly wait to show her to you once she is painted.
Take care
Dan

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Lisa — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:54:55 GMT

I just love your work...I was given a job this year to make a dragon for prom..their theme being Oriental,it has to be large enough for a arch way.the skin and wings are cloth? what kind? any ideas w/o is costing me..thanks Lisa

Comment on A Paper Mache Dark Butterfly- breast reduction

Denise Bledsoe — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:44:17 GMT

Hi again Dan,
I hope it didn't seem that I was making a big deal about her breasts (pun intended). My comments regarding her figure were my attempt at aging humor. ~:O} I think she is jaw droppingly awesome! I am always amazed at your talents and generosity in sharing your techniques. I can't wait to see her with paint. Denise