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Paper Mache Ice Dragon – Finished!

Posted on January 14, 2019 by danmonsterman

First, the painting. Painting this project was a lot more challenging than most.   Because the paint does not easily come off the resin horns and eyes I had to take care from the beginning not to splatter paint everywhere.  … Continue reading →

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Paper Mache Ice Dragon – Horns

Posted on December 13, 2018 by danmonsterman

Okay, there are a couple of things besides horns I should discuss, like how I hooked up the lighting.  But I promised horns on this post, so that’s what I’m showing.   I’ll do other posts later about the lights … Continue reading →

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Paper Mache Ice Dragon – a little cloth mache before the horns

Posted on December 6, 2018 by danmonsterman

Okay, I know I said I’d do horns next.  But I decided I wanted a layer of cloth skin on the head first.    It would be a much better surface for using hot glue to apply the horns.   … Continue reading →

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Paper Mache Ice Dragon – Mount the head, add eyes and nostrils

Posted on December 1, 2018 by danmonsterman

Head Mount- Eyes and Nose I know it’s been a little while since I posted last.   But I am posting almost real time and I need to work before posting.  Thank you for your patience (except for the guy … Continue reading →

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Paper Mache Ice Dragon – Wood Plaques and the Neck

Posted on November 21, 2018 by danmonsterman

I have to say at this point that much work has happened and yet I haven’t even started the final assembly when the dragon starts looking like a dragon.  That will come with the next post, I promise.     As … Continue reading →

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Paper Mache Ice Dragon – about eyes

Posted on October 21, 2018 by danmonsterman

This post is about eyes. As I mentioned, while the paper mache pieces are drying I do other things.   One of the most important decisions about a dragon project is the what to do about the eyes.   I … Continue reading →

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Paper Mache “Ice Dragon”

Posted on October 18, 2018 by danmonsterman

As usual, I’ve been absent for a while.  It’s been a very busy summer helping my daughters with various things and with work needing to get done around the house.  Scraping and painting a deck is not nearly as much … Continue reading →

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Paper Mache “Alduin”

Posted on April 22, 2018 by danmonsterman

Hello all.  I’m so sorry that it’s been so long since I’ve posted.   Too much to do, art related and life related.    And the latest project I just finished was a very labor intensive project, one that I … Continue reading →

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Paper Mache Dragon-like Cat – A Head!

Posted on October 5, 2017 by danmonsterman

Hey all.   Okay, so my timing isn’t perfect.  I certainly meant to finish all of these posts before I finished the video of this project.  But I was quickly approaching the deadline for shipping, and I promised the Kitty … Continue reading →

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Paper Mache Dragon-like Cat. More assembly.

Posted on September 26, 2017 by danmonsterman

Hey all.   Sorry, it’s been a while since I posted.  I’ve been very busy.  I just finished a couple more dragon trophies.  I’m making one video showing them both.   Can’t seem to stay away from those. I’ve also … Continue reading →

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