Tag Archives: fantasy

Yes, yes, I have been delinquent about posting

Posted on April 9, 2023 by danmonsterman

Ever since Covid hit, three years ago now, I just can’t seem to keep my website or blog up to date.   So here’s a quick rundown of some projects I have made over the last year or so from … Continue reading →

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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 – Final Assembly

Posted on January 3, 2019 by danmonsterman

Ice Dragon – Details Happy New Year to you all! I know I haven’t posted for a while, but that doesn’t mean I haven’t been working. There are parts of this project that just take a lot of time. For … 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 – Even More About Jaws

Posted on November 11, 2018 by danmonsterman

I know what you are thinking…..fergodssake!  More about jaws!  Yep.  This is the last one, I promise.  As you know I decided to use blue l.e.d. lights with this project.  Normally I would bunch lights and put them in the … Continue reading →

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Paper Mache Ice Dragon- More work in the Jaws

Posted on November 1, 2018 by danmonsterman

More About the Jaws.   There is more to be done to these jaws.    First is to dry brush a few highlights.   A dark pink I think.  Same with the tongue.    Next a little glue.  What?   … Continue reading →

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Paper Mache Ice Dragon – Jaws and Tongue

Posted on October 31, 2018 by danmonsterman

About jaws. Well, I’ve been working hard on this project.   I’m sure some of you are already saying, “when is he going to get to the interesting part?”   And my answer would be, “never.”   This isn’t quite … Continue reading →

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