Tag Archives: Game of Thrones

Paper Mache Ice Dragon – Finished!

Posted on January 14, 2019 by danmonsterman

Well here it is, with the lights on and off.   I say this everytime and it is especially true with this project, but the photos just don’t capture how really pretty this dragon is in person.   The camera … 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 – 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 – 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 – 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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Paper Mache Ice Dragon – More horns and some teeth

Posted on October 22, 2018 by danmonsterman

As I said, I’ve been busy with the clear resin.   I made more horns of various sizes.   I don’t know if this will be enough.  I’ll make more if needed.      I also made some teeth (I’ll … 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 – Paper Mache the pieces

Posted on October 19, 2018 by danmonsterman

Back to the Ice Dragon. Time to paper mache. I usually do this first. Then while the pieces are drying it I work on teeth, horns, eyes etc.. But as I mentioned earlier I wanted to get some horns I … Continue reading →

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