Shing Dragon Posted by Shunaka on May 12, 2014
Here's my latest build, 'Shing Dragon'.  He's based off the glorified sock puppet pattern (enlarged 110%).  The eyes, teeth, nose, horns and claws are made of Premo polymer clay. I did some airbrushing to the fringe and belly to give the features some depth.  This guy was a lot of fun to build and way quicker then my usual walk-a-round size puppets.
  
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Re: Shing Dragon Posted by Shawn on May 13, 2014
He is great! Love his mustache... identifies what he is really well.
Shing Dragon Posted by Toadlick on May 13, 2014
Nice looking puppet. The glorified sock design lends to so many variations. I used it to do a mock up of the Baby Einstein dragon for my oldest son.
Re: Shing Dragon Posted by Krafty Karacters on May 14, 2014
He is cool, I like him. I really must try playing with some polymer clay, any tips? I have never used clay before.
Re: Shing Dragon Posted by Shunaka on May 14, 2014
Posted by: Krafty Karacters on May 14, 2014
He is cool, I like him. I really must try playing with some polymer clay, any tips? I have never used clay before.

So glad you like him!  Video soon (I hope).

I use polymer clay often for features like teeth, noses and eyes, for me it's quick and easy.  For Shing I used Premo (which is made by Sculpey)  because it comes in some metallic colors.  If you want to try out polymer clay,  first thing you need is a pasta machine to condition the clay.  While you can just soften the clay with your fingers one can usually find the machines for under $30- it's worth it.  The other item you need is a small toaster oven again,  something cheap from a department store will work.  Most clay manufacturers call for baking clay at 275 F for 30 minutes per 1/4 depth, I found that to be too hot and will burn thin sculpts-  best to do a longer bake at lower temps usually 150-175F for 40 minutes and leaving the item in the oven until it cools off.

I use only Sculpey clays, the other clays like Fimo I've found to be too crumbly.

For sculpting, fingers are the best tool but aluminum knitting needles of various sizes work real well.

Shunaka
Re: Shing Dragon Posted by Krafty Karacters on May 15, 2014
Thanks heaps, I'm hoping to look into it and will post results if I give it a go. Cheers.

To attach clay noses and teeth, do you just use hot glue?
Re: Shing Dragon Posted by Shunaka on May 15, 2014
Posted by: Krafty Karacters on May 15, 2014
To attach clay noses and teeth, do you just use hot glue?

I use hot glue for larger parts like noses and eyes and Loctite PowerGrab for smaller pieces like claws and paw pads.
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