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Ellygator β Cauda Draconis Design
Published: 2007-02-07 13:41:55 +0000 UTC; Views: 8502; Favourites: 103; Downloads: 94
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(2007) 5" x 7" Ink, pencil and pastel pens on brown drawing paper.One of the necklace designs that did not surive the kiln firing of the art clay silver in December. I had planned on two silver panels, each depicting a dragon that would be joined by wirework in the center and would be supported by a strung necklace held in their mouths.
The orange stones would have been either faceted carnelian or sunstone beads.
I still have the paper models for the clay cuttings and will definitely make another attempt at this piece when the weather is dryer and warmer and the silver has a better chance of curing completely before firing.
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Thank you! In this case it was a bit of both, the sketch existed before I went and tried the actual piece, but then I worked it up with the stones and metallic highlights after my first failed attempt to get a feel of what the finished piece might have looked.
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Your weclome so much
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This is stunning. I was glancing through your silver-clay gallery and saw this; I wonder if you'd let me use the design for a pair of bracers? I mean, let the artist who's doing a character portrait/possible cover art for me, use the design on leather bracers? (One of her (Luke's) nicknames is 'kisarkany', Hungarian for 'little dragon'.) More explanation if you require it.
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Sure thing. I think it would be a stunning freeform knotwork pattern for a bracer design. Let me know how your commission works out!
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Thank you so much! I definitely will (at the very least, it will be posted as an attributed work with notes in my gallery when complete).
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Thank you so much for your earlier permission--I just saw the rough draft, and this design looks *fantastic* on Luke's bracers! If you like, as soon as I get the artist's permission I'll mail you a lo-res image, and when it's done I can link it on your homepage in the comments. (Please excuse how dorkily excited I am; this business of seeing something that started in my head take shape in an image, birthed from my own words, is a new experience for me--and it's enthralling.)
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That sounds really great! I am so glad that the design is coming together for you. I agree, the best thing about inspiration is to call forth the images in your head and see them before you as reality - doesn't get much better than that!
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Hello! I haven't forgotten your kindness in allowing me to use this design for Luke's bracers, and wanted to tell you that that commission is complete and posted here: [link] . I hope you like the way your work was incorporated; I *love* the finished piece. It will be a book cover for a book sold in a series of installments fairly soon. (There's an excerpt from the book posted on my profile page, if you're interested.) Thanks so much, again, Ellygator!
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Thanks so much for letting me know, just left a comment and fave on it. It turned out beautifully!
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Thanks so much! Glad you like them.
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This is a fantastic design! I hope it works out.
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Thanks so much! I was very happy to actually make this necklace and have it come out the way I wanted. [link]
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Thanks so much! I was so frustrated with the first attempt going down the tubes, I had to make a mock-up, just to feel the realization...
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looks great 
Ive done it a few time
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This is an incredible design on paper! Did you ever manage to get a real one made that stayed together?
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Thanks, and yes, here is the real deal. [link]
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WOW! It turned out spectacularly well! Good to know it worked out the second time.
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Pardon for the possibility of multiple comments. I know I've already commented once but it doesn't seem to be updating for me, so likely this is comment 3 in a row.
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Thank you and that's okay. DA is sometimes funny like that...
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Beautiful - a real work of art all by itself! I've never tried doing colour sketches/plans for anything I've designed, but yours gives a real sense of the eventual depth, texture and weight of the finished piece.
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This is itself is a beautiful piece of art. I've never really had the patience to sit down and do proper colour sketches of any of the pieces I design - it's all pencil and ink for me. Your sketch gives a wonderful sense of the depth and weight of the piece.
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A beautiful design. Sorry to hear it never survived the kiln firing. I hope you will attempt it again.
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Thanks! I'll give it another try in April - already ordered the clay.
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My God. I think this must be my favourite piece of yours so far....
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Thank you very much! I'll try and make it for real pretty soon.
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...or at least, it WILL be.
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I wish it had survived! That's a superb design. It jumped right off the devwatch page. (man, I am sooo behind commenting on your work...)
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Thank you! I got a new batch of clay, some microscopic Dremel drills - and all I need now is time and I'll tackle this sucker once more!
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thats an awesome design!!!hopefully it will survive next time....
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Thank you! I hope so, too! Just ordered the clay.
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wonderful design! A necklace I would definately wear, at least
Best of luck on your second attempt
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Thanks so much! I just ordered the clay...
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WOW! What a dissapointment that must have been, hopefully the next one will survive the kiln! It's really a beautiful design! The drawing is great too.
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Thank you! I'm planning another session in April. Hopefully it's dryer and warmer then and the greenware will be thoroughly cured before firing.
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Great! Best of luck you you! fingers crossed.
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Och nΓ€!
Sieht aus als wenn es ein schΓΆnes StΓΌck geworden wΓ€re am Ende. Aber die Zeichnung hat es auch in sich!
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Ich weiss, bin immer noch ein bisschen angefressen wegen der kaputten Stuecke. Ich versuch's aber im April noch mal.
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It looks really gorgeous, must fit beautifully on the body. Hope you'll make it sooner or later
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Thank you! I hope to get some clay and some time together in April...
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Thank you! I'm looking forward to giving the real deal another try!
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