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Published: 2015-03-12 20:10:27 +0000 UTC; Views: 4708; Favourites: 375; Downloads: 6
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Whee, I came up with a new design that I really love! I simply adore this watchful pose and I've been using it a lot these past few months, so I thought I should make some sort of a repeatable design based around it. Add to that my love of all things rainbow and sparkly, and the rainbow guardians were born. I made the stone-textured dragon first and I liked it so much, I thought I'd make some more. The green and gold one is a bit of a Saint Patrick's Day send-up, and I thought the white and black ones would make for a fun contrast. I've been futzing around with trying to get the prettiest combination of rainbow gems down their backs too, so it's been incredibly fun to work on these.Crafted from colored polymer clay and Swarovski crystal elements. Each is about 1.5 inches tall and 2.5 inches long. These particular dragons have all found homes, but I have a custom rainbow guardian listing available so that you can order one in your favorite colors.
Rainbow love!
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These are gorgeous.
What do you use to make them glossy?
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Glad you like 'em! I use a gloss glaze (specifically, Rustoleum's Varathane water-based polyurethane). I've got an article written about the various glazes that I've tried and my thoughts behind them here:
Glazing Polymer Clay: Resource and RecommendationPeople often ask how I get my dragon figurines so shiny. The short answer is that I coat each dragon in a gloss varnish after baking. But that's not the whole answer. I've tried a number of different clay glazes over the years, and I've learned a lot about what I like and dislike about them. If you're interested in reading my thoughts about the different glazes that I've tried, as well as where to find them, you might find this information helpful. If you just want the TL;DR version, get this stuff, it's awesome.
Before I get started, I'd like to state that I use water-based air-drying gloss glazes. My understanding is that oil-based glazes may end up eating into your clay, even if it's already been baked. Plus, cleanup for water-based glaze is soap and water - it doesn't get much easier than that. Now, let
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Glad to hear it, thank you~
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Which position is easiest to,make? I'm inspired!
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This pose is probably one of the easiest, sitting up is easy too. Trying to balance a dragon that's standing on all fours is quite a bit trickier.
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Thanks I loVe these dragons! They are amazing! you are super skilled!
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Where did you get those rhinestones? they're very pretty.
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I buy mine online, the brand is Swarovski.
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Oooh, I really like these. Gotta love those rainbow accents. I think the two on the right are my favorite, especially the bottom-right one. That stone body goes great with those black horns and wings!
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Oh my these are so fantastic <3 I'm in love! What's the Name of that wonderful rainbow-stone you used?
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It's Swarovski crystal - technically, it's a cut glass rhinestone. :]
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These are lovely, I especially adore the white one.
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Thanks, I really like the white one too. :3
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Oh, he is a gorgeous fellow
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Thanks! I think that one might be my favorite.
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Oh no I want the grey one so bad!!! I swair the next time my other half wants to buy me something off Etsy I am telling him I need one of your dragons
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i like the sandy affect in the scales you made, gives them a nice touch.
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thats a really great idea <3 i love the colors of the crystal elements, they are sooo shiny ^^
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Thank you! Sparkles and rainbows are pretty much the two best things ever. xD
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yes xD and this flower beads 
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ooo look at the pretty dragons, Do you make the colorful gems yourself or do you purchase them and ad them to the dragons?
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Oh, I buy the gems. I don't think I'd be able to make anything quite that shiny and sparkly on my own!
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^_^ well regardless they look so pretty!
I always love seeing the cute little dragons you make!!!
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