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NinaBolenArt — The Bird Watcher Dragon Sculpt Tutorial

Published: 2010-08-29 03:54:35 +0000 UTC; Views: 6002; Favourites: 154; Downloads: 0
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Description Full tutorial is now available for only 500 points, that's only $5! Less than the cost on my Etsy store. PDF download

He's finally done! I added more scales under the wing and the birds. I did not make the birds, they are resin birds used for doll houses.

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Dragon is made from polymer clay and magic-sculpt (resin sculpt) painted with heat set oils.

About 6" tall and 6.5" wide

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Comments: 33

Glacialwolf13 [2013-08-04 20:21:18 +0000 UTC]

are the scales seperate clay pieces that are layered on or is it jest a texture on the original clay piece?

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NinaBolenArt In reply to Glacialwolf13 [2013-08-04 21:44:11 +0000 UTC]

both actually, depending on where the scales are located, I go over how to make them in the tutorial ^_^

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W0nderbolts [2013-07-09 09:57:22 +0000 UTC]

cute

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NinaBolenArt In reply to W0nderbolts [2013-07-09 16:49:57 +0000 UTC]

thanks ^_^

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W0nderbolts In reply to NinaBolenArt [2013-07-11 06:27:45 +0000 UTC]

i missed seeing these

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NinaBolenArt In reply to W0nderbolts [2013-07-11 15:50:50 +0000 UTC]

?

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W0nderbolts In reply to NinaBolenArt [2013-07-11 23:04:26 +0000 UTC]

the dragons

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NinaBolenArt In reply to W0nderbolts [2013-07-12 02:49:01 +0000 UTC]

oh yeah I wish my hands could take doing full sculptures but sadly they can't also they didn't sale very well & are a pain to ship

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W0nderbolts In reply to NinaBolenArt [2013-07-12 03:07:47 +0000 UTC]

D:

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MeadowsPrivateShop [2013-07-07 23:52:06 +0000 UTC]

Very cute, I love him! Nice colors too . Now that my dragon's done I'll be doing a purple one too at some point! That's the great thing about dragons..they can be any color!

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NinaBolenArt In reply to MeadowsPrivateShop [2013-07-08 00:10:00 +0000 UTC]

Thank you one of the many reason I love making dragons, they can be any shape, size or color ^_^

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Nyasagilove [2013-06-16 22:22:52 +0000 UTC]

WOOOOOOOOOWWW! This one is a lot different than your usual little fairy dragons ^.^ Of which 2 are very happy on a shelf in the closet that the cats can't get to Do you use Sculpey?

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NinaBolenArt In reply to Nyasagilove [2013-06-17 01:43:42 +0000 UTC]

^_^ thanks. This one was a blend of sculpey & fimo. Sculpey is normally a little too soft for me so I blend it until I have a texture I like. Depends too on what I'm making. If it's going to be painted & is large, I'll use the white just normal sculpey as a base & then move onto sculpey 2. For the little fairy dragons I use whatever I have in the color I need lol, so sculpey 3, fimo, premo, or cernet. For dolls I use Sculpey Living Doll or ProSculpt ^_^

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monsterzed [2012-07-23 04:07:23 +0000 UTC]

The detail work on the dragon's scales and face is really well crafted. I especially like the bird and your color choices on the dragon. Both aspects give a real sense of calmness to the piece. Very nice!

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NinaBolenArt In reply to monsterzed [2012-07-23 16:46:01 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much ^_^ Hopefully I'll get around to sculpting more dragons like this.

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GoldGecko [2011-05-13 18:21:55 +0000 UTC]

Awesome

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NinaBolenArt In reply to GoldGecko [2011-05-14 03:54:41 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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GoldGecko In reply to NinaBolenArt [2011-05-14 08:20:31 +0000 UTC]

You're Welcome!^^

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monchiken [2011-01-25 13:44:51 +0000 UTC]

Aww, that's so cute dragon sculpture ! I like it

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NinaBolenArt In reply to monchiken [2011-01-25 19:01:04 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much

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monchiken In reply to NinaBolenArt [2011-02-09 09:40:59 +0000 UTC]

You are very welcome ^^

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SeeTheMagic [2010-08-30 22:30:11 +0000 UTC]

Awww how sweet!! I love it!

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NinaBolenArt In reply to SeeTheMagic [2010-08-30 22:44:50 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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SeeTheMagic In reply to NinaBolenArt [2010-08-31 19:13:44 +0000 UTC]

You are welcome!!

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darksword512 [2010-08-30 01:29:34 +0000 UTC]

Awww

Awesome work on the detail!

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NinaBolenArt In reply to darksword512 [2010-08-30 03:11:46 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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darksword512 In reply to NinaBolenArt [2010-08-30 20:17:47 +0000 UTC]

Welcome ^_^

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DragonsFlameMagic [2010-08-29 23:48:47 +0000 UTC]

This is epic! Your so talented!

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NinaBolenArt In reply to DragonsFlameMagic [2010-08-29 23:56:48 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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HellWyvern666 [2010-08-29 10:46:41 +0000 UTC]



My goodness!!! It is amazing what ppl with your skills can do, I mean just look at this sculpture!!! I'm impressed with the scales and wing membranes! Also adore the tip of the snout/nose, that is my fav look of a Dragon's snout!

Dag nab it damn it, I wish I could buy it. I'd totally give you four times more of the price you name.

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NinaBolenArt In reply to HellWyvern666 [2010-08-29 17:18:29 +0000 UTC]

Ah thanks I'm starting him super cheap on e-bay

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BeardedRick [2010-08-29 08:31:59 +0000 UTC]

lovly scales, i like the detail you have in the fingers of the claws. looks brilliant

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NinaBolenArt In reply to BeardedRick [2010-08-29 17:18:44 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much!

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