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Blue Gray Sun Dragon with Wings

Sun Dragons get their name from the way light makes their eyes shine. They are the most commonly found of the BEC's. They are all brightly colored, but colors and patterns change with each hatching. A Sun Dragon's favorite thing to do is to bask on a rock in a brightly lit spot. This baby Sun Dragon has just sprouted wings. This means he's ready to fly, but not strong enough to get very far.

 

I primarily work with river rocks, glass marbles and a polymer clay. I like working with polymer clay because it stays soft until cured in an oven. My favorite brand is Fimo, because it works really well for caning (aka millefiori). This technique allows me to create a block of clay that I can cut into slices with a repeating pattern. All of my creatures have been created using this technique.

 

Special Notes About This Piece:

 

Sun Dragons have marbles for eyes that catch the light and make the eyes appear to be glowing. They are made with polymer clay and the scale designs are made with a technique called Millefiori.

 

Made out of gray and blue clay with a clear marble.

 

The wings were made with Liquid Sculpy so that they would be translucent and flexible.

 

Approx. Dimensions: 1.5" H x 1.5" W x 2" D

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Uploaded on March 1, 2008
Taken on February 29, 2008