I watched all the videos related to the Dragon. It was quite the undertaking! Bravo, that you stuck with it. You persevered through making the changes with armature. Ultimately getting the project done. Including the painting of it. I have made sculptures and paper mache pieces that I wasn't particularly happy about. It is part of the learning process. We learn by how we do! Your willingness to allow "us" to see your struggles with the Dragon speaks volumes of the honest "artist" and teacher that you are. You are a breath of fresh air!
Oh, my...he's MASSIVE! I was worried about you Jonni. I hadn't heard from you and thought you might have had a nervous breakdown...Im exhausted by just watching you
I'd love to the moment I can find the time and space. I adore sculpting, and I've already thought about how I'd create my dragon... Most likely about the same size as yours, outdoors safe, and perhaps give him a pose where he's sitting up on his back-legs and holding a flowerpot - Or perhaps just form his fore-claws into a pose where I can interchange between a flowerpot, a birdbath, a bowl, maybe a colorful globe, ect.
My son and me made a volcano inspired by your method. And by your method I mean mixing all kind of materials to get the job done just right. I would have never thought to use tile glue (basically cement) to make a paper mache form. I'll upload the photo to your site. Plan is to have it spit actual fire sometime this week, weather permitting. I'll upload the video if we pull it off.
wow this looks wicked! Well done! I'm just getting excited and snowed in with paper mache sculptures. Fun to see what you have done! You have gained a subscriber :) Xx
I really love your circle skin!!! I think it will be fantastic I think he would look so cool in a pink to orange ombre with pink underbelly into bright fire orangy body I am a little tired of green dragons lol. I am sure whatever you do will be fantastic!!! just think of him sitting on top of a fantasy book display at a library FABULOUS
This is fantastic! Always such good information and inspiration. It's been awhile since I've done paper mache but I think I will be again soon after watching this. Maybe you should keep him white, white dragons bring good luck! :)
'Only'? You amaze me with the progress you made. It is absolutely gorgeous. Small point of intrest though.... does it still fit through the door or is it in that room for the rest of it's natural life?
This is absolutely amazing! Was this a commissioned piece? For whom? What did they pay you to create it? Is this the largest sculpt you're every done? Sorry for all the questions. Just curious.
It's the largest sculpture I've done, and the heaviest. I gave it to the local Habitat for Humanity for their annual art auction. I don't know where it ended up. Somewhere nice, I hope. It was too big for me to keep in my house, but I do have a strong urge to make another dragon. I'm glad you like him. :)
Ms.Jonni , i have a question as i 'm trying to do a paper mache dragon thanks to your useful website! do we add the details with aper mache clay or do i have to use gesso ?
mehdi mallek The gesso is just a primer to help the paint look nice, but you can use it to add some fur with a stiff brush. I use the paper mache clay to make details, though.
Just add more flour. You might also want to squeeze more of the water out of the toilet paper. To make it quite a lot thicker, knead in some corn starch.
This clay looks wetter than you recipe videos. I want to do something similar to you where I spread it over something so how do I make the clay wetter and more spreadable?
Hi Amy. Just add less flour. In fact, one of my blog readers makes beautiful dog sculptures with the recipe, without adding any flour at all - but I've never tried that myself. I like it wetter now, because it's easier to spread a thin layer. And it's so strong, a thin layer is really all you need.
Did the recipe you used for this project actually have toilet paper in it? It spreads on more like a paste rather than a clay. In other words, which recipe is it? I noticed you have a few different kinds on your blog, and the texture of the clay/paste is exactly what I’ve been looking for.
Yes, I used the original paper mache clay recipe for the dragon, but I didn't use as much flour as the recipe calls for. I do that when I want to cover a large area fast. Even when it's paste-like it dries extremely hard with just a thin coat.
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You need a Barn ,Jonni!lol Is your back yard large enough!? Or..a metal storage container! Cost wise they are cheaper that construction! Have the welding class at the local technical school come cut you some windows and Viola!! Studio!
I would love a barn! Wouldn't it be fun to have a huge building full of dragons and giant prehistoric beasts? Probably won't happen anytime soon though... :)
This is absolutely amazing. . This inspires me to make my dragons! Amazing work Jonni! :)
I watched all the videos related to the Dragon. It was quite the undertaking! Bravo, that you stuck with it. You persevered through making the changes with armature. Ultimately getting the project done. Including the painting of it. I have made sculptures and paper mache pieces that I wasn't particularly happy about. It is part of the learning process. We learn by how we do! Your willingness to allow "us" to see your struggles with the Dragon speaks volumes of the honest "artist" and teacher that you are. You are a breath of fresh air!
Unbelievable! I love dragons and he is so handsome. I can't wait to see how "drop dead gorgeous" he'll be when complete.
love watching you work Jonni you inspire me
Thanks
I love varying shades of purple and black.
Oh, my...he's MASSIVE! I was worried about you Jonni. I hadn't heard from you and thought you might have had a nervous breakdown...Im exhausted by just watching you
The plan is to get it out the door. Keep your fingers crossed for me.
I absolutely love this dragon!!!
Thanks!
I'd love to the moment I can find the time and space. I adore sculpting, and I've already thought about how I'd create my dragon... Most likely about the same size as yours, outdoors safe, and perhaps give him a pose where he's sitting up on his back-legs and holding a flowerpot - Or perhaps just form his fore-claws into a pose where I can interchange between a flowerpot, a birdbath, a bowl, maybe a colorful globe, ect.
My son and me made a volcano inspired by your method. And by your method I mean mixing all kind of materials to get the job done just right. I would have never thought to use tile glue (basically cement) to make a paper mache form. I'll upload the photo to your site.
Plan is to have it spit actual fire sometime this week, weather permitting. I'll upload the video if we pull it off.
The dragon is progressing beautifully!
I like the red and black idea. Maybe with dark points, like a Siamese cat? Not sure how that would look....
Now THATS A WOW FACTOR! WELL DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Awesome work! I would love to create an image of some mock-ups for ideas on how to paint him.
wow this looks wicked! Well done! I'm just getting excited and snowed in with paper mache sculptures. Fun to see what you have done! You have gained a subscriber :) Xx
I always like touches of gold with red dragons!
I love dragons and yours is magnificent! I think it would be wonderful finished in some of the metalic paints.
Really fantastic work! I love the bottle-cap texture. Genius!
It would be fun to have him displayed somewhere high, so he looked down at people. I like the color ideas, too.
Ms. Jonni you are amazing. I love your work omg omg wow
Thanks!
Its my pleasure. ❤
absolutely fantastic I love watching you and your progress.. This I think is one of my fav..I can't wait to see how you finish!~!!
red and black would look nice. Perhaps follow the natural trend of a bit darker shading on the top and lighter on the bottom
I really love your circle skin!!! I think it will be fantastic I think he would look so cool in a pink to orange ombre with pink underbelly into bright fire orangy body I am a little tired of green dragons lol. I am sure whatever you do will be fantastic!!! just think of him sitting on top of a fantasy book display at a library FABULOUS
You are a magician!
Wow - Thanks! 😀
This is fantastic! Always such good information and inspiration. It's been awhile since I've done paper mache but I think I will be again soon after watching this.
Maybe you should keep him white, white dragons bring good luck! :)
That would be fun. Wouldn't you want to build a dragon, too, so you can paint him?
Wow simply AMAZING! Great work x
'Only'? You amaze me with the progress you made. It is absolutely gorgeous. Small point of intrest though.... does it still fit through the door or is it in that room for the rest of it's natural life?
LOVE IT YOUR AMAZING THANKYOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING
Wow, awesome job.love it ❤️❤️❤️
WOW! THAT'S AMAZING!
great tip with the plastic bag!
very cool !
Honestly, I can't imagine him any other color than green and yellow... I just think he's a good dragon, not a bad one...
Nice work magnifique
Thanks! 😀
red and black (or yellow) or green and purle i think :)
Can you make a video on how to waterproof your paper mache for outside
Hello, I'm Brazilian, and I have a doubt. How you do this mass?
I think it kind of depends. :)
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Fantàstic
It so beautiful .I am also an artist .I also make lots of things in art and craft.
I've been calling him "he" but I don't know how to tell. :)
:D
Very nice!! But to me, it deffinitely has to have some green color..
Hai mam.. I want to see full craft making video. What can i do?
Hi. You can find all of the dragon videos in this playlist: ruclips.net/p/PL5CaQCiXYd0v2FviA-Hjq4OvA7gbn93Wf
WOW - just how big was this-and did you have to move out while constructing it?
+Joanne Gennarella He was about five feel long and high. But narrow enough so I could get him out the door with my daughter's help.
This is absolutely amazing! Was this a commissioned piece? For whom? What did they pay you to create it? Is this the largest sculpt you're every done? Sorry for all the questions. Just curious.
It's the largest sculpture I've done, and the heaviest. I gave it to the local Habitat for Humanity for their annual art auction. I don't know where it ended up. Somewhere nice, I hope. It was too big for me to keep in my house, but I do have a strong urge to make another dragon. I'm glad you like him. :)
Wow
Please can I ask if its possible to work with new paper clay to product what is actually dry? Please give me an answer thank you :)
Yes, you can add new paper mache clay to dried paper mache clay. We do it all the time.
Ms.Jonni , i have a question as i 'm trying to do a paper mache dragon thanks to your useful website! do we add the details with aper mache clay or do i have to use gesso ?
mehdi mallek The gesso is just a primer to help the paint look nice, but you can use it to add some fur with a stiff brush. I use the paper mache clay to make details, though.
I have made yore clay a lot of times but it is always to wet . Can you help please thank you
Just add more flour. You might also want to squeeze more of the water out of the toilet paper. To make it quite a lot thicker, knead in some corn starch.
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Cool! you are Great!
This clay looks wetter than you recipe videos. I want to do something similar to you where I spread it over something so how do I make the clay wetter and more spreadable?
Hi Amy. Just add less flour. In fact, one of my blog readers makes beautiful dog sculptures with the recipe, without adding any flour at all - but I've never tried that myself. I like it wetter now, because it's easier to spread a thin layer. And it's so strong, a thin layer is really all you need.
I wish I could make stuff like that but I’m a child
If you start making smaller stuff now, you'll be able to make bigger ones next year.
.Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Did the recipe you used for this project actually have toilet paper in it? It spreads on more like a paste rather than a clay. In other words, which recipe is it? I noticed you have a few different kinds on your blog, and the texture of the clay/paste is exactly what I’ve been looking for.
Yes, I used the original paper mache clay recipe for the dragon, but I didn't use as much flour as the recipe calls for. I do that when I want to cover a large area fast. Even when it's paste-like it dries extremely hard with just a thin coat.
Thank you so much for your help! I’ve been looking for a recipe like this for awhile!
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You need a Barn ,Jonni!lol Is your back yard large enough!? Or..a metal storage container! Cost wise they are cheaper that construction! Have the welding class at the local technical school come cut you some windows and Viola!! Studio!
I would love a barn! Wouldn't it be fun to have a huge building full of dragons and giant prehistoric beasts? Probably won't happen anytime soon though... :)
I am sooo jealous. He is gorgeous. It is a he or is she a she? Love your work :)
l always thought that dragons where like giant lizards??
@Paws LM i think it looks like a he.