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1. Creating and covering the body
Paul starts by moulding the shape of the body before covering with a modelling chocolate / sugarpaste mix.
2. Shaping the front legs
Time now to get the Dragon some front legs. Paul is careful to ensure that they are both proportional.
3. Shaping the back legs
Now time for the back legs. Its important to get them as proportional as possible.
4. Attaching the tail
The tail is a distinctive part of the Dragon so it is well worth spending the time to get the shape right and moulded to the body.
5. Adding the neck
As the Dragon comes together getting the shape of the neck is important as it will soon have the head sat on top!
6. Adding the scales
This is the time consuming part – adding the scales.
7. Creating the head
This is the most technical part of the design, ensuring that the head is the right size and shape so it looks proportional and sits well on the neck.
8. Adding the head
Time now to complete the Dragon by adding the head.
9. Painting the Dragon
Time to bring our Dragon to life by painting on the colours. You have poetic license here!
10. Adding the wings
This is where the magic happens! It’s time to get the wings made.
11. Adding and painting the wings
Adding the wings can be delicate, just take your time.
12. Finishing Touches
Time for those all important finishing touches.
13. Other Ideas
Paul gives some further ideas that you can use from the skills learned on this design.
14. PRO Lesson
Paul chats about the price and time to make and offers a potential retail price to our Pro members.
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