THERE BE DRAGONS! pt 2

First it began with the framework. Using the pipecutter and various joints , we built a simple skeleton. We screwed a cross piece in the front to keep a cosistant spacing. You can use a purple PVC glue, but everything was tight enough that we didn't bother.

Next we began to sculpt the chicken wire around the frame using small pieces of wire to tie it to the frame an itself (gloves are very important with this step).


As we formed the chicken wire, our maquette became a handy reference. We left holes where the eyes and nostrils would be. You can see that we also added additional cross pieces for the cheekbones. Not only does this help define the jaw better, but it gives us more structure for the eye socket. Since we weren't creating an open mouth, we rolled the chicken wire at the bottom to suggest a division and give a place to anchor the teeth.

From there we added the batting. This we decided was the musculature. It allowed us to add more definition to the brows, nostrils eye sockets and cheeks. It also helped our creation to finally start looking like something.

Next post the work continues in our friends' backyard.