Here is my study of a dragon claw...attempting a close up and trying to ensure there is value to create depth, etc. I am very pleased with it! I did a sketch first, and then used the sketch as a guide to where I should have lighter and darker threads. As you can see, even though I had two layers of stabeliser, there is so much stitching, it really puckered the fabric. So, I will stitch round it onto wadding, which should take care of the puckers and will also help to have more of a 3D effect.The first ring on the claw has a crystal bead "gem". The second ring when seen closer is a "band of stones" made of red fabric. The third ring is stitched with metallic and then a small pearl sewn on. The last ring is just metallics.
Even more than being pleased about the outcome is that I thouroughly enjoyed myself and was able to work on this all day. I have had so many bits and pieces lately that I haven't had any thing showing real evidence of completion...or is it that I haven't been able to work on something for sometime that gives me sheer pleasure?
Sandy,
ReplyDeleteI love it! Where did you figure out how to configure the fingers? I've been having trouble drawing my dragon claw for my doll - mostly because I'm trying to make the fourth finger opposable, similar to a bird's foot, I guess.
It's wonderful! Thanks for the visual treat.
Hi Amy,
ReplyDeleteI was sort of thinking bird to start with, and then started looking at my hand for the tendons and I think it became a mixture of human and bird, which I think is what makes it work.
I also found that even if it is just the claw, when I put the rings on, it suddenly became part of a sentient being. You could begin to tell the dragon was a bit vain, etc.
When you get the doll done, I'd love to hav a look!
Sandy