*Create 4 Unique Polymer Clay Dragons! Step by Step Polymer Clay Sculpting
Master Dragon Sculpting in this self-paced course! Create 4 unique Polymer Clay dragons: Sleeping Dragon (Beginner), Standing Dragon, Water Elemental, and Gemstone Dragon. Perfect for all skill levels! Step-by-step guided instruction.
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Create 4 Stunning Dragon Sculptures with Polymer Clay: Beginner to Intermediate Lessons Calling all Wings of Fire fans, Mythical Creatures and lovers of Dungeons & Dragons! Learn to create 4 unique dragon art sculptures with Polymer Clay in this step-by-step online course. Whether you’re a beginner or intermediate sculptor, each lesson offers detailed guidance and teaches you how to design and customize your dragons. Beginner-Friendly Dragon Sculpture: Start with an easy-to-follow guide that helps you craft your first dragon sculpture. Perfect for those new to polymer clay or dragon art. Intermediate Dragon Sculpture: Build on your skills and create a more detailed and dynamic dragon. Water Elemental Dragon Sculpture: Take your sculpting to the next level with intricate designs and advanced techniques. Gemstone Dragon Sculpture: Build on your skills and create a more detailed and dynamic dragon. Unleash your creativity by customizing your dragon to reflect Wings of Fire hybrids, Mythology, or Dungeons & Dragons original concept dragons. Each lesson includes audio, video tutorials, and step-by-step guides, with small, digestible segments designed to enhance your learning experience. Flexible Learning: Learn at your own pace with clear visual and audio instructions. Perfect for All Skill Levels: Start with simple techniques and progress to complex designs. Ready to bring your dragon sculptures to life? Enroll today and join our community of creative dragon artists! There are no Live meetings. This class uses Nearpod. Suggested Supplies: Polymer Clay (any brand you prefer. I like to use Sculpey). *In total, approximately 1/2 of a 2oz. brick is plenty per dragon!* (a tiny bit goes a LONG way with miniatures!!) Basic Sculpting tools, toothpick, smoothing tool A Baking sheet (covered with parchment) Cutting tool or clay knife A non stick surface to work on (You can cover a piece of cardboard with parchment paper and tape it to the bottom…that works) A small rolling pin Variety of colors of polymer clay (whatever colors you want for your dragons) Metal sculpting/jewelry wire or wooden toothpicks (to attach the head to body) Note: I like to use Translucent polymer clay for wings and fins so they have a clear appearance, but that is optional. Small GLASS beads or Crystals for eyes (for 3 of the dragons). I use 6.0 size seed beads. You may use clay if you cannot access these. NO PLASTIC. We can only bake Glass, Wood, Metal and natural stone/crystal. OPTIONAL: A glass marble, crystal, bead or stone (for weeks 2 and 3) Aluminum Foil (for propping) OPTIONAL: Clear Water-Based Gloss Polyurethane, Mod Podge or Sculpey Gloss Glaze for after baking **Polymer clay requires baking according to the package direction. (Generally ~275 °F, depending on your brand of clay). You may do this after class. Parental help is necessary. NOTE: Students may use air dry clay or modeling dough if they prefer not to use polymer bake clay
Learning Goals
Beginner-Friendly Dragon SculptureIntermediate Dragon Sculpture
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Design and Create a Sleeping Dragon Sculpture!
Plan out one main color, one or two accent colors, and wing color. Lesson 2:
Design and Create a Standing Dragon Sculpture!
This dragon will be holding something…you can use a glass marble, stone, or create an orb or egg out of clay. Lesson 3:
Design and Create a Gemstone Dragon Sculpture!
SAPPHIRE or RUBY…Sapphire and Ruby are the two gem-varieties of corundum, so they are very similar in make up. Lesson 4:
Design and Create an Elemental Dragon Sculpture!
WATER ELEMENT Other Details
Parental Guidance
**Polymer clay requires baking according to the package direction. (Generally ~275 °F, depending on your brand of clay). You will bake after class. Parental help is necessary.
Supply List
Suggested Supplies: Polymer Clay (any brand you prefer. I like to use Sculpey). *In total, approximately 1/2 of a 2oz. brick is plenty per dragon!* (a tiny bit goes a LONG way with miniatures!!) Basic Sculpting tools, toothpick, smoothing tool A Baking sheet (covered with parchment) Cutting tool or clay knife A non stick surface to work on (You can cover a piece of cardboard with parchment paper and tape it to the bottom…that works) A small rolling pin Variety of colors of polymer clay (whatever colors you want for your dragons) Metal sculpting/jewelry wire or wooden toothpicks (to attach the head to body) Note: I like to use Translucent polymer clay for wings and fins so they have a clear appearance, but that is optional. Small GLASS beads or Crystals for eyes (for 3 of the dragons). I use 6.0 size seed beads. You may use clay if you cannot access these. NO PLASTIC. We can only bake Glass, Wood, Metal and natural stone/crystal. OPTIONAL: A glass marble, crystal, bead or stone (for weeks 2 and 3) Aluminum Foil (for propping) OPTIONAL: Clear Water-Based Gloss Polyurethane, Mod Podge or Sculpey Gloss Glaze for after baking NOTE: Students may use air dry clay or modeling dough if they prefer not to use polymer bake clay These are the supplies I use in most every class: Polymer Clay Dotting Tools and Silicone Clay Sculpting Tools https://amzn.to/4d2FCqW Acrylic Roller, Acrylic Sheet and Cutters https://amzn.to/4cKCq3B Sculpture Feather Wire Texture tool (this makes amazing scale texture!) https://amzn.to/3zH7bHQ
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
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