Eye of the Dragon
I have been trying to figure out how to make eyes for the dragon; worrying about this has made it hard to keep working on the project. But last week I had a lucky find; blobs of glass that fall when glass blowers are making their vases and such and snip the ends off. I found two that more or less match and are the correct size.
This view shows the first coat of paint on the horns and a little of the texture that I am achieving with dryer lint. The old tie-dye T-shirt is poking through a bit. I found mixing a little pottery plaster into the watercolor paint made the paint completely opaque and is very hard when dry. Only problem is that it sets so quickly. Painting with wet plaster is one of the oldest art techniques around, so I am deriving some satisfaction from including this technique. Also cheap, and lying around the house. I am including as few purchased items as possible; so far only the jug of white glue (about $30.00)
