More Little Dragons

Here's my latest little dragon pendant. Working with two dragons was a bit of a challenge - I had to be doubly careful not to smash the detail on their faces and wings while wrapping them around the fire agate bead and shaping their tails. But for my first double dragon, I think they turned out pretty well.

I have a batch of matching faux ivory beads going into the oven this morning, so it won't be too much longer before all my little dragons are strung on their cords and are ready to make their debut in my shop - just in time for Christmas!

Little Dragons

I've always found some of my best designs are born when I'm creating for someone else. This necklace was a gift to my sister - she just turned 15 on the 9th. I hand sculpted the little dragon with all its tiny scales in an ivory/pearl mixture and wrapped it around a fire agate bead. After baking I added the washes to give it an aged look.

A couple days later three more dragons hatched out:

What do you think? Kinda cute? Maybe one day I'll manage a fierce looking dragon! ;-)


Dragon number 2.


Dragon number 3.


And dragon number 4 - I know number names aren't great, but they sure are easy!


A handful of little dragons - who could resist one of these little guys sitting close to their heart!

I still have 5 beads just waiting for a dragon and then they'll be off to my Etsy shop to hopefully find homes. And after that it's on to more dragons with more beads - and there are a few other creatures taking shape in my mind - maybe an owl, a phoenix, a horse...

And the Winner is...

...The very talented Alkhymeia! Congratulations!

Enjoy your new necklace. :-)




Alkhymeia does some very beautiful work in polymer clay and wire.








Check out more of her designs on her deviantART and flickr pages.