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Dani's (or Danny's) Paper Mache Dragon Babies- Eggs and Little Jaws

By Danmonsterman @danmonsterman
Hey, look, another post!   I've decided to try harder to get these out before the world ends.  Oh wait, the world did end  (according to the Mayans)(the live in Manhattan).  
Dani's dragon eggs had scales.  That's right down my alley.   I started on the bottom and worked my way to the top.   I will cut a couple of these eggs open.   Since I will hollow them out, I want the shell to be strong.   Adding scales like this is perfect for strength.   When you fold the cloth for the scales you get about three layers of cloth and glue. 
Dani's (or Danny's) Paper Mache Dragon Babies- eggs and little jawsDani's (or Danny's) Paper Mache Dragon Babies- eggs and little jaws
On to one of the babies.   Everything springs from the jaws.  I cut open a small paper mache ball and pulled out the wadded paper.   I used the shell for the jaws.   I hot glued some little baby teeth inside the shell. 
Dani's (or Danny's) Paper Mache Dragon Babies- eggs and little jawsDani's (or Danny's) Paper Mache Dragon Babies- eggs and little jaws
I added cloth mache to the jaws.  Then I made a little tongue and added cloth.  Then I painted.  It's always easier to paint the jaws before assembling the head.  
Dani's (or Danny's) Paper Mache Dragon Babies- eggs and little jawsDani's (or Danny's) Paper Mache Dragon Babies- eggs and little jaws
It doesn't look like much yet.   But more soon.  Thank you for your patience!  

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