Have you ever wanted to capture the dragons of your dreams? Bella will be your guide through the wondrous world of Mirordor; a magical realm of intrigue, unfathomable magic, and Dragonkin! Every Dragonkin in Mirordor has a story to tell, some sad, some happy and some downright silly, but one thing is for certain, no two dragonkin are alike. Dragonkin live within the world of Mirordor, a parallel world to our own, a place where Humans have not stepped foot in a millennium. Until Bella came along.
Read MoreHave you ever seen something and had it stuck in your head forever? Or had a thought/desire to create something that would always pop back up in your thoughts continually until you created it? This has been me ever since I saw a dragon hair pin from an Etsy shop. While I’ve always had a fascination for dragons, it wasn’t until starting crochet that I realized that I could actually make a dragon!!! In my search I have come across so many amazing clay dragon makers on Instagram and cannot wait to share them with you!
Read MoreHave you ever seen an amazing little clay dragon and wondered how he was created? Or been inspired by nature or something that someone else made? Amanda from DaylightCreations is a sculptress deep in the heart of Scandinavia and is surrounded by the amazing Swedish landscape, Viking legends, and in the hills and valleys where ancient dragons once strode. She is building her business and Etsy shop (soon to be live - check back later for the link). Find out all that inspires her as well as delve into the mysteries of the Scandinavian Dragons and other creatures.
Read MoreThe Capturing the Dragon of Your Dreams Series starts with the Dragons of Whimsy, a magical and enchanting land, where Veered has captured her vision of dragons in clay and made them come alive! Her clay dragons are caught in a variety of poses and environments, from those that are found sleeping on treestars, flowers, and leaves, to those that stare up at you with big beautiful eyes. In this maker feature she describes her journey and some of the resources that have helped her to hone her craft.
Read MoreHave you ever seen a creature or something in nature and been captured by it? Inspired by it enough to start wanting to create or capture them in a way only you can? Jessica talks about how she does exactly that and more having found a love of dragons early on. And interested in dragon movies/tv shows and dinosaur movies/tv shows that may inspire you? Keep reading to find some of our favorites! Jurassic World anyone? Land Before Time? How to Train Your Dragon? While you read the goodies we have for you below, I’m going to go find my iPad to watch some of these movies below :)
Read MoreHello all!! I wanted to introduce you to an amazing group called Crafters for Kids. They take donations on their crafters website and bring them to kids in many hospitals within the US and just expanded to international hospitals. This group has created a way for crafters to give directly to hospitals and kids in a way that impacts both giver and recipient. Through an interview with Joyce, the founder of Crafters for Kids, she discusses more with you about what the organization is, how it gives back to the community, how it provides a way for crafters to give back, and the impact they are having in hospitals around the world.
Read MoreHave you ever seen adorable clay dragons and wondered who made them and where they came from? Or where you can get one? Atria of AtriaPolymerClay answers these questions and more as she talks about her inspiration to start AtriaPolymerClay, her first creations, entrepreneurial advice and much more in her interview with us. An awesome addition to this interview is that it is both in English and Czech! Atria has answered her interview questions in both Czech and English so you will find the Czech version of the interview after the English version :).
Read MoreHave you ever seen the most adorable little dragon clay sculpture and wanted to know more about who created it? Or wondered about what inspired them to create the dragons they did? We had the chance to interview April of Dragon of My Dreams all about her business, how she creates her dragons, what inspired her and much more!! Read on to find out more about this amazing lady and her adorable dragons! Each picture also has a description of the dragons by April herself where she tells you a little about each one and how they were made. :). At the end of her interview, you’ll find a list of the Sculptor resources found throughout this website. :)
Read MoreHave you ever seen a clay dragon sculpture so detailed and lifelike you wondered if it could in fact be an actual dragon? Sculpting is used in movies and shows, plays, dramas, and so much more! And Verity is right smack in the center of it by creating these amazing dragons and other clay sculptures as well as beautiful drawings. And she also does it for the magic of film. :)
Read MoreWho thought bats and other winged creatures could be cute? With Shannon of MySunkissedStudio, bats are adorable creatures who have galaxies on their wings and stars in their eyes. They’re magical creatures akin to her adorable dragons that have teenie tiny matching babies that they’re watching over. Even better is the ability to wear these amazing creations around your neck!! In this article, Shannon reveals more of her story and her amazing creations and we both provide resources to you for starting your own clay sculpture or jewelry journey!
Read MoreHave you ever seen dragons so unique, so different, that you realized who the sculptor was? These are Heather’s clay dragons at MiniMythicals. And it is understandable why they are so unique when you see where Heather gets her inspiration, from the deserts and mountain pine forests surrounding her in Arizona and the myths and legends of ancient dragons there. Thunderbird, Quetzalcoatl, Piasa, the seven-headed dragon, Dragons of myth and legend of the ancient Native Americans to include the Mayans and Aztecs, Cherokee and more! Step into the amazing world of the Mini Mythicals and see for yourself if the legends are true.
Read MoreHave you ever wondered about dragons and dinosaurs, if they are connected and could they even be the same? Could you sculpt them if you knew more about them and how to sculpt with clay? Ever wonder how Jen creates her awe-inspiring and beautiful sculptures and what inspires her? Keep reading while she shares all of this and more! Then find out how dinosaurs still exist! As well as several myths of dinosaurs that have been started by movies (Jurassic Park/World - my favorites! and others) that are different than what we know.
Read MoreHave you ever seen the adorable little fairy garden clay sculptures by Poppy Roots Cottage and ever wondered about the story behind her work or wanted to see more of her pieces? See more of her beautiful pieces below as well as her more about her tips for women entrepreneurs and beginner clay sculptors.
Read MoreHave you seen the adorable dragons of the Crazy Dragon Lady? Alex makes adorable clay dragons and continues to change and refine her dragons to make them even better (if possible)! Read on for her story and some tips for new sculptors as well as discovering her amazing dragons.
Read MoreHave you seen some of the adorable dragons by Ayslyn’s Aviary and wondered the stories behind them and how Whitney got started? Read on for more information about her dragons, some tips for being an entrepreneur, and being a sculptor.
Read MoreHave you seen the adorable clay sculpted dinosaurs created by Cookie and Dinos? She creates these beautiful and adorable dinosaurs that fit in the palm of your hand and make you smile. :). We had the great opportunity to interview Cookie and share a number of her gorgeous pictures below as well as learn more about this wonderful creative soul. :).
Read MoreHave you ever seen an adorable beastie and wondered who made it and the story behind its creation? We’ve got a wonderful interview for you today from Dear Beasties where Paola talks to you about how she started Dear Beasties, where her ideas for each little one comes from gives new sculptors some tips, and much more!! After the interview, we have a list of places sculptors can join or find more resources about being a sculptor, places to sell your work, and help build your own sculpting community. :)
Read MoreAdorable dragons? Wondering how art can heal and be therapeutic? Novastorm Designs talks about both in her interview below as well as how her art has not only been therapeutic but has helped to heal her through a horrible accident that left her unable to enjoy her art using a different medium. After her eye-opening and wonderful interview, you’ll find a list of places you can find clay, clay canes, eyes, and other equipment for starting your own sculpting journey.
Read More