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Bead Dragon II by ~kameeko:iconkameeko:

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©2008-2009 ~kameeko
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My second beaded dragon, also made with 10/0 seed beads and black Beadalon thread...the tail was supposed to split into two but a bead broke and couldn't be repaired, hence the messiness...also, I tried to make up feathered wings, though apparently that didn't come out too well...the string across the tail is to help it stand, since the positioning of the wings puts its center of mass too far forward...

First bead dragon: [link]
Third bead dragon: [link]
Fourth bead dragon: [link]

Time: about 4 hours

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~Anabiyeni Jan 14, 2009, 1:38:17 AM
I tried to comment and my computer reset the page ...

I like the way the wings curve, but the black thread stands out too much. Would white or clear thread have worked better? I've made two attempts at the feathered wings here: [link] [link] but I change the pattern every time. I'm impressed you tried it. I like the idea of the forked tail. I may try that on my next dragon.
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Mood: Amazed ~kameeko Jan 15, 2009, 4:39:58 PM
Hmm...yeah, I thought the black thread stood out too much too, but I didn't have any other color of thread at the time...I'm also not sure why the wings curve, since the top and bottom rows have the same number of beads...

I am utterly awed by your beadwork. I shall now watch you for inspiration.

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“Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside us while we live." –Norman Cousins
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~Anabiyeni Jan 19, 2009, 1:35:16 AM
I think the thread pushes the second layer of beads on the wing apart, so they are wider than the first layer.

I like how you photographed your dragon beside a coin. I should start doing that.
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Mood: Love ~Moonstare Feb 16, 2009, 4:44:47 PM
aww......I know you said you messed up but I think it's pretty cute!!!!
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=Line-of-Birds Mar 20, 2009, 10:35:25 AM
I like the wings!

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