Sculpting Legendary Dragons from Germanic Mythology | Lindwurm VS Gluhschwanz

Inspired by their latest event Battle of Monsters, I teamed up with World of Warships to create these legendary dragons from Germanic mythology. You have the chance to win one of these dragons, plus a $30 starter pack if you sign up for World of Warships here: wo.ws/341ff32
World of Warships is a free to play online naval warfare game. It's a fun, satisfying multiplayer strategy game with gorgeous and diverse warships, beautiful maps and an absolutely stunning soundtrack for you to get lost in while drifting through the seas.
To celebrate their latest event Battle of Monsters and to reward the community, we decided to team up to create two legendary dragons from Germanic mythology, Lindwurm and Glühschwanz.
Lindwurm is represented in Germanic mythology as a fierce dragon with the body of a snake who predominately lives on water. Glühschwanz is a light agile dragon with a flaming tail who came at night to terrorize the bad people of the village. His name translates in english as Glowtail.
Very little is known about the appearence of these creatures as they are based on mythical folklore and they don't have a certain visual representation, so I got to make up the designs for each one as I was sculpting them. I sculpted these dragons using a mix of polymer clay between Super Sculpey and Cosclay.
This was one of my favorite projects so far. I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I did.
How to participate in the giveaway:
1. Register a new World of Warships account through the link in the description of the video
2. Play at least one battle in a tier VI+ ship before the end of day September 30th.
Prize:
One of the two dragon models created in this video will be raffled among all participants by the World of Warships team.
Winners will be contacted by the World of Warships team via the email linked to their game account on registration by September 8th.
If a winner does not respond within 1 week, a new winner will be chosen.
Thanks for participating and good luck!
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[@CraftyArt]

This project was made in collaboration with World of Warships game. You can get the chance to win one of these dragons, plus an exclusive $30 starter pack if you sign up for World of Warships game using this link: wo.ws/341ff32

[@gy_bc]

请问泥雕需要什么功底？绘画的哪方面？希望解答。感谢！

[@Artist_Vikrant]

Sir what kind of soil is this please tell the name of this soil and where can we buy or how to prepare this clay Please reply sir please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@CraftyArt]

I've used Super Sculpey in combination with Cosclay. You can find them online or in most arts and crafts stores.

[@santimc1221]

No se te etiende

[@mrthundernova3057]

Very good job! You have talent 👏 My only regret is surely that the video is time-lapse. It hurts the eyes and we lose the pleasure of looking. Especially since the background sound is chosen as to relax and the visual is quite the opposite

[@NobleSifrid]

How you manage to get it so detailed, without messing up what's already done, is truly impressive!

[@thatdeadguy5360]

I don't know how to describe how epic that was so I'll just say that I've been frozen in front of my screen with my jaw on the floor for 15 minutes straight. This is truly a masterpiece

[@SohanSoni-ny5yl]

Ŕŕŕ

[@beadierchimera682]

I just did some research on the Gluhschwanz: It says that the dragon would make sure that witches would feed it sweet milk, while it would pay them either money or grain, it would set their chimney on fire if they did not meet his correct amount of sweet cow milk! It is also quite wholesome; it makes sure that the employers of farmers or the employers did not do their labours and stole eggs and corn, it would set their roofs on fire!

[@ayrek0i]

Woahhh that’s surprisingly wholesome haha. Lovely fact to learn :D

[@TheMasterOfCornedy]

And if the people lived honestly they would receive money from it, which it would drop through the chimney

[@darkmoonthedirewolf9231]

Aye Good scaly boi lol

[@markzambelli]

These Gluhschwanz have given me so many Thalers I always keep a pot of sweet milk on the stove🥰🐲

[@xaga8794]

Hm it's quite a wierd case to be honest. Because normally a dragon would be killed sooner or later. And be overall far more evil. Plus the creature is not so well known comparable to different dragons in our mythology. Especially since I live where its story was told the most and I never heard of it.

[@Frontline_view_kaiser]

I love how you chose to portray these dragons. Often times you see them shown as noble creatures. In german folklore however they are usually wretched and vile monsters who spite God like the snake from which they descended. You captured that perfectly in your sculpting and the Glühschwanz in particular looked astonishing.

[@theboyisso6960]

Hi I’m interested in learning more.. could you point me to some sources

[@Frontline_view_kaiser]

@@theboyisso6960 You could look up the "Nibelungen Sage" or some old German fairytales from the Grimm Brothers. The Glühschwanz you find in "Elms-geschichten"

[@ms.construed1305]

@@Frontline_view_kaiser thanks.

[@serta5727]

Those dragons are becoming alive at night when no one is watching. 🐉

[@asavita8745]

Tonight Toy Story has risen to a whole new level

[@pikazzor4186]

(o.O)

[@b.b8191]

imagine having that dragon fly over you while you sleeping

[@DBKING04020]

Imagine having these two watching over you. Protecting you, or perhaps teaching you a lesson now and then.

[@deadwingdomain]

We can only hope!

[@cassandraengle7343]

Dragons are probably my most favorite thing, I collect them you see. Started back when I was just a kid & now my whole house is decorated in them! Lol but, "WOWZER!" You have a pretty epic and gnarly skill that makes me wish I had some of your art for my own collection because this good sir is absolutely stunning!

[@rayhanmustakim7073]

Excellent job of scupting there, i would'nt mind if you turn this into a series. Sculpting mythological creatures from around the world

[@SussedRage]

Medusa!

[@한진욱-x6p]

That's a good idea

[@Zombie-TV]

I know a monster! Jormungand and Fenrir from Norse mythology.

[@Okameeznuts]

Ladon from Greek

[@mikeyrocks8664]

The amount of detail is truly mind boggling. The scales, the wings, the faces. Just everything is so incredible. 🤯

[@preciousypenguino]

As someone who would carve each individual little brink into her miniature castle walls, I fully appreciate the time you took to do the body scales 🥰

[@codewithme_-_1619]

The attention to details in these sculptures are amazing.

[@MBPDan]

I just told my wife I fell in love with someone else. She said "what!?" Then came over to watch, and agreed. Unreal skills and made me want to go out and buy some sculpting stuff so I can get my journey started. Thank you so much for the inspiration

[@ХизерМейсон]

Как же круто выполнены все эти нюансы. Разные ребристые поверхности, в итоге вышло очень красиво. Все так гибко, динамично.

[@Viktoria-Vik]

что за материал из которого изготовлены драконы ?

[@nessus47]

Now, this is what I call dragons. Brilliant craftmanship.

[@TheLineCutter]

these dragons are alive. you gave them so much personality I'm totally in love with them. well done.

[@legolasackerman588]

this is just amazing, I cannot believe that any human being would dislike this video. i can only imagine the time, skill, and talent that went to create these two statues. really really great job

[@paulkuchnicki6404]

Those who disliked probably envy that they want his talent, but it only comes to certain people!

[@anameyoucantremember]

@@paulkuchnicki6404 Or maybe they are much better than him at sculpting and disapprove his end result. You never know.

[@paulkuchnicki6404]

@@anameyoucantremember true.

[@purplehaze2358]

This man's ability to so seamlessly smooth his clay is something I deeply envy.

[@singlecatt]

I can't think of enough adjectives to tell you how gorgeous your dragons are. The workmanship is incredible. Ok, did I gush enough???

[@rui_ayaki5666]

Can be just appreciate the amount of detail in these sculptures

[@allanchurm]

ive allways thought people who have these skills are a blessing to the human race ...

[@blindoutlaw]

Me a Monster Hunter fan. “I’m going to make that dragon into a hat!” But jokes aside, these are awesome sculptures. Have a like 😊

[@bl4q1c3]

I love how people can use clay to make the most beautiful things, such as dragons and/or wyrms from all cultures, from legendary and/or myth. Ooh I get goosebumps watching this! They are very cool! Thank you for sharing!

[@Avrosha_]

Невероятная и кропотливая работа. Никогда не видела ещё такой точности в деталях. Это потрясающе💜

[@todoeice89]

I love how the Gluhschwanz seems to be knuckle walking, very unique take on the classic dragon.

[@tshepomooketsi1634]

This is one of the best things I’ve seen in a while. The talent, attention to detail and time it took to finish. I’m inspired 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@RM_3D]

I mean the sculpting is ridiculously good, but the poses! they are so good, so dynamic and alive!

[@FlySky35]

I hadn't heard of the Gluhschwanz until this video and I am very glad I did! The mythos behind it is very cool!

[@themeekwarrior]

The texturing is fantastic. I love the musculature and the crags of the rocks. Everything is so well done.

[@AinesOddities]

This is soooo satisfying to watch AND listen to! Usually it's a good video with crappy music in other videos. This... THIS is a masterpiece my friend! I was soooo immersed in your creativeness and in awe! We need more of these please! 💖💖💖

[@PolybiusCypher]

Found this in my recommendation, this is the best thing I’ve found all day

[@liliiamay8276]

🤯 this is just impossible... They look alive! This art is beyond this world! Thank you!

[@SoulBrothers78]

Best ever seen. You're a MASTER...no words to define your talent.

[@Lunatheia]

I'm in awe! The layered anatomy of it all and the detailed finish is superb. You can really feel the weight of the dragon and the sharpness of their claws and teeth. Absolutely beautiful

[@chrisro6616]

Well… that was… they are simply magnificent.

[@martyreaves4955]

The amount of detail in these sculptures is absolutely insane!! I can't imagine the time and patience required to achieve such phenomenal results! AMAZING!

[@stealth3764]

I wasn't very confidant sculpting dragons, after watching you sculpt it's given me the boost I needed thank you for sharing.

[@leelee1286]

I can’t believe how many hours of work this 14 min video represents 😂😳👍🏾

[@sharonolsen6579]

These are ... searching for an adequate word here... not really finding one .. SO . .I will go with Utterly Stunning ! The detail is just beyond incredible ! You're skills are off the charts ! I was transfixed during the entire process .. !

[@ArtChongArt]

Love those lines! 🔥🔥🔥 So elegant, and incredible attention to detail as usual. Congratulations, this is very, very nicely done 🙌😆🙌

[@Leksarius]

Потрясающее ощущение реальности. Процесс и конечный результат восхищает.

[@RM-vw3ov]

Your attention to detail is staggeringly impressive🤩

[@drink_soup]

this art is so fire, it burnt the planet down 🔥🔥🔥🗣🗣🗣🔊🔊🔊

[@eternalconfusion6226]

That was beyond beautiful!!! You are insanely skilled!!! The details, the hard work, the patience, the anatomy... Everything was honestly to die for!!! Just wow!!! ❤️❤️😍😍❤️❤️ !!!

[@mariatedm]

Anyone else would absolutely LOVE seeing these amazing masterpieces get painted?? Stunning❤❤❤

[@isaacmobe]

For me you're some kinda god at this work, even going to lengths of sculpting water

[@СергейИванов-ж8э9я]

Невероятный талант. Восхитительная работа. Я не представляю сколько времени и сил было потрачено для того чтобы обрести такой скилл. Браво 😎👍

[@ahmadherrisman5257]

"Gotta keep my eyes open. Damn dragons could swoop down at any time."

[@stephenmckeown9668]

That is some of the greatest sculpting I’ve ever seen. I’m blown away. Imagine them painted

[@Meepmeeep894]

i have a great love for dragons, this is beautiful.

[@Hrimadur]

I honestly think these are the best sculptures I've EVER seen!

[@joicyolszewskim.4988]

the movement you gave to the winged one and the sense of weight are wonderful, bravo!

[@najeebenton862]

Just seeing the monsters being made and listening to the music inspire me.

[@adityamuley4403]

Love the details. Just when I thought it looks wonderfully detailed, you added at least 1 more layer of detail! Great work, wonderful art, Kudos!

[@DragonDrawingsMightyE-Lord]

I like how one of them looks like it doesn’t eat enough. A dragon of immense size that lives on land would surely have problems finding enough food to properly sustain muscle, so what food it does get appears to go to the important body areas. Whilst the other dragon, which I assume is more adapted to water, seems pretty accurate as well. The food diversity in the oceans and waters tend to be bigger, and the animals tend to clump making it easier to get food as a water dweller. I’m jealous of these sculptures 😢😢 I may use them for art references though, they’re beautiful

[@willow7233]

O..M..G!!!! The talent and imagination is astounding!! I would love to have one of your creations, but I would never be able to afford what they are worth! You truly have a gift!!!!!

[@Татьяна-и6п8б]

Это завораживает, я не могла оторвать взгляд, очень красиво, у меня мурашки по телу от мастерства мастера вы волшебник. Благодарю вас!❤❤❤

[@Sol-ui2if]

That's what I call ART! RESPECT! A dragon of Transylvania.

[@hasturthekinginyellow5003]

"!THIS IS ART...APPRECIATE IT!" -Mr.Crooker-

[@LiamDerWandrer]

They give off the vibe of teammates intent to protect each other for some reason. They also look like they are pretty content just chilling out on their rocks. XD

[@lawsfreelancemalice1380]

Yes…a pleasure to watch skilled hands. Plenty of hints for learning sculpting techniques. Thank You😳

[@selenwhitewolf4292]

Это бесподобно 😍 почти 15 минут пролетели на одном дыхании 👍 очень детализированный работа, браво!!! 👍😍

[@davidanderson7382]

I feel so privileged to be able to watch this process. Superb work.

[@ЛюдмилаРуслановна-х9о]

Классно! Это бесподобная работа!!! Такого подробного мастер класса я никогда не видела. Браво мастеру!!!Спасибо за то, что делитесь своим мастерством! Это ОЧЕНЬ КРАСИВО И РЕАЛИСТИЧНО!!! Спасибо.

[@vikingbraid7515]

Exquisite works of TRUE art! Clearly the work of a master sculptor.

[@ЮлияКоршунова-м6д]

Великолепная,шедевральная работа!!!я смотрела не отрываясь и время пролетело! Какие прекрасные и ужасные драконы!

[@sevaz89]

The level of detail is just mesmerizing, amazing work.

[@ВладСмотров-ц5г]

Спасибо БОЛЬШОЕ за ВОСТОРГ ! ЗДОРОВЬЯ и УСПЕХОВ .

[@trevorreid4082]

Fantastic video!!! It's incredible to see how you get from wire to the unbelievable cool finished product! Definitely got some ideas for my own amateur sculpting. Great work!!! You are indeed a Master of your craft!

[@raizzorkings60]

This is amazing work! Very calming to watch. Almost therapeutic and relaxing. 😅 Going to watch your other videos. This is so cool. 🔥👍🏽

[@DodoleSilure]

An amazing job, mate ! You really brought those two guys to life !

[@acl4734]

Absolutely fantastic video. The realism of the figures is overwhelming. They transport us to remote times of warlocks, dragons, maidens, knights and epic battles. Thank you for sharing the magic of your mastery. 👍😉

[@julienlousth9825]

Wow. Just wow. Honestly, I think I've never seen hard work like this. This is pure genius at the beggining to the end and the result is just an incredible masterpiece. I saw all the videos and this one is maybe the best. 👏

[@CraftyArt]

Much appreciated! This was the first original work I post here on KZbin so thank you very much for the kind words 🙏

[@spino4247]

Kayakasaurus makes very good sculptures just like this but with dinosaurs and other phrestoric creatures!

[@julienlousth9825]

@@spino4247 sorry but i prefer Crafty Art and his originality

[@spino4247]

@@julienlousth9825 I respect your opinion but I like kayaksaurus better tbh also what do u mean “originality”?

[@julienlousth9825]

@@spino4247 @Spino 42 sorry haha bad english hum i mean he can makes Arthur Morgan one day and just the day after he makes Spiderman Mille Morales. And always with a appropriate music which related the theme (like "That's The Way It Is" with Artur Morgan) And even if he hasn't made a lot of videos yet, i know all the following ones will be amazing and fun to watch

[@ohio_jg8522]

love how he places the clay like the individual muscles so well made

[@Michael-ko4ko]

Those have got to he the best looking dragons I've ever seen for RPG mini. Ive painted 28mm scale on and off for over 20 years. Amazing job!

[@MrOddball63]

I'm usually not at a loss for words but dag nab it I just fail to find a way to express how insanely impressed I am with these big lizards... Well done good Sir!

[@gokaterine2195]

Wow wow wow...!!!🤩 You're amazing, you made a magnificent art😍

[@croc_moat2327]

OH MY GOD,THIS IS CRAZY,IS IT EVEN LEGAL TO BE THAT TALENTED AND AMAZING???!!!

[@lorellacongiusta452]

Oh my gosh your work is simply AMAZING!!!!! I feel enchanted by it!!

[@kathysausen6493]

I’ve watched many a dragon sculpt & this is without a doubt the very BEST!!!

[@MinaMani-s7e]

Фантастически кропотливая работа. Столько мелких деталей и так прекрасно исполнены!

[@Viktoria-Vik]

что за материал из которого изготовлены драконы ?

[@MinaMani-s7e]

@@Viktoria-Vik это состав для лепки, специальный полимерный. А разве вы не смотрели? Там основа из проволоки , бумаги и фольги, а дальше полимерная глина.

[@FastForwardPlans]

You carved out every single scale on those dragons, that by itself must have been more then half your sculpting time. It turned out awesome.

[@fotimamamadjanova5213]

Шикарно! Браво! Шедевриально! Вы супер! 👋👋👋👋👋👍👍👍👍👍

[@SantosPereira-z5q]

I love how you chose to portray these dragons.

[@pranavpol5170]

Amazing sculptures YOU have made . WOW👍

[@marcusmartinez7855]

WOW!! This artist is SO talented! I”m just in awe of the painstaking work, effort and time that went into the detail and ideation with this project. As someone who is more into finance / analytics, I’ve got a tremendous amount of appreciation for this dedication - nicely done!

[@barryhill2836]

This is so beautiful I'd love to do something similar in a smaller scale! I need to look up the stories of these 2 dragons.

[@belindagalle97]

AFTER watching the video I was reading through some of the comments so I know I have no adequate descriptive terminology that would do your talent justice. So I simply want to thank you.

[@hindsightpov4218]

What I learned from watching this video: Patience required. 😮‍💨

[@BRamz_121]

You know someone is good at what they do when you watch them and go, "yeah I could do that."

[@angelocast]

Beautiful and Inspiring! Happy to found you here. How many days took you to finish these sculptures (from zero to video ready) ??? Some people think art can be done in hours...but for me (and maybe for you too) amazing REAL art takes weeks, months, and years...even lives. Thank you for your answer in advance!

[@CraftyArt]

Thank you mate! You're exactly right, these things take time. I been working on this project over the course of two months to get it finished.

[@jasminpafina9884]

@@CraftyArt And how did you cover up the clay so it doesnt drys out and/or cracks? Im allways having problems with this part somehow and a tip would be so nice! :)

[@chrissutton6235]

@@jasminpafina9884 this looks like it was done with polymer clay, which doesn't dry out as bad, and usually has to be oven cured. What I found interesting was the wings. That looks like it was semi cured? (Leather hard for normal clay) wondering if that was semi cured using an air gun or something? I haven't used much polymercay, so it was really neat seeing how you can still smooth it with water. Awesome job.

[@ИринаЖданова-л1ъ]

Такие Люди как вы Приносят в Мир Красоту и Гармонию дай Вам Бог Здаровья ❤❤❤

[@foxycritter]

Me: Oh, they have a cool rolling tool to make scales, that should make the second dragon easi- [makes every scale on the second dragon by hand one at a time] holy shit jokes aside though, brilliant craftsmanship. I used to sculpt dragons back when I was in high school and I'm inspired to pick it up again!

[@OldSargePottery-Music]

And that’s how it’s done folks as he walks off into the sunset. Man, what a talent.

[@МышкаЭлик]

it's so beautiful ❤️ and by the way, I just love dragons madly 🐲. 🙂👍🏻. привет всем русским 🇷🇺

[@apeman505]

I'm especially impressed that you did the overlapping scales without drawing any guidelines first, I always F it up and it looks terrible when I don't.

[@technoraptor7778]

Dragons in general are an interesting part of culture..because there are myths all over the world about them and with amazing consistency to the point that they were really real at one point....but the 6 limbed dragons on all 4s with wings weren't evolutionaraly possible from earth..so those ones probably originated elsewhere. But a cool thing to study for sure.

[@Emily-ye1rj]

If dragon-like beings existed at the same time as humans, I'd think that maybe it was something like a wyvern at that stories of winged lizards could have changed over time from that to a more literal "like that lizard over there, but big and with wings"

[@jca66]

There are ancient myths and religions from all over the world that speak of winged serpents.

[@xaga8794]

Eh yeah simple explanation. Dinosaur bones where a thing in the middle ages. And when someone finds them he wants to know what that is. This combined with other things they didn't understand. (shooting stars as example) plus some religion and you have glühschwanz. Possibly the only nice dragon in German mythology and so the only dragon who didn't got murdered for there blood (or corpse in general. Hearts for magic stuff. Blood to make you invincible. The scales and teeth are surely useful for something. And the meat you can eat like your forefathers.)

[@kyra3122]

I was losing my mind watching you work, amazing craftmanship truely!!!

[@gamingdiddayt2492]

Super and amazing talent you have....god bless you..please still work on you tube you have long future on this.......super......

[@daniracustoms]

Everything has so much detail🔥🔥🔥 the scales, wings and foundation are amazing 💯

[@gryndor]

My goodness, do you sell or auction these creations off, or do you have some like awesome display room with these masterpieces?!? I would love to spend an hour in that display room talking with you about each piece and picking your talented brain! What an awesome gift you have!

[@scarymoe4113]

Lol I chuckled unexpectedly out loud when you started beating it with that stick for awhile..... Good stuff.