How to Sculpt a Dragon Mug

🐉 Welcome to my channel!
In this video, I'll guide you through the mesmerizing process of sculpting a dragon mug, just in time for the Year of the Dragon starting on Feb 10th. Dragons, symbols of strength, good luck, wisdom, and protection, have inspired cultures worldwide. Join me as I blend artistry and functionality in this unique creation.
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🌀 Starting with my signature mandala at the base, I carve intricate patterns resembling scales or rock formations. Whether handbuilding or wheel throwing, the choice is yours. Watch as I shape the dragon's head, block out facial features, and add expressive details like eyes, cheekbones, and nostrils.
02:52
🦇 Sculpting the wings involves creating guide lines for skeletal structure, carving the wing detail and ensuring symmetry. Learn the art of attaching wings seamlessly to achieve a natural, flowing movement around the mug. Discover how I add horns and scales, giving the dragon mug character and a touch of fantasy.
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🖌️ The sculpting process involves using various tools, from loop tools for details to ball point tools for scale patterns. Follow along as I share insights into anatomy, musculature, and the creative freedom to contribute to the collective imagination.
🌟 If you're passionate about ceramic art, fantasy creatures, or unique sculpting techniques, don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment. Share your thoughts on this video and suggest what kind of content you'd love to see next. Thank you for tuning in! 🌈✨
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Tools I use and love:
Xiem Studio tools
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Sculpting wheel
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Brent pottery wheel
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Ball point tools
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Camera I use
FujiFilm X-T2
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Gopro HERO 10
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[@RoxyanneYoung]

Wow! That is amazing. Truly. Thank you so much for sharing your process and explaining each step of the way. It’s gorgeous!

[@reidasage]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@lizmol-san]

It’s not that I can’t make a dragon mug. Just it won’t look like a ‘dragon’ mug. 😅 Beautiful work. ❤❤❤

[@reidasage]

😄 Thank you! 😁

[@Just2dreamsaway]

Would like to see this glazed & fired.

[@Punacat101]

Thank you! So glad a friend turned me on to your channel. Super generous of you to share your techniques! Your pieces are beautiful and you've given me different ways of look at how I make my own pieces! Aloha!

[@reidasage]

Thank you so much! I’m glad they’ve inspired a new perspective! 😁

[@Aliana664]

Love watching you explain the details behind each piece. Extraordinary beautiful… Celebrating the year of the Dragon 2024….

[@reidasage]

Thank you! And for watching 🐉

[@user-ww2hy7vd2y]

You are truly amazing. I just read dragons were thought to be keepers of knowledge in ancient times😊

[@reidasage]

Thank you! Yes, I love that 💗

[@RiverClanMedicineCat]

This is INCREDIBLE, i am absolutely blown away!! I would love to see how it looks after being fired. I'm also such a fan of your handle attachments - would love a video on your process behind handles!

[@reidasage]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your feedback and video suggestion. I will definitely consider that in the near future.

[@pamelaflores4129]

This video inspired me on so many levels. I have a bag of clay waiting for me in my creative space. Thank you for making me want to create my own unique dragon mug. Your mandala signature is so fricking cool too. I love your style, lady. It makes me want to continue discovering my own style.

[@reidasage]

Yay, I’m so happy to hear this and am excited for you to create a dragon mug for your self! Happy sculpting!

[@thewriterchick134]

Obsessed! 💜💜💜

[@ladymilehigh5202]

Wow Reida, he (or) she is AMAZING! So adorable too. It’s crazy watching you add all the detail. I especially loved watching you create the eyes and I love the way they look.

[@reidasage]

Thank you so much 🤗 sculpting the eyes always helps me see the personality of piece to more forward. I’m happy you enjoyed 🐉👀😁

[@page0809]

I just found your channel and my mind is blown away! This is so beautiful! Amazing detail work, video shots are crisp and sharp, very easy to see the details, the music fits and your mic volume is just right compared to the music. The format of describing steps is very good, you are amazing!

[@reidasage]

Yay! I’m so happy you’ve found my page and are enjoying the videos I’ve made so far! I appreciate your kind words and reflections. Have a great day! 😁💗

[@anacastro4179]

Bellísimo!!!! Intentaré hacer algo parecido! Thank you

[@kathybrandt6060]

Your detail work on that mug is incredible.

[@reidasage]

Thank you very much! 🐉

[@user-tx9qj6hx4t]

That is a beautiful mug, so unusual! Can't wait to see more of your work!

[@catnap6099]

Thats one gorgeous mug. I absolutely love it. I really want to see more of your work.

[@reidasage]

Thank you so much! I will be posting new videos every week 😁

[@clayeasy]

Wow! Thank you for a great video! Lovely mug! Cheers from old, cold Finland

[@reidasage]

Thank you so much! And cheers from the Appalachian Mountains 😁

[@houndgirl7365]

What an amazingly thorough job! Beautiful work from one artist to another.

[@reidasage]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you! 😁

[@StephenBevilacqua]

Beautifull job dragons are my favorit too❤

[@reidasage]

Thank you!

[@sandracartica4932]

Wow! Im going to try this. I LOVE dragons!! ❤️

[@shelleydoxtdator753]

Mesmerizing ❤

[@reidasage]

😁

[@patspotpage]

This was very helpful! Thanks for sharing.

[@reidasage]

😁🐉

[@Deem57]

This video is so inspiring! I can't wait to try making a handbuilt version.

[@reidasage]

You can do it! 😁

[@kjirstenboucher9682]

This is fabulous 🤩!!

[@reidasage]

Thank you!

[@neilahalter9663]

Thank so much been wanting to learn how to make a dragon cup. Thank you again. Yours is great.

[@reidasage]

Thank you, I hope to see what you come up with!

[@aidasoto2936]

Excellent very good work and nice and pretty way to present

[@reidasage]

Thank you so much!

[@Bringidon]

crikey.. amazing.. thanks for the video :)

[@reidasage]

Thanks for watching! 😁

[@sasadada2071]

Pleas we need more from this art❤

[@reidasage]

Thank you so much! Next video is out this Tuesday 😄

[@krishuhn2184]

Very nice cup, I love dragons as well. Did I hear some Yatao in the background there?

[@user-ds7lf8ex2x]

😍😍😍😍😍

[@orisisorisis6946]

Precioso trabajo, muchas gracias.

[@reidasage]

Thank you very much!

[@mariadelacruzrodriguezpala8610]

You are great!

[@reidasage]

Thanks 🥰

[@deanframe9095]

Got to make one!

[@reidasage]

Yes!!

[@pamelasorrells2187]

Beautiful detailed work! 💙

[@reidasage]

Thank you very much!

[@micass3561]

This is beautiful

[@reidasage]

Thank you, I appreciate that! 😁

[@user-qi3pc2xb2j]

Marvelous!

[@tegannottelling]

awesome Im happy I found your channel

[@reidasage]

Welcome aboard!

[@edwinignacio6430]

Amazing! 🙀🎨👏

[@13saien]

Magnifique

[@farahfarah-mw7kg]

عاشت أيدك. عمل أكثر من رائع👏👏👏👏

[@TraderMater]

Amazing

[@reidasage]

Thank you :D

[@Dove96]

Beautiful, can't wait to adapt this to my plant pots.

[@catherinepoloynis]

That's very beautiful... creative and skillful!

[@reidasage]

Thank you very much!

[@r8chlletters]

Your shop doesn’t have any mugs for sale! How do I find these dragon mugs?

[@reidasage]

I will be doing a shop update once they’ve been fired! Subscribe for updates 😁🐉

[@sohaumafonte1723]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻♥️

[@drillerdev4624]

I'm new to the channel (thanks, algorithm) Do you have any videos about treating clay for regular usage?

[@reidasage]

Thanks for checking out my video! I haven’t made any videos about treating clay yet. Are you wanting to learn about wild clay treatment?

[@drillerdev4624]

@@reidasage that sounds more complicated, I think. I was just wondering about glazing or whatever process is needed to use the mug as a regular drinking mug. Probably for mead, in the case of a dragon one :)

[@reidasage]

Awe that makes sense, Yes I will be making a follow up video on how I glaze and fire the dragon mugs so they are dishwasher and food safe 😁 stay tuned!

[@drillerdev4624]

@@reidasage suscribed :)

[@suzanwinn6116]

You have Amazing Talent. But may I ask a question? What kind of Clay are you using?

[@reidasage]

Thank you so much! I am using a water based clay for ceramics.

[@suzanwinn6116]

Thank you, You don't mean Air dry clay right? @@reidasage

[@reidasage]

Not air dry clay. This is clay for pottery that will be fired in a kiln. @@suzanwinn6116

[@janlinke9854]

How did it look after it was fired?

[@reidasage]

This hasn’t been fired yet, I will post a follow up video once it’s been glazed and fired😁✨

[@danhartigan]

Woohoo 🎉 you are my Khaleesi! 🐉

[@reidasage]

Awe 🐉🔮🧚🏽 thanks bb

[@simviki]

Amazing! Is this mug going to be for sale?

[@reidasage]

Yes these will be available in my shop once they’re fired. I will announce the shop update on social and by mailing list.

[@remmary100]

@@reidasageAmazing mug! How many hours does it take to create one? Can’t wait to see how you glaze them.

[@ericbabcock846]

Wow you didn't make the handle part of the Dragon a challenging curse on all of us who clayed in 70s

[@reidasage]

😁

[@Arron__]

Is it possible to glaze this style of mug?

[@reidasage]

Yes check out my other video showing the glazing process 😁

[@sallybrown9194]

How long does it take you to sculpt a dragon mug?

[@sallybrown9194]

I found the answer on your other video! Thank you!

[@reidasage]

A few hours ish 😄

[@valboolin3538]

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