Making a Realistic Polymer Clay Dragon Egg

Inspired by Game of Thrones, this polymer clay project requires just a few simple things to produce some amazing results. I used a large ceramic Easter Egg and Super Sculpey to create this life-size dragon egg.

[@sianscountrylife4925]

Fabulous project 👌 beautifully described ❤

[@RandomMakingEncounters]

I've discovered one thing after these have sat around for a bit... like... years. I think the polymer clay shrinks slowly over time and there are some fine cracks that have formed. I would use a paper mache egg from a craft supplier instead of ceramic in the future... more squishability... less prone to crack. Now you have some insider knowledge. Use it wisely! Cheers!

[@deevettos5703]

Wow this was such a fantastic tutorial, thank you for sharing your processes. Absolutely love this 😊

[@RandomMakingEncounters]

You bet! I still have a couple of eggs I still need to finish myself! All the best!

[@spider-man8005]

Amazing!

[@RandomMakingEncounters]

Thanks! I've made a few now and they're a little time consuming but pretty easy... just a lot of rolling and cutting. All the best!

[@aquela_dani]

Your work never disappoint, it's amazing!

[@RandomMakingEncounters]

Thanks for the kind words. I have a couple of these eggs I need to finish to round out the set. Too many ideas… too little time… keeps me outta trouble on the weekends. Cheers!

[@Pietje_Piraat]

Great project. Love it!!!

[@RandomMakingEncounters]

Thanks! It's really an "easy" one. I was really done with scales by the time I finished but I have a new love of polymer clay!

[@Val-ng9tn]

This is really great! How do you only have this many subscribers?? Can't wait to see what you do in the future!!

[@RandomMakingEncounters]

Thanks! Ya know... just getting started. It's also freakishly hard to pull off all of the making and recording and editing. I've gained a whole new level of appreciation for all of those KZbin content creators out there. Sounds like I need to get some more projects going!

[@audreymoyers9350]

I am so excited to try this. Your video is exactly what I needed to see.

[@RandomMakingEncounters]

It's a pretty fun project. There are a LOT of scales but well worth the final results. It's actually better if things are a little irregular in parts... more natural that way. Have fun!

[@lesleyh.9321]

Great video! You teach very well 👏🏻

[@RandomMakingEncounters]

Sorry for the tardy reply. Thank you so much for your feedback.

[@gabidiniz32]

Veeeeery awesome. Congrats

[@RandomMakingEncounters]

Thanks! What to do next...?

[@gabidiniz32]

I'm from Brazil...my English is not very good, but I'll try haha. Use this Game Of Thrones phase and teach us how to do: *Iron Throne *Dragon glass kniffe * Battle shield with the design of some GOT house What do u think ?

[@RandomMakingEncounters]

Gabi... dragon glass knife is done and posted. This is the easy version... cast resin is next (I don't think I can make one from real obsidian... I know my limits). Thanks again for the suggestion!

[@gabidiniz32]

@@RandomMakingEncounters uooooooouuuu..... I do not believe. I am so happy. I'm going to watch RIGHT NOW !!! I'm sure it looked great. You are veeeery good

[@laurafuentesperez6588]

Andaba buscando un buen vídeo, y de todo lo que ví..... TU VÍDEO ES EL MEJOR...!

[@RandomMakingEncounters]

That's very kind of you to say. I hope it maybe inspires you to make one!

[@laurafuentesperez6588]

Hola, está increíble tu proyecto..! Muchas felicidades...! Parece tan real ..!

[@RandomMakingEncounters]

Thank you! I think taking the time to put the scales on one at a time really helped.

[@The40Kwarrior]

Been asked to make a Dragon egg as a gift for someone, wanted to use clay and not drawing pins stuck in a foam egg, this video was really helpful. You got an extra sub today, im looking forward to taking a look at some of the other videos on your channel!

[@RandomMakingEncounters]

Glad it was of use! I'm working through a base for the egg. A ring cut from some 4" PVC pipe, Sculpey, and a little wire carving to look like "Dragon Glass"-seems appropriate. I'm not a sculptor and I was really happy with the way the materials all came together. I'd be interested to hear how your project turns out! Thanks for subscribing... just getting started so feedback is always great.

[@RebeccasStudio]

Nice I'm surprised you don't have more subscribes. I've been making videos for about 7 years so I understand the effort that goes into making a successful channel keep up the good work

[@RandomMakingEncounters]

Thanks for the encouraging words. It's incredibly hard to make good videos and I've really come to appreciate anyone that is out there making content. I'll be sure to check out your channel. You keep up creating as well!

[@RebeccasStudio]

@@RandomMakingEncounters it has definitely become harder to create content that grabs people. Thank you for saying you'll look at my channel, I don't really have a theme for my channel, I just create what I want to create, but I make sure it's organised into playlists. I hope you enjoy my videos, I have some big projects coming in the future.

[@avalon5957]

*Very* nice ^^ Great details

[@RandomMakingEncounters]

Thanks! Honestly... I never know if it’s going to turn out. This is one thing where I actually thought it all came together. Except... for my cracking-over-baking fail. Paint hides a lot!

[@avalon5957]

@@RandomMakingEncounters well the cracking is so subtle that it could be covered with paint, so not so bad. Could be way worse 😊 I think it turned out great

[@j.k.3660]

What thickness were the clay sheets you made with the pasta machine to cut the scales?

[@RandomMakingEncounters]

I cranked it to it's thickest setting. My guess is the thickness is right around 1/8" or 3mm. Pretty thick.

[@j.k.3660]

What hobby store was it, was it a known chain? I'm having a hard time finding a base ceramic egg that size in July :(

[@RandomMakingEncounters]

I think it was Hobby Lobby. If I were to do it again, I think I would switch to papier mache like these - www.amazon.com/Pack-Large-Paper-Mache-Eggs/dp/B081K774VR Paper eggs seem to be more available year-round since they're not holiday specific like these were. The dimensions of the egg I used was around 8" by 5". The ceramic is nice because it gives it a bit of heft but it's both fragile and rigid. The Super Sculpey can shrink a bit and I've noticed it can even shrink over time which can lead to cracks along the clay. Using something with a bit of give might help reduce or eliminate that. If you wanted to give them a bit of heft you could fill them with sand :)! If you ever have trouble getting the clay to stick to a surface, there is also a polymer clay glue you can thinly spread on your first layer of clay. I wish you the best on your egg hunt!!

[@kimrose1644]

I would have liked seeing the finished project. Otherwise very nice.

[@RandomMakingEncounters]

LOL!!! I didn't show the egg! I gotta go back and watch it. It was one of my early videos and it's really as much of an art to making the videos as it is to make the thing. I'd like to think I'm gradually getting better but ya never know. Thanks for watching and thanks for the feedback!

[@gublergubler777]

What sort of risk is there for the ceramic egg to shatter while you bake?

[@RandomMakingEncounters]

Deep-Sea-Octopus little to no risk. The baking temperature of Super Sculpey is 275 degrees so the egg holds up fine. However, since the egg is rigid, you may see cracks in Sculpey layers if you bake multiple times.

[@matheusschreiber]

Did you filled the ceramic egg with something or just used it hollow inside?

[@RandomMakingEncounters]

It’s hollow. It was a pretty substantial piece of ceramic so it has a nice heft to it.

[@sherrytavis1939]

I'm not crafty enough to make my own dragon scale...would you considering making and selling a few?

[@RandomMakingEncounters]

If you contact me through my Etsy shop, we can scope things out a bit!

[@ttyngordon]

It's not playing. I've tried everything.

[@RandomMakingEncounters]

It was actually doing the same thing to me? It's working now but I'm not sure what the glitch was. Hopefully you get it to work for you :(

[@marwan.elsayed]

Love your chanal but as advice ,try make the vedio shorter .. Keep making cool staf 👍

[@RandomMakingEncounters]

I hear ya! Trying to figure that out. Thanks for the feedback!

[@lesleyh.9321]

I disagree, I enjoy teaching videos while I'm working~even if I'm working on something different. Your video is just right.

[@RandomMakingEncounters]

@@lesleyh.9321 Thanks for the feedback! I am always thoughtful about striking the right balance between providing enough information to be valuable and being a little on the talkative side. Some things are complex and multi-step/process... and I can be a bit chatty.

[@NikhilTamse]

Dislike just for the over timepass you did. Just start making things already dude. So much talking!

[@RandomMakingEncounters]

Monologuing is a common problem for content creators and super villains alike. Thanks for the input! I take all critique into consideration as I record and edit my videos. Cheers!

[@Ally90091t]

Dracarys! 🔥🔥🔥

[@RandomMakingEncounters]

This egg is definitely not fireproof! It barely survived the toaster oven ;).