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Rrkra In reply to ??? [2012-08-24 11:57:00 +0000 UTC]

Good luck

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slayer612 In reply to ??? [2012-07-30 13:10:16 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot for the tutorial! I managed to make one of those last weekend. And I guess there are lots of them to follow. It's kind of addictive to make these dragons in all different colors...

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Rrkra In reply to slayer612 [2012-07-31 12:47:07 +0000 UTC]

Yay
Yeah, it can be hard to stop at one dragon

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GhostFoxYuki In reply to ??? [2012-07-17 22:07:00 +0000 UTC]

Yay, I managed to make one. Thank you for the tutorial. :3
[link]

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Rrkra In reply to GhostFoxYuki [2012-07-18 01:03:58 +0000 UTC]

Yay
Looks great

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Nanahuatli In reply to ??? [2012-07-07 04:24:19 +0000 UTC]

UWAAAAHHHH... They're so amazing, I wasn't expecting you to make a tutorial of these. I'm so happy. T.T I'm watching you NAO.

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Rrkra In reply to Nanahuatli [2012-07-07 13:53:30 +0000 UTC]

Hehe, thanks
Yeah, these dragons are fun))

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Ketsya In reply to ??? [2012-07-04 01:32:53 +0000 UTC]

I definitely have to try to make this.

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Rrkra In reply to Ketsya [2012-07-04 16:05:09 +0000 UTC]

Good luck if you do

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Ketsya In reply to Rrkra [2012-07-04 19:27:39 +0000 UTC]

Yes, I was talking with my sister about it, she likes beads too, I'll let you know if we manage to make something we'd like to show off

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Rrkra In reply to Ketsya [2012-07-04 20:14:59 +0000 UTC]

Okay

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Xandibeads In reply to ??? [2012-06-21 08:54:22 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful Dragon! I have one question, which size is the big bead? Thank you! xoxo

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Rrkra In reply to Xandibeads [2012-06-21 14:45:59 +0000 UTC]

It's 15mm diameter, but smaller ones can be used too

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Faerieheart In reply to Rrkra [2013-08-17 18:38:31 +0000 UTC]

Thank you SO much! I was going to ask this very same question!  Now I have to head out to the bead places again!  

Again, these are AMAZING!  I hope I can manage it.

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Rrkra In reply to Faerieheart [2013-08-18 12:48:33 +0000 UTC]

Have fun making it

Feel free to ask if something is unclear

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Xandibeads In reply to Rrkra [2012-06-21 18:23:53 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! <3

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vamaelba In reply to ??? [2012-06-15 09:15:16 +0000 UTC]

I should hate you for that tutorial! I'm about to spend all my money for those beads and I love it No, thank you so much for it!
But do you have a more specific tutorial for brick stitch rows? 'cause I'm stuck on the neck... -.-'

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Rrkra In reply to vamaelba [2012-06-15 15:03:23 +0000 UTC]

XD
There are lots of brick stitch tutorials, like [link]
Good luck with making the dragon

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CJM99 In reply to ??? [2012-06-10 21:29:40 +0000 UTC]

Your work is amazing! I'd love to try your 's' dragon and spiky pendant tutorials...
I cant seem to get the right beads locally so will need to order online. just wondering how many beads are needed for each of these?

ie. how many 5gm tubes will I need to order for each project?
I know I'll need at least one of each size, but not sure how far one tube of each will get me.

can you give me a rough guess?

Thanks!

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Rrkra In reply to CJM99 [2012-06-10 21:57:23 +0000 UTC]

Hard to say, I don't keep track of beads that closely...
5 grams of toho treasures are usually enough for at least 3 dragons, but that really depends on the size. A tube of each colour/size needed should be enough, I guess

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CJM99 In reply to Rrkra [2012-06-11 01:17:38 +0000 UTC]

thanks I was just after a rough guess. I'd hate to start one and only have enough to get part way

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Rrkra In reply to CJM99 [2012-06-11 07:44:22 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, not having enough beads to finish is evil...especially if they aren't available locally=/

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CJM99 In reply to Rrkra [2012-06-19 01:00:03 +0000 UTC]

Sorry for asking all these questions, I'm just trying to ensure I order the right number of colours and sizes

can you please confirm this shopping list for the S dragon? I'm just a little mixed up of the treasure/11/15 combinations I'll need to order having none to start with. Thanks again

1x big bead(the one the dragon will wrap around)
2x size 6 beads (eyes)

1x pack of cylinder Treasures (black)

1x pack of Toho size 15 beads (black)
1x pack of Toho size 15 beads (gray)

1x pack of Toho size 11 beads (black)
1x pack of Toho size 11 beads (gray)

1x pack of Size 8 or magatamas for spine

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Rrkra In reply to CJM99 [2012-06-19 11:39:17 +0000 UTC]

Nothing bad in asking
Here, I quickly doodled it, shows which beads go where: [link]

You can actually use the same pack of size 6/8/magatamas for both the eyes and the spine.

The list looks right

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CJM99 In reply to Rrkra [2012-06-19 21:07:49 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, totally boosts my confidence that I can order the right supplies to give it a go

Now if it works out well I'll be at risk of falling in love with another hobby

Again thanks so much for answering my questions and graciously sharing these tutorials - and just being all round inspiring

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Rrkra In reply to CJM99 [2012-06-19 21:59:31 +0000 UTC]

Well, it would be a fun new hobby
What thread/needle are you going to use?

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CJM99 In reply to Rrkra [2012-06-19 22:46:08 +0000 UTC]

I've got a beading needle, the smallest I could get at the local store, meant to be for seed beads, I cant remember the exact size -doh! but it managed to pass once through the crappy generic seed beads I first got when I realised they weren't going to work lol

I got a couple of meters of nylon thread, but I'm thinking of getting some 'Fireline' with my bead order, the helpful lady I've been bugging about supplies has confirmed she uses it with the Toho sizes for multiple passes for weaving etc and it can take at least 3 passes, so sounds good to me

You know my watches are going to be miffed if you get me hooked on this, less time for sculpture and paper crafts j/k

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Rrkra In reply to CJM99 [2012-06-19 23:02:33 +0000 UTC]

Asked because a needle too big won't work well with size 15 beads, they are tiny I use size 12 needles.
Of course there is always this option - [link]
Nylon is fine, but fireline tangles much less^^

True, beads are time-consuming XD

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CJM99 In reply to Rrkra [2012-06-19 23:12:13 +0000 UTC]

I think 12 rings a bell, but the wire is a great idea, thank you for sharing that!

Promise I'll let you know how I go in this adventure

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Rrkra In reply to CJM99 [2012-06-19 23:26:13 +0000 UTC]

Good luck

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JewelryByJax In reply to ??? [2012-06-07 19:54:54 +0000 UTC]

adorable. great work. and beautiful colors.

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Rrkra In reply to JewelryByJax [2012-06-07 21:14:38 +0000 UTC]

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crystalstargems In reply to ??? [2012-05-25 09:03:39 +0000 UTC]

Just seen your dragon tutorial posted on Facebook by a friend I've been away from Deviant Art for well over a year now, your tutorial inspired me to come back! Thank you soo much, I'm going to give it a go, just hope I do it justice!

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Rrkra In reply to crystalstargems [2012-05-26 01:25:59 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome, and good luck with the dragon

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Shadow124576 In reply to ??? [2012-05-02 04:45:48 +0000 UTC]

I love this one!! I'm currently in the middle of making one. I'm having a bit of difficulty with the head part though. could you possible make a second tutorial on it going a little more in depth? No problem if you don't feel like it

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Rrkra In reply to Shadow124576 [2012-05-02 13:03:29 +0000 UTC]

Which part are you stuck on? Maybe I can explain

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Shadow124576 In reply to Rrkra [2012-05-03 03:38:27 +0000 UTC]

Really I'm stuck on the transition from that first row of the head (hunter green beads, 4 of them to the five sections)to the second row of the head. Also once you have all five sections done how are you connecting them? I'm a little bit of a slow learner so sorry for the stupid questions

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Rrkra In reply to Shadow124576 [2012-05-03 16:36:38 +0000 UTC]

Hm... It's tubular ndebele. Here's a tutorial about it, with photos - [link] or another one, pdf download - [link]
They get connected when tou make the second row. Just don't forget to insert eyes

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Shadow124576 In reply to Rrkra [2012-05-03 20:07:55 +0000 UTC]

Oooooohhhh okay! Thank you the tutorial is great!! Now maybe I will be able to make something decent lol.

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Rrkra In reply to Shadow124576 [2012-05-03 22:24:05 +0000 UTC]

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ambm In reply to ??? [2012-04-30 14:07:02 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, I had to make one of these as well.

I am rather stuck on the sewing-beads-onto-the-head bit. Could I ask really sweetly for a more in-depth explanation of how to do it?

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Rrkra In reply to ambm [2012-04-30 14:50:29 +0000 UTC]

Yay
The part for starting the crest? It looks kinda like step 5 from here [link]

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ambm In reply to Rrkra [2012-04-30 16:02:04 +0000 UTC]

Oh, so *that* is how it's done! Thank you so much - I was doing something far too complicated. :3

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Rrkra In reply to ambm [2012-04-30 16:46:46 +0000 UTC]

Happens^^

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Charli02 In reply to ??? [2012-04-17 12:41:25 +0000 UTC]

Here is mine: [link]
thank you very much for the Tutorial :3

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Rrkra In reply to Charli02 [2012-04-17 12:54:01 +0000 UTC]

Yay

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Charli02 In reply to Rrkra [2012-04-17 12:54:58 +0000 UTC]

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Herisheft In reply to ??? [2012-04-14 11:12:14 +0000 UTC]

Those little dragons are amazing

thanks for the tutorial.

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Rrkra In reply to Herisheft [2012-04-14 16:22:40 +0000 UTC]

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Herisheft In reply to Rrkra [2012-04-16 21:56:15 +0000 UTC]

I wonder if i manage to do it

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