ldhenson: (merlin's magic disco ball)
ldhenson ([personal profile] ldhenson) wrote2008-12-21 01:25 am

So. Merlin.

What happens when S1 of Merlin ends and we have to wait ages for S2?

This.

Yeah, yeah, everyone talks about the big slash dragon under the castle, but the dragon I really like is the one on Camelot's shield.


plush stuffed dragon merlin pendragon


plush stuffed dragon merlin pendragon


plush stuffed dragon merlin pendragon



I've decided his name is Cuddles.

Uther will not be pleased.


plush stuffed dragon merlin pendragon



Tough luck, Uther.

Cuddles only has the two hind limbs, so technically he's a wyvern not a dragon, but all the knights laughed at "Arthur Penwyvern."


plush stuffed dragon merlin pendragon



His tongue is a four-strand braid of thread. (Yeah, that was a good idea.) Depending on his mood, it can either mean he's thirsty, saying "bleah," blowing a raspberry at you, or he wants a bite of your curry. And you'd better give it to him, too, because he can fry you like a Hot Pocket.

His eyes are a fetching copper color. They glitter, but you can't see that through the camera.


plush stuffed dragon merlin pendragon



Like my other dragons, Cuddles' wings, tail and neck are wired. Unlike them, he isn't really poseable. His wiring is only for support.


plush stuffed dragon merlin pendragon



Also unlike my other dragons, his wings aren't quite anatomically plausible. But hey, I makes 'em like I sees 'em.

(Ignore the loose white thread on the table. I had a spool sitting nearby.)


plush stuffed dragon merlin pendragon
"I vigilantly stand guard over Camelot from any and all--hey, is that curry I smell?"



X-posted to [livejournal.com profile] cute_plush (here), [livejournal.com profile] merlin_tv, [livejournal.com profile] merlinbbc, [livejournal.com profile] craftgrrl (here), Craftster (with a different set of photos in better lighting)


ETA: Second iteration of plush dragons

[identity profile] ldhenson.livejournal.com 2008-12-21 11:18 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you!

He took me a week, but I was also working on other projects at the same time, and I'd work on him a bit then come back. His legs were the hardest part, because they have to look right and help balance him.

[identity profile] xochismallbear.livejournal.com 2008-12-21 11:19 pm (UTC)(link)
He is amazing. Wow I wish I could make toys .
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[identity profile] stripedpetunia.livejournal.com 2008-12-21 11:44 pm (UTC)(link)
I might tackle the finishing today (like I said, I hate sewing *grin*) and if so I will link you to the finished article!

[identity profile] ldhenson.livejournal.com 2008-12-21 11:48 pm (UTC)(link)
Thanks much!

[identity profile] ldhenson.livejournal.com 2008-12-21 11:48 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you! I've gone a bit dragon-mad lately it seems...

[identity profile] ldhenson.livejournal.com 2008-12-21 11:51 pm (UTC)(link)
The cast diaries are a real laugh. Why is even just going grocery shopping so entertaining with these people?

[identity profile] ldhenson.livejournal.com 2008-12-21 11:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Well thank you!

The front edge of the wings are wired to keep them from flopping down his back. You can see the loop of the wire (and a thread end I forgot to clip) in the last pic.

[identity profile] ldhenson.livejournal.com 2008-12-21 11:58 pm (UTC)(link)
Aw thanks. Glad the post gave you a laugh.

[identity profile] ldhenson.livejournal.com 2008-12-22 12:02 am (UTC)(link)
"But I can't do that!" Arthur stared at the gold dragon before him, almost quivering with agitation. "That can't be my destiny!"

Cuddles nodded sympathetically. "Sure, dude. Say, can you stop by the palace kitchens on your way out and grab me a curry?"

[identity profile] ldhenson.livejournal.com 2008-12-22 12:05 am (UTC)(link)
It took me two tries to get his feet right; it was my first time making them that way but I think they turned out fine.

Thanks for your kind comments! Can you tell I like making winged things?

[identity profile] ldhenson.livejournal.com 2008-12-22 12:36 am (UTC)(link)
You're welcome, and thank you! He was fun to construct, and now he makes a great mascot for my computer desk.

[identity profile] ldhenson.livejournal.com 2008-12-22 12:39 am (UTC)(link)
Thanks! I kept putting off making him, but now I'm glad I just went ahead and did it.

[identity profile] ldhenson.livejournal.com 2008-12-22 01:19 am (UTC)(link)
Thanks much.

[identity profile] ldhenson.livejournal.com 2008-12-22 01:20 am (UTC)(link)
Hey, thanks!

[identity profile] ldhenson.livejournal.com 2008-12-22 01:21 am (UTC)(link)
Thank you.

Uther looks displeased in your icon.

[identity profile] ldhenson.livejournal.com 2008-12-22 01:23 am (UTC)(link)
Cuddles is much more laid back and keeps his opinions about "destiny" to himself, except for when he thinks it's your immediate destiny to fetch him a snack.

[identity profile] ldhenson.livejournal.com 2008-12-22 02:36 am (UTC)(link)
Thank you!

[identity profile] ldhenson.livejournal.com 2008-12-22 02:37 am (UTC)(link)
Haha, thanks very much.

[identity profile] ldhenson.livejournal.com 2008-12-22 02:37 am (UTC)(link)
Well thank you!

Lovely icon you have there.

[identity profile] ldhenson.livejournal.com 2008-12-22 02:49 am (UTC)(link)
Hahaha, thank you!

[identity profile] ldhenson.livejournal.com 2008-12-22 03:06 am (UTC)(link)
Thank you!

Your icon's cool.

[identity profile] loopay-partdeux.livejournal.com 2008-12-22 03:35 am (UTC)(link)
so cute!!!! amazing!
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[identity profile] swankyfunk.livejournal.com 2008-12-22 04:00 am (UTC)(link)
Incredible, as per usual!

He has really cute nubby toes.

[identity profile] hazzardgal.livejournal.com 2008-12-22 04:18 am (UTC)(link)
oh my goodness, that's awesome. soooo impressive! *wants*
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[personal profile] esteven 2008-12-22 05:51 am (UTC)(link)
but I don't remember the lisping thing...is that why their names all end in "th"?
It was never in the books, but McCaffrey said it in an interview that that was the reason why all names have the TH
*g*

The solution is to put them all in the same bed!
A threesome? *giggles*

Oh, how I wish to have Cuddles:
:D
Please tell him, he's a very pretty boy

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