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)


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[identity profile] rainchild.livejournal.com 2008-12-21 06:41 am (UTC)(link)
Oh my goodness, I am completely in awe. You should totally put up some sort of tutorial or something!

[identity profile] ldhenson.livejournal.com 2008-12-21 07:54 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you! I'm trying to get some of my other patterns together but I may think about doing one for Cuddles in the future. Glad you like him.

[identity profile] dianadisaster.livejournal.com 2008-12-21 06:43 am (UTC)(link)
omigosh, AMAZING!

Now I feel inspired, I totally want to knit (or possibly crochet) some merlin and arthur plush dolls now. Merlin crafting can totally be a thing! haha.

[identity profile] ldhenson.livejournal.com 2008-12-21 07:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Thanks! More Merlin crafting sounds fab, I'd love to see what you come up with. Especially since I can't knit or crochet.

[identity profile] missatralissa.livejournal.com 2008-12-21 06:44 am (UTC)(link)
that is possibly the cutest thing i've ever seen!! :D

[identity profile] ldhenson.livejournal.com 2008-12-21 07:56 pm (UTC)(link)
Aw, thanks!

[identity profile] paperspades.livejournal.com 2008-12-21 06:44 am (UTC)(link)
That would be an awesome Christmas gift for a friend of mine. She'd adore it and set it up with her collection of "Lion King" Nalas.

[identity profile] paperspades.livejournal.com 2008-12-21 06:46 am (UTC)(link)
Also....what kind of wire did you use?

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[identity profile] dragondie.livejournal.com 2008-12-21 06:45 am (UTC)(link)
That is one kick-ass stuffed dragon. :)

[identity profile] ldhenson.livejournal.com 2008-12-21 07:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Hee, thank you.

[identity profile] slashybits.livejournal.com 2008-12-21 06:58 am (UTC)(link)
Oh he's brilliant! I'm currently trying to resist the lure of making 'softies' and if I did give in one of the things I wanted to make was a plushie pendragon. Though it wouldn't be anywhere near as awesome as Cuddles

[identity profile] ldhenson.livejournal.com 2008-12-21 08:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Thanks!

If you do make one I'd love to see it! Be warned, making stuffies can be very addictive.

[identity profile] marn-barn.livejournal.com 2008-12-21 07:00 am (UTC)(link)
Wow, you are really good at this. I love it! :D

[identity profile] ldhenson.livejournal.com 2008-12-21 08:58 pm (UTC)(link)
Aw, thank you.

[identity profile] feilongfan.livejournal.com 2008-12-21 07:03 am (UTC)(link)
Merlin will like Cuddle

[identity profile] ldhenson.livejournal.com 2008-12-21 09:48 pm (UTC)(link)
Cuddles would be much nicer to Merlin than...you know...that other dragon.

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[identity profile] kepp0xy.livejournal.com 2008-12-21 07:08 am (UTC)(link)
This is great! I want one *_*

[identity profile] ldhenson.livejournal.com 2008-12-21 09:48 pm (UTC)(link)
Thanks, glad you like!

[identity profile] betsyli.livejournal.com 2008-12-21 07:33 am (UTC)(link)
That is amazing! Merlin would love to meet Cuddles, awww.

[identity profile] ldhenson.livejournal.com 2008-12-21 09:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Thanks! Cuddles is a nice fellow and doesn't go on and on about "destiny."

Love your icon, I only watched that video recently. One of my favorite bits.

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[personal profile] esteven 2008-12-21 08:05 am (UTC)(link)
Cuddles is a most gorgeous and cuddleworthy dragon. I might even be tempted to make a curry to lure him into my abode. ;D

He is probably lisping a bit, if one follows Anne McCaffrey's remarks. He's so cute, Arthur and Merlin would fight over who can take him to bed.

[identity profile] ldhenson.livejournal.com 2008-12-21 09:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Haha, the way to a dragon's heart is definitely through his stomach.

I used to read a lot of McCaffrey, but I don't remember the lisping thing...is that why their names all end in "th"?

Arthur and Merlin would fight over who can take him to bed

The solution is to put them all in the same bed!

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[identity profile] pixie_pan.livejournal.com 2008-12-21 08:09 am (UTC)(link)
That is amazing and awesome!!

[identity profile] ldhenson.livejournal.com 2008-12-21 10:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you!

[identity profile] wellifnotwisely.livejournal.com 2008-12-21 08:16 am (UTC)(link)
Your dragon is a beautiful work of art. You are very clever.

[identity profile] ldhenson.livejournal.com 2008-12-21 10:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Thanks very much. He was fun to work on...I was so excited to get started on his wings.

[identity profile] one-dreamery.livejournal.com 2008-12-21 08:18 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, wow.

Cuddles is ferociously good-looking and I'm so in awe of you.

[identity profile] ldhenson.livejournal.com 2008-12-21 10:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you!

At first he had some trouble sitting up--his wings are heavy--but now I've gotten better at balancing him.
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[identity profile] stripedpetunia.livejournal.com 2008-12-21 08:44 am (UTC)(link)
Beautiful shaping and detail! I hate sewing so I will just ogle. I am crocheting a dragon right now though....

[identity profile] ldhenson.livejournal.com 2008-12-21 10:56 pm (UTC)(link)
Thanks! I thought the design of his wings looked so dramatic, I just had to make him.

I'd love to see your finished dragon.

[identity profile] xsweatergirlx.livejournal.com 2008-12-21 09:35 am (UTC)(link)
Wow, that's incredible! How long did it take you? It looks really neat and well-done.

all the knights laughed at "Arthur Penwyvern."
This made me lol XD

[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] clancy-s.livejournal.com 2008-12-21 09:46 am (UTC)(link)
That's great, you're really talented.

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

[identity profile] leyosura.livejournal.com 2008-12-21 09:46 am (UTC)(link)
I love your dragons!

[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] gnimaerd.livejournal.com 2008-12-21 10:00 am (UTC)(link)
That is REALLY gorgeous. I've never been able to make any plushie that is THAT elegant. Do you use wire to give the wings shape?

[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] octavia-b.livejournal.com 2008-12-21 10:09 am (UTC)(link)
That is beautiful. And your commentary was hilarious too!

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

[identity profile] rodneyscat.livejournal.com 2008-12-21 10:32 am (UTC)(link)
WOW! With his little toesies!!

And thanks for linking to your other dragons and the bat; they're all lovely and inspiring :D

[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?
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[identity profile] majblomma.livejournal.com 2008-12-21 10:49 am (UTC)(link)
*gasp* Gorgeous!! He is the Pendragon dragon!! Thank you so much for sharing this with us!! :D

[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] thisissirius.livejournal.com 2008-12-21 11:04 am (UTC)(link)
HE IS AMAZING. OHMYGOD.

[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] gloriatempest.livejournal.com 2008-12-21 11:16 am (UTC)(link)
Excellent work. IMO

[identity profile] ldhenson.livejournal.com 2008-12-22 01:19 am (UTC)(link)
Thanks much.
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[identity profile] redscharlach.livejournal.com 2008-12-21 11:48 am (UTC)(link)
He's fabulous!

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

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