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

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

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

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

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

[identity profile] betsyli.livejournal.com 2008-12-21 07:33 am (UTC)(link)
That is amazing! Merlin would love to meet Cuddles, awww.
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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] pixie_pan.livejournal.com 2008-12-21 08:09 am (UTC)(link)
That is amazing and awesome!!

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

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

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

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

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

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