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Baby Dragon From My Collection Of Dragon Figurines, Toys, And Ornaments Buy Now At Goimagine Dragons have long held a special place in the hearts of fantasy enthusiasts. From movies to books, these mythical creatures have captured the imagination of people of all ages. If you're a dragon lover, you'll be delighted that a hand-crafted baby dragon mythical fantasy animal figurine is now available in my Goimagine shop. This baby dragon figurine is made from high-quality hardwoods and finished with non-toxic oils and waxes. Each piece is unique and may vary in appearance from one item to the next, making it truly one-of-a-kind. The natural variations in wood grain, color, and knots add to the item's character and charm, making it a perfect addition to your collection. It's important to note that the thickness of the wood used in your item may also vary slightly from the size specified in the listing. However, these variations should be expected and are not considered defec

Handmade Wood Dragon Finished Version Dragons https://www.etsy.com/shop/odinstoyfactory?search_query=dragons The dragons appear easy to build on the surface. However, getting all the parts aligned and glued into place is a challenge. I struggled with this for a while, trying to find a reliable way to mount the legs and get them all to align so the dragon sits flat and does not rock. I contacted the pattern designer for help and soon discovered that he does not make test builds on his designs. I was on my own.   Handmade Wood Dragon Parts Before Sanding   The first thing I do is cut all the parts and sand everything smooth, repairing any minor imperfections I find. I do all the sanding before assembly. It would be challenging to sand a dragon after assembly.   Handmade Wood Dragon Gluing On The First Leg  First, I glue one leg in place, being very careful to get it aligned as near to perfect as I can. Positioning this leg is critical because everything will index off this leg.

  Nine clamps are holding this one together. There are two Pony hand clamps , three Pittsburgh Ratcheting Bar Clamps , and four nylon spring clamps holding this dragon together, and that is for one side. You need a variety of clamps to do this kind of work. The clamps need to into tight spaces, and sometimes it is like putting a puzzle together. The Pony hand clamps hold very well and will grip irregular surfaces ( dragons toe)due to the flexible pads. These clamps don't twist much, and the pressure is adjustable. The only downside is that they are too large to fit in all the places I would like to use them. I don't use spring clamps for many things, but they work well for this application as long as they can get a grip without slipping. I wish someone would make these with flexible jaws like the Pony Hand Clamp s. The pressure on these spring clamps is not adjustable. You get what you get. I don't like the steel spring clamps. The Pittsburg Ratcheting Bar Clamps are