How to make a dragon head out of cardboard

Tips for making a papier maché dragon or sea serpent; info on building the base, sculpting the heads, my paper maché process, and more, with tons of pics.

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This Dragon Knight Costume was made out of boxes and paint!

All of my cardboard pieces are made in the same way. Corrugated cardboard or packaging bonded together with hot melt glue. It's very cheap and surprisingly durable. I learned the technique from one...

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Cardboard Dragon: This is for all of the young lads that desire to create a dragon out of cardboard

After downloading and printing this dragon head pattern and taping it together, you'll turn it into a permanent sculpture with one layer of paper mache. Then start adding your own creative touches, like horns, spikes, and teeth - it will be a real eye-catching addition to any room.

This is a beginner beginner-friendly paper mache sculpture that you can put together with an empty cereal box and a few simple art supplies, but there's so much potential for more experienced...

Shrek Dragon - Youth Theater Production of "Shrek the Musical": This spring's performance for the Young People's Theatre was "Shrek the Musical". The director liked the dragon from the Broadway show which was built by The Character Shop so I used it as a reference. Our dragon had to be no taller than 14 fe…