I wound up reworking the wings almost 5 times, the ears twice, and the horns I didnt bother to keep track of how many styles I went threw before settling on these.
I aam still unhappy with the finished item. I think when I make an other I will be tweeking things like the body, tail, legs, and how I go about assembling it.
I was inspired by a old photo I saw a few years ago on the web, where they are no longer being made.
What is your guys opinion?
Should I try cat eyes on the next one instead of my special hand painted ones? They seem to blend in to well with the yarn I used this time, I painted them a sea green hat has a bit of shimmer to it.
Next one I make I think will be a black version with gray wings and horns, I was thinking of painting eyes in a silver or silver blue shimmer but maybe the cat eye pupil eyes (which I can only get in yellow/green so I cant make my own colors) would leave it with a more dragon like look.
I even commented to my husband (before the wings and horns where on) that it looked more like a frog that had its tadpol tale still.
I have to admit, I didn't know what a Chibi Dragon was, so I looked online, and the clearest images I could find were here: http://zephyros-phoenix.deviantart.com/art/Chibi-Drago-212627392
ReplyDeleteI think your Chibi Dragon is wonderful, and I can't wait to see the black and grey version, too :)
As for the eyes, maybe you could make two versions, one with the silvery-blue eyes, and one with the cat's eyes, then get your readers to vote which is best? :)
But I reckon they'll both be appealing :)
Chibi is slang word (originating from japan) that means smaller 'cute' version. So Chibi Dragon, just means its a small cute dragon.
DeleteA lot of my crochet is influenced by the Japanese styles of crochet. The small crocheted toys in japan would be called chibi amigurumi (small cute, crochet stuffed toy). I forget some times that not every one is a japanophile (interest in, or love of, Japan and anything Japanese) like me.
I think I will make two, each with different eyes like you suggest. A lot I might make the wings on the second black one a different color. I burnt myself out on repetitive color crocheting making the Chibi Turtle I wound up working it 8 times before I felt it was as good as I could make it.