Dan ReederPaper Mache Dragons: Making Dragons & Trophies using Paper & Cloth Mache

What beautiful works of art!

THIS is what a how-to book should be! The author provides excellent detail, hitting points most books gloss over and expect you to figure out magically on your own. He balances it really well with images, so the book is super readable and easy to follow.

I was so excited to learn Dan Reeder had written another book. I own all of Dan's books, and use them frequently for reference during my own creative process.Have you ever purchased an art book that you hoped would give you instructions on how create the way the artist does, only to find the book is just ego-stroking for the artist and of very little use to you? Well, that won't happen with this book, or any of Dan Reeder's books, for that matter. Dan is a very generous artist. He has a strong online presence, and shares his techniques, tips, and clever sense of humor freely.This book shows you step-by-step, from start to finish, how to create two magnificent dragon art pieces: the cover dragon and a dragon head trophy. Dan's instructions are clear and concise. He's elaborated on many points from the book's previous version. He encourages you along the way to create your own piece of art, and to not worry about it looking like his. He also keeps you entertained by tucking away little hidden gems of humor (how DID Riley get in the bathtub?). He tells you where you may become frustrated--such as with the application of a gazillion scales--but, encourages you to stick with it because the end result will be so worth it.This book, like Dan's other books, is a gem. An indispensable addition to your artistic library. It is as visually appealing as it is informative. Buy the book, make a dragon, hang it in your house, impress yourself, your friends, and family with your talent. And, don't forget to tell them Dan showed you how.

I love this book. I have always admired Dan's dragons and was super excited to see he made a book. You can find all the information that is in the book on his youtube channel as well but it is nice to have it in print to refer to. The only thing I wish was included in the book is how and what he uses to add the lights to the dragons.

Do you love dragons? Get this book. Do you love paper mache? Get this book. Do you like cats? Get this book. (Seriously, they get their own dedication page.) Even if you don't like any of those things, you should get this book because it's just entertaining to read. Follow these step by step instructions with clear and helpful photographs, and you will create a fantastic bouncing baby dragon of your own. Or an adult dragon, or any kind of dragon you want. I received this book a little over two months ago, and I have already finished one dragon and started the next. I'm hooked. Dan Reeder is indeed the Monster Man, and this is his dragon bible.

Ok, Im not mad, at all but more surprised Ive had this book for over 4yrs, and i have never noticed that the copy i have, appears to have 2 different books in, at the beginning its by someone showing pictures of "sunsets over Santa Cruz mountains', and its so funny because after that than Dan Reeder instructions start at step 74, So im missing half of the book,Lol so i don't know what happen with this copy, but imma still give 5 starts for the instructions i do have.

This is great and i would give it 10 stars if i could! If you have kids or just a big kid yourself, you must try this! I like this fact the anthoirs cat is helping throughout the book. It adds a little personal touch. This is very detail and even tells you how many sheets of news paper he used on each part of the dragons body; such as 3 sheets on the hip , 2 sheets on the mid a upper caff and 1 sheet or 1/2 sheet for other areas. Very easy to follow and even a dyslexic such as i could understand each step!

The author of this books in amazing artist I'm not sure about the book just yet by and getting to it I knows that we can all still take a Few good tips away from this book regardless of how you feel about it

Dan gives step by wonderful step in a wonderfully witty way. He also cautions on what not to do so you don't make mistakes. This is a fabulous book with illustrations that make it suitable for all ages.

Dan is an absolute master of the craft of paper and cloth mache, and in this book he shares his craft in a way that anyone can use to create their own masterpieces. A must have for anyone contemplating starting with paper mache, or for those with experience looking for tips and inspiration. The techniques can be used for all kinds of things too, not just dragons!

Really good information

Disappointing to be honest, I was hoping for a much more informative book, also the photos are very small.Watching the videos on YouTube is far better than the book.

Descriptive, lots of pictures, things you don't see on utube . Simple ingredients. Gathering my things now so I can get started .