Do you use any molds to make them?
Every part is hand fashioned, assembled, and painted

Are they fragile?
No, they have a slight flexibility and are not easily
broken, they ARE subject to damage if they are abused.
(just like most other things)

How do you make the wings?
I sketch out a pattern and sometimes make a template
out of it and then ...
I hand cut each and every wing. (over and over)
I hand cut each and every wing. (over and over)

How do you make the ribs on the wings?
I mix acrylic gel medium with acrylic modeling paste
and hand paint the rib pattern on both sides of each wing.

How big are they? (pictures don't show how small they are)
The normal range is 1/2 inch to 2 inches.
(1.2mm to 50mm)

Do you make other sizes of dragons?
Yes; I can make super micro size to massive 18 inch size
the larger ones require different ($$$) materials.
conceivably even larger sizes can be made using bronze or
steel construction. ($$$$$$$$)

What is the average price of a small generic dragon?
Currently $25 US.

Where can I see sample pictures of some of them?
Right now the only pictures I know of are in my personal
collection here. If any of my collectors have a web site with
pictures of my dragons please e-mail me the link.

Where can I view completed dragons for sale or auction?
I usually don't have extra dragons at the studio.
Currently I only produce and show my dragons at the
Baltimore Science Fiction Society's annual convention,
otherwise known as BALTICON (I designed the BSFS dragon Logo)!
See info for balticon at
http://www.bsfs.org

What type of color finish do you use?
Usually high grade acrylics on the epoxy bodies, but as I
mentioned, any material that performs well is fair game.

How long does it take to make one dragon?
Not an easy answer, I usually do a minimum of 5 at a time.
Probably upwards of 2 hours per dragon.

How many years have you been making dragons?
At least 19 years.

How many dragons have you made?
Hmmmmmm ... approx 400 some? so far...just a guess.

How many steps does it take to make a small generic dragon?
It is a 'simple' 25 step procedure (approximately)

What are the specific steps you use to make dragons?

Generically for typical small dragons:
Acquire epoxy putty
Remove all pre-hardened lumps
Fashion "S" shaped bodies (usually 5 at a time)
Support body poses with "typewriter key cleaner" putty
Let stand overnight
Sketch and cut wing pairs
Acquire epoxy putty
Remove all pre-hardened lumps
Attach wings with putty
Let stand overnight
Acquire epoxy putty
Remove all pre-hardened lumps
Attach and sculpt leg and claw details
Attach dragon to any base material now also
Let stand overnight
Mix acrylic gel and acrylic modeling paste
Use thick mix to build up wing rib
details on both sides of every wing
Let stand overnight
Paint all dragons completely black
Let stand for an hour
Drybrush base color on head, mid-wing, and body
Let stand for an hour
Drybrush hi-lite color on head, mid-wing, and body
Paint eyes, wing claws, talons, and any other details.
Signature ... only if adequate space to do so.

Where and how can I order a dragon?
Presently:
john.trotta@ngc.com
John Trotta
7841 Bank st
Baltimore MD 21224
terms: cash, cleared check, or money order

How long does it take to fill a one dragon order?
2 months at the current backlog
Of course all schedules are subject to change.
I try to fulfill paid orders on a first cleared
first served basis.

Can I order a custom made dragon?
$_$ Certainly $_$ ... Talk to me!

How long does it take to fill a custom order?
Money does talk to me directly, and WHEN it does I pay
close attention. Many other factors such as size,
materials, details, logistics, and schedule requirements
also effect the final cost.

Do you sculpt anything else?
Yes I sculpt many wonderous and varied subjects
mostly fantasy, sci-fi, and abstract themes.
(Female subjects are actually my personal fav)
I also paint, design, and draw, perhaps that will be the next
web page as the demand evolves.