Definitely Snap Dragons for Pennsic War

I waffled and waffled over how to do what's basically a 'flat' dragon skin, whether to try it as a sort of dragon pelt to drape over something or turn it into something to wear. The fact polar fleece is HOT kind of discouraged the idea of selling them as a decorative summer item around the neck.

 

However if I make them a bit longer they can drape over the SHOULDERS as a sort of stole, and still keep the snaps hidden. One on the underside of the jaw, one on the underside of the tail just above the flared end part.  Wear it straight and the tail snap isn't seen, turn the tail over and snap it closed onto the head.  I think I'm going with this version!

 

For size I've decided to have the heads 4 1/2" long, with small horns (the only stuffed part is the horns).  The eyes won't be beads or snap lock plastic - they'll be felt concentric circles like I've used on the fox and wolf (and will soon use on the snow leopard scarves!).  They can fold down pretty flat for packing/travel, and are machine washable though the felt may fuzz a bit over time.  At home they can dress up a couch by being draped over it or a pillow.  Just don't let a dog think they're one of those unstuffed doggie toys!!!!!

 

I bought a variety of weird animal prints with odd markings, a nice blue with multiple mottling, and a green with black spots and streaks.   This should allow for a wide range of appeal.  While I did like a few other colors, I wanted to stay away from the pink/reds, far too many people don't like that color range, it comes across as too girly.  There was nothing in a yellow that I liked. Or purple.

 

To keep the item from being too hot to wear I'm going to do the underside with a solid gold or a black Panne Velour which has a nice intense surface sparkle to it.  Cotton was too dull.  It'll keep the weight down too.