Dragon Egg Evening Clutch Bag

Hi everybody,

This is my first Instructable, so I hope I do it right and you enjoy it :)

This is a fun little project that will help you up-cycle an old evening clutch bag. Maybe it has holes, or stains, or you are just plain tired of your old little bag? Well, here is an easy way to make it brand new!

You might be a fan of the show, or maybe you just like dragons. Either way, this dragon egg clutch bag makes a wonderful companion, no matter where you go. Unfortunately, dragons are not included. But hey, many say modragons, moproblems!

- a clutch bag. A hard shell is preferable, and, of course, if you want it to look like an egg, I suggest to stick to an oval shape. Unfortunately, I forgot to take a picture of my bag before its makeover, but I supply an image of a very similar bag. If you don't have a bag to up-cycle, here is an option from Ebay:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/HARD-FAUX-SILK-CLUTCH-BAG...

- metal dragon scales. For my bag, I needed about 400 pieces. They can get pricey, but it is cheaper if you buy in bulk. Check out Etsy sellers, there are many wonderful colours and options. I went with golden ones:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/604578645/dragon-scal...

- super glue. I would recommend Gorilla, for example, from Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Gorilla-7400202-Super-Glue-...

- cutters

- old newspapers or rags to cover you working space

You will need to use two types of tiling:

Tiling #1 is used around the edge.

Tiling #2 is used for the top and bottom parts.

Use Tiling #1 to tile around the edge of the bag.

Place one scale, glue it down, then cover the hole with the tip of the other scale.

When you return to where you started, you will need to cut off the loop from one of the scales to cover up the hole. If you'd like, you can also polish it a bit for a nicer finish.

It is just like Tiling #1, but you off-set the lines to make-up for the gaps. Start with either top or bottom and work your way in rows.

I suggest you play a bit with scales before you glue them down, this will give you a better feeling of how to proceed. As you approach the edge, some gaps may appear. Use the same trick as before - cover up with a piece of a scale.

Time to show off your new accessory!

Please let me know if you have any questions, I'd be happy to help you!

Happy Crafting!