The year of the snake is one about change and transformation, wisdom. This particular snake is in mid transformation. It's scales resemble that of the birch trees but it is capable of replicating any tree it desires to camouflage among its surroundings. It is beauty, grace, and magic. 
 
This snake is the first installment in a two part collection. I will be making a series of sculptures for each of the Zodiac Animals, along with the Western astrology signs. Each of the Chinese Zodiac animal will also be part of a set of five to represent each element of the calendar. So within the Larger Zodiac collection, each animal will have a collection of five: Wood, Earth, Fire, Water, and Metal (Gold).
 
On my website, I will be making a collection page to show the entire collection so you'll be able to see them even if they have been sold, and see which animal/element may be next in the collection. This collection will take time to complete. 
 
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The sculptures and figurines are one-of-a-kind and lovingly handmade.  All sculptures, except really small ones, have wire armature and bulked with tinfoil.The clay used is cosclay and pigmented with mica powder, Fimo colored clay, or apoxie. Any paints used are FolkArt acrylic paints. The eyes are also hand painted. I am more than happy to do custom creatures, just keep in mind there will always be variations. The figurines are hand stamped to ensure you are receiving a unique and genuine dragon from me. Small creations generally just have my initials: B.M. Larger sculptures have my full art name: ClayLeafCreations.
 
You will also receive a Signed Certificate of Authenticity with each figurine/sculpture purchased. The only exception is the glow in the dark hatchlings, unless customized with personal details. 
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Best use indoors away from direct, constant, sunlight and heat. They are not safe for aquarium use. To clean, please wipe gently with a cloth. A small keyboard air blower can be used to get into small areas. This sculpture is intended for display purposes and not meant for rough handling. Please let me know if you have any questions! I am happy to provide customer support.
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This listing will be shipped via USPS or UPS WITH TRACKING for Domestic US (Insurance included for US domestic ) 
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When you receive your new sculpture, please open the package very carefully! Polymer clay and apoxie are durable clays, however it IS breakable! If something should occur where there is a small break, most can be repaired with a small dab of super glue. If there happens to be larger cracks or breaks such as if the piece falls, you can reach out to me, and I can walk you through repairs.
 
With pieces that are larger and made with apoxie, I highly recommend taking a picture of the box before you open it, and then as you open it so that we can see any damage to the box and how the package was wrapped. Big sculpture I generally double box for extra safety to prevent breaks. Rarely, things happen in the shipping process and if the box and sculpture were damaged by the post office, we need these pictures to file a claim with the post office. I also include some apoxie clay and instructions on how to use the clay for those larger sculptures.
 
I accept returns on a case-by-case basis, and I must be contacted within the first week of receiving the piece.

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The sculptures are not toys, please be sure to keep them out of the reach of children and animals. Broken pieces or small pieces can pose as a choking hazard and should be either glued back onto the figurine immediately or thrown away.