Tack, Props and Miniatures by Nichelle
I know, terribly exciting right? Look costume pieces! There is still SO much to do, but it's starting to come together... bit by bit. Here's a close up of the seat... It's not perfect. However, for a first attempt in so many years... I think it's ok? At least I hope so. It's got a … Continue reading Another Progress Report
I really wish I could get things right the first time. But then... would I ever learn anything? I believe that in order to learn and improve later, you first have to make mistakes and fail about a million times. Ok maybe not a million times, but a lot. I've been working on the pieces … Continue reading Braiding Woes
Finished up this set today... sorry the pics are kind of dark. Hooray for finishing stuff! *crosses off The List* Also, last week I FINALLY got thread to match two mini rugs I purchased forever ago. I'm looking forward to getting started!
Up next on the "unfinished projects" list: a yellow Arabian presentation set. Progress on it is kind of slow... but slow progress is still progress! Putting together the chain nosebands for arabian tack drives me crazy. However, I've found that assembly goes a lot smoother if they're held in place on a roll of masking … Continue reading Yellow Tassels and New Faces
Several years ago I attempted to make a Showring (or "Hollywood") style Arabian costume. I was pretty happy with how it turned out... but that was years ago, and I'd like to think I've improved at least a little bit since then! This past week I've been working on updating it, including giving it a brand new … Continue reading Updated Costume
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