Tack, Props and Miniatures by Nichelle
This year I felt inspired to make some festive neck wreaths for my models. I've seen these on real horses for portrait photography, and thought it would be fun to create them in miniature. This an easy, no rules type of project. For the garland, I'm using miniature pine roping I found on Etsy. (I … Continue reading Tutorial: Neck Wreaths
In 2012 I shared a tutorial on how to make show ribbons for models. That post can be found here. It's been needing an update badly, so here it is again, with some added techniques. For this example, I'm going to be re-creating a set of these ribbons. These are the cardboard cutouts that came … Continue reading Tutorial: Updated Show Ribbons
One of my favorite parts of virtual BreyerFest was the large selection of workshops. From painting to sculpting to tack and prop making, I think there was a nice variety for different interests and skill levels. I picked up supplies for two of them, but once I had access to the videos, I felt inspired … Continue reading Workshops at BreyerFest
I've wanted a wheelbarrow for my mini stable for years. Years and years and years. I've always thought that Breyer's was more Classic scaled than Traditional, and while Enterprise Props has a nice one it wasn't quite what I was looking for. Last week I stumbled across this accessory set by the "Our Generation" doll … Continue reading The Pink Wheelbarrow
