Tack, Props and Miniatures by Nichelle
Slowly, but surely, I am making progress on the saddleseat set for Hamilton. I decided to start with the bridle. I've never attempted a double bridle before so this has been a challenge. It's also very delicate. I'm splitting 1/8" lace for 1/16" straps to reduce bulk on the model. The leather lace came from … Continue reading Being Intentional
Last week I managed to hurt my wrist at work. It's nothing bad, just sore. I know better than to push through it, so I've been taking it easy and it's been getting better. In the meantime, I've been prepping for a new tack project. I've decided that Hamilton needs a Saddleseat set. I know … Continue reading Tack Prep
I finished up this blanket yesterday. I love this model but blankets always look weird on him. I think I could have adjusted it better. I tried it on a couple other models and that kind of helped, but I still think it's weird. 😅 At least it's done and off my workbench now.
One of the questions I often get about blankets is how to fit them to the model. I touched on this on a recent Instagram post, but since social media posts get buried and lost quickly I wanted to expand on it here. My blanket pattern is simple. It's basically a rectangle with a rounded … Continue reading Tack Tip: Blanket Fitting
It's taken a few months, but I've finally finished this showmanship halter. I've been wanting to put this set of Rio Rondo hardware to use for a while now. This is the "Rawlins" design. For some reason I default to halters when I'm struggling with making tack, thinking that they will be an easy project … Continue reading Silver Halter
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