Tack, Props and Miniatures by Nichelle
This saddle has been teaching me so much. I wasn't too excited about working on the stirrups, so I made sure to begin working on those next. In the end, I really loved how they turned out, and am so glad I didn't cut corners and make them simple like my previous ones. These were … Continue reading Stirrups and Fenders
I'm really good at starting projects and abandoning them. 99% of the time it's because I run into a Problem that I don't know how to tackle, or there is something that needs to be corrected, but correcting it would require a lot of work. (or a complete do-over, which is very unappealing when you've … Continue reading Remember that Show Saddle?
Is it weird that I find skiving leather almost therapeutic? I used to hate it. This weekend has left me kind of down... partly from my own "you suck, stop trying" demons (don't compare yourself to others, don't do it IT'S A TRAP) and partly from bigger hobby problems. I love this hobby but sometimes … Continue reading Thoughts While Skiving
I finished up a second Barcoo bridle recently: I actually finished it last weekend, but it took me an entire week to get photos. (it's just been one of those weeks, aghhh) This is an "extended head" style bridle. The reins are embroidery floss. They were created by sewing two 3 strand braids together, much … Continue reading Barcoo 2
Dundee's inspired me to try making some Australian tack. I'm not brave enough to make a saddle (yet) but a Barcoo bridle seemed much more manageable. The cheek pieces on this bridle are made from one piece, looping through the bit and the ring at the top. I couldn't get away with my cheater (non-moving) … Continue reading Barcoo Bridle
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