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Tutorial: Updated Show Ribbons

July 26, 2020August 1, 2020 ~ Nichelle ~ 5 Comments

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

Tutorial: Braided Cotton Reins

February 1, 2020 ~ Nichelle ~ 11 Comments

I have another tutorial for you all today, this time on braided cotton reins. I'm basing my reins off of these by Tough-1: Finished set: They're pretty simple to make. This is the same method I used to create reins to go with a Barcoo bridle. In that case, I created two braids with buckles … Continue reading Tutorial: Braided Cotton Reins

More Dog Collars

September 21, 2019August 23, 2020 ~ Nichelle ~ 11 Comments

Several weeks ago I came across miniature plastic buckles on eBay. These are designed for 1:6 scale military/action figures, but I figured they miiiiight work in 1:9, so I ordered a few sets. The larger, which is 5mm, best fits 1/4 inch ribbon or lace (but it's a tight fit) while the small 3mm buckle … Continue reading More Dog Collars

Tack Tip: Leather Conchos

July 17, 2019 ~ Nichelle ~ 2 Comments

I wanted to show you guys how I made these scalloped leather conchos/rosettes for my saddle: I tried to make these before with my last saddle, but they didn't turn out quite like I'd hoped. This time I tried a different approach, and am much happier with the results! I started by sticking my concho … Continue reading Tack Tip: Leather Conchos

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