Tack, Props and Miniatures by Nichelle
Over the past few years, I've done a lot of sewing. What started as making stuff for my models led to a full-time job for a linen company as a mender/seamstress. (I've since then taken over another position with the company, but still sew when we're short-handed, which is often... but that's off topic...) Also, … Continue reading Sewing & Model Horses – Tools & Supplies
For more experienced tack makers, this is probably really obvious. However, it took me an embarrassing amount of time to figure out, so I'm hoping this post might help someone else out there. (unless I'm the only one...) I used to hate making tongue buckles. I must have made a subconscious decision to get over … Continue reading Why are my buckles crooked?! – A tip on tongue buckles
This is a post I’ve been trying to write for a long time now, but it’s been difficult, as it’s one of those topics that can quickly become very complicated. This is not exactly a miniature printing tutorial and it’s definitely not a Photoshop tutorial. I can try to answer any specific Photoshop related questions, … Continue reading (Some) Tips for Making Printable Minis
I have no intention of creating any Arabian tack tutorials anytime soon. It's not because I'm trying to "hoard all my secrets" or something like that. It's partially because I'm still rather new to costume-making, and will be the first to admit that I still have lots left to learn! Another reason is that I … Continue reading Arabian Tack Reference
Several years ago I posted a picture of some muck buckets I had made from recycled Jello cups. This isn't exactly a tutorial for that, but since I was making a new one I figured I would get some pictures as I went along. They're really, really simple. I scratched the use-by dates off with … Continue reading DIY Hay Nets and Muck Buckets
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