Tack, Props and Miniatures by Nichelle
Thanks to a tip I picked up from Christine, a few weeks back I sent away for some free fabric samples. They're meant for ordering slip covers or curtains or blinds... but of course I had other things in mind... The first batch was perfect for making saddle pads. All I had to do was … Continue reading Instant Saddle Pads
I've gotten a few questions about how I set things up for pictures, so this post will be an attempt to share that. This isn't meant to be a tutorial on model horse photography or photography in general. I'm no where near experienced enough to write up one of those! (If you're looking for a … Continue reading How I Photograph My Models
The bulk of my reference photos exist in a folder on my hard drive. That folder is divided into sub-folders, which are further divided into sub-sub folders. It's an ever-growing collection of pictures and information that would leave me pretty upset if something were to happen to it. (Back up your stuff people. Seriously.) I'm … Continue reading Reference Book
Oh man. I've had an awful week. 😦 But I think the worst is over... and focusing on my tack and this hobby in general is helping somewhat. I tried making my own Shark's Teeth charms yesterday. First, because I'm stubborn and like to make my own hardware, and second, I can't exactly spare the … Continue reading DIY Shark’s Teeth Charms
I really wish I could get things right the first time. But then... would I ever learn anything? I believe that in order to learn and improve later, you first have to make mistakes and fail about a million times. Ok maybe not a million times, but a lot. I've been working on the pieces … Continue reading Braiding Woes
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