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
If you're participating in BreyerFest this year, I hope you're having a good weekend so far. 🐴 Today I have a set of free printables for you all! These are halter plates inspired by this year's BreyerFest theme, Horse of a Different Color. Each strip has tiny paint splatters in a variety of colors. (pulled … Continue reading Horse of a Different Color Inspired Halter Plates
I'm still here, nothing's wrong, I'm just very, very bad at blogging this year. Once you get out of a blogging rhythm it's really tough to get back into it. I haven't had anything to blog about, and I think I'm still healing from 2020 so... yeah. Excuses, excuses! 😅 Truthfully, I had some commitments … Continue reading An Update Post
Recently I was inspired to try making another English saddle. I don't build saddles very often... I've mentioned before that I find them intimidating, but at the same time it's something I want to do more often and want to get better at, and like so many other things I'm into, I won't get better … Continue reading Adventures in Saddle Making
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