Tack, Props and Miniatures by Nichelle
For the longest time I've been wanting to learn how to make better barrel or gaming reins. The easiest way to make them is with a regular three stand braid, and that looks nice enough: But I wanted to take it further and recreate this in miniature: I did some searching on different paracord braid … Continue reading Tutorial: Miniature Barrel Reins
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
I've added to my collection of horse show awards: This includes trophies, silver plates and statues. This is kind of a tutorial, but like many of my "tutorials" it's more of a creative-process type post. I've stuck it under Tutorials anyway, and I will try to explain how I made each one as best I … Continue reading Tiny Trophies
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
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