Tack, Props and Miniatures by Nichelle
Practice makes perfect. The more you do something, the better you're going to get at it. For some reason I really struggle with this concept. I want it done right and I want it done right now. It never works that way! The saddle for my blue arabian costume is a perfect example of this. … Continue reading Repetition
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
Up next on the "unfinished projects" list: a yellow Arabian presentation set. Progress on it is kind of slow... but slow progress is still progress! Putting together the chain nosebands for arabian tack drives me crazy. However, I've found that assembly goes a lot smoother if they're held in place on a roll of masking … Continue reading Yellow Tassels and New Faces
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