First up is a Classic scale harness, the first one I've ever made. I enjoyed working in another scale though threading the wire for the curb chain through that itty-bitty hole in the Kimberwicke bit was an experience! This was a custom order.
Next is a pair of bridles for Breyer's new loping QH mare mold "Roxy", both sold on eBay. The forelock is a bit of an obstacle...
I had fun plaiting the lace straps on this one. The bosal is DMC floss over a wire core, I wish I could find waxed thread in a rawhide-esque color, artificial sinew just doesn't work for me:
I've also been doing some dog "tack", this is a tracking harness and lead, the kind used in police work and search and rescue:
Ever turn up a single Rio Rondo halter ring in your supply drawer? Well this harness may be the perfect solution (well, that is, if your mateless ring is of the two-slotted variety)...
The real ones have a back ring just like this. This set was sold on eBay.
Some bling for an old Breyer Boxer antique store find:
And last but not least, a couple more custom order sets! An English set for the lovely Palouse:
I love the eyes on this model, she's one of my favorites to build tack on, too.
And a Newsworthy set. I get more tack orders for him, the Cleveland Bay, and the Stone Palouse.
Until next time! I'll have a report from Buccaneer Live in Lincoln, Nebraska.
3 comments:
I love that collar on Boxer! Such a creative idea!
Oh, have you checked out this store yet - http://stores.shop.ebay.com/stecksstore? They have some natural waxed linen thread and I remember them having some kind of beige waxed thread, that might work!
Sweeeet, thanks for the link! There's a Tandy store not far from where I live, I'll have to see if they carry it.
And thanks for the compliment, too! :)
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