Post by stacey on May 3, 2020 17:13:11 GMT
I've managed to be quite Julip-active while we've been in lockdown and thought I'd share some of my recent activities
It's about 10 years since we attempted customising and when we were tidying we came across an old and battered box of HOTY bodies that came as part of a bundle years ago, so we thought it was time to have another try.
I'm really pleased with how 'Ever the optimist' (Everly) turned out. I had some problems with the milliput and had to sand down a couple of times, and half way through I really hated her, I had no idea what colour I was aiming for and nothing was going right I always loved Breyer's Prism, but I don't have space for traditionals and really my collection is all about the Julips, so a flash of inspiration came - why not combine the two?
I used masking tape to mask patches, then sponged on the colours. She might not be perfect, but I'm really pleased with how much better she is than my older customs!
Ever the Optimist by Stacey Stacey, on Flickr
Everly by Stacey Stacey, on Flickr
While I was doing Everly, Mum customised Captain Tom. Mum had a smoother ride with the milliput and decided a colour earlier on, so he came together a bit easier. His markings were hand painted and I think he gives off a gorgeous, relaxed cob vibe. The sort of horse you could ride along the motorway and he wouldn't blink
Captain Tom by Stacey Stacey, on Flickr
Captain by Stacey Stacey, on Flickr
We used the HOTY's as a chance to try mohair feathering, before risking it with our lovely new boy from Laura. I'm quite pleased with how Finnegan turned out and think the mohair really adds something to him.
Finnegan by Stacey Stacey, on Flickr
And while we had the mohair out, there were a few Julip's who've spent years waiting for new hair. I'm really not a fan of re-hairing Julips, hate the process and feel bad about stripping some of their history away, but I'm really pleased with these guys.
Barley has wanted new hair since I got him, I've never settled on the colour but I think the black really suits him and is a great improvement on his old synthetic hair.
Barley by Stacey Stacey, on Flickr
Woody was a look-a-like of a lovely cuddly highland pony, and because of his shading he looked off-white from new. So his stark white synthetic hair never suited him and made him look a bit disjointed. The mohair gives him a much softer look and blends much better with his paintwork
Woody by Stacey Stacey, on Flickr
Sandy was one of A large lot that I bought a few years ago. He had the 80s-ish hair that wasn't mohair or fleece, maybe an early nylon? but was much thicker. His old owner gave him a haircut and despite my best efforts, it just would not tame and his short forelock really drew attention to his Tipex-ed face. I really think the mohair has transformed him for the better and really suits him.
Sandy by Stacey Stacey, on Flickr
I've managed to fit in some Julip photography and finally managed to make a few new rugs - still quite a few to go though!
Rugs by Stacey Stacey, on Flickr
It's about 10 years since we attempted customising and when we were tidying we came across an old and battered box of HOTY bodies that came as part of a bundle years ago, so we thought it was time to have another try.
I'm really pleased with how 'Ever the optimist' (Everly) turned out. I had some problems with the milliput and had to sand down a couple of times, and half way through I really hated her, I had no idea what colour I was aiming for and nothing was going right I always loved Breyer's Prism, but I don't have space for traditionals and really my collection is all about the Julips, so a flash of inspiration came - why not combine the two?
I used masking tape to mask patches, then sponged on the colours. She might not be perfect, but I'm really pleased with how much better she is than my older customs!
Ever the Optimist by Stacey Stacey, on Flickr
Everly by Stacey Stacey, on Flickr
While I was doing Everly, Mum customised Captain Tom. Mum had a smoother ride with the milliput and decided a colour earlier on, so he came together a bit easier. His markings were hand painted and I think he gives off a gorgeous, relaxed cob vibe. The sort of horse you could ride along the motorway and he wouldn't blink
Captain Tom by Stacey Stacey, on Flickr
Captain by Stacey Stacey, on Flickr
We used the HOTY's as a chance to try mohair feathering, before risking it with our lovely new boy from Laura. I'm quite pleased with how Finnegan turned out and think the mohair really adds something to him.
Finnegan by Stacey Stacey, on Flickr
And while we had the mohair out, there were a few Julip's who've spent years waiting for new hair. I'm really not a fan of re-hairing Julips, hate the process and feel bad about stripping some of their history away, but I'm really pleased with these guys.
Barley has wanted new hair since I got him, I've never settled on the colour but I think the black really suits him and is a great improvement on his old synthetic hair.
Barley by Stacey Stacey, on Flickr
Woody was a look-a-like of a lovely cuddly highland pony, and because of his shading he looked off-white from new. So his stark white synthetic hair never suited him and made him look a bit disjointed. The mohair gives him a much softer look and blends much better with his paintwork
Woody by Stacey Stacey, on Flickr
Sandy was one of A large lot that I bought a few years ago. He had the 80s-ish hair that wasn't mohair or fleece, maybe an early nylon? but was much thicker. His old owner gave him a haircut and despite my best efforts, it just would not tame and his short forelock really drew attention to his Tipex-ed face. I really think the mohair has transformed him for the better and really suits him.
Sandy by Stacey Stacey, on Flickr
I've managed to fit in some Julip photography and finally managed to make a few new rugs - still quite a few to go though!
Rugs by Stacey Stacey, on Flickr