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Post by thelonehick on Mar 18, 2014 22:49:36 GMT
The halter is still too big, but after an hour, I'm calling it good enough until I have more time to devote to it. It was my first time making my own buckles, so I'm considering the tack-making session successful despite the sizing issues. :-) Is there a better way to size than to keep trying until it's right? I don't want to waste more ribbon than I have to. Maple in her halter, and the pup and fox in matching collars.  |
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Post by george on Mar 19, 2014 3:19:59 GMT
It looks really good, very neat and accurately made! And I don't think it being a tiny bit too big matters a great deal, a lot of real life ponies are a bit between sizes and end up with a halter that won't quite buckle up short enough  What I usually do is test the size on the model without gluing the second end of the ribbon down yet, so I can pull it through the ring/square/buckle to fit the horse, then hold it in place as I take it off, and only then cut the ribbon and add the glue. I cut each piece as I go along, not in advance, so there's never any wasted snippets of ribbon which get trimmed off - and also it looks neater if I don't have to keep unpicking glue and damaging the ribbon texture by pulling it apart to restick. The only warning with this method is to always make sure your glue is absolutely completely dry between trying it on the horse, always wait and make sure there's no sticky parts - cos glue will really ruin the paintwork even if you try to rub it off quick before it sets. |
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Post by thelonehick on Mar 19, 2014 13:29:48 GMT
That's a good method, and it's what I tried to do. My clumsy fingers must not have been able to hold the ribbon at the right length because what fit before I glued was too big after I secured it.  Then the cheek pieces were too long, and that made sizing the rest difficult. I used superglue--dries in 30 seconds--as I was worried about the glue issue too. Sounds like I just need to keep practicing until I get the hang of it! |
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Post by thelonehick on Apr 6, 2014 21:14:12 GMT
Maple sporting her new blanket in the snow! (yes, we still have snow)  I used the tutorial EG posted a while ago (thank you!) with a couple tweaks and several mistakes. It was my first time using binding, and I still have to figure out how to keep the corners neat. The front buckles were made with wire, but the belly straps are dress hooks. I also didn't take much time posing her nicely because, well, it was cold and snowy. This is also why there's only one photo. Now I really do need to work on essays for class.... |
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Post by Josie on Apr 6, 2014 22:49:26 GMT
That's a really lovely rug thelonehick! Very impressed with that as a first attempt!
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Post by EG on Apr 7, 2014 0:56:34 GMT
You're certainly not going to lose her in the field with that rug on - talk about loud colours!  It looks great though, really cosy! |
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Post by Jan on Apr 7, 2014 8:09:19 GMT
At least only her feet will be getting cold in that snow! She looks lovely and warm in her new rug. Loving the bright colours. |
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Post by Manda on Apr 7, 2014 15:27:59 GMT
That head collar looks fine. If you do make tack that doesn't fit, never throw it away, you will wind up with a horse to fit the tack at some point!
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Post by thelonehick on Apr 7, 2014 17:57:44 GMT
Thanks everyone! I did get hunter green for a more subdued blanket in the future, but I couldn't resist the pink. Manda--that's what I'm afraid of! Clearly, I need to get a Cob or other larger model.... |
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Post by Manda on Apr 7, 2014 19:07:37 GMT
Everybody needs a cob.  |
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Post by EG on Apr 7, 2014 23:03:25 GMT
...or, better yet, many. |
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Post by cookie on Apr 8, 2014 7:40:35 GMT
Good first attempt and yes - everyone needs a cob or several  |
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Then the cheek pieces were too long, and that made sizing the rest difficult. I used superglue--dries in 30 seconds--as I was worried about the glue issue too. Sounds like I just need to keep practicing until I get the hang of it!
