First Meta Makers Challenge

devoncomstock
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First Meta Makers Challenge Apr 11, 2015 14:29:04 GMT

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Post by devoncomstock on Apr 11, 2015 14:29:04 GMT

@galxey Sparrow - Sorry about super late reply... I honestly don't really have a clue as to what I'm doing haha. I'm just trying to make it look correct on the outside. I'm probably going to cheat when I do the billets and those under straps.

I'm not completely sure what each of the different parts of the saddle are called. When you say "polleys", are you referring to the little things that support the top of your thigh? I read somewhere they can be called knee pads... But I plan on covering it with skiver and then cutting a spot out in my top flap and then I'll stick the knee pad through it and glue the skiver just around the outside... probably doesn't make any sense when putting it into words lol.

But I've hit a bit of a bump in the road as I need to find some more leather finish :/ My last bottle froze when it was in the garage. That's what I get for living in Michigan lol.

Galxey Sparrow Administrator Taking over the world with colourful saddles! Posts: 435 Crafts: Tack Maker, Customizer Showing: Live , Photo Models: All Models	First Meta Makers Challenge Apr 12, 2015 1:27:31 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Galxey Sparrow on Apr 12, 2015 1:27:31 GMT I'm still faffing about with 7 other saddles >.> ... I really get carried away with the saddles these days
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dressagekid New Member Posts: 9 Crafts: Tack Maker, Painter Models: Breyer, Schleich, Stone, Artist Resins, Customs	First Meta Makers Challenge Apr 19, 2015 13:39:48 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dressagekid on Apr 19, 2015 13:39:48 GMT I think you're doing a good job so far Devoncomstock. The tack I have from you is awesome! I can't wait until the next contest. I wish I had found out about this place a few months earlier.

dressagekid
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First Meta Makers Challenge Apr 19, 2015 13:52:18 GMT

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Post by dressagekid on Apr 19, 2015 13:52:18 GMT

Alright, well it seems that a few people have joined a little later. I started this set yesterday and there's still a few things I'd like to tweak and that will be a challenge.

Yep, Racing Stripes. I found these pics online on picshare I think. I'll search for the true link later. The running martingale is tricker and is the hood. I think I finally got the shape down but now I have to make some kind of closure for it. Also there are things about this racing set that aren't even on a normal one, such as the lack of an over girth. I'm guessing it's not included because the fact that these people are actually riding a real zebra or that it's Hollywood and no one cares about the accuracy of a zebra's racing outfit. I think the silks are going to be a challenge and are mostly up to my imagination now. I'm also thinking that since the breyer zebra is running, I'm going to put another horse next to him and show him winning. Zebras can do anything in the movies, right? We'll see how this goes.
Does anyone know where I can buy helmets? Making a helmet cover is driving me crazy!

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dressagekid
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First Meta Makers Challenge Apr 19, 2015 18:11:10 GMT lindyp likes this

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Post by dressagekid on Apr 19, 2015 18:11:10 GMT

Here is a grainy iPad photo. This is it, basically. I'm going to take pretty pictures with my good Nikon camera and set the whole scene up but here is the tack set plus the rider. I chose this rider because she has blonde hair and looks most like Channing. The bridle fits awkwardly because of the racing hood and because instead if leather it's ribbon to match the nylon/patented leather from the movie. More detailed pictures to come!

Galxey Sparrow Administrator Taking over the world with colourful saddles! Posts: 435 Crafts: Tack Maker, Customizer Showing: Live , Photo Models: All Models	First Meta Makers Challenge Apr 20, 2015 2:04:45 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Galxey Sparrow on Apr 20, 2015 2:04:45 GMT That looks awesome! and I love that you're using your zebra they are such an awesome animal !
	Emily Harwood Australia facebook.com/GalxeySparrowStudio/

dressagekid New Member Posts: 9 Crafts: Tack Maker, Painter Models: Breyer, Schleich, Stone, Artist Resins, Customs	First Meta Makers Challenge Apr 21, 2015 1:09:23 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dressagekid on Apr 21, 2015 1:09:23 GMT Galaxy Sparrow, thanks! Tomorrow I should have time to take more pics.

zafiricastudios New Member Posts: 13 Crafts: Tack Maker	First Meta Makers Challenge Apr 26, 2015 16:33:42 GMT lindyp likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by zafiricastudios on Apr 26, 2015 16:33:42 GMT Mostly done! It just needs hobble straps and the doll's collar! More pictures on m'blog!
	Find me on Blogspot at zafiricastudios.blogspot.com/ Commission information at zafiricastudios.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_14.html

orcaniestudio Junior Member Posts: 73 Crafts: Tack Maker, Prop Maker Showing: Photo Models: Breyer, Schleich, Stone, Artist Resins, Customs	First Meta Makers Challenge Apr 27, 2015 8:50:32 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by orcaniestudio on Apr 27, 2015 8:50:32 GMT very nice set!

Galxey Sparrow Administrator Taking over the world with colourful saddles! Posts: 435 Crafts: Tack Maker, Customizer Showing: Live , Photo Models: All Models	First Meta Makers Challenge Apr 27, 2015 8:52:39 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Galxey Sparrow on Apr 27, 2015 8:52:39 GMT That looks amazing! I am so bad still haven't started my boots but I have nearly finished my XC saddle based on a real one so I should post pics of that up Super pleased with how it came out ^.^
	Emily Harwood Australia facebook.com/GalxeySparrowStudio/

orcaniestudio Junior Member Posts: 73 Crafts: Tack Maker, Prop Maker Showing: Photo Models: Breyer, Schleich, Stone, Artist Resins, Customs	First Meta Makers Challenge Apr 27, 2015 16:12:51 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by orcaniestudio on Apr 27, 2015 16:12:51 GMT making my first english saddle is a real challenge for me ^^ I don't have any pattern and I'm trying to make one

zafiricastudios New Member Posts: 13 Crafts: Tack Maker	First Meta Makers Challenge Apr 28, 2015 7:18:21 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by zafiricastudios on Apr 28, 2015 7:18:21 GMT Aaaand it's done! For sale at MH$P and lots 'o pictures on the ol' blog!
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Galxey Sparrow Administrator Taking over the world with colourful saddles! Posts: 435 Crafts: Tack Maker, Customizer Showing: Live , Photo Models: All Models	First Meta Makers Challenge Apr 28, 2015 9:46:31 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Galxey Sparrow on Apr 28, 2015 9:46:31 GMT What kind of doll have you used and do you also paint her face? she looks lovely
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First Meta Makers Challenge Apr 28, 2015 16:24:56 GMT

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Post by zafiricastudios on Apr 28, 2015 16:24:56 GMT

Thank you! She's a Brenda (pretty sure!) Breyer doll. I had to re-sculpt her hips a little so she could actually stay in this pose. I painted/pastelled her face, and although it's not the best paint job in the entire world, I'm pretty happy for my first one!

Find me on Blogspot at zafiricastudios.blogspot.com/

Commission information at zafiricastudios.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_14.html

Galxey Sparrow Administrator Taking over the world with colourful saddles! Posts: 435 Crafts: Tack Maker, Customizer Showing: Live , Photo Models: All Models	First Meta Makers Challenge Apr 29, 2015 10:13:27 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Galxey Sparrow on Apr 29, 2015 10:13:27 GMT she looks awesome!
	Emily Harwood Australia facebook.com/GalxeySparrowStudio/

Post by devoncomstock on Apr 11, 2015 14:29:04 GMT

Post by Galxey Sparrow on Apr 12, 2015 1:27:31 GMT

Post by dressagekid on Apr 19, 2015 13:39:48 GMT

Post by dressagekid on Apr 19, 2015 13:52:18 GMT

Post by dressagekid on Apr 19, 2015 18:11:10 GMT

Post by Galxey Sparrow on Apr 20, 2015 2:04:45 GMT

Post by dressagekid on Apr 21, 2015 1:09:23 GMT

Post by zafiricastudios on Apr 26, 2015 16:33:42 GMT

Post by orcaniestudio on Apr 27, 2015 8:50:32 GMT

Post by Galxey Sparrow on Apr 27, 2015 8:52:39 GMT

Post by orcaniestudio on Apr 27, 2015 16:12:51 GMT

Post by zafiricastudios on Apr 28, 2015 7:18:21 GMT

Post by Galxey Sparrow on Apr 28, 2015 9:46:31 GMT

Post by zafiricastudios on Apr 28, 2015 16:24:56 GMT

Post by Galxey Sparrow on Apr 29, 2015 10:13:27 GMT