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Speedsculpting a Breyer Model Horse Muzzle

10/4/2020

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This step-by-step process video shows you all the techniques I use to sculpt a muzzle on a model horse in Milliput Superfine White epoxy putty. While demonstrated in 1/32 scale, I use these same steps on larger 1/12 and 1/9 scale muzzles as well. This video condenses approximately 35 mins of sculpting in real-time. Primary tools/supplies are small clay shapers, an old paint brush, paper towels and water (see below for tool links).

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How to Paint a Leopard Appaloosa Model Horse

8/22/2020

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A complete tutorial with all the tools and color recipes needed to paint a leopard appaloosa on a Breyer, Schleich, CollectA, artist resin or other brand of model horse.

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Model Horse 101: Part 1, Organizing Your Collection and Show String

7/31/2020

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Over the course of the next few weeks, I will share a five-part series aimed at beginner model horse hobbyists (and tips for more advanced/intermediate people) covering everything about the model horse showing, organizing your collection, and documenting your collection.

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Types of Model Horse Customs You Can Make

5/14/2020

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Have you ever wanted a special model horse in your vision, perhaps a portrait of your real horse, or in a pose or color you can't find at the store? Then model horse customizing is just for you, and this beginner's video walks you through many of the customizing possibilities and the skills involved in each so you can get started making your own unique model horses from Breyers, Schleichs, CollectAs or other brands available to you. Be sure to check back for more in this series, like common tools you will need.

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Draft Horse Ribbons Tutorial with Free Template Download

4/10/2020

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This fan-requested video tutorial demonstrates creating the ribbons and the flights of a draft horse presentation set, and also includes a free-PDF download for those who do not have access to a digital program to draw their own. I've included some different sizes to help you find the right one for your model.

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Model Horse Customizing Workbook

3/30/2020

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Right now the model horse community on YouTube has come back in force during this crazy March of 2020. While I am not one of the people with lots of new-found free time, I am still making videos! Today's video is one of my most fan requested and takes you through my model horse customizing workbook, with tips on making your own.

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Ultimate Collection of Painting Tutorials for NaMoPaiMo 2020

2/1/2020

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Many of us are visual learners. You can learn so much from watching a video on painting model horses that an article just doesn't quite compare. It helps techniques click when you can see it in real-time. Which is why I'm so grateful to other hobbyists who took the time out of their day to make video tutorials, and why I make my own. And, since it's NaMoPaiMo time, I've collected some of my favorite tutorials from YouTube, along with a few of mine, just for painting model horses. Maybe there's something in here you'd like to try on your 2020 NaMoPaiMo horse?

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13 NaMoPaiMo Survival Tips

1/18/2020

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My Fav Model Horse Tutorials Part 7 - Sculpting the Nose and Mouth

1/13/2020

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While not a "proper tutorial," this great speed sculpting video from Rayvin Maddock offers a rare and amazing look into the sculpting steps of a leading model horse artist.
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My First Week of NaMoPaiMo Prep: Vlog 1

1/11/2020

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I have a few weeks before National Model Painting Month begins in February, and this week was spent prepping a ton of possible horses that might become my official entry horse, as well bonus side-projects. There's a bunch of minis, artist resins, customs, traditionals and classics all in this mix. Take a look for yourself and see what I worked on this week.

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My Fav Model Horse Tutorials Part 6 - Painting Roans

1/6/2020

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Painting a really good roan model horse is actually a super hard task, but DeeJayBe made a nice tutorial that will definitely get you started in making nice roan horses with a few different methods.
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7 Easy & Fun NaMoPaiMo Prepping Tips + How to Troubleshoot Primer Issues

1/4/2020

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Today's NaMoPaiMo post talks about prepping and priming your horses for next month's National Model Painting Month. The video covers seven tips to make prepping easier and more fun, as well as how to work in the cold (since for most of us, February is a wintry month). In today's blog post, I'll also cover tools, supplies and how to troubleshoot common primer issues.

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My Fav Model Horse Tutorials Part 5 - Painting Dapples

12/31/2019

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Another "I didn't have time to make this myself, and DeeJayBe beat me to it" tutorial! She covers some great methods you can try, including one of my favorites: dapples with pencils.
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My Fav Model Horse Tutorials Part 4 - Sculpting the Neck

12/24/2019

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I think it's amazing when top model horse artists share a view into their process, and even better when they make a tutorial. Rayvin Maddock is one of my favorite model horse sculptors because of her wonderful manes and tails, but she also made this great tutorial on sculpting a horse's neck, as demonstrated on her 2019 ICEE project horse.
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My Fav Model Horse Tutorials Part 3 - Sculpting Manes and Tails

12/16/2019

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Unfortunately for me, I don't always have the time to make every tutorial topic I want, or that you want. Fortuantly for both of us, some there are a few great tutorials already out there, like this mane and tail sculpting tutorial by DeeJayBe. 
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My Fav Model Horse Tutorials Part 2 - Ultimate Beginner Airbrush Guides

12/9/2019

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Okey, so one of these two videos isn't technically a model horse tutorial, but it offers extremely valuable and related info to get you started in airbrushing model horses. The second video featured today is actually from a model horse airbrush artists.

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My Fav Model Horse Tutorials From Around the Web Part 1 - Model Horse Veins

12/2/2019

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I'm not the only model horse customizer and painter making model horse customizing guides, and each week I will share one of my favorite tutorials from around the web. This week is a veining tutorial from DeeJayBee on YouTube.
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VIDEO TUTORIAL: Painting a Foal

11/9/2019

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This tutorial shows you the painting steps and how to mix the colors to create a realistic baby black foal in soft, warm gray tones. Since young black horses aren't pitch dark, this tutorial will help you create a far more realistic foal!

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MINI TUTORIAL: PHOTOSHOP ASSISTED PINTOS

10/7/2019

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Using photoshop while customizing and repainting a model horse
Photoshop or other image-editing programs are a great way to plan out your model horse paintwork.
Did you know? Using Photoshop or a similar photo-editing software with a painting feature is a great way to test out pattern ideas for both pintos and appaloosas. 

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Thursday Tip Season 2 - How to Strip Old Paint From A Model Horse Custom

9/12/2019

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Sometimes thing don't go according to plan, or you just don't like a custom you made anymore. When that happens, stripping the paintwork with an agent can let you start over. Learn how I do it in this Thursday Tips video.

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How to Improve Your Model Horse Anatomy

9/8/2019

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​Drastic customs are a lot easier with correct anatomy, and you can sketch bone structure to make that easier too! Learn how I do it in today's Thursday Tip.

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Thursday Tips Season 2 - How to Use Vices for Drastic Customizing

8/22/2019

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Drastic customizing often involves cutting our model horses to reposition them into whole new poses and breeds, but this doesn't come easy, or safe. A vice makes this process soooo much easier and safer, and that's the topic of today's Thursday Tip.

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Making White Paint Easier to Apply with Gesso

8/15/2019

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In today's tip, I show you how to use gesso to make your white paint more opaque. Season 2 of Thursday Tips with Blue Mountain Stable airs every Thursday, August through September, 2019.

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Blue Mountain Stable on Pinterest

7/26/2019

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I don't know why I didn't do this sooner, but I finally started a Pinterest account just for Blue Mountain Stable and all things model horses, customizing, showing, tack, props, and tutorials. It's young but already a ton of resources for both you and me!

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How to Paint Striped Hooves on a Model Horse

7/16/2019

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Expanding upon my hoof chapter in my painting details video, learn how to add stripes to your model horse's hooves.

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