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Sculpting Smooth Manes and Tails in Epoxy Putty | Model Horse Thursday Tips S3:E4

12/3/2020

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​A short tutorial on how to sculpt smooth manes and tails from epoxy putty without globulars or rough texture.

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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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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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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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How to Sculpt Model Horse Wrinkles

2/24/2020

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​This short and sweet video covers the tips and tricks you need to know to sculpt wrinkles, skin folds and stretched skin on a model horse. It works great for original sculptures, custom Breyer horses, and more.

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How to Sculpt Running Braids on a Model Horse Custom

2/3/2020

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​This short tutorial covers all the steps, tricks and tips to sculpting a running braid on a model horse from scratch. Perfect for original sculptures or customized model horses like Breyer horse customs.

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NaMoPaMo Vlog Week 4 - Speedsculpting a Model Horse Neck and Muzzle

2/2/2020

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​I prepped and sculpted a ton of horses during the last week of January, in prep for NaMoPaiMo in February. Also, I recorded my sculpting process for a muzzle and a neck so you can get a fast look into how I sculpt those parts of a horse.

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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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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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Ultimate Guide to Model Horse Customizing Safety

11/28/2019

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It's not child's play. Model horse customizing is fun, but there are a lot of health concerns and safety risks to be aware of, and protect yourself from. Today's blog post and video talks about many of what you need to know before you customize a model horse.

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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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Thursday Tips Season 2 - Notes for Customizing Success

8/15/2019

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Today's tip talks about how you can replicate your successes or figure out what went wrong with a model horse custom by keeping notes. Season two of Thursday Tips with Blue Mountain Stable airs 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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Model Horse Thursday Tip - Removing OF Paint

6/20/2019

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It's a common question...do you need to remove the original factory paint on a model horse before customizing it? Find out the answer in today's Thursday Tip,

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Never Give Up!

6/15/2019

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My first ever tobiano (and one of my first ever customs) placed next to my latest, and a perfect illustration of why you stick to your passions. If you've ever felt like your work will never amount to those created by the big name artists, then you need to read this.

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How to Paint a Black Model Horse

6/5/2019

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If you have ever wanted to create a dynamic black horse with rich blue and brown tones that shimmer in the light, this tutorial is for you! I'll walk you through the color stages and recipes to paint your very own, stunning black model horse.

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Model Horse Thursday Tip - Removing Seams

5/30/2019

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​It's the hallmark of a winning custom or of a realistic model horse...smooth seams. Learn how to remove them in this super short tips video.
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Introducing Thursday Tips

5/16/2019

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I've decided to start a series of videos with super short tips for customizing. Since they are running from May to June, this is season one! Which also means that if the views and comments are good, you can expect season two in the late summer/early fall. So if you like them, check it out, comment, and subscribe to my YouTube channel if you want to see season two.

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Customizing the New Stablemate Unicorns Into Horses

4/26/2019

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In this tutorial I show you how to convert the new Breyer Stablemates Unicorn Paint And Play sets into normal horses, with tips on how to remove the horns and prep your horses for paint.

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