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STUDIO VLOG | Learning to hand paint acrylics, painting medallions, & making model horse tutorials

12/5/2020

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Make CHEAP Brushes Paint Like GREAT Brushes | Model Horse Thursday Tips S3:E1

11/12/2020

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Proper cleaning, conditioning and use are all key to getting cheap brushes to paint better and last longer. The tips discussed in this video are also key for keeping your premium and professional brushes in tip-top shape as well.

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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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Video Showcase: Little Lonestar Artist Resin Horse

5/26/2020

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A small scale artist resin horse painted into a black tobiano by Kristen Taylor of Blue Mountain Stable using airbrushed and hand-painted acrylics, on a resin sculpted by Sarah Rose. This is the smaller version of Sarah's popular Lonestar resin. Completed in 2018.
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Video Showcase: Custom Breyer Stablemate Jumping Horse

5/21/2020

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I created this horse starting in 2016 from the Breyer Stablemate G3 Jumping horse with handtools and Aves Apoxy putty. I lengthened and re-positioned her back, sculpted a new head and neck, new ears, new mane, and corrected her knees and hooves. Her paintwork was completed in 2018 using airbrushed acrylics, hand painted acrylics, and my dry earth method to pink her nose. She won a NAN card at her first show in 2018 at the ultra competitive Candyland Live.
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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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NaMoPaiMo Vlog Week 2

1/17/2020

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My second week of preparing for National Model Painting Month in February entailed sculpting and prepping a lot of mini scale goodness. Plus, a really fluffy, adorable draft horse.

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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 NaMoPaiMo Horses & How I Made Them

12/30/2019

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An overview of my three official horses from National Model Painting Month 2017, 2018 and 2019 with progress footage showing how I created them. ​


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2019 in Review & My 1 Year YouTube Anniversary

12/26/2019

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Today's video blog is a short and sweet review of my model horse customs and my hobby adventures, as well as the one year anniversary of my YouTube channel and all the model horse customizing video tutorials I have created since last December.

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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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PRODUCT REVIEW: Sealers

12/7/2019

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In this video, I review the pros and cons of Testors, Rustoleum, Microscale Industries and Golden Polymer Varnish. I also talk about how their features affect your model horse customs so you can choose the one that works best for you!

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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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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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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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