I made a test blanket out of some white cotton (an old bedsheet) to check for fit before cutting into the good fabric. And I wrapped his head and neck with plastic wrap...
I have plans for a couple of photo shoots at our son's movie studio some time this fall, and one of them requires armour for the King's horse. He needs a 'blanket' with chainmail, and some protective armour for his head. I made a test blanket out of some white cotton (an old bedsheet) to check for fit before cutting into the good fabric. And I wrapped his head and neck with plastic wrap... With the blanket sewn, and chainmail sewn on, it was time to address the head armour. I would be making it out of Aves Apoxie, and in order to protect the horse's head from scratches, I first drew up a pattern for the armour, then cut it out of felt, which I positioned on the horse, and covered with another layer of plastic wrap. That way there would be space under the armour to glue the felt. With the armour sculpted, and painted, I glued the felt underneath and tried it on the horse... Taking a closer look. The armour still needed straps to secure it in place.
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Brigitte
7/22/2023 09:37:15 am
That is amazing! I can't wait to see the photos.
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Martha
7/22/2023 11:47:50 am
I'll be taking some preliminary photos at home, but the final studio photos won't happen for quite some time yet.
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Donna
7/22/2023 10:06:17 am
Seeing the process that goes into creating the armour is fascinating. The finished product is great! I'm looking forward to seeing it "in action"!
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Martha
7/22/2023 11:50:38 am
Thanks. It will still be a while before the photos I'm planning actually get taken. I'm just working ahead, and trying out making apoxie armour to see how detailed I can get it, since I'm going to need some for a knight.
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Jitka
7/22/2023 10:32:53 am
Wow, this looks amazing! I am looking forward to seeing the final pictures.
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Martha
7/22/2023 11:52:38 am
Thank you. The horse's armour is for the painting of a formal portrait of the King with his horse for the tenth anniversary of his coming to the throne. It's a slow process.
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Dorothy
7/22/2023 04:23:36 pm
Another amazing creation!
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Nancy
7/22/2023 07:13:57 pm
Amazing! Beautiful work
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designdreamer
9/3/2023 07:36:07 am
WOW! Haven't been to visit in awhile. That is AMAZING!
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