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Horse Armour

7/22/2023

 
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...
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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.
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With the armour sculpted, and painted, I glued the felt underneath and tried it on the horse...
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Taking a closer look.  The armour still needed straps to secure it in place.
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Brigitte
7/22/2023 12:37:15 pm

That is amazing! I can't wait to see the photos.

Martha
7/22/2023 02:47:50 pm

I'll be taking some preliminary photos at home, but the final studio photos won't happen for quite some time yet.

Donna
7/22/2023 01:06:17 pm

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"!

Martha
7/22/2023 02:50:38 pm

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.

Jitka
7/22/2023 01:32:53 pm

Wow, this looks amazing! I am looking forward to seeing the final pictures.

Martha
7/22/2023 02:52:38 pm

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.

Dorothy
7/22/2023 07:23:36 pm

Another amazing creation!

The King will certainly be proud to sit upon his horse with this beautiful armor.

Nancy
7/22/2023 10:13:57 pm

Amazing! Beautiful work

Sandra link
7/24/2023 02:05:40 pm

Goodness, how gorgeous all your dolls and PHOTO's are. You are not just playing with dolls, you are a doll ARTISAN and Wonderfully talented.

designdreamer
9/3/2023 10:36:07 am

WOW! Haven't been to visit in awhile. That is AMAZING!


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    Martha Boers is an award-winning Canadian doll maker and costumer specializing in fantasy and historical-style costumes.
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