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...
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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