Members CeilingUnlimited Posted December 17, 2012 Members Report Posted December 17, 2012 Yea I definately need to find some pricking irons for bridle work. Thanks for posting this! Yea I definately need to find some pricking irons for bridle work. Thanks for posting this! Quote
Members shtoink Posted January 5, 2013 Members Report Posted January 5, 2013 I was doing some searching around on the subject since I have several bits that need bridles made for them and a one-ear bridle the might need to be remade entirely. While on my search, I ran across some really good information on the subject of measuring the bridle parts and your horse they are to be made for. I realize that part of this information is listed above, but having a good pictorial reference is very indispensable for those of us that are visual learners. So, here they are... How to measure your horse for individual bridal parts: This one has a PDF that you can download. How to Translate Horse Measurements to Bridle Parts: This one also has a PDF that you can download. Bridal sizing guide: This one provides a decent average for horse/pony sizes if you plan to be making bridals and halters that aren't earmarked for a specific animal. Quote
Members awharnessshop Posted January 7, 2013 Members Report Posted January 7, 2013 (edited) What are you using for thread? What's the secrete to laying out the design on the nose band?? Do you ever use that tiger thread? If so what sizes? Thanks! -Andrew Edited January 7, 2013 by awharness Quote
Members Baileyhoss Posted February 4, 2013 Members Report Posted February 4, 2013 I joined this group thanks to that tutorial, it's fabulous. Thanks very much!! When you skive off, for example buckle seats or keeper thickness, do you dye the inside of the skive if so, what do you use? Do you use Edge Kote for the edges? Can we pursuade you to do a rolled leather tutorial? Fiona Quote
Members JLD Posted February 8, 2013 Members Report Posted February 8, 2013 I joined this group thanks to that tutorial, it's fabulous. Thanks very much!! When you skive off, for example buckle seats or keeper thickness, do you dye the inside of the skive if so, what do you use? Do you use Edge Kote for the edges? Can we pursuade you to do a rolled leather tutorial? Fiona I too would love to see a rolled leather tutorial. Johanne Quote Johanne "Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly"
Members Nutty Saddler Posted March 1, 2014 Author Members Report Posted March 1, 2014 Sorry for the delay in replying but I have been off forum for a while. The thread I use is 3/18 reverse twist linen thread that I pull through beeswax prior to use. I use an edge stain on all exposed edges and on all skived/split surfaces. Patterns are normally drawn on paper to get looking right and to get the correct size , this is then pinned into place ( using the pricking marks for holes) and traced over which leaves the pattern on the leather - this takes a bit of practice as you only get one chance to get it right . The pattern is then pricked out - sometimes one prick at a time - stitching is also a careful process as if a thread is pulled too tight it can tear the pattern , pattern stitching is completed with 3/25 thread. I get my threads and stains from ABBEY England Quote
Members Anett Posted December 25, 2020 Members Report Posted December 25, 2020 Thanks a lot, amazing article! What is the 'special leather stain' and where can I buy it?? And what do you polish the leather with? Quote
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