Members awnova Posted May 12, 2015 Author Members Report Posted May 12, 2015 Thanks for the great feedback everyone... it was a challenging project. While you probably can't see it well, it incorporates embossing, medieval designs for the tooling, creative stitching by hand and machine and creative padding. Yes, Grey Drakkon and Monica Jacobson, I should have been clearer... these photos were taken before I finalized the strapping system and were just a test to ensure fit quality. I was suspicious that the chamfron would interfere with the action of the hackamore as well, though this mare is far enough along in her training that she responds to my seat and legs and isn't as dependent on bosal cues anymore. In order to address the bosal movement issue I have added attachments (straps, not strings) for the bosal hanger and will need to ride with a fiador to ensure a good anchor along the cheeks. It also sat a bit too heavily above her eyes, so I am going to add some more padding on the underside above each eye and above the bosal, which shoud increase the clearance for her eyes and allow the bosal more movement. On to the next project! Quote
Members Grey Drakkon Posted May 12, 2015 Members Report Posted May 12, 2015 Excellent! Take pics of the new setup if you could. I have horsey friends who would love to see it! Quote "Everyone with telekinesis, raise my hand!" -Repairman Jack
Members Sporq Posted May 17, 2015 Members Report Posted May 17, 2015 Looks awesome! I believe the wax substance you mentioned is called "Gilder's Paste" http://www.gilderspaste.com/ I know a couple of people who have used it on leather with great results, Though one says that it isn't terribly resistant to abrasion over time. Quote
Members joquarter Posted May 18, 2015 Members Report Posted May 18, 2015 Great work , Love it. Quote Greets jo-quarter www.e-leather.nl
Members awnova Posted May 19, 2015 Author Members Report Posted May 19, 2015 Sporq: Yes, very similar... I used a moist rag dipped in Deco Art Metallic Lustre Wax Finish http://jollymollys.com/deco-art-metallic-lustre-wax-finish-1oz-pkg-gold-rush-ml-81-02/?gclid=CI2usPzdzsUCFRNafgodMqUAEg I am aware that it will rub off a little over time, but I think with some top coating to seal it in a bit, it will be ok if it fades a little. Hopefully makes it look even more authentic By the way, I was mostly inspired by this 14th century Mongolian or Tibetan metal-over-fabric chanfron... Quote
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