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This
costume took a little bit of work to complete, necessitating learning a
totally new technique for creating braids. All braid work in this
set is comprised of 8-strand braids in 100% rayon for the ultimate in
show ring shine. I would be willing to bet that you've
never seen braids like these on another show ring costume, nor will
you. This is a totally new technique and this costume is
simply LOADED with tiny details.
This costume fits Peter Stone Arabians and similar
sized Breyers and resins. Minor adjustments to sizing can be
made for free, as long as you contact me first to find out if I can
fit the set to your model.
This set is Live Show Quality and is for TOY HORSES, PLASTIC MODELS,
NOT REAL HORSES!! Refunds will NOT be given for failing to
notice this fact!
Six tiny tassels edge the cheeks on
each side of the bridle, topped with coordinating seed beads.
The throatlatch has a real, working slider.
This set took approximately 75 hours to
complete, and by far is my most incredible set, and just speaks of
things to come in the future from Sidhe Productions.
The entire tapestry is edged with a miniature
replica of the already fine braid on the saddle seat, and is
entirely hand-stitched into place. It absolutely ties the set
together. The stirrups are hung on real leathers and are
sterling silver.
Close-up of the center of the collar.
Who needs medallions to cover up details like this? Notice that the reins
are four-sided, with straight runs of single colors, and end in
tassels.
Close-up of poll keeper. Even it's braided, and man, is that
braid TINY!
Close-up of the detailed braids
edging the entire tapestry.
This is the back of the collar. Nearly indistinguishable from the
front of the collar, don't you think? You could almost reverse
this collar and no one would be the wiser. I decided to not line
this collar, because why would one want to cover up such
workmanship? I very carefully stitched and attached the tassels
by hand. If you'd like bigger or more pictures, please let me
know! This was before I added the three rows of beadwork at the V of the
collar.
This is a close-up of the bridle. It has a double chain noseband,
and a proper curb chain complete with tiny S-hooks. The bit is
sterling silver and the reins are hung with little oval rings.
The reins are not -tied- at the rings, but rather, are braided on to the oval
rings,
resulting in a lifelike, seamless image. Please note that this picture is
before I added the tassels to the cheeks.
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