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Hobbyist How-To Books
Assemble a complete library for your model horse collecting hobby!
Assemble a complete library for your model horse collecting hobby!
Part of the fun of model horse collecting is the creative side of the hobby -
making your own tack, creating dioramas for show setups, and painting your
horses. It's also part of the fun to be on the hunt for that special model!
EquinArt Creations brings you a selection of the best hobbyist books on the
market, starting with Carrie Olquin's "How To" series for the collector. Her
books take you step-by-step through making all types of model horse tack.
Tack patterns can be resized to fit most models. We also have a selection
of collecting CD ROMS and manuals to help you find that favorite Breyer,
Hartland, and Hagen-Renaker horse models. The new book of Maureen
Love's sculptures is a favorite of mine - I love Maureen's work and her Breyer
models have always been favorites. USA shipping only on these items.
Enjoy!
making your own tack, creating dioramas for show setups, and painting your
horses. It's also part of the fun to be on the hunt for that special model!
EquinArt Creations brings you a selection of the best hobbyist books on the
market, starting with Carrie Olquin's "How To" series for the collector. Her
books take you step-by-step through making all types of model horse tack.
Tack patterns can be resized to fit most models. We also have a selection
of collecting CD ROMS and manuals to help you find that favorite Breyer,
Hartland, and Hagen-Renaker horse models. The new book of Maureen
Love's sculptures is a favorite of mine - I love Maureen's work and her Breyer
models have always been favorites. USA shipping only on these items.
Enjoy!
How to Make Miniature Saddle Trees, Western Edition
Anyone of any skill level can make miniature saddle trees, and this book will show
you how to make tack to fit your EquinArt Creations model horses. Patterns
included. Just cut and assemble! Western saddle trees.
Anyone of any skill level can make miniature saddle trees, and this book will show
you how to make tack to fit your EquinArt Creations model horses. Patterns
included. Just cut and assemble! Western saddle trees.
 | Step-by-step instructions with illustrations to guide you | |
| Patterns for the five different sizes | |
| One piece or two piece designs | |
| Two different pommel styles | |
| Bonus section on how to fit the tree to your pattern | |
| Different tree types for different saddle types | |
| Spiral bound to lay flat while you work | |
Painting Horses by Andrea Press, 2006
A4 format, soft-cover edition. 68 full color pages. Initial section on the history of horses,
races, colors, etc. Step by step modeling processes and painting of mounted figures
using a range of different techniques. Illustrated with Muybridge's horse movement study,
antique plates, etc. The definitive book on how to paint and transform horses in
miniature.
$24.95 plus shipping
A4 format, soft-cover edition. 68 full color pages. Initial section on the history of horses,
races, colors, etc. Step by step modeling processes and painting of mounted figures
using a range of different techniques. Illustrated with Muybridge's horse movement study,
antique plates, etc. The definitive book on how to paint and transform horses in
miniature.
$24.95 plus shipping
Hartland Horses and Dogs by Gail Fitch,
Arabians, Thoroughbreds, Saddlebreds, and Quarter Horses have led the Hartland
parade of breeds prized by horse lovers for four decades. Capturing grace, power, spirit,
and refinement in plastic, Hartland horses and dogs portray the majesty of the equine
and canine worlds with detailed conformation and breathtaking colors. The quality of the
1960s sculpture by Roger Williams and Alvar Bckstrand and fine attention to painted
details are evident in all sizes of Hartland dogs, horse families, and individual horses.
Hartland Plastics (1939-1978) was a small, midwestern company that set a standard of
excellence for mass-produced models. Hartland expert Gail Fitch has assembled this
guide complete with 739 color photos and valuable information for the collector, including
current prices and advice on care and repair of your models. 200 pages, paperback.
$29.95 plus shipping
Arabians, Thoroughbreds, Saddlebreds, and Quarter Horses have led the Hartland
parade of breeds prized by horse lovers for four decades. Capturing grace, power, spirit,
and refinement in plastic, Hartland horses and dogs portray the majesty of the equine
and canine worlds with detailed conformation and breathtaking colors. The quality of the
1960s sculpture by Roger Williams and Alvar Bckstrand and fine attention to painted
details are evident in all sizes of Hartland dogs, horse families, and individual horses.
Hartland Plastics (1939-1978) was a small, midwestern company that set a standard of
excellence for mass-produced models. Hartland expert Gail Fitch has assembled this
guide complete with 739 color photos and valuable information for the collector, including
current prices and advice on care and repair of your models. 200 pages, paperback.
$29.95 plus shipping
Breyer Horses, Riders and Animals by Nancy Atkinson Young
This new edition of the encyclopedic reference on five decades of Breyer plastic molded
horses has over 1800 color photos and detailed information on the horses, riders and
animals released by the Breyer company. This edition has 240 new models released in
1996 and 1997 and updated suggested values for all the models 1950-1997. Much new
information on many pre-1996 models is presented, including previously unknown
pieces from earlier decades. This book covers every known model, production dates,
model numbers, variations, and the true stories behind the horses. Breyer's other lines
are pictured and described in equal detail as well. Breyer collectors refer to this book as
the "Breyer Bible." Hardcover.
$35.90 plus shipping
This new edition of the encyclopedic reference on five decades of Breyer plastic molded
horses has over 1800 color photos and detailed information on the horses, riders and
animals released by the Breyer company. This edition has 240 new models released in
1996 and 1997 and updated suggested values for all the models 1950-1997. Much new
information on many pre-1996 models is presented, including previously unknown
pieces from earlier decades. This book covers every known model, production dates,
model numbers, variations, and the true stories behind the horses. Breyer's other lines
are pictured and described in equal detail as well. Breyer collectors refer to this book as
the "Breyer Bible." Hardcover.
$35.90 plus shipping
Horse and Animal Figures by Maureen Love
by Nancy Kelly
Maureen Love was an amazing sculptor. She sculpted for Hagen-Renaker pottery, and
many of her horse model designs were reproduced by the Breyer Model Horse company,
especially her small Stablemates. You'll recognize many of Love's classic and timeless
horse sculptures in this volume. An excellent reference work to learn more about one of
the most popular equine and model horse sculptors. Paperback.
$29.95 plus shipping
by Nancy Kelly
Maureen Love was an amazing sculptor. She sculpted for Hagen-Renaker pottery, and
many of her horse model designs were reproduced by the Breyer Model Horse company,
especially her small Stablemates. You'll recognize many of Love's classic and timeless
horse sculptures in this volume. An excellent reference work to learn more about one of
the most popular equine and model horse sculptors. Paperback.
$29.95 plus shipping
How to Make Western Saddle Trees
by Carie Olquin
USA, $10.00
by Carie Olquin
USA, $10.00
Tooling the Miniature Roper Saddle
This spiral-bound book contains everything you'll need to start tooling your own
Western saddles to fit EquinArt Creations horses in no time! (can also fit any
make/model of horse). Four patterns, tool and supply list, step by step
instructions with pictures.
This spiral-bound book contains everything you'll need to start tooling your own
Western saddles to fit EquinArt Creations horses in no time! (can also fit any
make/model of horse). Four patterns, tool and supply list, step by step
instructions with pictures.
Tooling the Miniature Roper Saddle
by Carie Olquin
USA, $20.00
by Carie Olquin
USA, $20.00
Creating the Miniature English Saddle with Tree
Saddle patterns that fit Traditional (8-11" tall) model horses, including pattern
for an aluminum tree. Includes instructions to reduce pattern sizes for all other
models,. Tools, supplies and materials lists, plus special instructions on the
proper fit of the English saddle. A must-have for the hobbyist!
Saddle patterns that fit Traditional (8-11" tall) model horses, including pattern
for an aluminum tree. Includes instructions to reduce pattern sizes for all other
models,. Tools, supplies and materials lists, plus special instructions on the
proper fit of the English saddle. A must-have for the hobbyist!
Creating the Miniature English
Saddle by Carie Olquin
USA, $20.00
Saddle by Carie Olquin
USA, $20.00
Cutback Saddle with Tree
Create cutback saddles and bridles for Tennessee Walking Horses and other gaited
breeds. Comes with full patterns, instructions how to adjust pattern size to fit all
horse model sizes.
Create cutback saddles and bridles for Tennessee Walking Horses and other gaited
breeds. Comes with full patterns, instructions how to adjust pattern size to fit all
horse model sizes.
Breyer Creatures, collector CD ROM, 2006-2007 Edition.
WINDOWS COMPATIBLE ONLY
Wow! A complete collectors' CD ROM to help you track your Breyer Creatures collection
AND create your 'wish list' for the items missing from your collection. Includes multiple
search functions, methods to store information and much, much more. Compatible
only with Windows computers.
WINDOWS COMPATIBLE ONLY
Wow! A complete collectors' CD ROM to help you track your Breyer Creatures collection
AND create your 'wish list' for the items missing from your collection. Includes multiple
search functions, methods to store information and much, much more. Compatible
only with Windows computers.
Cutback Saddle with Tree
by Carie Olquin
USA, $20.00
by Carie Olquin
USA, $20.00
How to Dressage
Now at last a guide to CORRECT dressage tack, bridles, and patterns for the model
horse show! Carrie includes lots of detailed explanations to improve your dressage
presentation plus patterns for saddles and bridles, arena markers you can cut out
and assemble, and much more.
Now at last a guide to CORRECT dressage tack, bridles, and patterns for the model
horse show! Carrie includes lots of detailed explanations to improve your dressage
presentation plus patterns for saddles and bridles, arena markers you can cut out
and assemble, and much more.
How to Dressage
by Carie Olquin
USA, $20.00
by Carie Olquin
USA, $20.00
Breyer Creatures CD ROM
by Carie Olquin
USA, $25.00
by Carie Olquin
USA, $25.00
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