Yesterday's bit of tack work really bummed me out. So I threw it away and started over.
I am so much happier with the results!
I took my time and it really paid off. I am finally figuring out when the leather is too thick and when it is too thin. I think I found my perfect happy medium with this noseband! Woo Hoo!
Also, I have been working with the pounce wheel and am finally figuring it out. First of all, you don't need to put all of your weight and then some onto it. I don't know why I thought I had to be so strong? I lightened up and it helped out a ton! Also, I realized that I was holding it at an angle, which I think was contributing to my non-straight lines. As you can see, much better!
And (wait for it....) KEEPERS! I think my first attempt at a keeper turned out great! I think it might be too thick, but I am still pretty happy with it. It really does improve the overall look for the bridle.
And even though it isn't that neat, I have finally figured out how to bend my buckles without breaking them! Overall, I am very please with my new noseband :).
Looking *very* good, Emily!
ReplyDeleteIf you dampen your lace slightly before using the pounce wheel, that will also give a deeper and more lasting impression.
Wow, looks great. Very neat and smooth.
ReplyDeleteОчень даже не плохо смотрится!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!!
ReplyDeleteI will definitely try that! Thanks for the tip, Jennifer!
Sweet! Love it! NOOO, You thew the fail away. How could you? LOL. If you ever have anymore fails I will take em. :0
ReplyDeleteWhere do you get your lace? Mine will not hold stitch marks at all.
Thank you so much! :) It was from the unicorn woman!
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