Customizing
Bring your dream horse to life! Let your creativity soar in the world of model horse customizing. Our expert guides will show you how to transform your Breyer models into unique masterpieces. Learn the art of painting, sculpting, and crafting tack to bring your vision to life, plus techniques for adding realistic details that will set your pieces apart.
Customizing
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Don't lose your head! Tips for a successful swap to give your custom model some unique personality.Read now -
Chipped Ears: A Quick Fix
Have a model with a broken or chipped ear? Recreate your missing piece with superglue and baking soda.Read now -
Itching to Fix That Scratch?
For more advanced restoration artists, oil paints offer more seamless repairs for scratches and rubs on models with this "glazing" technique.Read now -
Repairing Damaged Eyes
Learn how to repair a model's damaged eye, and add some extra flair in the process.Read now -
From Passage to Extended Trot
Peek behind the curtain at Tiffany Purdy's process of resculpting Salinero to an extended trot dressage horse.Read now -
Painting a Roan in Acrylics & Pastels
Create a stunning chestnut roan model using some special techniques.Read now -
Mane Beauty - A Magical Metamorphosis!
Transform your Mane Beauty styling head into a stunning unicorn with this video tutorial!Read now -
Simple Coats for Colorful Breeds - Video Tutorial
Using some simple painting techniques, learn how to elevate your custom Breyer paint jobs in this video tutorial - plus, a DIY equestrian gate project!Read now -
Creating a Unicorn Carousel Horse - Video Tutorial
What's even more elegant than a unicorn? A unicorn carousel horse, of course!Read now -
Create Your Own Decorators: Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day
Make fun Valentine's and St. Patrick's Day-inspired models with decopage, nail polish, and glitter!Read now -
How to Paint a Dapple Grey - Video Tutorial
Paint your very own dapple grey Breyer horse with this easy-to-follow video tutorial!Read now -
DIY Desk Lamp Diorama - Video Turorial
Spruce up a boring desk lamp with a fun scene for your Stablemates models, made with supplies from around the house!Read now
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There are many ways to customize a Breyer model horse – this fun activity can be as simple as adding new white markings by adding or removing paint, to completely repainting and repositioning a model into your own work of art. These articles and tutorials cover a variety of subjects, including how to paint model horses, sculpting horses, making model horse tack and props for your stable, and repairing broken Breyer models.
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