Our 70th Anniversary Fun Day is going virtual and coming up quickly! On Saturday, October 17th, Breyer fans worldwide can join us for aΒ day dedicated to the fun of painting and creativity through the lens of a Breyer model horse. Along with a series of fun activity videos that will go live on the 17th, we also have a talented group of model horse artisans who will be demonstrating three Fun Day activitiesΒ via Instagram Live!
All you need to do to join in is log into your Instagram account and tap our profile icon when the LIVE icon is visible. That will bring you straight to the livestream - easy peasy!
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Our livestreams will be held betweenΒ 12:00 PM EDTΒ (9:00 AM PDT / 5:00 PM GMT+1) andΒ 3:00 PM EDTΒ (12:00 PM PDT / 8:00 PM GMT+1) on our official Instagram account, @breyermodelhorsesofficial.Β Each of our three talented artists will be on hand to demonstrate their techniques and answer any questions fans and aspiring artists may have. If you aren't able to join us during the live event, don't worry - each activity will also have a pre-recorded video to watch at your own leisure. We canβt wait to share these activities with you!Β
To start our day off, our friends atΒ ο»ΏMy Froggy StuffΒ ο»Ώwill have exclusive video content made especially for Breyer's Virtual Fun Day! Their first video will be available first thing in the morning on the 17th, then check back after our Instagram Live content has concluded for a bonus video with even more crafting fun!Β

Toya of My Froggy Stuff
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The following is the schedule for our Instagram Live activities:
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12:00 PM EDT: Painting an Appaloosa
Darynn Bednarczyk of DeeJayBe Studios
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Appaloosa is a fun horse color thatβs full of spots! Join Darynn as she teaches you how to paint a beautiful black and white appaloosa model thatβs sure to turn heads.
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Recommended supply list:
- Black and white acrylic paint
- Rubber gloves
- Gloss medium
- Fine-point paintbrushesΒ (synthetic/taklon)Β
- Cup of water
- Paper towels
- Paint paletteΒ (or plastic lid/paper plate)
- Matte sealing sprayΒ (ex. Americana, Rustoleum)
- Reference image of appaloosa horse
- Reference image of horse hair growth chart
Optional supplies:
- Acrylic paint: burnt umber, metallic gold, and skin tone
- Multipurpose sandpaperΒ (220 and 400 grit)
- Mini hacksawΒ (or steak knife)
- Respirator/mask
- Old toothbrush
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1:00 PM EDT: Paint Pour Horses
Kristen CermeleΒ ofΒ KNC Studios Equine Art
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For those who love all things bright, this activity is for you! Using a special pouring medium (which can also be substituted by dish soap), join Kristen C. to create a spectacular βhorse of a different color!β
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Recommended supply list:
- Acrylic paintsΒ (high flow/soft body is best)Β
- Liquitex Pouring Medium, Gloss
- Basecoated model horseΒ (the base color may show through on your final product, so pick a color you like!)
- Plastic cups
- Disposable gloves
- Foil baking sheetΒ (or other disposable surface to catch extra paint)
- Popsicle sticks/paint stirrers
- Plastic/metal sheetΒ (to rest models on while drying)
- Hobby knifeΒ (optional)Β
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2:00 PM EDT: Painting a Sabino
KristenΒ Taylor ofΒ Blue Mountain StableΒ
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Sabino is a fascinating pinto pattern that begins from the legs and splashes up along a horseβs belly, neck, and/or flank to create delicate, lacy areas of white. Learn how to paint this pattern with Kristen T.!
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Recommended supply list:
- For prepping and primingΒ (optional):
- Ultra-fine automotive sandpaperΒ (approx. 320-400 grit AND 600 grit)
- Spray primerΒ (ex. Duplicolor Sandable)
- Dish soap
- Toothbrush
- For painting:
- Titanium white and titan buff paintΒ
- Paintbrushes: Small square/filbert, small round, smaller liner
- Jar with lidΒ (for containing paint mixture)
- SealerΒ (ex. Testors Dullcote)
- For safety:
- Particle maskΒ (prepping use only)
- Vapor maskΒ (priming use only)
- Rubber/plastic gloves
ο»ΏOptional handy supplies:
- Pearly/metallic white paint
- White charcoal pencil
- Bondo Glazing and Spot Putty
- Needle sanding files
- Double-sided foam mounting tapeΒ (for sticking models to objects while painting)ο»Ώ
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Just like with BreyerFest, we're excited to host our very first Fun Day that anyone anywhere can participate in! You can get an official Fun Day kitΒ from your participating local retailer, a list of which can be found here. But if you don't have a retailer nearby, don't fret - you can still participate!Β Pick up aΒ Breyer Craft and Activity kitΒ for fresh new models to paint, or use these activities to bring new life to a model that's already in your home!
See you on the 17th!
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