A couple of days ago I asked you through my Instagram what you’d like to see, learn or know about Julip, making props or my miniature stables! I’ve got so many lovely messages and decided to start filming my first video right away. And here it is: a tutorial on making a miniature Julip racing saddle!
It’s about scale 1/12th and fits both the Hunter and the Thoroughbred very well. Of course, you’d also be able to make it fit to bigger or smaller models and makes: just simply enlarge or reduce the size of the pattern I use.
Other materials you’ll need to make this racing saddle are the following:
- Thin, soft leather (I use 0,3 mm goat skiver)
- Miniature stirrups
- Two 6 mm miniature nails
- Soda can
- Super glue
- Glue stick
- Small, pointy scissors
- Flat-nosed pliers
- Hobby knife
- Metal ruler
- Needle
- Cutting mat
- Edge Kote (although this is optional)
A very special thank you goes to Carrie Olguin of Keriokie for both her inspiration and craftsmanship, which helped me come up with a simplified racing saddle tutorial that’s suitable for Julips. Make sure to visit her website, as she provides the community with the most amazing tack-making patterns, tips and insights!
Next time I’ll be showing you how to make the girth and overgirth. This will probably be in an article on the blog. Thank you so much for watching! And also, excuse my wrinkly fingers and my highly unprofessional application of Edge Kote.