How to Sculpt EARS on a Model Horse | Breyer Customizing Tutorial

Learn how to create expressive new ears for your sculpture or for your custom model horse. This tutorial (the first in a series of videos I am filming from my NaMoPaiMo 2022 project horse) also covers how to securely install your new ears into a plastic model like a Breyer horse, and is demonstrated on a 1/9th scale Proud Arabian Mare from the "Traditional" Breyer lineup.

SMALL SCALE EARS TUTORIAL:
https://youtu.be/_UoE2Kds9gY

If you want to learn more about customizing model horses, check out my playlist of tutorial videos that walk you through the customizing process, step-by-step: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLoic4eKEaw&list=PLw2HzCXn22eIRt1QFiiNdCvAhc6WSUbXO

The customizing techniques I demonstrate will work on Breyer model horses, Schleich horses, artist resin horses, etc and will help you make your own, unique model horse customs.

SCULPTING TOOLS & CLAY:
- Aves Apoxy Sculpt epoxy putty https://amzn.to/2V2wbPO
- Magic Sculpt epoxy putty https://amzn.to/3aPbyQD
- Milliput Superfine White epoxy putty https://amzn.to/2Ttu6O3
- Milliput Terracotta epoxy putty https://amzn.to/3DIshTi
- Clay shapers affordable mixed set https://amzn.to/2RLiLIK

PREPPING & PRIMING TOOLS/SUPPLIES:
- Files https://amzn.to/2YeVuAr OR https://amzn.to/2H2Gmz1
- Sandpaper https://amzn.to/2DRGyjE
- Sanding sticks https://amzn.to/3quQRDx
- Budget flex-shaft drill https://bit.ly/3mos1SK
- Mid-tier flex-shaft drill https://amzn.to/3J8QRjv
- Rotary drill https://amzn.to/3yUU4hR
- Goggles for protective eye-wear https://amzn.to/2ZZEu2w
- RZ mask for prepping https://bit.ly/2FM2tNl
- Duplicolor Sandable Primer https://amzn.to/3xVSJ9a

PAINTING TOOLS & SUPPLIES:
- Gloves for painting and priming https://amzn.to/2J3QPxl
- Painter’s mask for airbrushing and priming https://amzn.to/2LyeZT4
- Replaceable cartridges for painter’s mask https://amzn.to/2vEKf88
- Temperature and humidity gage https://amzn.to/2IZWTXN

DRY EARTH, PASTEL & PENCIL COLORS
- Sennelier Dry Earth Pigment in Burnt Sienna https://amzn.to/2GXGWy2
- Pan Pastel Pearl Medium White Fine https://bit.ly/3yLyx9T
- Pan Pastel Raw Umber Tint (my go-to "off white color") https://bit.ly/3jzJYgj
- Pan Pastel Titanium White https://bit.ly/3t6w9cq
- Pan Pastel Black https://bit.ly/3zNDzUg
- Pan Pastel Pearl Medium Black Fine https://bit.ly/2Ym1zAp
- Black & White Charcoal Pencil Set https://amzn.to/3kLm7JP

MY PAINT BRUSHES:
- Nicpro DETAIL brush set https://amzn.to/3hMJlfa
- Affordable DETAIL/hairing brushes https://bit.ly/3hVNEFj
- Affordable MAKEUP brushes for painting/pastel https://amzn.to/38zATxC
- Silver Brush Monza FILBERTS sizes 0, 2, 4, 8 & 12 & ANGULARS sizes 1/8, 1/4, 1/2
https://bit.ly/3ml2jPm
- Grumbacher Goldenedge FILBERT 2 https://bit.ly/3xW7poZ
- Rosemary & Co Evergreen FILBERT 7 & ANGULAR 1/8 inch https://bit.ly/3J6EODb
- Rapheal Kaerell pointed ROUND 1 https://bit.ly/3BuwvgQ
- Escoda Versatil pointed ROUND 1 https://bit.ly/3kHhvWQ
- Winsor & Newton Cotman ROUND sizes 0000, 1, 3, & 5 https://bit.ly/3EhVbZW
- Select Artiste Princeton SHORT LINER 18/0 https://bit.ly/36YPVMx

GOLDEN ACRYLIC PAINTS & RECCOMENDED COLORS FOR PAINTING MODEL HORSES:
- Titanium White https://amzn.to/2WsBN7I
- Unbleached Titanium https://amzn.to/2Y1D9GO
- Raw Sienna https://amzn.to/2H3HUsj
- Burnt Sienna https://amzn.to/307zsBk
- Burnt Umber https://amzn.to/2Wryzkz
- Raw Umber https://amzn.to/2ZTThfj
- Van Dyke Brown https://amzn.to/2V1TU2O
- Carbon Black https://amzn.to/2VfbyVK
- Iridescent Gold Deep (Fine) https://amzn.to/2VLj8GT
- Interference Blue https://amzn.to/2VRPkbW

BRANDS OF OIL PAINTS I USE:
- Sennelier
- Daniel Smith
- Williamsburg
- Winsor & Newton Artist
- Grumbacher Pre-Tested
- Gamblin Artist
- M. Graham
- Rembrandt
- I use many of the same colors for oils as I do acrylics; see above

MY OIL MEDIUMS:
- Winsor & Newton Liquin Original https://bit.ly/3hVc7Of
- Gamblin Solvent-Free Gel Medium https://bit.ly/36PKjo3
- Gamsol Oderloss Mineral Spirits from Gamblin https://bit.ly/30Lf7q0

TOPCOAT VARNISHES/SEALERS
- Winsor & Newton Professional Picture Varnish Satin https://bit.ly/3iybVmY
- Testors Dullcote (the matte/flat version)

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- Website: http://www.bluemountainstable.com/
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- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BlueMountainStable

VIDEO CHAPTERS:
00:00 Benefits of Sculpted Ears
00:18 Sculpting Putties Needed
00:37 How to Sculpt the Ear
01:52 How to Install the Ears on a Breyer

MUSIC:
"Uh Oh" & "Rubber Ducky," both by Slynk, YouTube Audio Library.

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