Fairy Horse

This tutorial was written in 2017. The model used is a Schleich Tinker Mare.

This tutorial will show you how to modify a model horse to turn it into a fairy horse. The price is based on you using milliput but any two part epoxy putty will work. It is assumed you have Breyer boxes lying around to cut up. If you don't then why not rehome a Breyer and get one? It is assumed you are using a standard set of dry pastels, any set will do, just make sure to get water based and not oil based.

Estimated Cost: £30.00​
Difficulty Level: ​Medium

Supplies Needed

Breyer Box (plastic front bit)
Model Horse Body
Sharpies (or similar)
Epoxy Putty (e.g. milliput or amazing sculpt)

Pastels Needed

Gold
Pink

Paints Needed

​Gold

Tools Needed

Scissors
​Paint Brush

Step 1

Use a sharpie to draw out for wing shapes on clear plastic (the front of a Breyer box is perfect). To get an even shape draw your first two, cut out, and then draw around them.

One set should be slightly smaller than the other.

We haven't provided a template because we feel you can get creative and make your own shapes!

Step 2

Use a sharpie (or paint if you like) to decorate your wings. I've used a white pen to add veins and then purple dots at the end. You could also add glitter, gems or thin layers of acrylic for a more colourful finish.

Step 3

Apply a blog of epoxy putty to your horses shoulder. Then stick two wings into it as shown. Give your putty a bit of a squeeze so that it is holding onto them tightly and smooth around the base to bond to the horse.

​Repeat on the other side.

Step 1

We are now going to add some sculpted detail to our horse.

Horn: For the horn roll an oval shaped blob of epoxy putty. Then pinch the end gently between your fingers and slowly roll up and down drawing out the horn and creating a cone shape. Once done gently twist the cone to create the spiral effect.

Flowers: Create flower petals out of epoxy putty by cutting a round petal shape and then bending the ends inwards. Add them in a circle and smooth the ends together to form a flower. You can also bunch them up to form roses. 

I recommend adding flowers onto the joins of the wings, this will cover the epoxy blob and make it look a bit more realistic. I've also added them to the mane and tail.

Step 2

What colour you paint your horse is up to you! I will talk you through the steps I took for mine.

First I added gold pastel over the body, I left the legs, mane and tail and added a bit of shading and highlighting by adding extra layers.

When sealing your model cover the wings with something like cling film to protect them and prevent them from being too misty.

Step 3

Now add some colour to the hairy bits. I've added pink shading to the mane, tail and feathers.

​Seal your model (protecting the wings).

Step 4

Start to paint the details. I've done the horn and hooves in gold paint, I also added some gold to the wings.

Step 5

Finish by painting your flowers. I have chosen a mixture of bright colours, pink ones that fit well with the rest of your horse.

And don't forget to paint the eyes! I gave my horse dark purple iris, but you could pick any colour you want for your fairy horse.

If you've attempted this tutorial and would like to share an image with us for our gallery please email catriona@chestnutridge.co.uk

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