Halter for Sale

Here it is! The Lady Phase Mold Sized halter. The leather is dyed a nice dark brown and has been basketweave stamped on the crownpiece and on the pieces underneath the nose. IT is five way adjustable just like the real thing. The silver is real silver that has been hand engraved and then has been coated to retard tarnishing. The Crystals on the Halter are Real, Swarovski crystals. The Knots on this halter are all Turks Head Knots that have been interwoven with two colors, Black and Blue. This halter also includes the matching lead with a knot on it as well.

Total price is $170.00ppd and I accept Money orders or paypal. Just email me: tackmaker@desertnightcreations.com if you have any further questions!

Thank you for lookin! Happy July 4th!

A few steps forward for once!

This weekend, i'm hoping to get some "Dremel" time and some "Engraving" time in so that I can finish up one project and start another.

As mentioned previously I'm working on a western show halter that is similar to the NAN donation western show halter. The difference however is that this halter has rio rondo buckles and the theme is blue. This halter has a blue and black double interweave on a turks head knot and blue swarovski crystals instead of the green that the NAN halter had. Everything is finished except for the side plates. My son won't sleep through a lot of dremeling and definitely can't sleep through engraving so I have to find a time that he's awake, my husband is willing to watch him and I'm awake enough to engrave. LOL!

The bit shanks are for the bridle that I planned around the end of last year. I had planned a braided black, blue and white themed braided bridle. This is just "More to the point" of how long it takes me to get to things.

I am unusually proud of these bit shanks because 1. I have actually domed them out a bit using a hammer and some dremel bits that are round balls on the end and 2. the shanks are very close to being identical. Above you can see that one is signifigantly bigger than the other. I've fixed that issue since I took the photos of these this morning. (RJ has slept a lot today so I've had to be very quiet and quietly dremel a bit here and there)

It's still a bit crude looking to my eye but I'm pleased none-the-less. I'll work on a connector bar here soon. I'm hoping to work on this bridle while we're on our trip..

I've had a few questions about how I work in silver. Seriously it's all been trial and error for me. It started when I decided to do real silver plates for my saddles back in like 2003 or 2004 and I've just worked on my skills ever since. I first approached silver as though it were like paper, having no other mental reference to draw from. It's nothing like paper.. and I know you're thinking "DUH" but seriously, I had no other approach. Then I realized that silver could be dremeled and formed using a dremel and I hopped gung ho into doing that. Now I've gotten a lot better using the dremel to patiently form and shape the metal and now I'm slowly moving forward into trying to make my bits a little more 3-d. Buckles are very intimidating to me right now because no buckle I've made actually turned out like I had initially invisioned. Rather they are compromises between what I want and what I was able to do. Thats another thing I really like about these bit shanks.. they are turning out as I had intended.

SO if you're on the fence about getting some silver sheet, go for some 30 gague argentium and start hacking away. Remember that there isn't a soul on the planet who's first attempt at something turned out spectacular. Allow yourself the learning curve and to fail. You'll find that giving yourself that kind of freedom will be the best thing you can do for your creativity. I've learned more through my mistakes than I can ever tell you..

We'll be going on a trip soon to Upstate NY, specifically Utica and Cooperstown, NY, to visit with my Husband's family. (His folks are from there but ended up in eastern TN for a time which is where my husband went to school (elementary through college) ). I've been to Utica's Famed Sarnac Brewery (LOVED IT!) where they have two real tiffany made lamps and to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Two places that I think my son is going to enjoy when he's a bit older.

Speaking of munchkin, he got tubes in his ears yesterday because of the constant ear problems that he's been having. Poor little guy, if it's not one thing it's another. I'm hoping that the tubes clear up a lot of his illnesses and he can get on with the business of being a little boy instead of being tired and sick all of the time! He also hasn't really been vocalizing real words like "momma" and "Daddy".. instead its like "momomom" and "Da! Da! Da!".. but he's been babbling more today so we are hopeful that the tubes will help his speech.

Happy July 4th Weekend! We'll be spending this weekend allowing RJ to recoperate and I'll be trying to get some more fireworks pictures. If/When I do, they'll be on my Photography Blog.

I still haven't gone through all of my egyptian event photos and I have photos of my amazing daylillies to show off too!

Blue Lady PHase western Show halter For sale this weekend!

Hi Folks!

THank you to everyone that entered the Lottery! Your support is very appreciated!

As mentioned yesterday on my yahoo group, I will be offering a two color button western show halter with silver plates and swarovski crystals similar to the NAN western halter. The only difference will be that this halter has Rio Rondo buckles instead of hand made buckles. I will offer this halter outright probably tomorrow or saturday. I haven't finished putting the plates on it which is why I'm not offering it this very second. Pictures as soon as it's finished. It will be $170.00ppd

THANK YOU and HAppy Fourth of July weekend!
Heather Moreton-Abounader
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Green Woven Knot & Silver bead set Lottery Information

****Description of the pieces***

Photos Can Been Seen here:

http://desertnightcreations.blogspot.com/2009/06/photos-of-some-of-sales-pieces.html

http://desertnightcreations.blogspot.com/2009/03/still-sick-gack.html

http://desertnightcreations.blogspot.com/2009/03/quick-update.html

(If you can't get to those sites, and you would like to see photos, and you have a high speed connection, email me and I'll send them to you directly)

Both Pieces were scaled to fit the Peter Stone Ideal Stock Horse Mold, However both pieces are adjustable and will fit similar head and body sizes. If you intend to use this for decor, please let me know and I'll send along a stand hand made in real wood by my very close and very talented friend, Robin Hudson.

The cost for these two pieces is $250.00ppd To the Lower 48 in the US

The Bridle

This bridle features real, single interweave turks head knots of ecru thread and green thread interweave. The Keepers, the beads, the tips on the crownpiece are real silver and you can feel their weight when you hold it in your hand. The romel reins are braided black artificial sinew and also feature real silver beads, and real interwoven knots. All silver has been coated to retard tarnishing.

The buckles and bit are Rio Rondo made and Rio Rondo is known for their correct scale and durability as well as beauty. The Crystals on the Buckles and the bit are REAL Swarovski crystals.

The Breastcollar

The centerpiece on the Breast Collar is a new piece of hardware being Developed by Rio Rondo that I was given the privilege of using on this set.

The buckle on the connector piece of the Breastcollar is not a tongued buckle, it is a resist buckle so that you can adjust it to the perfect fit of your saddle. The D rings on the breastcollar have been half hitched in green thread. The beads on the Breastcollar are also real silver and the knots are real interwoven knots. All have been coated to retard tarnishing and to keep them clean.

Please note that the Saddle used in the photos of the Set is NOT included.

My work has been used at countless Live Shows in Performance (and some halter!) and is Live Show Quality and correct. I have also been fortunate enough to have been invited to Sell my work out of the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft Gift shop as well as the Autry National Center's Museum of Western Heritage Gift Shop. (and I have sold pieces through both venues)

I do not currently take orders because my time in the studio is very erratic and art deadlines stress me out to no end. I don't have a large production schedule so this could be one of the few pieces that I offer this year.

*****Lottery Information**********


I'm going to go ahead and start taking names for the Green Woven Knot Bridle and Breastcollar lottery for the Starting Tonight at Midnight (monday June 29th, 2009) and it will run through Wednesday July 1st, 2009 at 9 pm Est and then pull the name on Wednesday.

I go to bed at like 10pm est so as soon as I get up and can get to the computer, I'll acknowledge any entries that I've received overnight.

The winner is drawn by a number system. I put each name on a spreadsheet which automatically assigns a number to them. Then I use the random number generator online to pick a number. The winner has 24 hours to contact me. If I do not hear from you within 24 hours then I will draw another name.

If you are going to be out of town or away from your computer during the time that I draw the name or 24 hours afterwards it's up to you to let me know this when you submit your entry. If you can not check email every day then it is up to you to let me know this when you submit your entry. In those cases a phone number would be helpful as well as a good time to call. (I Have a munchkin, I know how my heart sinks when he's JUST fallen asleep and the phone rings)

Please email me at tackmaker@desertnightcreations.com OR tackmaker@gmail.com. If you know that your ISP is wonky about putting emails into spam folders or discarding emails please let me know when you submit your entry.

PLEASE PUT "GREEN WOVEN KNOT BRIDLE AND BREASTCOLLAR" IN THE SUBJECT OF YOUR EMAIL. In the body of the email, I need your name, address, and phone number (in case there is an email issue between ISPs)

I accept Money orders or Pay pal. My pay pal does allow credit card payments. I DO ship internationally and my work has made it to Great Britain, Australia and Germany. My pay pal address is
tackmaker@desertnightcreations.com I can not do any trades right now because I really need some income coming in.

Shipping is postage paid to the Lower 18 states in the United States. Anywhere outside that will incur shipping charges. I do not make you pay for boxes and bubble wrap, only the actual shipping and insurance.

You can only enter the lottery if you are over 18 years of age. If you are under 18 years of age you can have your parents enter the lottery, just let me know this when you submit your entry.

Heather Moreton-Abounader
Museum Quality Miniatures
http://www.desertnightcreations.com
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Equine Photography and More!
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Photos of some of the Sales pieces

Finally! Finished with the Braided bridle and matching breastcollar. I've decided to sell them for a set price of $250.00ppd. I know I should put them up for auction to get the best price but I figure this way someone can be sure to get them and not have to fight someone else to get it. They will be Lotteried off. As you can see, they fit the Peter Stone ISH Mold or you can use them as a decor piece. Saddle not included!

Things that Will be For sale

The First two pictures above are of some halters I'm working on. They will be for sale in the near future. I'm not exactly sure when that will be because my Studio time is really so erratic. They have two color turks head knots and will have silver plates on them. The one with the green and blue knots, with the rings on the noseband (instead of rio rondo hardware) has real silver rings that I made myself. That halter will be all hand made. The other one will have rio rondo buckles.

Both halters will be for sale in some shape or form when they're finished.

The breast collar that matches the Green Bridle with the black romel reins has been started, as you can see. The "doohicky" in the middle is a new piece of hardware that may or may not be coming out soon. I'm not sure what I'm allowed to say about it, so forgive me for being mysterious..muuhhahahaaaa!

I have not yet decided if that set will be for sale for a flat price or if it'll go to
auction but it WILL be for sale..

My munchkin will need tubes in his ears. He can barely go 5 days past being off of an antibiotic before he winds up with another ear infection. They are very painful for him, and I can't even begin to tell you how awful it is to see him in pain and not be able to fix it immediately. We go this friday for a consultation with a specialist and then hopefully they get the outpatient surgery scheduled ASAP! We are going out of town the second week in July (The week before Breyerfest) to Cooperstown, NY to visit with family and I'm hoping that he may have the tubes in by then.. (crossing fingers)..

Lastly, Thank you from the bottom of my heart to those folks that bid on my NAN Donation. I really appreciate the support that you show me by doing so! The live auction is next weekend adn I can't wai tto hear the results!

Current bid is...

The current bid for the three Green Halters is $225, which is a total steal really. The last western halter alone that I had at auction went for $250! So bid early and bid often! LOL

http://www.modelhorsesalespages.com/sales/view_details.asp?id=696952