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Hi, Everyone! It seems like a long time since I added a project to my gallery. I put them in my blog and then I forget to add them here. In any case, this is my newest design that I created. It is a replica of an antique pull toy horse. It is approximately 8" tall and is made of 1/4" and 1/2" oak. I cut it on the scroll saw and used a Dremel to shape the horse. The tail and mane is made from plain jute, which I untwisted to look like hair. The wheels do turn on it, although I made them scalloped so that those who may want to cut the pattern will have an easier time of it too. Besides - I think they look cooler that way!

I am debating whether to (lightly) stain the saddle and the hub caps of the wheels with red stain. I think it would add some color in. I am not sure whether to use red of brown though. I also may want to drill a hole in the chest to attach a cord with a bead at the end to make it a true "pull toy". I will post pictures if I modify it.

The finish is mineral oil, followed by spray shellac.

Thank you very much for looking! Your comments and suggestions are always welcome.

Sheila :)

EDIT - OK you guys! I stained the saddle and also the face of the wheels, as well as added a pull cord. For the stain, I used the DecoArt Staining and Antiquing medium mixed with DecoArt Americana Acrylic paint in Burnt Umber. Now it really looks like a toy!

Thanks so much for your suggestions and comments! I appreciate them very much. :D

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Looks awesome Shelia .
I would thing the saddle would look good dark brown ( like saddle ) and add a leather strap like reins drilling a hole around the head area .
 

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I would vote for the addition of the pull cord. I can see this as becoming a real favourite with many lucky children. Looks great, and it should qualify as a family heirloom someday after being passed down.
Really beautiful project!!!
 

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Lovely job Sheila, you certainly have "soft hands" with that scroll saw, very nice & clean cutting on thoes spokes.& nice touches with the Dremell.
brown boot polish can give a nice colour to timber (not sure of the oak, you would need to cut back the schellac first) could be worth a try on a piece of scrap sanded to the same as your project
well done :)
 

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Great Looking work! I agree with a brown saddle but after that I wouldn't change a thing. I think the wheels centers look fine, they're already a lighter color. I'm sure my girl would love something like that on her shelf.
 

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Beautiful piece of work Sheila!! I'd do the Pull String but I Kinda Like the Natural Finish for the rest.
 

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I vote for brown - integrates better. This is lovely!
 

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Giddy up! very awesome Sheila. looks like a winning horse for the Kentucky Derby coming up this Saturday. :)
 

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Beautiful work Sheila those wheels are so over the top I mean in a nice way it looks brilliant
Best
Trevor
 

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That is a great looking toy. A nighty fine job on the making of it.
 

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Thank you all so very much for your nice comments. As you see, I revised the project and I used a brown stain on the saddle and also on the wheels. I didn't use a dark one, as I wanted it to be subtle. I also added a string and bead pull and I think it looks much better with that on it.

Again, thanks for your suggestions and comments. I am glad you like it and hope to have other fun projects like this soon.

Sheila :D
 

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This is incredibly cute!!!! cute!!!!!!!! cute!!!!!!!!! I like the stained saddle and the pull string addition. If I had a nice scrolll saw I would be tempted to make this one. :)
 

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Didn't you score a scroll saw a couple of months ago, RG??

Sheila
 

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Awesome work. I think the detail of the ear cut, shaped & added to the head rather than part of the main body, is a very nice touch.
 

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I want to thank you all for your inspiring comments and suggestions. This was really a fun project to do. I have finished making the pattern and it is now on my site. I will be doing more replica toys like this in the near future. :)

Sheila
 

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I like this very much personally I would have preferred plane wheels only on the outside the inside looks nice , but nicely done good work too. Alistair
 

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I did Sheila- but I don't really think it works all that well. I will have to try again when I get a minute. I might be operator error. :)
 

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Wow! Sheila, Very sweet & cute. What a great gift that would be for a little girl.
 

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Thank you all!
Allistar - I put the scallops on the outer edge of the wheels to make it a bit easier to cut. Since this is more of a decoration rather than a functional piece, they don't really have to roll. But I did make the wheels round on the subsequent pieces I made like this (the grizzly bear and the polar bear). They do look more authentic with them round.

I am glad you like it, Dennis! :)

Sheila
 

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You rock Sheila!
 

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What a beauty!
I don't know what else I can add. So, I will, simply, sit in silent envy and admire it and the other incredible pieces you have created.
 
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