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Equine CollectibleS Volume 1, Issue 1 published biannually by Blackberry Lane Press, LLC P.O. Box 481283 Charlotte, NC 28269 blackberrylanepress.com [email protected] [phone] Editor: Lesli Kathman Contributors: Photos: Jackie Arns-Rossi Donna Chaney Heather Malone-Bogle Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig Sue Stewart 5 The Appeal of New Possibilities A welcome message and a request that readers consider this a group effort 8 16 Liz LaRose Tammi Palmarchuk Karen Beeson Submissions Submissions of photos and articles are always welcome. The publisher retains the right to edit submissions for publication, and is not responsible for unsolicited materials sent in the mail. Submission guidelines, including technical specifications, can be found on page 45. Advertising Rates for print-ready advertising are: Quarter page: $35 Half page: $65 Full page: $95 Preferential location (inside and back covers) and design services are available; inquire for more information. Technical specifications can be found on page 45. Opinions expressed in Equine Collectibles do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher. The publisher reserves the right to reject copy or advertising that it deems to not be in the best interests of the subscribers. Blackberry Lane Press is not responsible for the claims or conduct of advertisers, nor does the publisher attempt to verify the accuracy of advertising. Subscriptions Equine Collectibles (ISN-2381-8468) is published biannually in June and December, and is mailed via first class postage from the United States. United States: $18 Canada: $21 International: $30 Payment methods Equine Collectibles takes money orders, personal checks and credit cards through the online service PayPal. Checks should be made payable to Blackberry Lane Press, LLC. © 2015 Blackberry Lane Press, LLC. All rights reserved. Reproduction of this magazine in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from the publisher. 19 26 The Goo Factor by Sarah Minkiewicz-Breunig A look at how capturing the soft, fleshy details can add life to a sculpture Three or One? by Jackie Arns, Sue Stewart, Heather Malone-Bogle A discussion of the pros and cons of the structural changes at the North American Nationals 33 RubberNedz by Donna Chaney The founder of Animal Artistry talks about her new line of latex models, and her nostalgia for the early days of the British hobby On a Different Page by Lesli Kathman Halter judges are working with two different sets of criteria – and many do not realize it 35 Jennifer Bray Buxton by Heather Malone-Bogle Meet the talented tackmaker and author of the popular Braymere Saddlery Blog Not Just for Embroidery Preparing cotton floss for use in hairing manes and tails of smallscale models 45 Event Calendar Find a show, workshop or hobby gathering near you On The Cover Lucius is a traditional scale (1:9) Lusitano stallion at liberty, sculpted by Emilia Kurila of Finland. Lucius, released in September of this year, is Emilia’s third original sculpture to be produced in resin. With his base, he measures 10.4” (26.5 cm) high and 14.2” (36 cm) long. He was produced as a hollow cast resin with wire reinforcements and a removable base. Cover photo by Emilia Kurila. KURILA Winter 2015 | In This Issue