Antique carousel horses often sell for thousands of dollars. These beautiful creations large and small are wonderful additions to any collection. Collectors will pay almost any price for real hand-carved horses once displayed on the carousels of yesteryear. Through the miracle of modern technology molds were produced these works of art. These molds Grand carousel horses have been recreated. In this article I'll show you where to buy them and guide you through the process.
Most people with reasonable talent can paint with a brush and finish a horse antique reproduction carousel. Unfinished or unpainted carousel horse molds can be purchased ready to paint. These molded horses are made of a high density polyethylene which is strong and very tolerant finisher. Most of the time the artist is able to make the choice to buy a horse with sand seams at a discounted price or choose a ready to paint surface.
Time to create an antique reproduction. Choose the size you wish. Full size, half-size or small horses. Full-size horses all 65 inches high are a very large project. I saw elegant and royal Easels Easels that really does look like the horses we would all riding or standing beside. Half unfinished carousel horses size are probably the most popular artists and amateurs. This size fits really well in baby nurseries and little girls rooms. Most horses I've seen available come complete with brass pole that runs through the horse.
Let's get to the paint! There are many ways to finish a carousel horse. Most people like the traditional painted horse that recreates the memory of the Merry Go Round. Some artists are able to locate pictures of carousels where the horses were mounted together. Down to the details, the photo can be copied to recreate that special horse. Some painters like to reproduce the effect of horse carved wood. The specific types of paint and techniques are available to recreate the look of a real wood surface.One of the final steps is choosing a clear coating to provide a clear finish around the painted surface. Some artists have chosen to take this step a little further and add multiple layers of gloss creating an almost deep glass effect. Small images and material can be added under the gloss to get a desired look.
Create your own remake antique carousel horse is a very rewarding project. Reproductions have sold for hundreds or even thousands of dollars. I know at least two small businesses that were created finishing and selling these horses.
