A lot of time was spent on the bit and after gluing and regluing more times than I care to remember it got to the messy stage and still wasn't staying together ~ I had been using a resin epoxy glue which took too long to cure. I have just been out and got a different quick setting super tough super glue which I'm hoping might mean I can try to make a gag bit like the original picture.
Apart from struggling to make the bit and the buckles I've really been enjoying the bridle process even if I could have made several full sized versions by the time this is done! The rope front came out pretty much spot on how I wanted it to, it was made from garden twine which was covered in a layer of resin then nail varnish to make it hold its shape and stop it from fraying.
Ignore the headpiece sticking out, as you can see its lacking the cheek-piece and reins. If there is one part I am particularly happy with is the flash connector, I didn't hold out much hope in making this and it staying in one piece but its turned out a treat!
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