Author Archives: Travis

Currently, I am reconstructing a set of antique sleigh bells dating back to 1880-1920’s. The bells are brass and in need of cleaning. From left to right you can see the results of the process. The first bell shows the … Read More

Often, I find people are afraid to ask “How did you do that?” If they do muster up the courage, I usually hear, “….if you don’t mind sharing your trade secrets.” There are no secrets. Just techniques and tips to … Read More

First, take pictures and measurements of the original piece, then carefully remove the bells from the strap. In this case, the leather just split when I pulled on the bell, no tools necessary. … Read More

After many years in the making, I launched Artistic Equestrian in 2014. My hopes are that with a lot of work and a little luck it will evolve into the Equine and Art Assisted Learning Program I originally envisioned in … Read More