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Muller Indian Pony
This Indian pony, carved by Daniel Muller, is in park paint - straight off the carousel. There are often ten or more layers of paint on the surface.
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The Indian pony
is now stripped of paint, exposing the wood surface for restoration. There
is a lot of surface damage and glue joints delaminating; all will be restored back to the original intent.
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Here is the animal after the wood restoration has been finished and a primer coat brushed onto it.
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The finished animal, painted and leafed. The paints used here are artist's tube oils, blended by hand with brushes. The leaf is 12 karat white gold.
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In park paint.
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Wood restoration done, in primer.
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Partially painted.
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The finished animal, complete with horse-hair tail.
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Detail of the eagle feathers on the bridle.
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A stunning piece. Wood restoration: John Hughes Paint: Pam Hessey Photo: Dirk Wentling