The Casting Adventures Continue

It wasn't easy, but I finally got a set of five teeny tiny pieces casted.

Aren't they so cute? Of course, I was too excited to leave them in their natal form for very long, so on went a few coats of gold enamel.

After stripping off the old nosepiece, I put the lunging cavesson back together (this time with a throatlatch, bit hanger, and proper keepers!)

I love it! It is not perfect, but I am so happy with the improvement. I am also excited that this casting adventure went more smoothly than the last one! At this rate, I'll be a casting pro in about... twenty to thirty years! ;)

And, of course, I was too excited to wait for daylight for good pictures, so a dimly-lit photo shoot promptly followed. There is still more to finish: black edges on the leather, a final coat of gloss on the nosepieces, and some fitting adjustments on the throat, however, I'm very proud of how it turned out already! Hooray for perseverance!