Changing Your Dala Horses

I wish I'd taken pictures along the way put a Christmas Dala Horse I did years ago had become quite damaged. I first planned to just touch it up and then decided to change it to a year around design that I would get more use of.

BEFORE

AFTER

I sanded off the holly leaves in the saddle area and  the bit, bridle and reins so that I could make them thinner and brighter.

I also added more colors and design elements to brighten it up a bit.

I don't know what you think but I feel it was a vast improvement.

Don't be afraid to go back and make changes. You can always out it back the way it was if you want to.

After all it's just wood and paint, you can't really ruin anything. Just keep at it until you come up with something you're really happy with.