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Title: Customizing playsets- tips, tools, picture share?
Post by: ponyqueen on August 18, 2016, 06:54:23 AM
So I have some TLC playsets and pieces I wanna customize- like for example an extra PE room, or a nursery or stable.

What kind of paints do you use? Is spray paint from the hardware store okay?
Has anyone ever glued, drilled or done any other "hard" modifications to playsets?
Do I need to seal the new paint so it doesn't transfer to ponies?

Please share some custom playset transformation pictures for inspiration!
Title: Re: Customizing playsets- tips, tools, picture share?
Post by: ponyqueen on August 31, 2016, 04:30:39 AM
Well I'm trying it! So far I have spray painted a PE room white!
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Post by: Hannah66665 on August 31, 2016, 06:57:39 AM
Sorry that I don't have any advice to give... but I'm really interested in hearing about your progress! I can't remember their username right now but didn't someone repaint the castle to be silver?
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Post by: shelvesofwhimsy on August 31, 2016, 02:21:24 PM
Oh def want to follow this! I have a Dream Castle I need to customize :)
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Post by: Em_L._Pea_Customs on August 31, 2016, 03:44:18 PM
There have been a couple of really fabulous ones!  I hope people share photos.  I remember someone did a stone finish on the Dream Castle.  Someone else did a candy version of the Pretty Parlour with new stickers and accessories. I think I also remember a cool Halloween themed playset.  :)
Title: Re: Customizing playsets- tips, tools, picture share?
Post by: ponyqueen on September 01, 2016, 03:44:38 AM
So I made a lot of progress in a short amount of time (getting it ready for our local pony meet this Saturday). It's actually like almost done, I'm just decorating it now!
Title: Re: Customizing playsets- tips, tools, picture share?
Post by: ponyqueen on September 02, 2016, 04:45:01 AM
Here's my customized PE room and a little story I'm making up about it:

What a night last night! Cool Breeze arrived late at Sea Beeze's island cabana, and they started partying, Breeze Style! Tropical Breeze should be in by breakfast, and the other tropical ponies should arrive on the afternoon party boat! This weekend is going to be a blast!

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Post by: kaoskat on September 02, 2016, 04:45:49 AM
That is so cute!!!
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Post by: jrr74 on September 02, 2016, 10:33:54 AM
Well done!  Absolutely love it
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Post by: Aflame on September 03, 2016, 04:09:16 AM
lovely loos like a beach hut thats ace !
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Post by: Elfpony on September 03, 2016, 05:01:18 AM
Nicely done!

Elf
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Post by: gemini_pony on September 04, 2016, 02:19:55 AM
That is super adorable!
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Post by: Duenia on September 04, 2016, 06:37:41 AM
That is so lovely, I absolutely adore the tile floor!
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Post by: Purpleglasses on September 11, 2016, 08:46:38 PM
Aren't the playsets made of ABS plastic? I would google "how to paint ABS plastic" if I were you.
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Post by: PetSounds on September 12, 2016, 08:40:31 PM
Oh that is so cool.... I love it!! good ideas for customizing!!
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Post by: Aadra310 on September 17, 2016, 09:57:33 AM
CUTE!  Love the tropical theme!


I have pics of the Pretty Parlor saved.  NOT MY PHOTOS or my project!  I can't remember who did this but it's fabulous!
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Post by: LadyPinwheel on September 22, 2016, 06:09:21 AM
CUTE!  Love the tropical theme!


I have pics of the Pretty Parlor saved.  NOT MY PHOTOS or my project!  I can't remember who did this but it's fabulous!
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I remember this one! It's SO awesome. I love it.
Title: Re: Customizing playsets- tips, tools, picture share?
Post by: ponyqueen on September 24, 2016, 07:06:57 PM
Such an amazing playset- and I love the custom pony that goes with it!!
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Post by: Shatyr on September 25, 2016, 10:35:10 AM
Does anyone have any experience fixing the hinges on Dream Castle? The shell I want to customize has nothing but broken hinges, and I'd like to fix those up.
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