Designing and Making Rocking Horses, makes this craft accessible to everyone with average ability. It starts with an account of the rocking horse in the twentieth century, explaining the tradition that these horses enjoy and how the craft is still being explored with new designs and materials. An introduction to some contemporary makers with photographs of their work also shows the reader the range of horses being made today.
With detailed plans, instructions and explanations of the wood and tools required, readers are then encouraged to choose their own horse to make from a wide and varied choice:
• A small plywood filly
• A push-me pull-me fun rocking horse
• A two-tone medium horse
• A medium standard rocking horse
• An extra carved medium trotter
• A large rocking horse on swinger stand
• A tiny carved horse
• A hobby horse
Within each design there are also opportunities to put unique touches to the horse, for instance by adding carving and design, plinths or unicorns, or a high backrest for children with back or balance problems. And with each, Margaret Spencer offers her own invaluable expertise to set rooms around the world alive to the cheers of Derby winners!
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