High-End Inspired White Horse Statue | Home Décor DIY
Welcome back guys. I always thought the White Horse Statues were so elegant in homes. You would find them in some of the more expensive decorated rooms. I even looked one up and found it for $250.00.
Immediately my mind went to how can I get this look for a fraction of the retail price and this is what I came up with. I hope you enjoy!
Here are the supplies I used for this project:
DURATION: 2days including dry time (1hr actual labor) | MY COST: apprx. $5 | DIFFICULTY: Easy
“MY COST” may or may not reflect the cost of items that I already own, but I will try to list each item as well as suggestions as to where to purchase them. Items that I had to purchase for the project will be bold with a price. If you have any questions about an item, please leave a comment below.
SUPPLIES:
- Horse | $19.99ea – Tuesday Morning
- 2pk Wooden Pedestal | $2.99ea($1.80w/40% coupon) – Hobby Lobby
- E6000 Glue – Hobby Lobby
- Wood Glue – Home Depot
- Wood Filler – Home Depot
- 80 and 120 Grit Sand Paper – Home Depot
- White Spray Paint w/ Primer – Hobby Lobby & Home Depot
- Clamps – Home Depot (I suggest purchase larger clamps to truly support the wood)
- Table Saw – Home Depot
- Pen
- Plastic to protect table – You can use garbage bags
![White Horse Statue - DIY](https://i0.wp.com/angelaeast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/SnapShot51-1024x576.jpg?resize=720%2C405)
First I glued the horse on it’s base and spray painted white. I later decided that I wanted a different base. You’ll see the one I use next. But, if you prefer this round base. Then you’re done! That simple.
![White Horse Statue - DIY](https://i0.wp.com/angelaeast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/SnapShot61-1024x576.jpg?resize=720%2C405)
Here is the horse after the first coat of spray paint. There are minor imperfections. Simply sand a little with a 120 or higher sand paper before you apply the 2nd coat of spray paint. I used a total of 2 coats of paint for the horse.
![White Horse Statue - DIY](https://i0.wp.com/angelaeast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/SnapShot71-1024x576.jpg?resize=720%2C405)
So, here’s the base I decided to go with. You can find these at Hobby Lobby for $2.99 for a pack of 2.
![White Horse Statue - DIY](https://i0.wp.com/angelaeast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/SnapShot81-1024x576.jpg?resize=720%2C405)
I removed the horse from the round base and placed it on the 2 pieces for measurement purposes. I will need to cut the ends off to make a flush connection.
![White Horse Statue - DIY](https://i0.wp.com/angelaeast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/SnapShot91-1024x576.jpg?resize=720%2C405)
Here you see me marking the ends that I will cut off. I didn’t use any specific measure. I just cut off enough on both pieces to make the base long enough for my liking.
![White Horse Statue - DIY](https://i0.wp.com/angelaeast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/SnapShot101-1024x576.jpg?resize=720%2C405)
So, I decided to pull out my power saw to cut the ends off the base. This is totally optional, but definitely easier. You could also use a hand saw.
![White Horse Statue - DIY](https://i0.wp.com/angelaeast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/SnapShot131-1024x576.jpg?resize=720%2C405)
I clamped the 2 pieces together to keep them in place while the glue dried. I also cleaned up any excess glue.
![White Horse Statue - DIY](https://i0.wp.com/angelaeast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/SnapShot171-1024x576.jpg?resize=720%2C405)
Now I’m filling the seam with wood filler to hide any gaps. The wood filler takes about 30min-1hr to dry.
![White Horse Statue - DIY](https://i0.wp.com/angelaeast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/SnapShot161-1024x576.jpg?resize=720%2C405)
I sand down the wood filler and the complete wood base with 120grit sand paper. This does a final smoothing and preps it for paint.
![White Horse Statue - DIY](https://i0.wp.com/angelaeast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/SnapShot221-1024x576.jpg?resize=720%2C405)
Now I spray paint the wood base, plus the 2nd and final coat on the horse. My spray paint was also a primer.
Guess what!? I’ve created a YouTube video for this post. If you have time, check it out. While you’re there subscribe, because I’d love to have you?
Hello, I’m Angela East
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2 Comments. Leave new
What a great DIY… Thanks for sharing!!!
It is so simple and beautiful! I love it…