AboutBruce W. Zubee Expertise I can answer any questions regarding antique carousel horses, menagerie figures and any type of carousel component. I can also answer questions regarding other antique wooden horses.
Experience Over thirty years experience in the restoration, sale and appraisal of antique carousel figures other carousel components and related items
Organizations National Carousel Assn.
Publications www.carousels.com, Carousel Times Magazine
Currently Editor/Publisher of Carousels.com and CarouselStores.com Consultant to the New England Carousel Museum
Expert: Bruce W. Zubee Date: 1/19/2008 Subject: paint for horse
Question I have two of the old spring hoses that i want to take apart and make carousel horses out of to put in my yard,but i am not sure what paint i should use so they remain in good shape and should i try to remove the old paint
Answer First, fill the holes where the pegs for the springs are. Then prime the entire horse, sand lightly and prime again. I would use a good acrylic paint on the horse, then after the paint is dry, apply a sealer/finish with a UV screen so the sun won't fade it out.
