there must be something to recycle ..I will think on it. But how about a nice fluffy cotton rag mop...Dollar General has some, anywhere from $1 to $5. It'd be a perfect tail, the mane you may have to trim some. And you could probably spray some liquid dye on it to color it to match if you're going pastel colored.My DH buys craft paint in a spray bottle that's permanent, to keep making his beret look like new:) LOL..it's about $4 a bottle at Michaels.... Add a few strands of glittery yarn,too,in the mane and tail :) I've never made any with a yarn type tail,all mine were molded plastic...so it was all painted with a crackle finish,and I don't think I have a photo,but I'll look. maybe you could braid the mane and tail,too,with some flowers and glittery yarn in it......How does your sister make hers? She probably has the best ideas...Good Luck,Nancy

Cherry

Macrame cord came in all sizes,probably get some at TS or your craft room. Home Depot probably has some ropes, if it wil be outside might want something little more weatherproof. Jute would work but lot of people are allergic to it. Jan

Nancy, I lurk here often and rarely post, but since I am planning to do a Wonder Pony myself, I thought I'd share this with you. I saw these and saved the photo to my files, tho I am going to my own pony with a MOHAIR mane and tail for more realistic look. This person used 'pearlized' paint looks like on the ponies, and then the feather boas you can get at Hobby Lobby (or Michaels ?) in many colors.

{{!gwi}}

Karen

I gotta say...wow! I've never seen the feather boas on those before,and I used to make and sell these........makes me wanna make them again! :) You can still find these on the curb all the time..

Nancy, if you have any extra yarn, twine or cording you could unravel it for a curly tail.
~Becky