Mini Quilting Supplies: I know this isn't exactly what you asked for, but the ex-theatre-propmistress in me had a few ideas you could use if the minis you need are not available. Rotary cutter: polyclay handle, with a flat silver sequin held in place by a mini nail and a different color polyclay for the guard. I'd make an olfa cutter, since they are much easier to sculpt than the Fiskars cutter. Green or grey cutting mat: Thin green or gray 'foamies' from Michaels, cut to size (my cutting mat is one of the big ones, 2.5x6 feet in two sections, but you can get them in just a 3x4 size and smaller) with a grid carefully drawn on in opaque yellow (for green) or orange (for gray) gel pen. You may also do the grid as a clear printable sticker or decal and apply that to the foam sheet. White cutting mat: slightly translucent white plastic food container lid (like on plain cool-whip or shortening cans), cut to size (these come in similar sizes to the green and gray ones) with a clear printable sticker of the grid. Templates, clear rulers: Acetate sheet, or plastic report covers, cut to size and marked very carefully by hand or with printed clear labels. Colored templates should be colored on the back with permanent marker if you are only using clear plastic. These would need to be carded if hung in a display, and the cards could also be printies. Pencils are pretty easy to do: cut toothpicks or very skinny dowels to size (3/4 inch?) and sharpen one end, then color it the right colors for quilter's markers. These need to be carded or displayed in a stand of some kind, so you'd need lots. Maura Bass |
Bird Nest: I found an easy way to make a birds nest. 1) get a tuft of Spanish moss two times as big as your nest will be. 2) roll it into a ball in your hand (roll harder for the nest to be tighter). 3) flatten the ball between your palms. 4) dribble glue in the center of the ball. 5) use your pinkie or whatever finger to push a sitting place for the bird in the center. The glue will dry and leave the depressed place permanent. Rachel B |
Dishes: Chris who was asking about inexpensive dishes for her mini foods: I've bought scads of unfinished metal mini dishes from Pat Reynolds at: She's very nice to deal with and gets your order out fast! You'll need a metal file or sandpaper (I use files) to get a few seam lines off, but there's really very little to remove. I just clean the metal minis with soapy water with vinegar, using a scrub brush (to remove any mold resist left on them), dry and paint, then varnish. All the plates, etc. in my dish cabinet and on the trestle table of my Colonial Kitchen came from her. Just painted them "pewter" and was very pleased. Rita Pierce |
Balloons: I use a tiny Styrofoam ball (found in just about any craft store). Mold my Fimo, Sculpey or whatever your preference is, around it. Attach a tiny ball of Fimo to the bottom of the balloon where the balloon would be tied, Insert a thin dowel or a toothpick into the ball of Fimo, to create a "well" in the center of it so that it is now "cup shaped" like the tied end of a balloon would be. Now I insert a piece of white floral wire. This is the type that you usually see in green and looks like it's wrapped in some type of thin threads...but they also come in white and look just like string in mini! I stick the floral wires into a block of scrap Fimo so that they are standing while baking. The Styrofoam melts inside the Fimo "balloon", and when you give the balloons a coat of matte spray they really look like latex. Fern Marie |
Balloons: Clear, pearlized nail polish applied to the plastic balloons used on cakes will make a very realistic balloon. I clean the seams of the molded plastic with an emery board. I also replace the wire with a string. You can make wonderful patterns with your string by dipping it into Porcelain Dip then shape it as desired. This also works well with kites you wish to fly. Becky |
Miniature Musical Instruments: I have 2 addresses for miniature musical instruments. One is for patterns and the other one is the actual hand-crafted instruments. The Ken Manning Collection SUDLERS Even if these are not what you want, they may be able to put you on the right track to find it. Dianne, Tasmania Australia |
Mini Quilting Supplies: For quilting supplies in miniature, such as rotary cutters quilting squares, cutting mats, try Sylvia Hansen Trish in Sunnyvale, CA |
Mini Quilting Supplies: I know this isn't exactly what you asked for, but the ex-theatre-propmistress in me had a few ideas you could use if the minis you need are not available. Rotary cutter: polyclay handle, with a flat silver sequin held in place by a mini nail and a different color polyclay for the guard. I'd make an olfa cutter, since they are much easier to sculpt than the Fiskars cutter. Green or grey cutting mat: Thin green or gray 'foamies' from Michaels, cut to size (my cutting mat is one of the big ones, 2.5x6 feet in two sections, but you can get them in just a 3x4 size and smaller) with a grid carefully drawn on in opaque yellow (for green) or orange (for gray) gel pen. You may also do the grid as a clear printable sticker or decal and apply that to the foam sheet. White cutting mat: slightly translucent white plastic food container lid (like on plain cool-whip or shortening cans), cut to size (these come in similar sizes to the green and gray ones) with a clear printable sticker of the grid. Templates, clear rulers: Acetate sheet, or plastic report covers, cut to size and marked very carefully by hand or with printed clear labels. Colored templates should be colored on the back with permanent marker if you are only using clear plastic. These would need to be carded if hung in a display, and the cards could also be printies. Pencils are pretty easy to do: cut toothpicks or very skinny dowels to size (3/4 inch?) and sharpen one end, then color it the right colors for quilter's markers. These need to be carded or displayed in a stand of some kind, so you'd need lots. Maura Bass |
Balloons: Clear, pearlized nail polish applied to the plastic balloons used on cakes will make a very realistic balloon. I clean the seams of the molded plastic with an emery board. I also replace the wire with a string. You can make wonderful patterns with your string by dipping it into Porcelain Dip then shape it as desired. This also works well with kites you wish to fly. Becky |
Animal Trophies: I don't remember who was interested in animal trophies, but Cotton Ridge Designs has them for sale at 50% off right now. They are really beautifully made, and very realistic. There are many other great things at 50% off as well - definitely worth checking out. Here is the URL: http://cottonridge.safeshopper.com/353/cat353.htm?851 Jonathan in Israel |
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