Computer Desk: You asked about a computer desk. I make one that I also sell as a kit. Here is the link: http://www.miniature.net/sdkminiatures/compdesk.htm Susan |
Wing Back Chairs: I made wing back chairs using the instructions in How to Build Miniature Furniture and Room Settings by Judy Beals. Chris W. in humid Minnesota |
Flower Instructions: Some of you have asked for tips on making flowers. Here is a start - I'll post more in the next few days. First, whatever paper you use - typing, tracing, tissue, etc. - I prefer to paint the petals before shaping - wet paper has a tendency to return to it's original flat state. Next, you will need either a ball stylus or a round toothpick to shape/cup the petals. The point on the toothpick needs to be sanded off to a nice smooth rounded end. This will keep the paper from tearing. Some people prefer to use a pad of several paper towels to lay the petals on for shaping - you can also use a mouse pad. I prefer to use the palm of my hand or the pad of my fingertip. One thing that will help you is to have a nursery catalog or gardening book/magazine so you can examine the flower's petal shape. You will also be able to see the colors/varieties of each flower. Most of the time I use wire with a little "pip" on the end - I cut the wire into 1-1/2" to 2" pieces and dip the very tip (maybe 1/16") into a mixture of yellow paint and glue. Depending on the flower you are making, you might need to redip after dry to get a bigger pip. If you are making flowers that have "fluffy" looking centers, you can use finely ground foam or sand in the appropriate color. Try a few of each and see which ones you like. Today, I will start with Irises - you can use a teardrop-shaped punch or 'some' heart-shaped punches - does the heart shape look like it can be cut down the center to make 2 nice teardrop shapes? Take each teardrop and start pressing with the stylus or toothpick in the center of the fat part to make it cup nicely - practice with a few - sometimes it works better to press gently just inside the edges first. The kind of drag the tool toward the pointed end of the teardrop to make it curl a little. Does it look like an iris petal yet? If so, move on to make 5 more. Once you have 6 petals, dip the pointed end in tacky glue and then just the tiniest touch of super glue. Attach to the end of the prepared stem with the "fat" part up. Repeat with 2 more petals, spacing evenly around the stem. Now attach the other 3 petals in between the "up" petals, only point the "fat" part down. After this dries, you can add color to the edges with a marker or with paint (lightly now). You can also add the "beards" (the fuzzy part at the base of the "dangly" petals) by touching on a little glue and then dipping in finely ground foam in appropriate color (most iris have yellow beards but there are some with white, orange, etc. - check your catalog/book). Leaves are kind of a light to medium green and are shaped much like a sword blade - long, skinny, tapering to a point. Sonia |
Street Gas Lamps: we make a couple of street gas lamps - one that is a wall fitting, the other is the traditional standard street light - but as we make them our selves we can make them to any height required - you only have to ask - not extra charge for special heights! Check out our web site - http://www.grandadsplayroom.com David & Joyce Betts |
Hammering Brads into MDF: We recommend that you make a pilot hole first using a fine pin in a pin vice - you should then find that hammering in the brad should be easier - to fit hollow eyelets use a 1.5mm drill, but do not hammer the eyelet you may damage it, put it home using the insertion tool. We can supply all these items. David & Joyce Betts |
Turntables: Consider the larger turntables by Rubbermaid, sold in better household supply stores such as Linens & Things or Bed, Bath & Beyond. They are built to hold weight. I've also used the turntables sold in hardware stores in the kitchen cabinet section. I cut the lip (if there is one) off the turntable with a hot knife. I usually use Contact cement to attach it to a wood platform. This platform is the base, topped with Velcro for my miniature set. The miniature set has Velcro on the bottom. Becky |
Dying Leather: Ladies' kid gloves are the thinnest leather I know of, although there's sure to be a SSer with more knowledge in this area than me. I do know that leather dyes are available through Tandy and many of the larger craft suppliers. I plan on using old kid gloves for the upholstery on my mini-furniture--damaged (i.e., fingers worn, torn seams) ones are cheaper at the antique stores than wearable ones. Molly |
Source for thin leather: Here in Minnesota we have very large fabric outlet store that carries some very amazing things. Every thing is sold at half of the regular price. They do have very thin leather sold by the piece. This is the address for that store: S. R. Harris Ann Fisher in Minnesota |
Leather: Although Tandy no longer has retail stores, they do have a great web site at: Molly |
New Garden Shed Printie: Well, it is almost done. I just have to finish the instructions. I have put a picture of the Garden Shed Printie Project on my site. I also put a message to all of you and I need your help. If you could take a look and read my message and let me know. Just click on the url below. http://printies.homestead.com BarbaraD |
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