Busy Waiting for Glue to Dry

Doll's House Curtains

Whilst I have been waiting for glue to dry, on the various layers of another project, I made these curtains. I have tried a couple of times before but wasn't very pleased with the outcome. These were just a 'practise run' before I use silk for these actual windows. These curtains are not for here but have given me a good idea of what size to make. I just left these plain. I'm not sure if the green pelmets will be the same shape since I want them to fit right up to the coving. The main issue was the two windows being close together. I thought I'd have to make one run across but I think two sperate ones will work fine.

Now for sale in my Etsy shop

Trying something out

I have been trying to find out how to do something on Blogger.

I THINK I have found out how to do it and I THINK it works.

Please be patient whilst I do this.

I am sorry for any confusion it might cause. It's a learning curve!

Making Papier Mache

I have been asked how many layers of paper to add to the balloon for the igloo project.

I used 3 or 4 full sheets of paper to cover the balloon each time so I can't say how many layers this would be. I let it dry completely, which takes about 24 hours! Then I added the same again - several times! This does take several days so you have to be very patient. After all, it is the preparation that is the important bit for everything. Yes - it is really boring too! It is well worth the wait. I keep going until I can't squeeze a dent in any of it. It should be hard enough to knock on.

I can't say how many layers to add. It depends on the newspaper and the consistency of the wallpaper paste. If in any doubt, try painting the whole thing with wood glue and let that dry. This will give it a reasonable amount of waterproofing too.

Of course, the thickness and the hardness will mean you might have a problem using scissors to cut it. I use very old scissors but I also use an old bread knife, like a saw, if needed. If you use a very sharp craft knife, please be extremely careful as the thing being cut is not flat and stable.

Please post a comment if you need any help.

New Project

I have a new project under way. I will post details as I construct this 'thing'. Hope you will like it.

Scene Three

This is the last display for the final two stalls. I haven't filled the stalls yet but I will post a photo when they have all the things I want on them. Again I am not too fussy about the bits of photoshopping that aren't 100% but looks great with the stalls in plaice - well...!

Scene Two

This is the second backdrop scene for another two stalls. The manhole cover is not yet painted. I took the two photos to show that the manhole is removable. I have a plan for this which goes along with the backdrop.

Market Scenes

I made 6 market stalls some time ago. I decided to make a 'base & background' for them to make it easier to move them around. I covered the ground with cobbles using a stencil and a compund, then painted them. The backdrop has proved trickier since I wanted something particular. Here is my first one. 

I could have spent a bit more time photoshopping various sections but decided it was unnecessary since the stalls will hide a lot of this.

With the Fruit and Veg stalls in place. (Not all the fruit and veg are on display). 

 I took this to see what it looks like 'straight on' with the scene at the back.

 



This one was from a higher angle.

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Miniature Fruit

The oranges can actually be cut in half, but with extreme care. They are segmented inside, more to follow on that! Although the bananas would seem a fairly simple thing to make, they are actually quite fiddly.

I will be selling these in packs of three. 3 oranges, 3 apples or 3 bananas. I will also be making a pack with one of each. You can then use them to fill your own fruit bowl, basket, market stall etc.

Peppers

I thought I'd add some of the peppers I made to the minitures page. (I haven't quite got the photography setting worked out yet). The halves are complete with the tiny seeds inside.

Etsy

I am slowly adding to the items in my Etsy Store. It will take time to make, photograph and list the things I have for sale. I hope you will pop back for another look and, maybe, buy something.

I am trying to take photos to show ideas for displaying the things I sell. I hope they give you some inspiration. I am adding these to the miniatures page on here. Click on the 'miniatures' tab above to see what is new.

Tutorial

I have now published a page with instructions for making the Igloo. Click on the 'Tutorials' tab above.