Upper floor of a castle I built in builder's foam. Most of the items are made by me, including the sculptured doorway and fireplace surround as well as the furniture and pottery. It is in 1/12" scale.
Medieval Style Chairs
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I have a thing for chairs. Don't ask me why. I made these because someone wanted medieval chairs but she didn't buy but that's okay. I think I'll keep 'em.
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Sculpted and Furred Animals
Hand-sculpted and then mohair is applied a little at a time.
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Hand-sculpted and then mohair is applied a little at a time.
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Commission: Re-sculpted Breyer Horse and Harness
I was asked to create a Gypsy horse to go with an existing Gypsy Vardo. This horse is done in 1:10 scale. I bought a Breyer horse, removed the mane and tail and re-sculpted him, adding more bulk in the body and legs. I then painted him and added Alpaca hair. Then it was onto the harness, which I'd never made before but had always wanted to. After doing a little research online, I started making the various parts. I used Rio Rondo buckles, bit and terrets to complete the harness. I now have the means to make one in 1:12 scale as well and which I've already done.
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Snowshoe and Mukluks Project
This is a class I taught recently. I was challenged to come up with a kit to make snowshoes. After much research, this is my version. It's not entirely authentic but it's as close as I can come after much trial and error. It was a challenging project, to be sure and perhaps not the best one to teach in a limited time frame. Especially since I felt I had to add the mukluks, which went over better but left little time for the actual snowshoes. Ah, live and learn... These will eventually go into my Camp project from 2014. |
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GardenThis little project is a conglomeration of many items collected from many venues. The paper flowers were kits from Camp Mini Ha Ha that I didn't use in the Camp project. The pond was one I made at my very first Camp Mini Ha Ha. The wishing well (not in view) was a club project. There is a snail and worms which were Tidbits from Camp Mini Ha Ha, made by Elizabeth Read. I made the bird bath and bird house.
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Dress Taught by Judith BlondellThis is the dress I made at Camp Mini Ha Ha this past September. Judith Blondell taught the workshop and there were three dress patterns to choose from. This colour suited my castle the best though I may have to build an annex as there is no room in my princess' bedchamber for it!
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Camp Mini Ha Ha Auction Item
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This is the miniature parquetry floor I made as my donation to the auction. It has three different wood species to make up the pattern. I made it to fit inside the lamp project and it measures 6 3/8" x 9 3/8". I've forgotten how many pieces of wood are in it but it's over 200.
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IGMA Guild School 2018
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In 2018. I was able to save enough money to go back to Guild School to take another class with the amazing Ann High as well as to learn how to make snowshoes with Bonni Backe, which was a very intricate project. I was the only one who was able to complete the both snowshoes but that's only because I spent a lot of time out of class to get them done. I knew it wouldn't happen unless I did. They now reside in my winter cabin project.
In the wood carving class we made a carved chest from pear wood. It turned out very well, despite a small boo boo, which I was able to repair fairly inconspicuously. I was able to finish it during class time (sort of). I am really enjoying the wood carving though admittedly, I haven't done any outside of Guild School. Accessing pear wood is a bit of an obstacle, for one. I don't know of a suitable substitute.
FYI, I did attempt and achieve my Artisan status with the Guild, of which I am very proud and pleased..
In the wood carving class we made a carved chest from pear wood. It turned out very well, despite a small boo boo, which I was able to repair fairly inconspicuously. I was able to finish it during class time (sort of). I am really enjoying the wood carving though admittedly, I haven't done any outside of Guild School. Accessing pear wood is a bit of an obstacle, for one. I don't know of a suitable substitute.
FYI, I did attempt and achieve my Artisan status with the Guild, of which I am very proud and pleased..
Carved Chest taught by Ann High
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Snowshoes taught by Bonni Backe
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IGMA Guild School 2014
IGMA Guild School
I took two classes at the Guild School in 2014 which is the first time I've ever been there. I was fortunate enough to win a scholarship to go and it now has me hooked. I have since joined the Guild and when the requisite year is up, I will attempt to gain Artisan status. The saddlebags and purse I made under the tutelage of Deb Mackie of White Horse Studio, a first time teacher at the IGMA Guild School in 2014. It was so much fun to learn a new skill. I WILL be making a tooled leather saddle in the future. Maybe more than one. In my second class, I carved the linenfold pattern into the back of the chair and also the finials. This class was taught by Ann High from England. I then assembled the chair, stained and finished it. I learned a lot here. Not for Sale |
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Sewing/Craft Room Box
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I made the teapot and mug especially for my mom who loves to collect roosters.
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Faerie #2
I just finished my second faerie who as yet has no wings. She may or may not get any as I've decided I rather like her without wings. She is sculpted entirely from scratch from Sculpey and sports a dress made from leather. The hair is a donation from my cat, Shadow. She is about 5 1/2" high.
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Faerie #2
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Faerie #2
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Princess Bed
This is my "Princess Bed" which will eventually reside in the lower floor of my castle. This is entirely designed and built from scratch. The woods used are cherry and basswood with parquetry applied to the latter. Most of the fabrics are silk with the patterned coverlet being cotton. The sculpted portions were done in Sculpey and painted with gold paint. I found some metal embellishments which I applied to the cherry half tester.
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Princess Bed
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Computer
I was recently looking for a miniature computer online but couldn't find anything that suited me so I ended up pulling out my black Fimo and sculpting my own. The "website" is www.nasa.com from a screen shot printed out to scale. Not bad for a first try.
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Fairy
I don't ordinarily sculpt people but I took a figure sculpting class recently mostly so that I could hang out with my mini peeps for a day. I'd decided ahead of time that people weren't for me but I had no problem with sculpting a fairy. She turned out pretty well, I think, though she has a somewhat surprised look on her face. I used an old leather coat as a fabric for her clothing. If I can figure out how to make better wings, I may change them out at a future date.
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Parquetry Table
I've recently gotten into parquetry and have found it to be quite addictive. This table has 64 individual piece of wood inlaid into the top alone. The legs
were turned pieces I purchased but other than that, it is entirely designed and built by me. Not for Sale |
Parquetry Table
This table has 48 individual pieces of veneer inlaid into the top. The turned pedestal is modified from a purchased mini newel post but the rest was designed and built by me.
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Parquetry Tea Tray with Porcelain Tea Set
This is a set I made and donated as an auction item for Camp Mini Ha Ha 2012. I do have one for myself as well, though the tea set is a different design. I always make two when I plan to donate one as I tend to fall in love with my pieces.
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1/24" Scale Highboy
This is a kit I received as a giftie at Camp Mini Ha Ha 2012. It had 69 individual pieces of wood in the kit! It was quite a job to sort out what went where but I a lot of fun building it. It is my first 1/24" scale kit. It is also smaller than it looks, a mere 3 1/8" high.
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Tile Top Table with Nesting Bowl Set
1/12" scale table made with glass tiles and turned legs. Measures about 4 1/4" x 2 1/2" by 2 1/2" high.
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Sleigh Bed with Blanket Chest and Braided Rug
I wanted to see if I could roll the wood to create a scrolled end on the bed and lo and behold, I could! The chest has a hinged lid and opens. The rug is made from crewel yarn, braided and sewn together, just like a full size version.
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Chairs with Cross Stitch Seats
My mother (my enabler) collaborated by making the cross stitch pieces which I applied to these House of Miniatures Chippendale chairs. I don't usually built kits but I rather liked these.
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Washstand Set
One of my most recent pieces, I actually built two, one for myself and one (with different turned legs) was donated and sold at auction at Camp Mini Ha Ha. It now resides in Alberta, Canada.
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Quilt
Not my usual thing to do but I hand stitched this "cheater" quilt with the tiniest stitches I could muster.
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Tea Set
This is a porcelain tea set I made years ago now but I still like it. It's rare for me to have a complete set of anything so this is why I keep this one close. Perhaps some day, it will come easier.
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Drop Leaf Table
Drop leaf table I made using commercial turnings for the legs. I think it was the first time I'd tried incorporating the turnings.
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Wizard's Bookshelf
This resides in my castle room. It is pictured here with some unfinished pottery on the shelves. For this, I did not want traditional handles for the drawers so I sculpted tiny demon faces for the drawer pulls. Take a look! I made the braided rug as well.
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Buffet and Hutch
Buffet and hutch I made using a photo from a full-size furniture book. I had no pattern to follow, just the photo as reference. The knobs were hand carved by me. The pottery is for sale.
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Wicker Chair Set
This wicker chair set was adapted from a pattern from a Millie August book. The rug is braided and sewn together from crewel yarn. Took me forever!
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