Medieval Lighthouse Rik Pierce Class Project

I took a class back in 2007 at the Chicago Tom Bishop Miniature show and it has been sitting covered in my workroom every since. Most of it was complete but, I was working on projects for customers and just set my house aside.

Last year, I decided to work on it but after the car accident last summer, it just made my other health issues harder to bear and I did mostly nothing. Last week, I was having an extremely good day. Hadn't had one in so long that I dusted my project off took pictures and got busy on it.

I Love this project because I took it with two of my friends from Greenleaf so we all have this rare class project by Rik. He only taught it for our class and that means there were under 20 of these world wide. Anyway, after a little over a week, the pictures show where I started and where I am at with it right now.

I hope to be finished sometime next week. I hope you enjoy the pictures and Thank You for viewing my Blog!

Gothic Themed Castle Roombox 1" scale # 2

This is an Enchanting 1" scale Castle Room Display. 

It was such a fun item to create. The stones on the walls are hand sculpted from airdry clay "freestyle" by me without use of molds. Each stone is then painted several various colors to give them each the look of real life stone.  The Fireplace was handmade & has an electrified "fire" with burning embers. 

This roombox also comes with 1 electrified candle stand which has 3 candles. It also has plexiglass on top (movable) and on the front (Unmovable). This was such a fun creation because I totally love Castles and things that has castle elements in them. Here are pictures of this completed creation. I hope it brings a smile to your face as it has done for me.

Shadow Box Scene Bricks & Stone

 

I just completed another Shadowbox scene this month and this time, I used a brick design. This is a wonderful way to remember the engaging look and ambiance that summer climbing roses in bloom can bring to a garden! There are handmade roses (2 different shades of pink) in the climbing rosebush. Most of my dollhouse collectables have a charming "old world" feel to it. This piece I just finished is no exception. There is moss growing along the stones and brick. It's an exceptional looking item to add to your collection especially if you have limited space in your home.

The stones and brick were hand sculpted by me "free style" without use of molds. I then painted each and every stone & brick and pillars to simulate the look of what you would see in nature. If you purchased this scene, I am sure you will be as happy with it as my many other customers has been with their items.

The size is of this 1" scale item is 9" W x 3" D x 12" H

This display Box (Shadowbox) scene has a glass front. You can hang it on your wall or you can sit it on a table. Either way, you will enjoy viewing this item and I am sure it will bring a warm smile to your face every time you view it.

This piece would be a Fabulous surprise gift for a dollhouse collector or can be great for a person who is not a dollhouse or miniature collector because you can display it anywhere in your home or office and it is a great conversation piece. Please see my other listings here on etsy to see other items created by me. This item has a glass front.

You can purchase this scene here:

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Dollhouse Shadowbox

Thank you for stopping by to visit my blog!

Tracy

Minis On The Edge

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Rose Cottage Roombox 1" scale Dollhouse Miniature

I am adding the last touches to my latest Courtyard roombox setting and I just wanted to share it with you all because this roombox style has been discontinued for years and I only have a few. The scenes I create in my last few are each different and unique. I am not taking custom orders because I am working with the stash I have on hand. This is one of those pieces that is simply gorgeous!! It would be the perfect conversation piece and there is still room for you to add some of your own special unique touches to it. I do NOT use Stamps or Molds. Each stone and brick was hand sculpted  and hand painted by me. I have learned from the King of this technique (Rik Pierce) himself who teaches his students how to do this free hand. Much time and imagination has gone into this creation to make it into this special item you see here.

It will be for sell in my CDHM shop and you don't want to wait and let it to get away!! There are over 40 handmade roses in the climbing rosebush alone! Their are 3 different shades of pink roses on this bush to simulate a touch of nature.

The fountain with water sprouting from it, is just so beautiful and has an aged verdigris hand painted effect. The entry way has massive pillars with fierce looking protectors guarding the entry. The flower box is full of flowers in shades of pink, white and purple.  The window has a spiders web "lead glass" looking insert.

All I have to add are the butterflies and birds to this Wonderful scene. Can't you just picture yourself enjoying the scene in this Beautiful rose Courtyard?! The Working hanging coach light has also been aged a green verdigris color. If you purchased this scene, I am sure you will be happy with it.

You can purchase this scene here:

http://www.cdhm.org/user/minisontheedge

You can see more pictures via my webshots album

Rose Cottage Courtyard roombox

 

Thank you for taking the time to view my blog!! If you have questions please do not hesitate to ask them.

Tracy

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Quarter Scale Dollhouse Kit

Here is a new house that I just finished and have ready for you to move in! It is a 1/4th scale dollhouse and very few of these kits were made. This house has hand painted and cut shingles and has a pretty vine growing up the sides. There is even  a tree with purple "blooms". The crossbuck doors add that special touch to this structure. The size of this item including the base is 5"W x 4"D x 4" H

Everything, (walls, floors, window trim and even the door designs) are perfectly accurate to fit the scale of this wood structure.  Please see all pictures and feel free to ask any questions.

This One (1) item is now for sale NOW. The price includes Free USA Priority Shipping.I only ship to the confirmed paypal address when paid via paypal. To purchase and have shipped out of the USA, please contact me first for the shipping cost.
To order custom houses, please visit my website MinisOnTheEdge.com  
and click the contact form to email me.

 
Thank You for taking the time to view this item and for viewing my Blog! I hope you have a Fantastic Day!!

Tracy
http://www.minisontheedge.com/

if you have any questions about this item or other items I have ready for sale, please email me by click HERE

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Cathy's 1/24th scale Buttercup Lasercut Dollhouse Cottage

I know I have not posted here on the blog for a little bit but I wanted to share with you pictures of the 1/24th scale Buttercup dollhouse kit I built for a client. This was the first time that I added electricity in this scale. I also am a little more pleased with the brick and stone scale on this one. The stones and bricks are very close to the scale this time.

I made the tree and flower container up front of this house too. I also created the fireplace and the added burning logs inside the fireplace too.

All of the stones and brick were created by me using clay and then hand painted several colors to create the realistic look of stones and brick. I even hand formed each shingle. Enjoy the pictures!

You can see pictures by clicking the slideshow here:

Cathy’s 1/24th scale dollhouse Cottage

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Glencroft Dollhouse Build Timber and Sculpting

(The Original date of this entry was on July 4, 2005)

Well, I looked at the instructions for the timber and decided I could not follow the instructions any longer I guess I was "born to bash" . I decided to add my own wood timber because I wanted the wood to be thicker. I stained this timber a very dark walnut. I also decided not to use the brackets accept the ones attached to the kitchen beams.

I then started adding the Paper Clay ( http://www.paperclay.com ) to the upper front windows. I drew a "mock" pattern of the stone I wish to use on the front of the house. There will be a mixture of brick, stone and stucco. I will also use paperclay for the roof shingles.

I started adding the clay to the front of this house. I started with the upper front window area and added brick (soldier bricks stand upright and common brick "lay") I will also have fallen plaster/stucco in this area.

I added the stone to the front today too. I am still working on it but won't add any other pictures after these tonight (Fireworks tonight at the lake with some of our friends!! )

I added the lamp in the entry way. I will age it later on. Thank You for stopping by to read my blog!!

Paperclay Picture Frame Gift Scene Part 6

Now you can add a vine behind the fence corner


Add a Chair or something else in the center to give it more charm:

Paperclay Picture Frame Gift Scene Part 5

Add a dap of hot glue to your ferns



Add them to your fence



Take 3 of your flowers and create a small bunch. Add a dap of hot glue and glue it to the front of the fern & take a fern leaf and place in front of that flower



Add your smaller flowers in between ferns and next to your big flower bunches



it should look similar to this when done



I added a bird to the fence

Paperclay Picture Frame Gift Scene Part 4

Now take your fence and scissors



Cut your fence like this if you want a corner Vignette like mine is. You can leave the fence whole and size it to fit one side of your frame



I used quick grab glue because it dries fast and the glue is easy to cover with paint. Glue the bottom parts together first. If you over glue, don't worry!! Don't try and clean it because you will smudge it over the clay. The glue spots will be covered by flowers if you do not smudge. Once you glue the bottom parts to the base. Glue the fence joints together. If you over glue and it show, do not worry, you can paint this glue when it dries


Take a drop of brown paint and over load your brush with water. Smear only the tip of your brush over the stones (Try not to get any in between the stones). Add this VERY lightly on about 3 stones


Do the same with Dark Burnt Umber

Paperclay Picture Frame Gift Scene Part 3

Start making lines to create a flag stone floor look.



This is what it looks like



Now take your stylus and smooth out the mortar lines. Now let it dry for about 8 hours (or overnight)

Paperclay Picture Frame Gift Scene Part 2

Roll the clay to the thickness of piecrust



I always like a straight edge so I can have a clean line on one side. Then cut off the excess


You should pounce your brush all over the clay to texture it



Put the frame and clay base together. Press firmly to smoosh the clay around the edges



Take your Mortar tool & stylus out.I made my mortar tool from a old plastic card that came in the mail. You can use a skewer for cleaning the lines. Use sand paper to round the tip off so it won't be too pointy



Put the frame back on this so as it dries, the base won't warp

Paperclay Stones Picture Frame Scene

Have you run out of space and want to create something quick & cute? What if you want to give a gift to someone special? Try this tutorial here as you can alter it and fit it into your own dream scene



Take your picture frame and disassemble it. You will not need the glass part of this frame for this project. You can also plug in your hot glue gun now.


Take the paper insert and trace the outline of it on a piece of cardboard. Once you have traced it, you can cut that piece out.



Take your Glue and drizzle it on


Smooth The Glue all over this piece