I’m building a 1/24 scale house which is a very new challenge!
To become more familiar with the scale I thought it would be a good idea to start making things. So here it is, my little 1/12 scale sandwiches reduced to 1/24. What a lovely scale to work with, it makes 1/12 look huge!
I’ve decided to put them on my Etsy shop. You can see them next to the 1/12 scale versions in the bottom photo.
I believe my little scenic corks are starting to take on an unplanned theme.
They are depicting life under various stages of lockdown. Isn’t the subconscious mind a wonderful thing 😀?
In this, my latest scene, the little girl is bereft as her beachball is taken away from her by the current of the river.
It was going to be such a nice day. She and her family had just settled down for a picnic. Father doesn’t seem to be wanting to do anything about it, see his folded arms?
Mum is exasperated and just watches the ball as it, along with their nice day, bobs away.
Next up on a cork: a scene from the movie Jaws.
Basswood is just brilliant for making miniature chopping boards. These little boards are ideal for any Tudor, Georgian or Victorian household or eating establishment.
What I love about making miniatures is ability to turn household items, or things you have lying around the house, into a new creation. Everything here that you can see has been around the house just waiting to be used.
These fully stocked boards are £4.95 each, including delivery, from my Etsy shop
This Easter weekend I’m firmly in my happy place, making lovely little things. I’ve another order for crates, they arrive empty so you can fill with whatever takes your fancy.
Tomorrow I’m finishing another cork. It’s a 1/144 park scene with a picnic bench. The grass and pond are sorted, tomorrow I’m working on the family and the picnic items. All will be revealed!
Making the crates...
I like creating them because they can be completed in a day, they are freestyle so I challenge myself to be resourceful with the things I already have at home.
Really it’s just moving imaginary scenarios from your head, onto the top of a cork. And because of this, they are each unique.
Miniature work is so varied isn’t in? From kits you must follow to the letter to make sure the result is as you wanted, to complete freestyle. Both are a wonderful use of time but which is best?
I love the woman in this latest creation. I’ve given her an off the shoulder top, black skirt and a brown handbag, When I get a bit more practised I will start to add features to their tiny faces.
Coming next, another cork scene - this one from a film we all know...
I’ve batch made these super cute sandwiches this week. They are filled with ‘tomato and basil’ with a ‘parsley’ garnish.
Lovely fun making them, I need to think of more vegan fillings. I already have Pret’s avo, what next....?
These cuties are available from my Etsy shop if you’d like your own
