tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450570313984527266.post4759105781086151651..comments2023-12-30T12:44:12.224+00:00Comments on On Being a Mini Mum......: Flourish & Blotts is Showing Off!!onbeingaminimumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11176422732636109060noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450570313984527266.post-77618950616970467782012-06-10T20:44:20.128+01:002012-06-10T20:44:20.128+01:00Hi Natalie,
This crackle is the of the ready made ...Hi Natalie,<br />This crackle is the of the ready made variety. There are two spray cans - Step 1/the undercoat and Step 2/the top coat. I buy mine in Hobbyland and so far this is the only crackle I have really got to work and being a spray the results are quick and instant. It works well on all types of materials too.<br />I have also tried the crackle pastes but have had very limited and variable success. <br />I love the double bay and saw at Kensington this year a new design of house/shop by Sid Cooke that has a top and bottom bay that they are introducing following so much discussion of their designs on the internet!onbeingaminimumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11176422732636109060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450570313984527266.post-81629167344401431682012-06-10T20:38:11.733+01:002012-06-10T20:38:11.733+01:00Hi Norma,
They are worth the time and effort but I...Hi Norma,<br />They are worth the time and effort but I am dreading Ollivander's as I intend for this one to be all brick work!onbeingaminimumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11176422732636109060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450570313984527266.post-12261131850588250152012-06-10T10:35:17.133+01:002012-06-10T10:35:17.133+01:00Janice, I really love your work on flourish and b...Janice, I really love your work on flourish and blots so far. It really is coming together extremely well. I adore te way you have crackled the windows, what type of crackle medium do you use for it? I think you made absurdly the right choice in making the upstairs windows bays too even though it was more work it was definitely worth it as they look fab. Look forward to seeing how the oroject progresses. Natalie xNatalie Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16759712575337713972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450570313984527266.post-59667359790986002412012-06-10T07:21:43.670+01:002012-06-10T07:21:43.670+01:00I'm sure all the brickwork and tiling is reall...I'm sure all the brickwork and tiling is really time consuming but they do look truly wonderful. <br /><br />On the subject of 'filler' - I used to feel a bit guilty about using it in mini projects until I saw the HUGE tins of the stuff they sell at Bunnings for RL builders - now I just think of it as keeping up a grand tradition ;)Norma Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09601307344195166189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450570313984527266.post-1988982114084863362012-06-09T22:34:44.337+01:002012-06-09T22:34:44.337+01:00Thank you, I am very pleased with the look.Thank you, I am very pleased with the look.onbeingaminimumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11176422732636109060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450570313984527266.post-58037278986752732032012-06-09T22:34:09.419+01:002012-06-09T22:34:09.419+01:00Hi Allison,
I do like these tiles although I know ...Hi Allison,<br />I do like these tiles although I know some miniaturists think they are too heavy on a large house. I don't think they add too much weight. You do need a lot of tiles too, for this particular roof I laid about 2,500.onbeingaminimumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11176422732636109060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450570313984527266.post-91939225967023036162012-06-09T22:30:50.715+01:002012-06-09T22:30:50.715+01:00Hi Carol, it is much easier to hide mistakes in ou...Hi Carol, it is much easier to hide mistakes in our miniature world isn't it. That has been a hard lesson for me though, I am much too anal about finishing things perfectly, now I realise with the amount of stuff I cram into my houses I can hide many a mistake!onbeingaminimumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11176422732636109060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450570313984527266.post-47607403819428305832012-06-09T22:27:52.564+01:002012-06-09T22:27:52.564+01:00Muchos gracias AscensionMuchos gracias Ascensiononbeingaminimumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11176422732636109060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450570313984527266.post-42002765035004822742012-06-09T22:27:25.096+01:002012-06-09T22:27:25.096+01:00Hi Michael, I love your comments as they always ra...Hi Michael, I love your comments as they always raise something to think about. I wouldn't worry about your slipping brick work, this type of accident often ends up looking great. I always use a very thick PVA glue and lay the houses on their side so I am working on a flat surface.<br />I am waiting for all the houses to be finished and then I will add the final grime washes so that they all have the same look.onbeingaminimumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11176422732636109060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450570313984527266.post-73586903153492832292012-06-09T22:20:39.126+01:002012-06-09T22:20:39.126+01:00Thanks Faby. I am not sure which is my favourite y...Thanks Faby. I am not sure which is my favourite yet!onbeingaminimumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11176422732636109060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450570313984527266.post-29857838629234337182012-06-09T22:20:05.078+01:002012-06-09T22:20:05.078+01:00Thank you, getting there shop by shop!!Thank you, getting there shop by shop!!onbeingaminimumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11176422732636109060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450570313984527266.post-68331344128496843722012-06-09T22:19:25.098+01:002012-06-09T22:19:25.098+01:00Hi Jenn, I am so used to them being away now it is...Hi Jenn, I am so used to them being away now it is a huge shock when they all come back!! Wouldn't have it any other way though. <br /><br />I have a few of your pieces that will eventually find their way into one of the shops.onbeingaminimumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11176422732636109060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450570313984527266.post-89041311274058981472012-06-09T21:55:03.675+01:002012-06-09T21:55:03.675+01:00Thank you. I am pleased you enjoyed reading the po...Thank you. I am pleased you enjoyed reading the post.onbeingaminimumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11176422732636109060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450570313984527266.post-77441144261888739082012-06-09T21:54:22.634+01:002012-06-09T21:54:22.634+01:00Thanks Joy. I am really excited about the bookcase...Thanks Joy. I am really excited about the bookcases and am now trying out all sorts of waxes, stains and varnishes to make sure I get the colour right.onbeingaminimumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11176422732636109060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450570313984527266.post-48480765806807118392012-06-09T21:06:24.454+01:002012-06-09T21:06:24.454+01:00The windows are gorgeous!!The windows are gorgeous!!It's a Tiny Tiny Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604792728743133737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450570313984527266.post-7700245590743282302012-06-09T17:47:42.978+01:002012-06-09T17:47:42.978+01:00It's looking good! You've inspired me to t...It's looking good! You've inspired me to try proper roof tiles on my next project too. You have my sympathy with three home from uni! I only have one just back and that's enough!!Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03818963777270054413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450570313984527266.post-14981288983627567452012-06-09T17:01:28.593+01:002012-06-09T17:01:28.593+01:00Oh Janice you are a woman after my own heart. I h...Oh Janice you are a woman after my own heart. I have to smile with all your mention of filler and mouldings - as well as banished ironing!!! This is looking very good so far. Can't wait to see your bookshelf commission. Fingers crossed. Best wishes, Carol :)Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06314747120804329015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450570313984527266.post-15835642170156452832012-06-09T16:29:52.388+01:002012-06-09T16:29:52.388+01:00Estas haciendo un fantastico trabajo, Me encanta e...Estas haciendo un fantastico trabajo, Me encanta el tejado y los ladrillos son una verdadera maravilla.<br />Seguro que te va a quedar preciosa.<br />besitos ascensionAscensionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07315327060740853993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450570313984527266.post-74694627281427385402012-06-09T16:11:22.401+01:002012-06-09T16:11:22.401+01:00Wow, this looks great!
Love the bow windows upsta...Wow, this looks great!<br /><br />Love the bow windows upstairs.. I've been trying to do something different with bows myself but haven't got round to trying it out yet!<br /><br />I love the paint effect.. I wish I'd have used a spray as my windows look horrendously thinks tin paint and I'm by no means happy with them+ your bricks look so perfect, I've bricked mine now and one side looks how I wanted it to but the other side has just gone completely wrong adm they've all slipped out of place because I thought the glue was dry and it wasn't :( going to have to cover mine up with wanted posters or something :/<br /><br />I just love how all your shops fit together with the same kind of theme and the roof looks great! <br /><br />I can't wait to see those bookshelves! Praying they fit for you.. I'd spoken to him about something maybe for honeydukes before I found some on matlocks stall at a fair a few months ago and I know how much they must have set you back so I have everything crossed for you! <br /><br />+ love the idea of the faux back room with the stacks of books and character! <br /><br />Sorry for the longest comment in the world haha.. I just love it all do much! I must get back in to blogging!Michael Robbinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04184916297492413424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450570313984527266.post-81092601416629053232012-06-09T15:16:48.852+01:002012-06-09T15:16:48.852+01:00Great job! I like this house.
Bye FabyGreat job! I like this house.<br />Bye FabyFabiolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12689788579523220109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450570313984527266.post-75996054455895471972012-06-09T15:10:26.315+01:002012-06-09T15:10:26.315+01:00Great progres, Janice!Great progres, Janice!The Old Maidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06702109878437377286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450570313984527266.post-5795876065503714692012-06-09T15:07:15.278+01:002012-06-09T15:07:15.278+01:00It's looking wonderful, cant wait to see more,...It's looking wonderful, cant wait to see more, I love the look of these old weathered shops and Im a huge HP fan too.lol<br /><br />My kids will be home for summer break soon so im trying to get some work done before that happens, with out much success though.lol <br /><br />JennJennifer Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04323121787301589283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450570313984527266.post-89059877299501287482012-06-09T12:13:02.844+01:002012-06-09T12:13:02.844+01:00Hello, great work wonderful a lot of details, cong...Hello, great work wonderful a lot of details, congratulations.cunhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249722401905018250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450570313984527266.post-25264604954158394602012-06-09T04:32:30.217+01:002012-06-09T04:32:30.217+01:00Flourish & Blotts looks amazing Janice, can&#...Flourish & Blotts looks amazing Janice, can't wait to see your bookcase xxxxxjoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13200481089546793208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450570313984527266.post-73422531859798358972012-06-08T23:32:35.915+01:002012-06-08T23:32:35.915+01:00Thanks Victoria, we were obviously synchronised. I...Thanks Victoria, we were obviously synchronised. I was writing on your post at the same time you were writing on mine!! Spooky!onbeingaminimumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11176422732636109060noreply@blogger.com