tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450570313984527266.post5414284587733658869..comments2023-12-30T12:44:12.224+00:00Comments on On Being a Mini Mum......: How Many Wood Stains/Varnishes/Waxes Does it Take to Make a Decision?onbeingaminimumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11176422732636109060noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450570313984527266.post-40756640252263596092014-12-11T08:52:09.564+00:002014-12-11T08:52:09.564+00:00I don't want the colour to be too red. I am no... I don't want the colour to be too red. I am not a great fan of the red mahogany you see on a lot of dolls house furniture. So I have been experimenting......<a href="http://www.wood-finishes-direct.com/blog/about-abrasives-for-sanding-wood/" rel="nofollow">Sandpaper and abrasives for wood</a>Anna Schaferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09633259957714692411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450570313984527266.post-54533209789643467592012-06-16T20:58:58.590+01:002012-06-16T20:58:58.590+01:00Staining the wood os the easy part....choosing the...Staining the wood os the easy part....choosing the colour is the hard part!<br /><br />Your Italian shop is so gorgeous I would be terrified about staining it all the wrong colour. The windows look so enticing.onbeingaminimumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11176422732636109060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450570313984527266.post-89627287002795293622012-06-16T20:55:15.761+01:002012-06-16T20:55:15.761+01:00Thanks Carol. I think I have the right finish now!...Thanks Carol. I think I have the right finish now!onbeingaminimumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11176422732636109060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450570313984527266.post-53958607133553260332012-06-16T20:54:44.578+01:002012-06-16T20:54:44.578+01:00Hi Tabitha,
This is a very good tutorial as usual ...Hi Tabitha,<br />This is a very good tutorial as usual by Kris. Thank you for the link.onbeingaminimumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11176422732636109060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450570313984527266.post-73197223368847895352012-06-16T20:53:21.104+01:002012-06-16T20:53:21.104+01:00Hi Maria,
Progress is finally being made now the b...Hi Maria,<br />Progress is finally being made now the bookcases have arrived I need to get busy!onbeingaminimumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11176422732636109060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450570313984527266.post-73169400723123567012012-06-16T20:52:24.732+01:002012-06-16T20:52:24.732+01:00Thanks for the links Debbie. I have added both to ...Thanks for the links Debbie. I have added both to my address bar ready for when I start making the books.onbeingaminimumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11176422732636109060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450570313984527266.post-61588312580643138092012-06-16T20:51:18.007+01:002012-06-16T20:51:18.007+01:00Hi Brae,
I think most of my books will be of this ...Hi Brae,<br />I think most of my books will be of this type. Essentially only the spine will be seen but my what wondrous spines these will be!!<br />Ha! Ha!onbeingaminimumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11176422732636109060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450570313984527266.post-31364965520681673542012-06-16T20:49:12.649+01:002012-06-16T20:49:12.649+01:00Hi Norma, you are right, books are a great winter ...Hi Norma, you are right, books are a great winter project. Ideal for tray working in front of the fire and a good DVD box set!onbeingaminimumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11176422732636109060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450570313984527266.post-11928557534345483552012-06-14T16:27:50.409+01:002012-06-14T16:27:50.409+01:00I need to learn how to stain wood. My italian shop...I need to learn how to stain wood. My italian shop shelves are just embarassing!!Minnie Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174914113992547416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450570313984527266.post-55153588113870865572012-06-11T22:55:42.718+01:002012-06-11T22:55:42.718+01:00You have been so busy. Good luck with the stainin...You have been so busy. Good luck with the staining and waxing. Best wishes, Carol :)Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06314747120804329015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450570313984527266.post-13051909376672961082012-06-11T22:06:00.485+01:002012-06-11T22:06:00.485+01:00I love the finnish on the outside of your house.
G...I love the finnish on the outside of your house.<br />Good luck with so many books, i don't now a tutorial but i think you just have to cover the outside of the wooden blocks with printed paper or tin leather.<br />Hugs<br />MariaMariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00864897222493779279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450570313984527266.post-14519048364126381972012-06-11T11:26:16.149+01:002012-06-11T11:26:16.149+01:00The best book tutorial I've seen is from Kris ...The best book tutorial I've seen is from Kris Compass.<br /><br />http://1inchminisbykris.blogspot.com/2010/08/stacks-of-books-part-1.htmlTabitha Corsicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09204999959878537971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450570313984527266.post-33462145434942685242012-06-10T23:11:09.218+01:002012-06-10T23:11:09.218+01:00Also Nikki did a brilliant tutorial for mini books...Also Nikki did a brilliant tutorial for mini books. Might be worth your while sending her an email...xDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05868240147335139452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450570313984527266.post-23949402571773795132012-06-10T23:10:04.823+01:002012-06-10T23:10:04.823+01:00Janice, try this link for mini book's :- http:...Janice, try this link for mini book's :- http://creatingdollhouseminiatures.blogspot.co.uk/2010/11/making-miniature-books.htmlDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05868240147335139452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450570313984527266.post-2070078506687000402012-06-10T23:01:10.703+01:002012-06-10T23:01:10.703+01:00I cheat when it comes to books...I use wood insert...I cheat when it comes to books...I use wood inserts with painted edges and printed covers. I have a few with pages that I can display, but even my cheater books work when displayed on tables. :Dotterinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04006448737136764504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4450570313984527266.post-44767086105205965692012-06-10T22:44:56.756+01:002012-06-10T22:44:56.756+01:00Good luck with the stain, I'm sure that in the...Good luck with the stain, I'm sure that in the end the trouble will be worth it. That's a lot of books! - I'm now beginning to wonder about the saneness (is there such a word?) of my plan to make the little bookshop as a neighbour from the brocante! Still, I guess simple bookmaking is a good thing to so while watching TV and maybe I'd better get started sooner rather than later altho it's a while until I'll need them. I'll rely on your good example to keep me on track :)<br /><br />Re the 'dirtying' don't be too worried about overdoing it since if you feel you have done you can overcoat that area with some of the under colour and it'll tone it down. My favourite finishing coat technique for grime is dry brushing, it catches on all the edges of raised texture just like the real stuff.Norma Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09601307344195166189noreply@blogger.com