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THE ANTIQUITIES SHOP

by

Bob Francis

from an original design by Suzanne & Andrews Miniatures

NEW PICS - December 20!

This 3 floor structure, set on a cobblestone base, will be completed as a small Antiquities Shop on the main floor with the proprietor's living quarters on the upper two floors.

New photos show nicer views of the shop, plus
  • shelves/fixtures for the main floor shop
  • furnishings for the Bedroom on top floor
Still to come:
  • more furnishings for Kitchenette/Sitting area on middle floor
If you wish to wallpaper your interior, I will have a selection of quarter inch scale wallpapers for purchase or you may bring your own.

Saturday will focus on completing the structure (hopefully!) and Sunday morning will focus on the furnishings for the interior.

tool list
  • Wood glue, “Yes” or Grandmother Stover's glue, Extra thick tacky glue and regular tacky glue (I prefer Weldbond)
  • Toothpicks for glue application
  • Optional: Glue applicators with fine tip or glue syringes. I use one for each of my tacky and wood glues
  • Masking/Painters tape
  • Pencil
  • X-acto knife with spare fresh blades
  • Tweezers
  • Sprue cutter (If you have one, if not we can share)
  • Metal Ruler – 6”
  • Paint brushes
  • Acrylic paints in the following colors: Ceramcoat Hippo Grey, Americana Mississippi Mud (or similar) Medium/Dark Green Paint for shutters and a lighter green in same shade for front door, Ivory, burnt umber, black and a white paint.
  • If you can't find particular colors/shades of paint, I'm sure people will share. I will have windows and doors pre-spray painted for you.
  • 220 grit sandpaper
  • Cutting mat
  • Magnification if you find it helpful (I use triple strength reading glasses when doing minis)
  • Work Light & extension cord if needed are advised since room lighting is not always optimal
Price $150    Scale: 1:48
payment method:  
Cheque, E-Transfer or PayPal







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WICKER TRUNK

with hinged lid and lift out tray

by

Kim Stewart


Wicker household items were very popular during the early 1900's in all areas of the home.

We will begin by preparing the wooden base and the paper wrapped wires. Using waxed linen thread to weave the trunk.

The main focus of this workshop will be in weaving the wicker trunk and its construction.

We will learn how to set hinges and a latch, and complete it with a lift out tray for small treasures.

Students should bring:
  • Lighting (preferably battery operated) or magnification that you may need.
  • Jewellery snips for wire cutting
  • Pin Vise with small assorted bits
  • fine sand paper
  • 6" steel ruler
  • X-acto knife
  • paper scissors
  • pointy tweezers
  • squaring jig if you have one
  • Workshop payment
Price $150    Scale: 1:12
payment method:
cash or cheque the day of the workshop.



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