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Progress on my Hobbit House – the old gnarled tree
The tree armature was done with wire over a block of wood and then all covered with Paperclay. Once the tree was painted it looked a lot better. Some more painted low lights and leaves and we have a tree.
Progress on my Hobbit House – the landscaping
Landscaping adds so much to a miniature project.
A great birthday week begins!
So it’s looking to be a great birthday week for me!! This morning I received a parcel from Katheryn Nelson in the USA. Paper copies of the American Miniaturist which contains an article (6 pages!) about my 1:12 Gypsey Vardo. BUT, wait, there’s more! She also sent me a terrific…
Greenhouse 1:144
I first saw this greenhouse at a Miniature Guild meeting and was really taken by the detail in the build. It is a kit from Templewood Miniatures. The quality of the kits are astounding and the instructions are easy to follow. It was such fun to assemble this kit and…
Shabby chic books
I love distressed and weathered items and this was such a fun workshop with Sandy Bernstein – very talented lady!
A gift for my friend Susan
This I made for my friend Susan who is a very talented lady. Take a look at http://www.susanhughesinteriors.co.za
Moroccan styled lanterns
Fuchias
Made from handmade papers and silk covered wire, 11cm high
Vintage writing slope and letterholder
This is my workshop on offer at the 2013 Miniature Convention in Bettys Bay near Cape Town. 1:12 miniature Vintage writing slope and letter holder now with brasswork