Hi everyone!
I've been busy the last couple of weeks preparing for the Online Miniature Fair that is on this weekend (17th - 20th Aug).
What better way to shop than to be able to sit back on your sofa and browse the 91 stalls without having to worry about sore feet or queuing for the toilet!
There's a good mix of tables from food to dolls houses and all scales are catered for. There's quite a lot of tables from the US but also several from the UK and a few from Europe so there should be something for everyone.
Considering the wet and windy weather we're having in the UK at the moment it's nice to be able to sit here, keep an eye on my table and not worry about going out.
Check out my table here.
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17 August 2012
23 July 2012
Unique Modern Furniture
Brand new on my website today I have two new items of modern furniture to share with you. These are very unique, limited edition pieces that are already getting attention only a few minutes after listing. I will only be making 10 of each individual design and should you chose to purchase one, you will receive a signed miniature and a signed and numbered certificate.
First of these new pieces is a truly unique coffee table. It just looks like a simple cube doesn't it? But wait... what happens when we take a closer look?
We discover that this simple cube is actually made up of five individual slabs of which the middle three can be rotated through 360 degrees to produce a coffee table with infinite positions. Ideal for those who like to change their furniture around and providing many surfaces on which to place your miniature items.
Made from American walnut with an ash veneer this is a beautiful coffee table with a lovely finish of oil and wax designed to protect and bring out the beautiful grain and colour of the wood.
Available from: JS Miniatures or if you live outside the UK and wish to purchase through Etsy you can find it here: Etsy
Table is 2" square x 1.5" high.
The second new piece of handmade furniture is a zigzag bookcase with red acrylic rod detailing to provide a unique design what might otherwise be considered a standard bookcase.
It is made from American cherry and red acrylic rod and is perfect for a modern or minimalist dolls house where it can be used as either a bookcase against a wall or as a room divider.
It is finished in an oil and wax finish to protect the wood and bring out the lovely colour of the cherry.
I have made up a few wooden 'books' in sizes available from Dateman books to show that the shelves are built to fit both large and small miniature books (30mm high).
This unique bookcase is available from:
JS Miniatures
Bookcase is 5.25" tall by 5" wide by 1" deep.
First of these new pieces is a truly unique coffee table. It just looks like a simple cube doesn't it? But wait... what happens when we take a closer look?
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| Modern Coffee Table |
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| Modern Rotating Table |
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| Modern Rotating Table - side view |
Made from American walnut with an ash veneer this is a beautiful coffee table with a lovely finish of oil and wax designed to protect and bring out the beautiful grain and colour of the wood.
Available from: JS Miniatures or if you live outside the UK and wish to purchase through Etsy you can find it here: Etsy
Table is 2" square x 1.5" high.
The second new piece of handmade furniture is a zigzag bookcase with red acrylic rod detailing to provide a unique design what might otherwise be considered a standard bookcase.
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| ZigZag Bookcase |
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| ZigZag Bookcase with 'books' |
It is finished in an oil and wax finish to protect the wood and bring out the lovely colour of the cherry.
I have made up a few wooden 'books' in sizes available from Dateman books to show that the shelves are built to fit both large and small miniature books (30mm high).
This unique bookcase is available from:
JS Miniatures
Bookcase is 5.25" tall by 5" wide by 1" deep.
14 July 2012
Clay Tiles - reduced prices!!
I have been working on lots of things recently but one of them has been to reduce the production costs of my individual clay tiles. I always try to keep costs as low as possible while still producing a very high quality product. Everything is handmade by me, packaged up and taken to the post office so it's a very personal service.
I have found a much quicker method for making the clay tiles and so I've been able to reduce the prices quite significantly.
If you were thinking of buying some but you were put off by the price, then go and check them out here. On most of the packs the saving is at least 50%!
I can make them up in lots of colours and in 1/4" or 1/2" but I currently have 700 1/4" black tiles :)
They are perfect for floors, bathroom or wall tiles, splash backs, fireplaces, even as coasters! I'm sure you can come up with even more uses.
If you're not sure how many tiles you need I have a nifty calculator that works it out for you. Just put in the size of the area in inches, chose the size of tiles, click on the 'calculate' button and it will tell you how many tiles you need and how many packs that is. Tile Calculator
If you really don't fancy laying a floor yourself I can also make it up for you on thin mdf or mountboard to fit your room. Please contact me if you are interested and I will work out a cost for you.
Hope everyone is enjoying a glimmer of sunshine this weekend. It's been easy to stay working in the workshop with all the rain we've had recently!
Tiles at JS Miniatures
I have found a much quicker method for making the clay tiles and so I've been able to reduce the prices quite significantly.
If you were thinking of buying some but you were put off by the price, then go and check them out here. On most of the packs the saving is at least 50%!
I can make them up in lots of colours and in 1/4" or 1/2" but I currently have 700 1/4" black tiles :)
They are perfect for floors, bathroom or wall tiles, splash backs, fireplaces, even as coasters! I'm sure you can come up with even more uses.
If you're not sure how many tiles you need I have a nifty calculator that works it out for you. Just put in the size of the area in inches, chose the size of tiles, click on the 'calculate' button and it will tell you how many tiles you need and how many packs that is. Tile Calculator
If you really don't fancy laying a floor yourself I can also make it up for you on thin mdf or mountboard to fit your room. Please contact me if you are interested and I will work out a cost for you.
Hope everyone is enjoying a glimmer of sunshine this weekend. It's been easy to stay working in the workshop with all the rain we've had recently!
Tiles at JS Miniatures
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| Half Inch Terracotta Tiles |
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| Quarter Inch Square Tiles |
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| Available Colours |
10 July 2012
New Range of Modern Miniatures
For those of you who saw my 'Sneak Peek' post on Sunday my new miniatures are now available for sale on my website and in my Etsy shop. For those that didn't see the post, here are the details...
I have been working on an exciting new range of modern miniatures that are a little bit different to what I've done before and I hope you will like them.
First up is a modern coffee table made from American walnut & cherry with contrasting whitewood detailing. It has a silky smooth finish of oil and a wax top coat and is a delight to handle.
Second up is a funky 'light' / art piece which has no light source but when background lit, the red rods glow as if by magic!
I have been working on an exciting new range of modern miniatures that are a little bit different to what I've done before and I hope you will like them.
First up is a modern coffee table made from American walnut & cherry with contrasting whitewood detailing. It has a silky smooth finish of oil and a wax top coat and is a delight to handle.
Second up is a funky 'light' / art piece which has no light source but when background lit, the red rods glow as if by magic!
Comments or feedback welcome. I will be producing more of this range over the next few weeks.
8 July 2012
Sneak Peek....
I have finished a couple of new miniatures that will be available for sale on my website and through my Etsy shop next week but I thought you might like a sneak peek....
I have been working on an exciting new range of modern miniatures that are a little bit different to what I've done before and I hope you will like them.
First up is a modern coffee table made from mahogany with contrasting whitewood detailing and a cherry insert in the top. It has a silky smooth finish of oil and a wax top coat and is a delight to handle.
Second up is a funky 'light' / art piece which has no light source but when background lit, the red rods glow as if by magic!
I have been working on an exciting new range of modern miniatures that are a little bit different to what I've done before and I hope you will like them.
First up is a modern coffee table made from mahogany with contrasting whitewood detailing and a cherry insert in the top. It has a silky smooth finish of oil and a wax top coat and is a delight to handle.
Second up is a funky 'light' / art piece which has no light source but when background lit, the red rods glow as if by magic!
Comments or feedback welcome. I will be producing more of this range over the next few weeks.
5 July 2012
Tamed Miniatures
I have a shop on Etsy - the american site for buying handmade or vintage collectables of all kinds.
A few weeks ago I sold some of my handmade tiles and it was to a fellow artisan, Dee of Tamed Miniatures who makes fantastic OOAK furred animals. Doesn't he look real?
She specialises in custom replicas of your own pet and I particularly like the tabby cat she made recently for a commission as I can just see the curiosity as he looks in the cupboard!
She put a photo of the tiles she bought from me on her blog. She bought them for her bathroom.
You can read her blog here: Tamed Miniatures Blog
TamedMiniatures Etsy Shop
A few weeks ago I sold some of my handmade tiles and it was to a fellow artisan, Dee of Tamed Miniatures who makes fantastic OOAK furred animals. Doesn't he look real?
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| Red Setter by Tamed Miniatures |
She specialises in custom replicas of your own pet and I particularly like the tabby cat she made recently for a commission as I can just see the curiosity as he looks in the cupboard!
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| Tabby Cat by Tamed Miniatures |
She put a photo of the tiles she bought from me on her blog. She bought them for her bathroom.
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| Tiles from JS Miniatures |
TamedMiniatures Etsy Shop
5 June 2012
The Making of a Modern Fireplace
I am a member of the Etsy Miniatures in Dollhouse Scales Team and I recently did a guest post for their blog. A behind the scenes look at making my modern fireplace.
Making anything in miniature can be a time consuming and fiddly process that requires lateral thinking and imagination to replicate an object from the real world.
It all starts with an idea and a design. It is often an image from the real world that provides the inspiration. Working out how you can make a miniature version is often not an easy task!
I had an idea for a very contemporary, modern fireplace that would be ideal for modern dolls house families. It had a relatively simple, clean design for the surround with an eye catching grate as the focal point.
Read the full post here
http://teammids.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/making-of-modern-fireplace.html
Making anything in miniature can be a time consuming and fiddly process that requires lateral thinking and imagination to replicate an object from the real world.
It all starts with an idea and a design. It is often an image from the real world that provides the inspiration. Working out how you can make a miniature version is often not an easy task!
I had an idea for a very contemporary, modern fireplace that would be ideal for modern dolls house families. It had a relatively simple, clean design for the surround with an eye catching grate as the focal point.
Read the full post here
http://teammids.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/making-of-modern-fireplace.html
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