Heather, I use this real rust a lot in my miniatures. I've discovered that Dulle Cote does not tone down the rust. You need a dead flat varnish and they are hard to come by and expensive, but dull coate sells in small quantities at an affordable price.
Dear Debbie: thank you for this - I actually feel so disappointed that I'm not able to give the pieces the kind of detailing that I would LOVE to - time just won't allow for that. So, this is very nice to hear, darling: thanks. xoxo
Glad you think so - thank you! ...if you like these, you might like this video where I share a variation that is all about making Gothic Window Ornaments: th-cam.com/video/PsXp2oqhyJs/w-d-xo.html
You know, it's funny - I NEVER put as much detail into my pieces as I would like, my friend - time is always a factor. It thrills me that you understand the value of the little touches that DO make it into the process - thank you! xoxo
*screams* You are aiming straight for my heart with this one!!!!!!!! There is little I love more (aesthetically speaking) than gothic windows and gothic architectural elements. These windows are positively delicious. I want to look at them all day!
Then our hearts are very similar, @PocketSize! I'm with you: Gothic Design tugs at my Soul in ways that nothing else does. So, there are at least TWO of us, darlin'! Yay! xoxo
@@Thicketworks I know we have other kindred spirits out there somewhere! Michelle Ward definitely gets us! I can't wait to see where you go with this new diorama
Oh, AndreaJane...you should see the list of ALL the delicious things I have planned...now, all that remains is to somehow translate 'em into reality! 😅😘
You can not imagine how happy I am for starting a new diorama. The windows are wonderfully realistic again. I could have watched you forever and I'm very curious how things will go on. 💖👍 Hugs Tinchen
@@Thicketworks You got this girl xoxo we hold ourselves back if we dont venture into the unknown and when we do venture we can access better what we are made of just go for it
I am so glad I've found your channel! Just bought my Cricut Maker in June for my Bday and trying to figure how best to use it in my mini making! Fantastic resources - thank you so very much!
Hey there, @SharebNZ! Thank you for finding my channel - and I'm so excited that you're using your Maker for minis! Yay! Have you joined the Miniatures Made by Cricuters FB Group? It's free and there are LOTS of cool folks in there, all using the Maker for miniatures. facebook.com/groups/MMBCS/
Looks very good. I will try to use this technique to make the window for a large theatre scenery. I made a CNC machine to cut wood. I hope this will work. 👍
I LOVE this Abandoned Boudoir everything about it is amazing and beautiful. There's a certain poignancy to it as well, because the word boudoir comes from the old French word for 'sulking'. So a boudoir came to mean 'a woman's sulking room'.
Oooooooo! This is going to be so much fun! You can bet I'm trying out those windows. They are amazing! I always wondered how people made them. And I can't wait for the rest of the project! This is going to top your secret garden!
I have seen a few others being made, but refrained from looking too closely, Heather - I was determined to figure it out for myself (I'm so funny that way!)...While these may not be the best in the world, they are good enough to please my eye, and for some twisted reason they just HAD to be Iron! xoxo
WOW, WOW, WOW!!! if this is a sneak peak at what is coming I can hardly wait for next week!! these windows are awesome!!! If I could get my 'old' rear-end in the air, I'd turn a cartwheel, but I'm sure I'd end up in the morgue with a broken neck and wouldn't be around to see the rest soooooo.. guess I better ditch that thought.. however, I might do a little jig.. but that would be so unladylike and not befitting the elegance of this boudoir. hmmm think I'll pour myself a cup of tea. I LOVE this project already!!
Dear Shirley: knowing that you'll be along for the ride makes me SUPER happy. Do NOT succumb to the cartwheel impulse! We need you intact, girl! Jigs are perfectly acceptable, but Milady prefers a Pavan...tea for TWO, please! xoxo
Isn't Ara amazing? I love her work, and I have so much respect for her as a person, @redhotsweetpotatoe. Thank you for subscribing - that is wonderful! xoxo
Heather what a treat this is. These windows look stunning. I for one, really look forward to your devlopment of this l project. (Also, I would love to see you create an apothecary in the future). Love jo x
Well, Jo, as usual, you see a little too clearly for comfort!😉 Yes, I am obsessed with this current project, and YES, there will be, there MUST be an Apothecary in our future! xoxo
This. Is. Amazing! You are really wanting me to get a cricket! Im so excited for this project! I loooooove ghost stories, the traditional haunted house kind and this has that feeling!
Ha! You discovered my nefarious plan, @melisseus! And YEAH, I want you to have a Cricut Maker - because I want you to have as much fun as I have, darlin'! Think of all the mysterious and atmospheric tableaux one could create...ahhhhh! xoxo
Heather Tracy yep it would but have not got the cutting machine sad face now. I always watch your processes though as I learn so much. Still working in an art journal you inspired me to make, being doing it about a year now on and off.
I absolutely adore all of these miniatures! They are my "dream" for my dollhouse. Sadly, a Cricut Maker is never going be something I own. The cost is astronomical! I am very jealous of those of you who have one :) lol so I will just have to watch.
Hey there, @Celt Mistineire...I hear you. The cost is definitely something that must be considered...AND, I encourage you to think about finding a local Maker's Space - most of them have electronic cutters (even Laser Cutters!) and you may be able to use the files without having to buy your own machine! xoxo
I have been looking but nothing so far. Where I live in Australia, there is only 1 place but it is self funded and they dont have the option of purchasing one. Maybe one day when price goes down 😊 they really are a phenomenal tool! It also helps when you have a great teacher such as yourself! I will still be watching regardless❤
@@celtmistineire2449 💔 - so frustrating! There are some craft stores here in the US that have Cricut's set up for access by their customers. I hope that something like this appears in your part of the world, soon, my friend. xoxo
@@Thicketworks I'm seeing an old moldering monastery or an old cathedral in ruins from some long forgotten time. That's what these windows remind me of 💖
Oh I have ruined a whole jar of that iron oxide paint by delightfully dipping my brush in the jar. Lesson learned. Hey, I have a tip for you. If you want lighter rusty areas hydrogen peroxide is a great trick. Your work is just amazing. Hugs, Diana.
Yep, it is SO disheartening to find that your paint is all a big lump of rust, @Rocky Road Creations. Now we know...😜 Thanks for the Hydrogen Peroxide tip: will definitely be trying that! xoxo
Querida Cristine: ¡Muchas gracias, querida! Me encantan estas pequeñas ventanas y no puedo esperar para instalarlas en las paredes de piedra de la alcoba ... xoxo
Dear Faye: you are far too kind. I'm SO fortunate to have the time and the tools to experiment with these things - and then to share them is the ultimate pleasure, my friend. xoxo
Hi Shannon! Thank you for the kind words, my friend. I use the original Cricut Maker, but any good quality cutting machine that can cut 'cereal box' weight chipboard will work.
@@Thicketworks while i have you on the line, a few quick questions. Do you have experience cutting plasticard with the cricut and if you don't how thick chipboard can it cut? Also, that iron paint seems rather interesting but possibly finicky (beyond just being carfull with the bottle) how stable is the end result over time? Thanks
@Nicholas Tousignant I have not yet experimented with plasticard or styrene sheets - although both of these substances are on the growing list of materials to experiment with. Since styrene can be 'snapped' once it's scored, I'm pretty confident that this will work, even if the machine doesn't cut all the way through. Plasticard? Not so sure, but definitely interested to find out. As far as heavy chipboard goes, The Maker can cut up to 2mm thick chipboard. It can also cut 3/32" thick Balsa wood. The list of materials it has been tested with is astronomical. As far as the Iron Paint goes, I've seen it used on very large outdoor projects (with appropriate sealers, of course) that have withstood the test of time. It's a fantastic product. Hope this helps, my friend. xoxo
@@Thicketworks plasticard, as i understant it is styrene (possibly a brand name, now that i think about it) so that is good to know. I work quite a bit with the stuff and while it has its limitations it is one of my favorite materials to use. Do the rust spots on the iron paint gain texture as well as the color?
@@nicolastousignant9160 Thanks for the info on plasticard. The texture is minimal with the commercial iron paint. You can actually mix your own iron paint, as well. It's hugely important to protect your lungs from the particles, but you can add Iron Powder to just about any paint, mix thoroughly and create a thicker, more textured surface that will oxidize with exposure to Peroxide, etc. Here's the stuff I have used: amzn.to/2oZZubt
They don't have to depict windows. A blacksmith could make this design as a gate or fence. Also, the Victorians were able to make iron buildings that resembled Gothic architecture. Neglect the paint and the iron would rust.
Thanks for the amazing tutorials! I was looking at the ZIG 2 way glue and the packaging says if you let the glue dry before adhering, the bond is temporary and for a permanent bond you adhere when wet. Have you had any issues with pieces coming apart using the dry then stick method?
Hi @mel austen - you are correct - that IS what the packaging says...however, I have several projects assembled after the ZIG 2 Way has dried, and even after a year, they have remained intact. Alternatively, use either E-6000 or FabriTac or 3-in-1 Advanced Craft Glue (in very controlled and small amounts!) to achieve a bond you can feel completely confident about. Thanks for the excellent question! xoxo
@@Thicketworks Thanks so much! I use the other 3 glues you mention, but for some things would love something that doesn't splodge out the sides. I'm going to try the ZIG. :)
Hi Heather. Please may I ask, which Cricut maker machine do you recommend? Are they all pretty much the same? I'm planning on getting one, so any advice would be great! Thank you x
Ahhhhhh!!! I'm with it now...there is one called 'Maker' brilliant I got that added to my Amazon basket. Thanks Heather...I'm excited to get it!! Sorry I was slow on the uptake haha!!
Hi Saturnino! The "glass" portion of the windows is Acetate. I cut them with an electronic cutting machine. They can be cut by hand, if you prefer. xoxo
@@Thicketworks I am working on the design of a church tower. It has two very tall and thin side windows, with Gothic arches. I'm looking for colorful stained glass for them. Do you have an image of tall, thin stained glass? Or would you know how to indicate a downloadable source?
@@Xapiro I would recommend searching at pixabay.com/ my friend. That way, you'll know you have no restrictions on the legal use of the images you find.
I can't help but pursue this stuff, @SD70ACe - I'm obsessed with attempting to recreate miniature versions of the visions in my head! And you are very kind about the voice: isn't it funny how we so often don't like to hear our own?
Oh, darlin'...I am HOOKED. Miniatures / Dioramas are my total obsession at this point. Fingers crossed that this one evolves in a way we can all enjoy. xoxo
An abandoned budoir has a story. There's history there . These windows saw it all. I love that, now, they just sit in silence. Beautiful windows!
YES! You get it, Susan...as of course you would! Fingers crossed that the history can be evoked with suitable atmosphere, my friend. xoxo
Heather, I use this real rust a lot in my miniatures. I've discovered that Dulle Cote does not tone down the rust. You need a dead flat varnish and they are hard to come by and expensive, but dull coate sells in small quantities at an affordable price.
Thank you so much, Peter. Dulle Cote sounds like a great investment for rust finishes.
I love listening to you. Such a nice voice. Plus I love how professional you are in all your tuterials. Thanks!
Wayne, I agree with you...her professional presentations and wonderful soothing voice make her unique and appealing as a tutor.
So glad you’re still doing the gothic stuff. I love it. Thank you xx
Yay! Can't help it, girl. It's in my BLOOD! Been haunted by visions of a chamber like this forever: now, let's see if I can pull it off! xoxo
If anyone can, it's you!
Your attention to detail is FABULOUS
Dear Debbie: thank you for this - I actually feel so disappointed that I'm not able to give the pieces the kind of detailing that I would LOVE to - time just won't allow for that. So, this is very nice to hear, darling: thanks. xoxo
THAT was phuqueing AWESOME!! You are such an artist!!
What a lovely thing to say, my friend. Creating is the most fun...EVER!
These would make really cool Christmas ornaments!
Glad you think so - thank you!
...if you like these, you might like this video where I share a variation that is all about making Gothic Window Ornaments:
th-cam.com/video/PsXp2oqhyJs/w-d-xo.html
All your creations have so much attention to details - just rich
You know, it's funny - I NEVER put as much detail into my pieces as I would like, my friend - time is always a factor. It thrills me that you understand the value of the little touches that DO make it into the process - thank you! xoxo
Have you ever considered using a mixture of Modpodge and paint as your first step. It should harden up your piece and also help with the base coat.
Your attention to detail is making me step up my game fr!
Those windows are just drop dead gorgeous. I am learning so much from you Heather, and i am very grateful. xoxo
It's Chantal! Hello, darling! Thank you for this lovely message, my friend: we are here to PLAY! Woo hoo! xoxo
Yes! All these things I looove
Yes! This is so fun, @Burlesque Circus! We may be fringe dwellers, but we are MIGHTY in our love of Gothic Splendor, girl! xoxo
*screams* You are aiming straight for my heart with this one!!!!!!!! There is little I love more (aesthetically speaking) than gothic windows and gothic architectural elements. These windows are positively delicious. I want to look at them all day!
Then our hearts are very similar, @PocketSize! I'm with you: Gothic Design tugs at my Soul in ways that nothing else does. So, there are at least TWO of us, darlin'! Yay! xoxo
@@Thicketworks I know we have other kindred spirits out there somewhere! Michelle Ward definitely gets us! I can't wait to see where you go with this new diorama
So happy! More miniatures....love, love, love. Your work is wonderful, thank you.
Yay! More miniatures! I can't stop, Susan. It is a CONSUMING PASSION, and I succumb, utterly! xoxo
Thank you! You are a fabulous teacher. This work is amazing!
I can't wait for all the projects related to this diorama. Your imagination is truly magnificent!
Oh, AndreaJane...you should see the list of ALL the delicious things I have planned...now, all that remains is to somehow translate 'em into reality! 😅😘
Squeeeeee! A new project!! Cannot wait to see what you get up to!
Hey, Hazel! I'm excited, too: lot's of crazy ideas rolling around in this head. We'll see how they work out, girl! 😜😘🌹
These gothic windows are fantastic my dear! I am super excited to watch this next adventure unfold! 💜💜💜
Yay! So happy that you like them, darlin'! I love designing in a Gothic Vein! xoxo
I am so glad youre back. I was having withdrawal symptoms. I just adore your work.
Awww....that's so sweet! Thank you, Barbara! xoxo
Molto bello cara come sempre baci baci baci.....Buon lavoro a presto 😍👏👏👏👏👍🧚♀️🧚♀️🧚♀️
Cara Anna, grazie, cara! Baci!
You can not imagine how happy I am for starting a new diorama. The windows are wonderfully realistic again. I could have watched you forever and I'm very curious how things will go on. 💖👍 Hugs Tinchen
Dear Tinchen: you make my heart glad, my friend. I'm curious, too! I have LOTS of ideas, but we'll see how they turn out! xoxo
Absolutely stunning miss Heather!! You are amazing sweetie. Thanx for shar'in y'alls considerable talent!
Hey, Laurie! It's good to hear from you, girl. Hope all is well with you and yours, darlin'! xoxo
I love the antiquing of the window glass! 💕
Isn't that a lovely effect, @Chrissy Polans? So simple. xoxo
I just adore these windows. I'm addicted. lol
Ha! You and me both, @If its pink I'll take it! My feverish brain is on FIRE with ideas about how to use this technology to make ALL THE THINGS! xoxo
This is one of my favorites!!! It really is amazing and I cannot wait to try to make one Heather!!
Awesome! This was super fun to design, @therettavad - love me some Gothic Splendor! xoxo
So exciting, I can't wait! The windows look fantastic!
Yay! So glad you like 'em, Anastasia - I hope you enjoy the mayhem that's to come! xoxo
Yes for gothic! Me too. Thank you.
Yay! So glad you enjoy this aesthetic, Ruth! xoxo
I love Gothic windows and can't wait too see how this room goes I know it will be amazing xoxo
Fingers crossed, Cindy! Hope my vision doesn't exceed my ability to create...SO many wonderfully tantalizing ideas are pestering me! xoxo
@@Thicketworks You got this girl xoxo we hold ourselves back if we dont venture into the unknown and when we do venture we can access better what we are made of just go for it
Oh girl, if only I could supersize these to real life! I can see it all in my minds eye. You rock! Thank you
You CAN! Just find someone with a giant CNC, and you're all set! (One of these days, girl...gonna get one!) Huge hugs, Robbin! xoxo
@@Thicketworks Oh the things you could do then!!! xoxo
Sooo loving this!!!
Yay! Gothic design? I'm in, girl. xoxo
I am so glad I've found your channel! Just bought my Cricut Maker in June for my Bday and trying to figure how best to use it in my mini making! Fantastic resources - thank you so very much!
Hey there, @SharebNZ! Thank you for finding my channel - and I'm so excited that you're using your Maker for minis! Yay! Have you joined the Miniatures Made by Cricuters FB Group? It's free and there are LOTS of cool folks in there, all using the Maker for miniatures. facebook.com/groups/MMBCS/
Def plugging the cricut back up for this one! Woohoo!! Thanks so much for sharing your awesomeness!!💜💜💜
Awesome! Glad to hear it, @Kitty Tatman. Thank YOU! xoxo
Looks very good. I will try to use this technique to make the window for a large theatre scenery. I made a CNC machine to cut wood. I hope this will work. 👍
I LOVE this Abandoned Boudoir everything about it is amazing and beautiful. There's a certain poignancy to it as well, because the word boudoir comes from the old French word for 'sulking'. So a boudoir came to mean 'a woman's sulking room'.
Another fabulous project. I can't WAIT to see how you use these windows x
I'm scheming about how to create authentic feeling embrasures for 'em, as we speak, Sue! Fingers crossed. xoxo
Heather Tracy oh very my! If they’re anything like the garden door surround, we are in for a serious treat! 😘
Oooooooo! This is going to be so much fun! You can bet I'm trying out those windows. They are amazing! I always wondered how people made them. And I can't wait for the rest of the project! This is going to top your secret garden!
The iron was a touch of genius
I have seen a few others being made, but refrained from looking too closely, Heather - I was determined to figure it out for myself (I'm so funny that way!)...While these may not be the best in the world, they are good enough to please my eye, and for some twisted reason they just HAD to be Iron! xoxo
GORGEOUS WINDOWS!
Love all yhe minis you've made.
Why, thank you, Sandra! Such fun. xoxo
Magnifico trabajo!!! Muchas gracias
Querida Mónica: ¡gracias mi amiga! Divirtiéndote mucho diseñando para este nuevo proyecto! xoxo
These are beautiful!! Thank you for sharing.
Hi Cristine: and thank you, girl. xoxo
Que manos mas maravillosa, preciosa, gracias Heather
Oh, gracias, amable Aurelia! Eres muy dulce, mi amiga. xoxo
@@Thicketworks xoxo
Wow Heather, this is absolutely gorgeous! I want to come play in your studio! 🤪❤️👸🏻
Bring your Hip Waders, girl! It's a hoarders nightmare in there - but you are always welcome to come play, Kim! xoxo
Hahahahaha! Mine too, I keep expecting something to crawl out of one of my piles. LOL
WOW, WOW, WOW!!! if this is a sneak peak at what is coming I can hardly wait for next week!! these windows are awesome!!! If I could get my 'old' rear-end in the air, I'd turn a cartwheel, but I'm sure I'd end up in the morgue with a broken neck and wouldn't be around to see the rest soooooo.. guess I better ditch that thought.. however, I might do a little jig.. but that would be so unladylike and not befitting the elegance of this boudoir. hmmm think I'll pour myself a cup of tea. I LOVE this project already!!
Dear Shirley: knowing that you'll be along for the ride makes me SUPER happy. Do NOT succumb to the cartwheel impulse! We need you intact, girl! Jigs are perfectly acceptable, but Milady prefers a Pavan...tea for TWO, please! xoxo
Came over from "Bentley House Minis". Now a new subscriber and looking forward to seeing more of your work. Thank you for sharing your talents.
Isn't Ara amazing? I love her work, and I have so much respect for her as a person, @redhotsweetpotatoe. Thank you for subscribing - that is wonderful! xoxo
Already looking forward to this project! ! This is beautiful.
Oh, so many wonderful touches are planned, Sarah: we'll see how (or IF!) they translate into actual Miniatures! xoxo
Gorgeous windows! I am looking forward to more of this project. Thank you, Heather
Hi Renee! So glad you like them - I'm enjoying creating more of them as we speak. Thank you for your kindness, my friend. xoxo
Heather what a treat this is. These windows look stunning. I for one, really look forward to your devlopment of this l project. (Also, I would love to see you create an apothecary in the future). Love jo x
I love the idea of an old abandoned apothecary! 😍
Well, Jo, as usual, you see a little too clearly for comfort!😉 Yes, I am obsessed with this current project, and YES, there will be, there MUST be an Apothecary in our future! xoxo
This. Is. Amazing! You are really wanting me to get a cricket! Im so excited for this project! I loooooove ghost stories, the traditional haunted house kind and this has that feeling!
Ha! You discovered my nefarious plan, @melisseus! And YEAH, I want you to have a Cricut Maker - because I want you to have as much fun as I have, darlin'! Think of all the mysterious and atmospheric tableaux one could create...ahhhhh! xoxo
This is so beautiful Heather! And I learned about so many products I want to try. As always, thank you for sharing your techniques!
Yay! Ara likes it! Isn't the heavy gloss gel thingie great? So easy, such a pretty result! xoxo
This is going to be amazing!
Hey, Neta! I'm busy working on more windows right now - such a satisfying process. So glad you're here, my friend! xoxo
I love all the paint effects you put into your projects. I file them away in my imagination for future use ☺️
Once a faux finisher / ALWAYS a faux finisher, Donna! 😅 It makes me happy that you find 'em useful! xoxo
Awesome! Nice tutorial! 🖤
Thank you, Heidi! 😊
Wow this was amazing to watch and your voice is mesmerizing.
❤️❤️❤️❤️ Beautiful! Heather, these windows are awesome! 🌹Rosie of Oz 🇦🇺
They are a TON of fun to build, Rosie (at least for me!) thank you for being here, my friend. xoxo
Wow I love this such a lot of details once again.
Cool! One would be very interesting on or in a journal, no? I can see this working in one of your beautiful pieces, Rosemary...xoxo
Heather Tracy yep it would but have not got the cutting machine sad face now. I always watch your processes though as I learn so much. Still working in an art journal you inspired me to make, being doing it about a year now on and off.
I absolutely adore all of these miniatures! They are my "dream" for my dollhouse. Sadly, a Cricut Maker is never going be something I own. The cost is astronomical! I am very jealous of those of you who have one :) lol so I will just have to watch.
Hey there, @Celt Mistineire...I hear you. The cost is definitely something that must be considered...AND, I encourage you to think about finding a local Maker's Space - most of them have electronic cutters (even Laser Cutters!) and you may be able to use the files without having to buy your own machine! xoxo
I have been looking but nothing so far. Where I live in Australia, there is only 1 place but it is self funded and they dont have the option of purchasing one. Maybe one day when price goes down 😊 they really are a phenomenal tool! It also helps when you have a great teacher such as yourself! I will still be watching regardless❤
@@celtmistineire2449 💔 - so frustrating! There are some craft stores here in the US that have Cricut's set up for access by their customers. I hope that something like this appears in your part of the world, soon, my friend. xoxo
Thanks Heather ❤
Only took me a year but I finally bought one! soo much fun. Hope you are well enough to come back to us soon Heather. xoxo
.love her teaching methods
Well, that's a very kind thing to say, @lea ray: thank you. xoxo
Oh, good, a new crafting journey into a mystical design of Heather's mind.
Hey, Rob. Fingers crossed, my friend. I have a LOT of big ideas, but who knows if they can be wrestled into reality? We'll see. xoxo
Yet again an amazing build , I adore the finished window , I love all the fine details . Tyfs
These windows are beautiful!
Yay! Just cutting a few more, right now, Jan - because, you never know when you'll need more! xoxo
@@Thicketworks I'm seeing an old moldering monastery or an old cathedral in ruins from some long forgotten time. That's what these windows remind me of 💖
Oh I have ruined a whole jar of that iron oxide paint by delightfully dipping my brush in the jar. Lesson learned. Hey, I have a tip for you. If you want lighter rusty areas hydrogen peroxide is a great trick. Your work is just amazing. Hugs, Diana.
Yep, it is SO disheartening to find that your paint is all a big lump of rust, @Rocky Road Creations. Now we know...😜
Thanks for the Hydrogen Peroxide tip: will definitely be trying that! xoxo
PRECIOSA VENTANA!
( WINDOWS ! ) GRACIAS X COMPARTIR ESOS TRABAJOS DIVINOS ! HEATHER!
SALUDOS DESDE TFE.
Querida Cristine: ¡Muchas gracias, querida! Me encantan estas pequeñas ventanas y no puedo esperar para instalarlas en las paredes de piedra de la alcoba ... xoxo
I love them
Fantastic, Margaret! I hope you make some - I found the experience very satisfying. xoxo
This is so beautiful! A Cricut is on my wishlist you've made me fall in love with it!
Hey, Cyndi! Oh, I hope you get your Cricut Maker soon, girl - it is an incredible asset in the Studio...xoxo
Goldfinger Heather!!!!!
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Goregous! I'm going to try something like this in a larger size out of thin wood for my larger dolls. You always inspire me!
I love that idea, @KeLibu! You can resize svg files to any dimension! xoxo
Another great idea! Been wanting to make some n then you make this video., mind reader? Tfs my lady 😍
Ha! You and me both, Margie...I've been itching to try this type of designing for many years - it feels fab to finally be diving in! xoxo
You amaze me every time this is just amazing
Dear Faye: you are far too kind. I'm SO fortunate to have the time and the tools to experiment with these things - and then to share them is the ultimate pleasure, my friend. xoxo
Gorgeous project, love love love it. And I really like the iron paint! On my wish list : )
That stuff is fabulous, Donna. I love working with it - such organic rusty results. xoxo
Love the straightforward and detailed tutorial 🖤 curious which Cricut machine you use? I have never tried one. Thanks
Hi Shannon! Thank you for the kind words, my friend. I use the original Cricut Maker, but any good quality cutting machine that can cut 'cereal box' weight chipboard will work.
I’ve binge watched your videos! Amazing 🤩- quick question though - would the SVG files work on other cricut machines or only the magic? Thanks x
Thank you! The files will work with any cutter/plotter that can 'read' svg files.
Que voz é essa?
Linda 👏 parabéns 👏 👏 👏 pelo seu trabalho!
Você é muito gentil, meu amigo. Obrigado.
💕 Miss you.
c est vraiment réel c est du beau travail, vous ete tres douée, bonjour de Paris
C'est très gentil de votre part, mon ami: merci!
Not sure how i ended up here but this is awesome. Definitely going to use some of these techniques on wargamming terrain.
Well, however ya arrived, I'm glad you did, Nicholas! Thank you, my friend. xoxo
@@Thicketworks while i have you on the line, a few quick questions. Do you have experience cutting plasticard with the cricut and if you don't how thick chipboard can it cut?
Also, that iron paint seems rather interesting but possibly finicky (beyond just being carfull with the bottle) how stable is the end result over time?
Thanks
@Nicholas Tousignant I have not yet experimented with plasticard or styrene sheets - although both of these substances are on the growing list of materials to experiment with. Since styrene can be 'snapped' once it's scored, I'm pretty confident that this will work, even if the machine doesn't cut all the way through. Plasticard? Not so sure, but definitely interested to find out.
As far as heavy chipboard goes, The Maker can cut up to 2mm thick chipboard. It can also cut 3/32" thick Balsa wood. The list of materials it has been tested with is astronomical.
As far as the Iron Paint goes, I've seen it used on very large outdoor projects (with appropriate sealers, of course) that have withstood the test of time. It's a fantastic product.
Hope this helps, my friend. xoxo
@@Thicketworks plasticard, as i understant it is styrene (possibly a brand name, now that i think about it) so that is good to know. I work quite a bit with the stuff and while it has its limitations it is one of my favorite materials to use.
Do the rust spots on the iron paint gain texture as well as the color?
@@nicolastousignant9160 Thanks for the info on plasticard.
The texture is minimal with the commercial iron paint. You can actually mix your own iron paint, as well. It's hugely important to protect your lungs from the particles, but you can add Iron Powder to just about any paint, mix thoroughly and create a thicker, more textured surface that will oxidize with exposure to Peroxide, etc.
Here's the stuff I have used:
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They don't have to depict windows. A blacksmith could make this design as a gate or fence. Also, the Victorians were able to make iron buildings that resembled Gothic architecture. Neglect the paint and the iron would rust.
Thanks for the amazing tutorials! I was looking at the ZIG 2 way glue and the packaging says if you let the glue dry before adhering, the bond is temporary and for a permanent bond you adhere when wet. Have you had any issues with pieces coming apart using the dry then stick method?
Hi @mel austen - you are correct - that IS what the packaging says...however, I have several projects assembled after the ZIG 2 Way has dried, and even after a year, they have remained intact. Alternatively, use either E-6000 or FabriTac or 3-in-1 Advanced Craft Glue (in very controlled and small amounts!) to achieve a bond you can feel completely confident about. Thanks for the excellent question! xoxo
@@Thicketworks Thanks so much! I use the other 3 glues you mention, but for some things would love something that doesn't splodge out the sides. I'm going to try the ZIG. :)
Hi Heather. Please may I ask, which Cricut maker machine do you recommend? Are they all pretty much the same? I'm planning on getting one, so any advice would be great! Thank you x
Hi Lianne! Good to hear from you, my friend. Get the Cricut Maker. It's the very best machine at its price point - period. xoxo
@@Thicketworks just any Cricut machine model?? I'm sorry...I'm so lame...lol...they all have different names! Arghhhh!! Hope you're well x
Ahhhhhh!!! I'm with it now...there is one called 'Maker' brilliant I got that added to my Amazon basket. Thanks Heather...I'm excited to get it!! Sorry I was slow on the uptake haha!!
Hello. What material are the windows made of?
Were they cut manually (stylus) or with a machine?
Thank you.
Hi Saturnino! The "glass" portion of the windows is Acetate. I cut them with an electronic cutting machine. They can be cut by hand, if you prefer. xoxo
@@Thicketworks I am working on the design of a church tower. It has two very tall and thin side windows, with Gothic arches. I'm looking for colorful stained glass for them. Do you have an image of tall, thin stained glass? Or would you know how to indicate a downloadable source?
@@Xapiro I would recommend searching at pixabay.com/ my friend. That way, you'll know you have no restrictions on the legal use of the images you find.
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Love your videos, and glad to see you still doing this amazing stuff.... love your sexy voice
I can't help but pursue this stuff, @SD70ACe - I'm obsessed with attempting to recreate miniature versions of the visions in my head! And you are very kind about the voice: isn't it funny how we so often don't like to hear our own?
@@Thicketworks Yeah I know what you mean ... keep making the videos I can't get enough of them
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Well, thank you, my friend! xoxo
Heather Tracy you all time welcome 😎
So happy your doing another diorama. Looking forward to seeing what you create with this one since the last one was so awesome.
Oh, darlin'...I am HOOKED. Miniatures / Dioramas are my total obsession at this point. Fingers crossed that this one evolves in a way we can all enjoy. xoxo