Q&A with a Miniaturist ❓❓(While sorting some Drawers)
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- Опубліковано 24 вер 2020
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Thanks for fearlessly sharing yourself Ara.
Thank you for sharing more of yourself, and for answering questions I'm sure you've been asked a dozen times over. And if you don't have nails and blades and pencils in places they don't really belong - you're doing it wrong. LOL
Haha! I am glad I am not alone!😄
I totally had that “immature laughter” moment also!! Shart, lol. I liked seeing you organize your stuff because I forever struggle with organization.
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The tool at 19:20 is a contour gauge. You use it copy a shape, often used in flooring installations.
It’s so satisfying to watch little drawers cleaned out, and getting to hear the Q&A was fun!
Uh,oh... you said Beetlejuice! It’s super popular this year- I always loved the diorama in the attic that he was trapped in originally!
I really like the idea of a “Dollhouse Clinic” - also as you were showing the art trading cards, I thought something that might be fun is using found objects to make a mini. Maybe a “things you can do with cereal boxes” (or other food packaging) kind of in the same vein of the cardboard boxes house and projects... just throwing out some ideas.
So glad you enjoyed the video Kerri!! I loved that little diorama as well and I am really going to have to work hard to get it right! ;) Thank you for the ideas too💖
Glad we could help you out with that beautiful chest. My good grief, it is awesome. Thanks for sharing, Ara. It means a lot. Now, it's Friday - take the weekend OFF!!! WE WILL BE JUST FINE AND WILL STILL WATCH FOR THE NEXT POST!
I definitely will be! Thank you so much!!💖
Q&A is fun, it gives us more insight into you as an artist.
I also laughed at “shart” 😂😂. Thank you for sharing Ara! I really enjoyed this video 😄
I say weird stuff like that all the time! Sometimes I leave them in and I am glad it could make you smile!
I can’t wait to see the Beetle juice project! I’m really excited about that too. An thank u for the links for the watercolor brushes. I actually own some now. So thank u once again. An we all need a break from time to time. Be safe, an stay happy!
I hope you enjoy the brushes! And I am so excited about the Beetlejuice project too!! I am itching to get started!
Me too. I’ve been obsessed with Beetle Juice since I was a kid and saw it at the movies. I even loved the animated cartoon. You are my favorite miniaturist and I don’t even remember how I found you but I’ve been hooked for a few months. I think your work is absolutely amazing!
You've got such a fun and chill personality. Feel like you'd be a lot of fun to hang out with. Btw, I have the same problem with the crossing leg thing. LOL
Thank you so much!! I am glad I am not alone ;)
I'm very impressed with your education! I got into miniatures about 3 years ago? But last year is when I really that hooked and tested! I bought a huge doll house online that I am still working with! I learned tape wiring and everything with this thing! The bay window had a large gap and when I was trying to fix it it all fell apart. That took at least a month to fix. Now it looks good though:-)
That was a great mish mash of Q&A subjects. Nice toolbox. When I was little I always wanted a proper dollhouse. Went to the library children's section and would spend hours sitting on the floor looking at books about making dollhouses, and using common things to make miniature stuff. My husband was a construction worker and went to dollhouse shows with me. He slowed me down because he'd spend too much time talking to people making miniature houses. So he was fascinated by it too. He could have been a great asset and ally, but he liked to drink too much...
I'd like to see you do (might happen faster than I could do it if ever) something with a SECRET PASSAGEWAY and a LABORATORY. Like maybe either a fake wall with a rotating bookshelf or fireplace. I am thinking a circular floor piece centered around a wooden or metal dowel, that swivels and then the windowless secret laboratory would be filled with test tubes and beakers and other sciencey stuff. Could be Jekyl and Hyde, or frankenstein or witches or anything. I'm just really fascinated with figuring how to make that floor and wall thing work. And in my perfect version of that, there would be portraits on the wall where the EYES of the portrait could be looked through from the other side. Like the old scary movies.
Love all those ideas!! Anything centered around a secret passage way would be so fun!
I got the easy cutter and it has changed my life with my minuatures! Thanks for the recommendation!
You are too much fun to watch!! I sat here laughing hysterically when you found and "reunited" the plastic sheath with the cutter....and then found out it didn't go lol. You always inspire me. I've been swamped with other things, but now want to get back to my minis!
So glad you enjoyed it Kat! I thought I was so smart lol... still no idea what that is supposed to go to🤷♀️🤣
I like the drawers. I have some small Ikea boxes with drawers. They are so easy to use. The only thing you must not do is cleaning and put things in another place. You cannot find it again. :) The quilt is also very nice. At this moment I'am not making miniatures, but a lot of quilting. Real size. Thank you for your ideas Ara.
Thank you Marjan! My mother-in-law makes quilts in our family and we each gifted one every now and then! They are amazing!
I enjoyed listening to this while working today. Can't wait to actually sit and watch it:)
I have recently found your channel after searching for ways to make certain items in miniature for a small project. I am really impressed with your channel and your tips and tutorials have helped me a lot. Thank you Ara. 🙏💖😊
It is very nice to find out more about you - thank you for sharing yourself like this. You are a very sweet lady and I love your gentle sense of humour! Lots of love from here in the U.K. 🇬🇧 XXX☺️
Thank you so much and welcome to the channel! I am so glad the videos have been helpful and you have enjoyed them!
Loved this "break from the norm!" Very enlightening! Keep up the great work!
Have a better day!
Thank you Sean!
I immature laughed with you. 🤣 I needed that bit. It's been a rough week with home learning. Thank you SO much for answering my questions about Patreon. Hope to have a channel soon so I wasn't sure how it all worked. Good to know that counts as business income. I'm still scared about the bookkeeping aspect of running a channel. Keep being awesome. 😁 (craftshackclay)
I have a separate biz bank account that helps me keep things in order so I can keep clear if I am paying for something from personal funds or biz funds. So sorry it's been a hard week... home learning is no joke! I hope next week is better for you! And thank you for letting me know who you are! Love your clay creations! Let me know when you start that channel ;)
@@BentleyHouseMinis I hope by next year. Still have to figure out the video bits. I'm just a scardey cat a bit. lol
@@emschrader418 If it makes you feel better... everyone's first videos are kind of "eh" but you have to make them to improve and gain experience😉 My first mini tutorial in now private because it is just so painful to watch lol! But I am glad I did it and learned a lot before the next one!
@@BentleyHouseMinis lol awesome. 🤣 I'll get there someday!!
Thank you for answering my question now i have a better idea where to start. 🙃👍
Hi Ara, thank you for answering my question. I am going to try your tip, also I am afraid that working on more than one project I will not finish anything 😅. One thing is certain watching one of your videos always helps gives me the get up and go needed. Reading through the comments it is so lovely to see the community that has grown through your channel 👏👏👏
I think you making your own dollhouse kit would be awesome.
I love your wooden box of drawers. I use a treasured old dresser. I have a drawer that is just for bigger tools. I have a plastic container I’m reusing (can’t remember what came in it but it snaps closed) where I keep my little hand drill in that drawer. My tool drawer is just a bit bigger than your “big drawer” and there is a regular drill, embossing tools, etc.
Talking about making my own kit has really got my wheels turning and that's all I want to work on now lol! But it will have to wait!
Thank you for a look into the world of Ara :) I really enjoyed your Q&A (thanks for the mention!)
Love that wooden chest! I have one of those craft trolleys that every artist and their dog owns. But I love it!
I have one of those too lol! It's a must! ;)
I did just get a little laser cut thingie. It's two rooms and an attic and is forming the basis to the witches cottage that I am trying to put together. I spent the last couple of days making a fireplace, one of the huge ones they used to have with the hooks for pans and trivet things. It looks like it's working out fine. I do have to watch what I am doing as I am easily distracted to side projects and I have spent the last couple of evenings making bedding (which is the biggest distraction but if I keep it to evening then it won't affect the rest lol!) Great video Ara! Both you and Heather Tracy are responsible for this huge diversion into 1:12th but I am really enjoying it! It's so much easier to fit into shelves etc! The third thing which is associated with the fireplace and the bedroom is the wash stand and hip bath which will require a screen as this is supposed to be before plumbing. It's a great project to start and although I have been working on contents, I am going to paper the walls and paint the structure this weekend so it will be ready to put the contents in. As you can see from this comment I go off on tangents but luckily it all leads back to the project. You think you have organisation problems!
I wish you did know what the "fun thingie" was called because something like that would be amazing for cutting stuff for odd spaces if you get what I mean. It can take just about any shape and would be perfect for flooring or wallpaper cutting.
Ooh project fatigue is a great excuse for my tangential approach to stuff! I wish I had started putting my hammer in the bottom drawer because I can't find it and that has stalled one of my mini horse tack side projects (the horses belong to the witches who own the cottage lol!).
Someone replied that it's called a "Contour gauge" I hope that helps you find one! I am so glad to hear that you have been enjoying 1:12 scale and I am excited to hear more about your progress on your new laser cut project!
Always so interesting to see how another artist works! I do enjoy watching your videos and I wish I had more time to review them more! I feel like I always need to organize, always even after I finish I feel like I need to redo those drawers! or situate those supplies in a better manner! It really never ends! thanks for giving us a view to your space!
Thank you for watching!💖
Thank you for the video! I recently found your channel and instantly fell in love with your work, I put on your videos when I’m trying to go to sleep because your voice is so soothing
Aww thank you so much.... it always amazes me to hear that people like my voice. I have the hardest time listening to myself talk while I am editing😄
Great Q&A, thanks for sharing. Looking forward to Addams family October, and a future book!!
Love the dollhouse doctor idea!!
I think mold issues have a lot to do with how you store or display your items. Mold can grow on just about anything. Paper, plastic, glass, fabric. Anywhere damp can grow mold. I live on the coast in a temperate part of Australia and have seen mold on the craziest things. People use dehumidifiers here to help prevent it in their homes.
I have that same “tool box”!!! I keep all of my crystals and witch craft items in there!!
And you DID IT!!! you made those kits you finished the Addams family house and are dang near done ish with the beetle juice house! You are a LEGEND!
This was fun! I ordered and received an Easy Cutter of my own this week! I’m looking forward to using it soon.☺️
Hope you enjoy it!
I love these Q&A videos. It would be fun to see how other miniaturists organize their stuff. I've been thinking of taking pictures of my organization and putting them into a collage (so people don't have to sift through 900 pictures). I love your tool box. I'm keeping an eye out for one at yard sales LOL Thanks again for such good answers and it was fun to virtually snoop through your stuff LOL
Thank you Rachael! I always love seeing how people organize too... something so satisfying about it! This one was from Harbor Freight which usually has some pretty good deals ;)
I've just discovered you!❤️ I've been really thinking that maybe I was just super crazy & I have had a lot of trouble trying to explain to people what it is that I do for art.
I'm just saying I'm super stoked to binge watch your channel and maybe I can get myself back to understanding that in which I am really looking to discover and express within myself. Thank you ❤️!
Welcome to the channel! It is very hard to explain isn't it? I just say miniature artist lol... And then get deeper into if they ask more questions😄
I think the tool is called a contour gauge. Hubby got one when we were laying kitchen tile to accurately cut around a door frame..
This was a very well done Q&A. I liked watching you sort and answer questions at the same time.
My favorite gift from my husband is the one he gave me about three years after we married. My own tool box! Heavens, that was 40 years ago! He filled it with basic tools and the collection has grown since then--no pizza cutter though. Instead, I think the box cutters have reproduced. Must be at least six in there.
As for hammers, after my hubby passed away, I sold some of the tools from out garage. One young man must have bought a dozen hammers, and seven years later, I'm still finding more hammers--not including my own small collection of them. Guess a girl can't have too many hammers either.
Thanks for sharing.
This tool box was a gift from my husband as well :) And I am so glad you liked the Q&A. It was a bit complicated to film and edit but I think it was worth it in the end... a lot more interesting than me just sitting and talking lol! I think we might face the same hammer issue someday too...there have to be several in our garage somewhere... but for now we only know for sure where mine is😄
Was a fun video to watch & listen to. I haven't found one I haven't liked so far.
I am a newer subscriber. I love your channel. Your designs are fabulous. I love your personality the most. Your dog is adorable. Thank you for sharing something’s about yourself and your journey in this video. Have a wonderful day.
Wow💖 Thank you so much! And welcome to the channel!
I love minis!
I think you are so fun and so interesting. Thank you so much.
I wanted to say, I've been watching your videos on my personal account and you are such an inspiration! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! Eventually I will be doing a miniature video and will be giving you a huge shoutout!
Wow thank you so much! Please let me know when you post your mini vid! I would love to see!
@@BentleyHouseMinis absolutely! It will be awhile as I have quite a few projects already going. 😂
Oooh, that box is amazing 😻 Beetlejuice and Hocus Pocus (I watched H P yesterday) are two of my favourite movies! I look forward to watching the Beetlejuice miniature journey in the future. There are so many spooky and cool possibilities from that film. 😸😸😸 love the cute furry face at the end 😻😻😻😻
I am so excited too!! There will be a lot of clay-work as well which will be a change😮
Someday I want to do the house from A Christmas Story!
Great video! I think an "Ask the Dollhouse Doctor" video would be super cool!
Thank you so much for sharing your video today
Thanks for watching!
Enjoyed this video❤️
Thank you!!
The Adams Family and Hocus Pocus are movies that I watch every year for Halloween those are a must, awesome video 🙂🙂🙂👍👍👍
I just found out your channel and I'm already in love with your work. I was wondering if you could teach how to make a dollhouse architect drafting table.
Welcome to the channel! That would be a fun one... I will add it to my list ;)
I would totally purchase a kit! Sounds amazing!
It would be such a dream come true! Hopefully one day!
The thimbles bring back memories for me. My mom has a shadow box of small knick knacks with thimbles like those on them. Eventually she got rid of them as we moved around a lot and had to downsize. I used to play with them a lot growing up.
Getting them out during this Q&A, I got to explain them to my oldest child and how they work. She was amazed! lol!
OHHHHHHH!!!! I´ve got my grandmother´s thimbel collection too!!! Whenever someone travelled a thimbel was added!!!! Have to make a display too!!! XD!! thks for bringing those lovely memories back!!!
Yes that was how my grandmother collected too! I think there were more actually but I just got the ones that my grandfather gave her ;)
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HAHAHAHA look at the labels on your zip locks, most of us would consider that to be pretty organized. you go gal.
That would be true if they weren't from a move that was over 3 years ago and I never cleaned them out lol! 😄
It’s so wild how something can be super exciting and fun at the same time! I can’t wait for Addams family October but I also don’t want it to happen because then we’ll be done!
Also also: chipmunk Ara is very fun
Haha I know what you mean😉 There was a lot more chipmunk that I cut out lol.... 😄
Thank you for answering my questions! Can't wait until Addams family October!
The reason I asked is because I've been organizing at my house too. I cleaned out my spice cabinet in the kitchen and found 6 bottles of dried parsley flakes 😂. I had heard of others using them in dioramas but have never tried it myself. I think I'll just throw them out. Thanks again.
Some people have used them with success BUT you just have to decide how much you want to risk it, and if you are willing to restart if you see mold in the future🤷♀️
that box has major toy story 2 vibes lol XD
Thanks you answered all of my questions. Indeed I am new to ur channel and don't know a lot about u. But tq
I am so glad it was helpful and if I haven't said it already... Welcome to the channel!!😊
LOL Poor little Stormy, try to stay out of the way and you still question. I'll tell you I get more done when I am talking with someone while I working. Great Q&A. I would like see a Doll House Doctor. It would help people who are to timed to ask. You know how it is from teaching there is always some one who is afraid to ask, but still need help. You have a great weekend.
I am glad to see so many liked the idea! I don't think I will have all the answers but I may have some suggestions or know another miniaturist that could help! ;)
Great video. I appreciate all your information. Thank you for all you share with us. I would love to get the mini drill bit set for my hubby. He does WW2 model airplanes and is always looking for those tiny drill bits. Where do I find them?
Thank you Nancy! Unfortunately I don't know where it came from. May have been from my dad... I will see if he knows.
Thank you so much for answering my question! You’re a wonderful person and I’m so glad I found your channel! ❤️
(Also I’m so sorry you had to pronounce my channel name out loud 😅)
Best of luck in the architecture field! I really did enjoy that major so much and wouldn't trade that experience and knowledge for the world ;)
I love your wooden tool chest! I watched a video of a man restoring one and have been looking for one every since.
Thank you! I got this one for Christmas from my husband (he got it from Harbor Freight)
Bentley House Minis Really, that’s a sweet husband!
I want to try my hand at making a 1 room 1:12 miniature room for the first ever if my ceiling is 10” tall how wide and deep would my box have to be to have the right measurements? I am making it out of a 9x14 inch box its about 7’’ deep without the flaps. Please help
Hi from the UK, I love your videos and have just watched your coffin video can i ask what thickness was the mat board you were using please for the coffin x
No problem! All my mat board is 1/16" thick ;)
So excited for the beetlejuice project ❤️
Thank you me too!
Is Matt Board the board that picture framers use, our local one often gives away the pieces they cut out that is the center of the picture, so can get some large pieces...and all different thickness....
Yes matt board is what framers use. I also pick up scraps to make my miniatures
@@barbaragrace1992 Thankyou Barbara, our local normally has boxes of it free to take
I don’t know if it has already been asked, but are you from Canada? You sound Canadian to me lol. Just found your channel today :)
Love the tool chest, can you provide a link to where to get one?
I don't have a link but this one came from Harbor Freight
@@BentleyHouseMinis thanks!
A Q&A would be too nerve-wrecking for me. I'm way too shy. One of the reasons I haven't started youtubing yet is that I am still debating actually talking in my vids. :}
I do love seeing what people have in their drawers. Plus I love thimbles. :}
I think there are people that like both types of videos, ones with people talking, and ones without. I have had comments of people saying I talk too much lol! But that's just my style. If you do start YT you will find the style that works for you and your personality! ;)
Argh missed this. Work. And I had a bazillion questions. Probably help if I actually sent them.
I am sure I will do one again some time! But I am always happy to answer questions in the comments too :)
where are prompts located?
very much anticipating beetlejuice!
If you go to the playlists tab on my channel there is an entire playlist over the prompts and the prompt list is linked in the description boxes of most of them I think ;)
What do you do with your projects when they are done?
Somtimes I display them in my home, sometimes I give them away. And sometimes (rarely) I sell them.
34:23 lol, you're awesome
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Hello dear thank you very much for this video, can i ask tou where can i buy that piece to cut wood ? Amazon ? Ebay ? Etsy ?
You can get them on Amazon or at most craft stores. I have also left a link in the description box of this video for you ;)
@@BentleyHouseMinis thank you dear I did saw it already , you are the best
Where does one procure a chest like that? What is it called? I have so many different little tools that would be perfect to consolidate everything!
I like this Q&A!
Harbor freight
swearenginlawanda Thank you!!!
@@creatrixcorvusarts876 i know because we bought one for my granddaughter for a jewelry box. It's what she wanted. Lol
Yes Harbor Freight! So glad you enjoyed the video!
Are you going to make the beetlejuice house with a kit or would you consider doing it similar to the cardboard house so we could work on it too
That's a great question! I will have to think about it!
Where did you get the wooden box?
They sell them at Harbor Freight ;)
I know this is a little late but I have a question about your cardboard house dragon. Can I use sculpey polymer clay instead of the other kind? Thx
Yes you can, but you will just have to bake it instead of waiting for it to dry ;)
Bentley House Minis thank you !!but couldn’t I just yours air dry polymer clay?
@@ryanwaldner4158 I didnt know they had air dry polymer clay. Interesting! It's always worth trying out👍
Bentley House Minis sculpey air dry clay is what I mean
Bentley House Minis but I’ll probably use oven bake if I make it.
i have the same type of pencil from interior design school for the blue print drawing. i also don't know where mine is, but I know it has no photo blue led in it.
if you want to balance more, don't sell physical items, sell digital.
Please link your etsy shop right in descriptions maybe under social. i have to now hunt for it.
How funny we had the same one! My etsy has been closed for a while but you can find my store on my own personal website.
Maybe you to label your Drawers! Lol
Probably should lol!
What about cardboard in place of mat board
Cardboard is just a little bit thicker but would still work in some cases👍
This was great, thank you! Also, I’m sure you get this all the time, but I was SHOCKED to find out you’re 36.. not that that’s old (I’m 54!)..but the first time I saw one of your videos I thought you were no older than 21😅
I love your vac!!
Creative people usually need to cross their legs... I read that a while back. So that explained why I needed to cross my legs or couldn't think lolol.
I never heard that before. Strange. I always had trouble trying to cross my legs under the desk. So many sore knees. At one place I had my entire desk surface raised up in my cubicle because of that and me being tall didn't help trying to use "standard height" anything. Strollers hurt my back, kitchen counters are way too low, toilets if I'm wearing heels are impossible.
@@recoveringsoul755 I found where I read it Ara. I don't know how to link stuff sorry, but the website is pulselive.co.ke and the title of the article is: what your sitting position reveals about your personality.
I was always the tallest girl in the class at 5'8. Not tall by todays standards but back in my days lol it was tall. I am all legs....so even though I've shrunk and am now 5'6 my legs still give me a fit. This past year I decided that I was going to build myself a desk that fit my body. Happy day!!!! I can now craft for a lot longer, but I still have to come out and swing away because just feel a bit strangled after a while....but much better then it used to be, I can sympathize with you my dad raised my kichen counters and that was so helpful. the toilet thing YES YES YES geez I understand!!!
Interesting! I have never heard that either! Must be it ;)
I hate that they don't say scale.....
Maybe you should label your drawers? Just sayin.