egg carton stone tutorial

By leaving a small gap between each piece, the gray color shows through and looks just like grout. And your plate tutorial will be perfect as Ive just made her a papier-mch kitchen dresser out of a cereal box. It is a total joy. I dont know who came up with the idea of using egg cartons for dollhouse stone, but I owe that person a debt of gratitude, because its one of my favorite techniques. Egg cartons (the paper kind, not Styrofoam), Glue - I use No More Nails, but white glue, tacky glue, Quick Grip, etc. Charming and very nesty.

Cover the entire surface and let it dry completely.

Dont try to perfect the texture we will sand it when its dry. Can't wait to see!Oh yeah, btw there is no such thing as lazy when you have a little one at home!

I am amazed that when the technique is finished and sealed, it looks and even feels like real stones. I dug around in my stash to see what else would work. I love this tutorial and your fans comments are instructive also.

Use your toothbrush to spray a fine splatter all over using the darkest stone color thinned with water. Hugs, Lisa. I use air dry clay in the grout color I want and put it between.

Thank you so much for sharing!

A little too fake looking.

Spread out the un-taped ends of wire for branches. Thanks so much for being here and having such a wonderful following. Thank you so much for all the creative items you dream upI love them all! So cute! You will be charmed, Im sure! Dry brush the stones with different colors of cream, tan, brown, gray, and even green for a mossy effect. Fingers crossed! When the grout wash is complete and dry go back and define some of the stone edges. I used a combination of acrylic paint in tubes and inexpensive craft paint, all water based. On the open sides of the house I had to cut smaller pieces to fit at the top. Spread tacky glue over the green surface and sprinkle on a fine green railway scatter as grass. You will leave a gap between each stone, so this paint will show through as your grout line. Thank you for sharing. Hi Kat!

It could lend itself to a lot of different design styles too, including anything from an old fashioned style to modern.

0000521223 00000 n First, I realized that Miniland.ca has revamped their site and their brilliant egg carton stone tutorial is no longer there. Looks good. , Thank you Wendy!!! I love it but I really have to coat my brick/stone multiple times before I use anything with texture. And I think it worked? Thank you for the excellent tutorial. %PDF-1.4 % I actually talked about that in the video when I dipped them in glue. This would be so much easier, thanks for the tip! Annwood There is a book I have read and re-read hundreds of times, that I first found in an old used book store for $1.00. With the house on its side I realized I had not done a good job of painting the undersides of the lap siding when I painted over the Belgian Waffle with gray. Your tiny rag doll might need a hearth too.

You can see the white haze in this picture, where I have painted the left side with Mod Podge, but not the right side yet. Click on my boobs if you are interested (. BTW your completed home looks gorgeous.Cheers,X. This is where the clear matte spray pays off - the water absorbs less into the stone.

I see the results when others use them and am amazed at the authenticity. Great work - tedious, I'm sure, but it looks fabulous! Tip: I keep my glue turned upside down in a mug so that it comes out easy when I'm ready, then I just drop it back in the mug. Having used the Victoria Miniland tutorial myself, I was saddened to learn that it was no longer on line. boo hoo. Have fun with the new kits! Thank you.

Out of the abundance of the The mouth speaks.. And You have Spoke VOLUMES in all your sharing! ), Copyright 2015 Kitty and Kat Miniatures. Im going to look for Greenwillow myself. Ah, thats a good idea. And the best thing is that I can use it for a wall as well.Hugs, Drora, YOU ARE AMAZING AND AMAZINGLY TALENTED!! Its the light weight cardboard you often find in packaging and a variety of neutral tones could work. Great ideas, clearly stated. So many burns And I made a giant hearth you dont need to.

But I used it with the egg carton brick in the Four Seasons Roombox and liked the result, so I decided to try it this time.

Thank you. I started collecting mini Blythe dolls just a few months ago, after getting my first Pullip doll. I re Back with another dollhouse update. My way into Miss Thistles world is the hearth. Thats another reason not to make a huge hearth. I hope it stays the way you want it to. Please let me know if you try your own stonework project.

Step 5 - Once all of the stones are glued in place, add more color to the stones with craft paint.

Next I coated them with matte varnish. It's a miserable jig saw puzzle that might take a few nights since I couldn't look at it for too long even with wine. I used Craft Smart Acrylic Paint from Michael's in Light Green, Spanish Olive, and Vanilla and Anita's Acrylic Paint from Hobby Lobby in Latte, Chocolate Brown, Burnt Umber, Rainy Day Gray, and Charcoal. I placed the "blocks" close together and minimized the gap.

it looks really good Kat and thanks for all the explaining! I painted it the medium grey acrylic (any brand will do). Just wondering if you really need to dip the pieces into the glue?

After going all the way around, I repeated the process with another shade of light gray.

You should definitely do it! That will be quite dusty. decoupage For the stones, I used a round brush and pounced a hint of color onto the stones. I love the world you create. Miniature Ceiling Fan Tutorial - Dollhouse Part 7, American Girl Hopscotch Hill Logan Doll Review, Ball Jointed Dolls Found at Tuesday Morning, Mini American Girl Clothes & Shoes from Etsy, Hearts 4 Hearts Girls Lauryce Doll Review. At this stage Im happy with how the stones look the color variation is subtle, but its definitely there. 0000030407 00000 n Dip into tacky glue and then into railway scatter for the foliage.

It could lend itself to a lot of different design styles too, including anything from an old fashioned style to modern. Its been a great year watching you work. Thank you Mary! This fun Stonework craft technique can be used on either floors or walls of a dollhouse or room box. All shapes and sizes. I used a dry brush to splat a lighter shade of gray on the stones. ), House of Miniatures Sofa - A Semi Tutorial. Thanks Claudia!

This eliminates the fuzziness of the egg carton material and gives the stones a hard shell. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Hi Nonna! Cover the entire structure (I left a small section of my hearth un-stoned because I have a wood mantle I want to add).Let the stones dry in place.. To make a climbing vine, run stranded green embroidery thread through tacky glue, then 'grass', then wind it round the building supports.

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Thank you! Paint a stone with your thinned paint and then dab it with the damp sponge to remove brush stokes and mottle the surface. As you know, AG doesn After months of searching and waiting, Lauryce is finally here! These cookies do not store any personal information. I wanted to add shading to all of the stones, so rather than paint these again, I moved on to the next step. Your email address will not be published. Heres how it looked as it was drying.

Leave a gap in between your stones to form the grout line.

I used Anita's Acrylic Craft Paint in a dark gray color called Charcoal. I have to make this! I put them in a handturned wooden bowl on a bed of dried moss. 0000002140 00000 n

Im sure she cooks on an open hearth and has a cozy spot by a window for sewing and correspondence and daydreams and tea. I was worried that over time the bottom edge of a grout line would chip and break. hb``Pd``Ia``Xk X8xP 51Q S=00MbLp`` + >%0Q$$8_`*c K,Np8v@ g_ endstream endobj 5 0 obj <>>> endobj 6 0 obj >/PageWidthList<0 612.0>>>>>>/Resources<>/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/TrimBox[0.0 0.0 612.0 792.0]/Type/Page>> endobj 7 0 obj <>stream 0000520642 00000 n Great tutorial too, I'm trying to think of somewhere to use this now as I would love to try it, unfortunately all of my surfaces are covered :( :D. Thank you Sarah. Thanks for your sweet comments Denise!Hugs,Lisa, Wow!This is fabulous!

I'd love it if you left a comment to let me know you were here. The added creams, brown, grays, and greens give so much depth and dimension to the stones and make them look more natural. Did it work? 0000042418 00000 n A shape to work on. I made my shape out of foam core and mat board. if you want a little path to the front door, paint this in now with brown paint, or use a strip of paving paper like the ones in the photograph. I'm beyond grateful, and hope you know how VERY MUCH APPRECIATED YOU ARE!! I decided to try something similar to the fully pitched Scotch bond.

0000031613 00000 n Then, lets make some cinder blocks for a foundation. For the structure I recommend easiest a cardboard box (corrugated) or foam core or mat board for building your own. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Glue it down! Im so excited to make it for a papier-mch doll Im working on. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. It's hard to see the depth and dimension in the pictures, but in person it is amazing. No surfaces? Of course, the gloves take the burn and have to be replaced, but my skin is not so easily replaced! Love your work!

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I have improved my photography set up and equipment, so shooting in the basement it is! Tutorial of making a scale natural rock wall, This fun Stonework craft technique can be used on either floors or walls of a dollhouse or room box. My biggest issue with mortar or grout is that it has such a gritty texture it can take off some of your egg carton if youre not careful.

H*w6PH/2Pw5Pp Very creative and well done. Let it dry thoroughly.

If you get a chance, please check it out. Use a toothpick to dot tacky glue onto places you want flowers to be, then dip another toothpick into the flocking and dab it onto the glue spots. This is very dusty I kept my vacuum near by, used it often and wore a dust mask. I worked in 10cmx10cm areas so I could go back and wipe each stone off (2-3 times) with a damp cloth and remove excess grout. I love how the grout got into stone crevasses and left some there for effect. 0000002241 00000 n This seals the grout and the paint. I have been itching to make a stone fireplacewhat a great tutorial!

But cutting and applying those tiny bricks is really tedious, especially in half scale. It is simple and fun! There's another channel, site, picture, or conversation showing - KINDNESS, SHARING, GOODNESS, and LOVE! This tutorial is concerned with making the stone finish but I will offer a couple tips on making your foundation shape. Applied with a paint brush then blotted off. Thanks for sharing! I collect little pieces of lichen from a tree in our garden, dry them, then use them as miniature bushes. Thank you Xanadu! Best of luck with your fireplace! When you paint it on, the entire surface will be covered with a white haze, but it will dry clear. I think your egg carton stone looks Great and Im glad that you went with the grey stone foundation, which visually supports the weight of the house above it. Stonework would look great either inside or outside, and would be a perfect finish for a beautiful fireplace. BUT YOU HAVE INSPIRED ME IN SO MANY WAYS You are such a Blessing, and what a difference you make in the World.. I snipped off the corners on the stones, which makes them look more like stones and less like pieces of cut-up cardboard.

I always use snug fitting vinyl gloves when working with hot glue and it has been very helpful is protecting my skin.

You forget you're cutting your 200th stone. Beautiful floors; I like the painted and unpainted equally! Yay!

Their re-vamped site doesn't have any of their old blog posts, but that might take time. And she has sweet miss-matched china passed from aunts and grandmothers and friends. It's actually attached to the wood base I adhered the room box too.

Thank you so much for the tutorial. Vary your dabbing pressure and make sure that some areas are darker, others lighterlike natural stone.

Then glue some moss into the stone and brick grout lines for realism. I bought this embossed brick paper back when I was going to paint the house Belgian Waffle.

To make the grout less glaring white, I used a brown wash (Martha Stewart Vanilla Bean) over the stones, bricks and grout. Everything looks wonderful! Looks brilliant and very convincing! 0000567752 00000 n When dry, add flowers as explained above. 0000077129 00000 n U must be so proud of your work!

I prefer using my scissors and make random cuts. Luckily I havent had that problem. I'd love to see it!!! Cut and fit.find interlocking piecesensure the colour variesgah! This is really sweet and wonderful! Paint the rest of the board green, not forgetting to paint around the sides. Confessions of a Doll Collectors Daughter, United Federation of Doll Clubs, INC. doll clubs | doll history & more. Finished Stonework Step 1 - Paint the surface under your stonework. :( Nevertheless, I think that YOURS will provide an EXCELLENT replacement for it! I cannot wait to see how you make those delightful handed down china. I love stone and have done a lot of stonework on my real house. Then flick the brush around on the stones to randomly add the paint. 0000078196 00000 n I repeated this with the Granite Gray, light brown, lavender, and finally again with the first light gray. DIY masonry for your dollhouse using egg cartons and creativity! These will be staggered to look something like this. I love your stone work!!

It's been a loooooooooooong process making egg carton stones. It is such a fun and easy technique!Hugs,Lisa. Thank you Isabel!!! Have a wonderful day! (

Oh my!!! And you will need a hearth. Cut shapes from grey cardboard and tear shapes from a grey paper egg carton (the flat parts) to create a little variety in texture and edges. A few in each corner will make everything stable and sturdy. 0000030687 00000 n Here are the instructions to make a garden around a dolls house: Cut a baseboard larger than the building. When all the stones are painted and dry apply a translucent wash of the grout color thinned with water. Work in small areas applying the wash over the surface and then dabbing it off the stones. What did you use to make the mantle? That's ingenious!

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I am looking forward to trying it. Great job! That's great Myrna!!!

0000002463 00000 n I have a trick that makes it pretty easy and spectacularly fun to make her tiny hand-me-down plates and cups. Thanks so much for your awesome tutorial!

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My daughter is a natural minature maker and I have always wanted to make minatures too. I THINK I WILL SPRAY IT WITH SPRAY SEALER TO KEEP IT DRY. And when its dry sanding with fine sand paper can make a very smooth finish.

So I turned to the old standby: egg cartons. Did I mentioned it started snowing last week? This is awesome, and so within the reach of anyone who can dab paint and cut cardboard. Here is the final result. I love this and thank you so much for the tutorial. Thanks! * note I made the inner part of the hearth separately and glued it in and spackled the seams before sanding. Oh my goodness, this is so adorable, inspirational, valuable and imaginative! But, enough to make me no longer want to look at eggs and sand paper for a while. thanks for the inspiration and tutorials. Logan is from American Girl's Hopscotch Hill School. Lisa, you do BEAUTIFUL work, ur very talented. *NEWS* 6 Million Views! Did you put grout in between the stones? To do this, dip the tip of your brush into the paint and then blot most of the paint off the brush on a paper towel. 0000077619 00000 n I continued around the house until I reached the front again. Your posts always make me so happy to view them, and visit with you in your home/studio. With random stones, I try to concentrate different colors on different stones, but with these I used the paint uniformly on all the stones since theyre theoretically all the same type of rock. Mark on it where the building will go.

0000002532 00000 n Box Opening Video - Ai BJD from Tuesday Morning, New Ai Ball Jointed Dolls from Tuesday Morning. When corner trim is added, it will butt up against the top stone. 0000000016 00000 n It is easy and inexpensive, but it has a high impact, dramatic look when your done. You just want to add a shadowy hint of the paint color. The easiest thing to do is start with a box (a sturdy corrugated box). The box above is about 6 X 9 inches and 1 and 3/4 inch deep. Mark the opening and use your exacto knife to cut all the way through the lines marked in red and score (just cut the surface of the cardboard) the lines marked white. Fold back the sides to make the inside walls of the hearth. Glue the hearth walls in place and cover the scored areas and edges with making tape. Paint! Bravo. Bricks. I wanted to share the craft project that I've been working on lately.

The magic of paper clay and cardboard and imagination. Look for that next week. Wheres the sale??

Is it just painted? You dont need to be terribly neat. I so enjoy reading your blog and you are so generous in sharing your creative process with us. Wow, Ann!

I made a bunch of your mushrooms for a mycologist buddy I have, as a birthday gift. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

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So. You can buy ready-made trees and bushes or make them yourself. I wet a little bit of it and that vibrant color came back. And before we dive into how I want to tell you about the next Miss Thistle Society project: her mismatched china. I tinkered with this post for a bit and decided to make it a tutorial in case you have the (mis)fortune of landing on it when you were looking up how to make stone.

0000042186 00000 n 0000031474 00000 n It takes paint well too. You still need to coat the painted brick with a flat varnish but the spackle is smoother and lighter. Stonework would look great either inside or outside, and would be a perfect finish for a beautiful fireplace.

This fun Stonework craft technique can be used on either floors or walls of a dollhouse or room box. I cant wait to try this for our dollhouse I have been trying to glue stones together to make one but it is too heavy and keeps falling apart. The red bricks would never have worked. I do like how the mortar makes the foundation look like a solid stone unit instead of individual pieces of egg carton with little cracks in between, but its too subtle now. Impossible to know until the grout is completely dry again, and I didnt have the patience to wait and find out. works), Amsterdam Acrylics Neutral Gray (any medium grey paint will do). The technique you have described looks wonderfully authentic once in placelove the look! 0000162676 00000 n

Think of all those dead links on Pinterest. Oh well, I thought, I can wing this, right? v$a7) #-(M\ERqw(/;N*s4Ql+3uC9m 7E You cant see it when the house is upright, but I took this opportunity to touch it up. 0000256015 00000 n I spread it around on the stones, making sure to get it in the cracks.

I love the color combinations - looks completely real!!! I dip when I don't care about the spacing, it's faster, but you can def paint the backs of them. This is Andi Brick & Stone Mortar, and its dark gray when its wet.

It looks and feels like real stone now. Some people rip up their egg cartons. THIS IS SO COOL. It is easy and inexpensive, but it has a high impact, dramatic look when your done. Cinder blocks!!! Find pieces that fit together well or just tear the cardboard to fit the shape you need. When the grout is darker, it helps show the pits and texture in the egg carton material. Hehe. Please leave your questions or comments below. Thank you for sharing. Can paper clay be used as paper mache modellIng clay? Thanks so much Sharon for bettering my craft life and showing proof that this world has AMAZING GREAT PEOPLE IN IT. Instead I wet it with a sponge brush, and then dabbed with a paper towel to take off the wet mortar without leaving paper towel residue on the stones.

Hey, i am looking for an online sexual partner ;) Click on my boobs if you are interested (. Experiment with the consistency of your paint to get an effect you like. The color should be a little translucent. Thank you ~ thank you~ tHaNk yOuI, wowee, thank you so very much! I have no excuse now!

To do this, dip a stiff bristle brush in paint and then dab almost all of the paint off on a paper towel. Hehesometimes the thought of sitting and relaxing is just greater then the thought of mini business. I cut a couple of egg carton lids into 1/2 wide strips, and then cut these into 1/2 and 3/4 pieces. Not. Goodreads rates it with a 5 star rating. I used a plastic pallet and loaded it up with all my paint colours. 0 In endstream endobj 8 0 obj <> endobj 9 0 obj <> endobj 10 0 obj <> endobj 11 0 obj <>stream Im in love already. You can also use this same technique to make bricks by cutting the cardboard into uniform brick shaped blocks.

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