If I were 5 inches tall.....I'd be able to use the mini's I make. That's how I judge what I make to see if it's good enough for my standards.
Is it true to scale? Doesn't matter how great it is if it's too big or too small. It can ruin an entire scene by drawing constant unwanted attention to the object.
Are ALL the materials top notch? Nothing worse than a beautiful mini "meal" served on a cheap, out of scale, too thick and just plain ugly dish. One of my biggest objections...huge trims on dainty dresses, tree skirts, pillows etc.
Is every minute detail considered? There's a very creative 1/4 scale artisan out there who, in my opinion, ruins their projects by not sanding the items smooth. As above...only use trim that is matches the scale of the item!!
Is my package a welcome surprise? Every time I get a mini package, it's like Christmas. It's so much fun when I open one and find it nicely wrapped. Sometimes there's even a really cool little gift! I remember these sellers and try to visit often.
Don't forget to go that extra mile!!
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Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Monday, June 27, 2011
Miniature pet peeves
1.Wonderful artisans (and even some fellows!) who put their wonderful creations on cheap ( and thick, out of scale) dishes. I'll only buy from them when the items are loose so I can rearrange them on a nice plate. The plates, bowls and cups should compliment your work...not cheapen it!
2. We are Lady With A Unicorn....no naturally, we like unicorns. I've received many....way toooo many over the years. There have been purple swirled, fake fur adorned with glittered feet and even one with a missing horn (isn't that a horse?!?)Thanks for thinking of us, (and I don't wish to be ungrateful)
but just because it's a unicorn doesn't mean they're cute, well made or anything close to scale. A 6 inch unicorn doesn't fit in my dollhouse.
3. Over charging for shipping!!! I saw the cutest item the other day...not more than a couple of ounces and they wanted $14.99 to send it to me! Pass. If my customers pay too much postage, I refund it right away. I've only come across a couple that have done the same for me.
4. Items listed as 1:12 scale, but when they arrive, they aren't even close. I received a beautifully made picnic table once that was even too big for Barbie. When I contacted them, they stood by their claim!
Send me some of yours!
Don't tell me it's people who write about pet peeves!
2. We are Lady With A Unicorn....no naturally, we like unicorns. I've received many....way toooo many over the years. There have been purple swirled, fake fur adorned with glittered feet and even one with a missing horn (isn't that a horse?!?)Thanks for thinking of us, (and I don't wish to be ungrateful)
but just because it's a unicorn doesn't mean they're cute, well made or anything close to scale. A 6 inch unicorn doesn't fit in my dollhouse.
3. Over charging for shipping!!! I saw the cutest item the other day...not more than a couple of ounces and they wanted $14.99 to send it to me! Pass. If my customers pay too much postage, I refund it right away. I've only come across a couple that have done the same for me.
4. Items listed as 1:12 scale, but when they arrive, they aren't even close. I received a beautifully made picnic table once that was even too big for Barbie. When I contacted them, they stood by their claim!
Send me some of yours!
Don't tell me it's people who write about pet peeves!
I'm on the hunt for miniature "cake" recipies!
Avid miniaturists....
Please send me your best recipe for making realistic looking cakes and bread. Amanspeak makes bread look so real you swear it can be eaten!
So far I've been told to add sand, clay crumbles, semolina...NOT to add semolina. Add organic materials...DON'T add organic materials!
SO...
I'm really interested in what you've come up with.
Please send me your best recipe for making realistic looking cakes and bread. Amanspeak makes bread look so real you swear it can be eaten!
So far I've been told to add sand, clay crumbles, semolina...NOT to add semolina. Add organic materials...DON'T add organic materials!
SO...
I'm really interested in what you've come up with.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
My World in Miniature
My first blog ever...Where my passion for miniatures came from.
I created my little world as a child. It was clean and safe, with nice people and pretty things to wear.
The reality was a nightmare and the pretty clothes were worn gloves that I cut the fingers off and hung on "hangers" made from straight pins. The house was an old shoe box I'd found. What a magical place this was in the eyes of an eight year old! My escape....my little treasures.
I'd sit for hours with the Sears catalog and with pen and paper I'd make pages and pages of all the things I'd buy for it when I grew up. Catalog #'s..page #'s..item descriptions...down to the toothbrush holder! Soft sheets and fluffy towels, a far cry from my mattress on the floor and the towel we all shared.
It was all in my head...my wonderful little world. Now I have a blessed life. My husband is an amazing sculptor. I met him when he was showing a friend a chair he had made out of a stick of chalk! It had tiny button backs...spindled legs and painted the color of wood. I asked if he had ever heard of dollhouse miniatures. We've been together ever since.
We just opened our web store...ladywithaunicorn.com where we've gathered beautiful works from all over the world. We also carry Bespaq at wonderful prices. As we grow, so will our sight.
We also have a store on Etsy...etsy.com/shop/smullin2.
Miniaturists are some of the nicest people we've ever met. I'm sure they lived in my fantasy little world.
Blessings always,
Sharon
I created my little world as a child. It was clean and safe, with nice people and pretty things to wear.
The reality was a nightmare and the pretty clothes were worn gloves that I cut the fingers off and hung on "hangers" made from straight pins. The house was an old shoe box I'd found. What a magical place this was in the eyes of an eight year old! My escape....my little treasures.
I'd sit for hours with the Sears catalog and with pen and paper I'd make pages and pages of all the things I'd buy for it when I grew up. Catalog #'s..page #'s..item descriptions...down to the toothbrush holder! Soft sheets and fluffy towels, a far cry from my mattress on the floor and the towel we all shared.
It was all in my head...my wonderful little world. Now I have a blessed life. My husband is an amazing sculptor. I met him when he was showing a friend a chair he had made out of a stick of chalk! It had tiny button backs...spindled legs and painted the color of wood. I asked if he had ever heard of dollhouse miniatures. We've been together ever since.
We just opened our web store...ladywithaunicorn.com where we've gathered beautiful works from all over the world. We also carry Bespaq at wonderful prices. As we grow, so will our sight.
We also have a store on Etsy...etsy.com/shop/smullin2.
Miniaturists are some of the nicest people we've ever met. I'm sure they lived in my fantasy little world.
Blessings always,
Sharon
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