Testing out molds for a ballerina mannequin

Ballerina Mannequin

I have spent the last few weeks working (obsessing) on torso mannequin sculptures for a mold.  I love a vintage mannequin stand with a delicate ballerina tutu.
After several attempts, I finally created a torso that I was happy with and passed it on to a wonderful friend, who created the mold for me. I am going to test the mold out this week, if all goes well, I will create a few by the end of the week.
My goal is to give them an aged look using paint and other techniques, then I will add a delicate tutu and a vintage inspired stand.
Here's a peak at the work in progress:

An inspiration board I made for this project. I love the vintage feel of these images, the
antique white and dusty rose is beautiful.  

The torso I am happy with. Doesn't look like much now, but once
I add a few touches, it should look fab (fingers x'd).

The mold my friend made for me. The torso is now very smooth. I'm hoping
I can create several without having to sculpt each time. Hoping this works out.
Click here to see the results after I used the mold

Gearing up

Hello friends,
I've been away for awhile hanging out with my family. We had a wonderful summer, visiting New York, Washington, D.C. and beautiful Lake Tahoe. I am rested!

School will start shortly and I will be back in the workroom. Yes, I am excited, very excited to start working on minis again!

With the time away, I have spent tons of hours reading, viewing beautiful work from other mini artist, thinking up new projects to make, learning different techniques, ordering supplies for new projects and, of course, working on the Etsy store.

I hope all of you have had a wonderful summer, I look forward to showing you new work!

Wall Shelf with Lined Letter Baskets and Writing Table

Just finished a project I was working on before vacation…whew, lot's of details here. The wall shelf has 3 line baskets, stationery, a stack of tied letters and an open envelope and a few more letters. I also included a vintage style "letters" sign which is can be removed. The table is a redo from House of Miniatures, both are painted with Annie Sloan Chalk paint in Old White and lightly distressed. I think they look great together, but I haven't decided if I will sell them individually or together as a set. A few accessories to the table and the look will be complete!

Vintage inspired letter shelf with line baskets and writing table.

Wall Shelf with letter baskets and vintage "Letters" sign.

Lots of goodies inside the baskets (included but can be removed)

The set looks great together, not sure if I will sell together or individually 

A Visit to the Smithsonian…looking for minis

Good morning!
I am happy to be back. Took a little break to hang out with my family and vacation. A wonderful trip to New York and Washington. New York… WOW! This California girl was overwhelmed! So many things to see, places to go and people, people everywhere and all night and morning long, I don't know how they do it!
After a hectic, but fun time in New York, we took the train to Washington. I could not wait to hit up the museums. The first stop, National Museum of American History. Of course, I was looking for minis. My 6 year old daughter told me to close my eyes and guided me to a dollhouse full of minis. I must admit, I thought there would be tons of minis, we only found one house. I took a few images to share with you and found a few things I am going to try to make for the shop.
Next up: Two more things to finish for the shop and I will be open for business. Enjoy the images, and again I am happy to be back and working on minis.

Bathroom

Butler Room

Bedroom, I like the throw and bedskirt

Children Bedroom

Kitchen

Children Bedroom, love the cage

Bathroom

Washroom

Babyroom with a great bed

Bedroom 

Sewing room, I love the cabinet

Children Playroom, l love the dollhouse toy

Dining room

More wonderful items for the shop

Good morning. I wanted to share a few new items I will be featuring in my upcoming Etsy shop. I just received more hand knitted blankets from mom. This time, a beautiful red, ecru and yellow. They are created with an extra fine thread with a small boarder around the edge. They are also t-shaped. We have decided to make all the blankets t-shape. It makes for nicer bed making.
I also completed more french street signs. They are super cool. Made with a tin backing and real rust edges. I am very happy with the way they turned out. I plan on making some with the rounded top also.
In addition to working on the shop, I am creating a few more wood pieces. A few surprises to add to the shop.
Finally, I am thinking of Christmas... Already??? I have a few ideas…..

Have a great weekend!

Hand knitted double size t-shape blankets by fabulouslyflawedminiatures

French street signs with tin backing and real rust by fabulouslyflawedminiatures

More Miniature Vintage Tin Signs

Here's a few more miniature vintage signs I created. When the shop opens, I will have lots of signs. They are created on a tin background with "real" rust around the edges to create a realistic aged look.

Right now, I'm looking to open the Etsy shop in August. The little one is out of school and vacation is coming. I want to have lots of inventory and don't want to close as soon as I open for vacation.
In the mean time, I am working on the shop and creating a few surprises that will be featured.

Miniature Vintage Tin Signs

Miniature Vintage Tin Signs Backing

Creating My Etsy Shop

Good Morning!

I want to say hello and let you know that I am working hard on the Etsy shop. Taking photos…retaking photos, editing, cropping, uploading, sizing, entering details about the pieces, sizing and arranging. The shop is looking really nice so far. I'm excited and will have lots of cool items for your mini homes.
I look forward to sharing my art with you. Have a wonderful weekend.

fabulouslyflawedminiatures.blogspot.com