Saturday, February 2, 2013

Stuff to make miniatures from



I promised  I'll show you some stuff that I found to make miniatures from.

 A set of black and white plastic chess figures which was very cheap. Here is an idea of what can be made.


A cake stand, vases and planter.  I have no idea what to do with the horse. It is too large for a toy hobby horse.  Maybe good as a garden statue.  It can be painted stone color.  I believe some of these pieces will be good as hat stands as well.  I am open for any suggestions  you have.



These cute little angels playing the violin were about 30 cents of a dollar each. I bought the last four the store carried.  They have ugly wings which I took off.  I plan on painting them stone color and put them in a garden or greenhouse.




Sculls neckless (Who is going to wear one?!!)  But with a bit of gesso won't the sculls be good for
Halloween?  And chains are always good for miniature items. It cost less than one
dollar. How can they sell it so cheap?



A dragon egg ready to hutch at 30 cents of a dollar. Couldn't leave it there.  Will be great for a toy shop.





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40 comments:

  1. IlonaFebruary 2, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    Hello Drora, these items are great for making miniatures. I think you are right aboyt the horse, but can you cut a piece of the neck of the horse, it will be much smaller then? The dino's are great for your toy shop. The skulls, well there are enough miniaturists who whould like to have them :)!for a give away perhaps???
    Warm hugs, Ilona

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  2. LucilleFebruary 2, 2013 at 11:45 AM

    Nice buys, Drora. I agree some of those pieces would look attractive in a garden scene. I'm sure you will come with more ideas of what to do . Have a nice day!

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  3. BeverlyFebruary 2, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    You have done really nice work with the chess pieces! Quite inventive and resourceful! I especially like the cake stand, which looks very dainty.

    Mini hugs!

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  4. The Old MaidFebruary 2, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    Great things to make minis! And great ideas.:) I love things like that for they wake up our imagination to life.:) Hugs

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  5. afairytalecometruewyrnaFebruary 2, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    That's some good purchases you have made and with so many options. Yes sometimes you have to wonder where, cheap you can buy. A good idea to do some of it to the garde.

    Hugs
    Wyrna

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  6. TatianaFebruary 2, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    Дорогая Drora!
    Я в восторге от Вашей идеи с шахматными фигурами!
    Ангелы очень симпатичные!
    Я Вас очень хорошо понимаю. Мы всегда видим, что можно приспособить для миниатюры!
    Объятья
    Татьяна

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  7. AscensionFebruary 2, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    Seguro que vas a hacer verdaderas maravillas con todo ese fantastico material.
    Enhorabuena por esas compras.
    besitos ascension

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  8. *Mieke*Petitevictorianrose*and*PastTimeChildhoodFebruary 2, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    Hi Drora, so many wunderful idea`s you come up with, I love the little angels, they will look great in any garden .
    You are so right about the scullsneckless, who is going to wear one, I can`t imagine :)
    Have a great Sunday !

    Hugs Mieke xxx

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  9. Maria IrelandFebruary 2, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    Wonderful ideas Drora and I am sure you will think of lots more you are very creative. I love the little angels and the dinosaurs are a wonderful buy.
    Hugs Maria

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  10. PAKYFebruary 2, 2013 at 1:53 PM

    Great ideas Drora! I'm sure you will make great miniatures with these things!! Hugs

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  11. contarFebruary 2, 2013 at 2:26 PM

    seguro que pronto veremos algunas de estas cosas en uno de sus proyectos
    un abrazo

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  12. UnknownFebruary 2, 2013 at 2:30 PM

    awesome ideas! they look like fine china ;)

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  13. BiWuBärFebruary 2, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    Great finds - and great ideas. I'm sure you'll find a good purpose for the horse... turning it into a garden statue sounds great... I can truly understand why you couldn't resist to all those cute treasures. Why can I never find something like a skull-necklace over here??? *grin*

    Greetings
    Birgit

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  14. Cinderella Moments February 2, 2013 at 6:11 PM

    Hi Drora! I can't wait to see what you do with these. Thank you for posting my giveaway. Good luck!
    hugs♥,
    Caroline

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  15. PlushpussycatFebruary 2, 2013 at 9:35 PM

    Hi Drora, This is such a fun post! I love your creative ideas for making minis. The cake stand looks fantastic! xo Jennifer

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  16. mcddissFebruary 3, 2013 at 12:47 AM

    que buenas compras , que has hecho, y veo que has hecho un buen trabajo con todo ello

    besitos

    Mari

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  17. carmenFebruary 3, 2013 at 12:49 AM

    que bueno, es lo que yo llamo enredar.....

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  18. Melli HobbyFebruary 3, 2013 at 1:11 AM

    Fantasic idea, Dora
    I´m sure you will make fantastic miniatures
    of your great found
    Greetings
    Melanie

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  19. CoteFebruary 3, 2013 at 4:31 AM

    Muy buenas compras y muy buenas ideas
    Besitos

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  20. BentjeFebruary 3, 2013 at 5:37 AM

    Das sind ja tolle Einkäufe, bei uns findet man so etwas eigentlich nie.
    Viel Spass damit
    LG
    Bentje + Berrit

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  21. AngeFebruary 3, 2013 at 7:04 AM

    Hi Drora! I love the cake stand and planter - so creative! Can't wait to see what else you come up with!

    Ange:)

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  22. SanneFebruary 3, 2013 at 7:29 AM

    Oh what sweet little angels! Hugs Sanne

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  23. SonjaFebruary 3, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    Hi Dora
    you are so creative
    I really like the super dragon eggs...
    Hug
    Sonja

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  24. FabiolaFebruary 3, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    I love the little angels. You found many interesting pieces.
    Bye Faby

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  25. sognatriceabordoFebruary 3, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    Waiting for your work
    Hugs

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  26. maribelFebruary 3, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    Ya tienes trabajo para un tiempo con tantas minis. Felicidades son todas chulísimas

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  27. juliaFebruary 3, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    Preciosas compras Drora, esos dinosaurios son una monada.
    Feliz semana y millones de besos.
    Julia

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  28. PiikkoFebruary 3, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    Hi Drora! You are so creative. I really want see what you will make from all your great founds. HUGS!

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  29. RosamargaritaFebruary 3, 2013 at 7:54 PM

    Grandiosas cosas
    El caballo....
    Podría ser una cabeza
    <<<<en un salon de cacerías?

    Besos

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  30. GiacFebruary 4, 2013 at 5:39 AM

    Hello Drora,
    You just have an incredible talent for seeing miniatures in every day items. The cake plates are an especially clever idea.
    Big hug,
    Giac

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  31. Sans!February 4, 2013 at 7:16 AM

    Fabulous ideas, Drora! I am like you. I love to pick up all these chea[p stuff that I won't for anything except minis. Now I have loads of these in boxes ..hahaha. Told myself no more buying but sometimes I just couldn't resist :).

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  32. KimFebruary 4, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    great finds! I try to do the same and look for things that would work in my dollhouse. I think the angels will look so nice in a garden- and the dino's are the perfect size for toys ♥

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  33. LilFebruary 4, 2013 at 12:46 PM

    Since my following of your blog disappeared, I joined again.
    (It happened to me with several blogs? Do not know why ....)
    Have a good time with all the nice things you´ve found.
    Greetings from Lil in Sweden

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  34. MunirGhiasuddinFebruary 4, 2013 at 5:33 PM













































    cute little things you got there Drora. I am sure that you will come up with something good. You are good like that.

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  35. Angelsdoor * PennyFebruary 4, 2013 at 6:40 PM

    Great Ideas here... Thank you so much for your kind words.
    Blessings,
    Penny

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  36. Tere (teviro)February 5, 2013 at 5:32 AM

    Cuantas cositas. Ahora a darles buen uso, te va a quedar fantastico, seguro.

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  37. UnknownFebruary 5, 2013 at 12:49 PM

    Drora, you have so many great ideas! I think you can see minis in almost every little thing :)
    Mona

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  38. AdelaFebruary 6, 2013 at 3:06 PM

    Si se mira con los ojos adecuados se pueden encontrar verdaderos tesoros para nuestras miniaturas y tu lo has encontrado. Ya nos enseñarás lo que hagas con ellas. Un beso.

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  39. BegoñaFebruary 7, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    Son unos regalos preciosos, Jennifer es muy generosa, disfrútalos, y enseñanos lo que haces con ellos,

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  40. UnknownFebruary 10, 2013 at 5:01 PM

    Thanks for the welcome Drora, I am loving your blog! x

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