Jackiem Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I promise I will learn to use this site the right way, I posted this letter in the wrong place, so I will try again. I made my first bed with the Styrene tubing beads! I also made a towel bar, I think I am going to have fun with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miniaturemaid Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 They look amazing.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 OMG! Jackie, you have done a totally brilliant job! on that bed! What adhesive did you use with the styrene? Testor's? It's time for a trip to Hobbytown USA or Utrecht's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelly N Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Absolutely Gorgeous! I want one!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackiem Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 I used quick grip, because that is all I had, and I really don't have a clue what I should use. I do know that the quick grip was messy and I still have to clean some drips on the bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esther Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I'm not familiar with those. What are they, where do you find them? Where in "lower Michigan" are you from Jackie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackiem Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 I ordered them from here:http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/pls/pls90604.htm I bought the 4 smallest sizes, but didn't use the largest one. I live in Adrian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corwin Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Yes where do you find those? Edit never mind we posted at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakyshaky Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Your bed is beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katethesape Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Lovely! Thanks for sharing, the bed is absolutely adorable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa_F Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Jackie the bed is absolutely wonderful! Please share photo's once you've dressed the bed too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Did you use wires inside the styrene? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Jackie, you nearly got me in trouble until I pointed out to my husband that there are wooden boat kits available at this site, too. So, I have an order of tubing and some other bits and bobs as well as a small boat kit ordered. :lol: Your beautiful bed got me thinking that the Bohemian hotel rooms might have iron bedsteads. Thanks for the inspiration. Like Holly, I am wondering about the curves ... is there wire inside or does this bend and hold its shape with heat? Any hints you have for working with this material would be most appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelly N Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Tute Tute TUTE................ Pretty please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparklepuppies Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Jackie, it's beautiful! You did a great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItzKathyP Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 That bed looks so great! I'll be watching for more info on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackiem Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 Did you use wires inside the styrene? I did use wire in parts of it, but not in the curved area, I found that when the wire was in any curved area, the tubing would crack, but maybe I was bending to hard. I used weights to hold the curved shape after I glued. The spindels are a piece of wire, with bits of tubing and beads. The beads on top were just glued onto a head pin and placed on top, going into the tube, with glue. I cut everything with scissors, but could not get a good cut it never cut straight, so I started using a razor blade to get a clean cut. I just got measurments for a bed and started looking at brass beds to get an idea of what I wanted. I do need to use another glue, any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackiem Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 Jackie, you nearly go me in trouble Kathie, I know what you mean when this site was 1st posted the first thing I did was do a search for the tubing and placed my order, I usually have to think real hard before I buy something, but I knew I had to try it. http://www.inpayne.com/dollhouse/dollhouse12a2.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what2craftnow Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 All I can say is WOW...what a great idea, and your bed is fantastic!!! Might have to try that meself :lol: Thanks so much for sharing it with us Jackie. Just fabulous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterfieldzoo Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Your bed came out super! I love the wallpaper in the bathroom too. Are there flowers inside the sink? It looks like it matches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 That inpayne.com website has a lot of great inspirational pieces. I'm glad you were motivated to give this one a go. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 I do need to use another glue, any ideas?According to Andrew, our glue guru, methyl ethyl ketone (a solvent adhesive) is best for styrene. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Tenax-7R is what I'm using for the White Orchid and it is also recommended for styrene. It welds the pieces pf Sintra (a solid PVC vinyl) together without distorting the surfaces. I'm hoping it will work the same way on the styrene. I bought it in a hobby shop that mostly carries model trains and the plastic buildings, automotive & airplane models, and other supplies used in modeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMughal Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Look great! (And so creative and inspirational!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justmesue Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 I like the style of the bed! Mine will be spray painted gold, to look like brass! Thanks for posting! I have this glue called Special T. My BIL, gave me a bunch for XMAS, and it has a long nose needle type tip on it. He uses it for rebuilding pianos. What I'm getting at is the Quick Grip mess you mentioned. There's a blue tube called Omni stick wich is basically the same stuff, and has that tip attachment with it. It makes much less mess, as you can get it where it's going without so much excess dripping out. When a glue works, I don't like trying something else, that may just frustrate me! Do try the Omni stick, I'm certain you'll be pleased with the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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