pixiestix Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Hi, My name is jodi and just joined here. I just built my first house which was the castle. I've never built anything before and was surprised and very proud to of done this. I also just purchased the lafayette. I think I am hooked! I was wondering if anyone could help me as to what to do with the outside of the castle. Is there anything to buy that would look great and where? Any suggestions would be very appriciated. Thanks so much, Jodi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakyshaky Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Hi and welcome! I know there are a few people who are or want to do a castle so you should get lots of ideas. I have heard of people using paperclay or egg cartons or styrofoam ( like cups or egg cartons) to make stones. Do you have any pics? It would help to know what it looks like and the look you are going for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Welcome to the Forum Jodi!! We would love to see Pictures of your Castle. we'll help you as much as we can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Paperclay is great & Tracy has a fireplace tutorial that will show you how to do it in stonework. I have achieved reasonable results simulating stonework with - (ahem) - spackling compound/ polyfilla. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peggi Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Welcome to the forum. I can't help with your castle but would love to see pictures of it. Tracy's (My Mini Shop) did a fantastic job with her fireplace tutorial working with paperclay. I think one or two members were able to successfully transfer her instructions to using it as stonework on the outside of their house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixiestix Posted May 3, 2006 Author Share Posted May 3, 2006 Thanks for all the advice. I actually bought my castle from Tracy. I am gonna go and check out the tutural for the fireplace but I definatly got some awesome ideas from everyone here. Thanks again. The castle is so plain right now but as soon as I start working on it, I am going to take pics doing it step by step. Then I will post some pics, jodi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Welcome to the forum Jodi and to the wonderful world of minis! The castle is an awesome kit. I can't wait to see yours. And I'll echo the others that Tracy is the guru of stonework. It's nice to meet you! Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixiestix Posted May 3, 2006 Author Share Posted May 3, 2006 Thank you Deb. jodi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 I thought That was you Jodi!! LOL. please do check out the fireplace tutorial and ask questions as they pop up and we'll help you along the way. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hydroped Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Hi Jodi, Castles are great! Can't wait to see your's :lol: I have to agree with the Paperclay suggestion. I love that stuff and Tracy is one of the best inspirational sources on this forum as to all the different ways to use it. She's got great block work and stone work with it! It's a pretty easy product to use also. I'm using it to cover the first floor of my Lafeyette and plan to cover the exterior and interior of my own castle with it. Looking forward to seeing your progress and Welcom to the forum! :lol: -David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixiestix Posted May 3, 2006 Author Share Posted May 3, 2006 Yes, its me Tracy! lol I am definatly going to try the stonework from your tutural. Its looks great and hope it looks just as good on the castle. Thank you David for the advice, can't wait to put this together. I started putting some stained glass windows and just doing that has made the castle come to life. I can't imagine when its finished. jodi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixiestix Posted May 4, 2006 Author Share Posted May 4, 2006 Hi again, Tracy or anyone who may know, when you add the paperclay, are you suppose to paint that? just wondering. thanks, jodi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Hi There Jodi, you will paint the paperclay after it dries. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixiestix Posted May 4, 2006 Author Share Posted May 4, 2006 TY again. :lol: jodi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 For tips on paper clay painting, click HERE You are welcome :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calicocow Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Tracy's paper clay instructions are wonderful! I recently did a house using them and was pretty pleased with how it turned out. I am also going to be doing a castle, from a Pierce kit. I'm gonna playclay it, too. Welcome to the board! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixiestix Posted May 4, 2006 Author Share Posted May 4, 2006 Thank you Lisa. The castle is very cool. I am working on putting some stained glass in and i am definatle go ing to try the paper clay for the exterior, jodi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Tracy's paper clay instructions are wonderful! Thank you for your kind words! I am glad to help :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovecats Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Hi and welcome! can't wait to see pictures. Look at all of Tracy's gorgeous houses for ideas! I think her work is absolutely awesome!!!!! can't wait to see how your castle turns out! Andrew (doogster) wants to get a castle from tracy, i want the fantasy villa...so probably at the end of this month we will both have one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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