grazhina Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 16 hours ago, havanaholly said: I find my moldings like those at Hobby Lobby. Holly, I looked on their website, but couldn't find any, ditto Michaels. I found one kind on Home Depot that might work for miniatures, I'll have to go check it out at the store. 9 hours ago, KathieB said: I like that each of the rope-molding columns is different. I immediately sensed the pride of artistry and craftsmanship that the cottager-builder must have felt as he built his house. - Thank's Kathie, that's what I was aiming for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grazhina Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 8 hours ago, Shy Spirit said: Beautiful work, Grazhina. Yes, the cottager/builder should take great pride in her work!! Thank you Rosalind! 16 hours ago, havanaholly said: I find my moldings like those at Hobby Lobby. Thank you, Holly, I looked on their website, but couldn't find any, ditto Michaels. I found one kind on Home Depot that might work for miniatures, I'll have to go check it out at the store. 9 hours ago, KathieB said: I like that each of the rope-molding columns is different. I immediately sensed the pride of artistry and craftsmanship that the cottager-builder must have felt as he built his house. - Thank's Kathie, that's what I was aiming for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grazhina Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 I had a heck of a time trying to get on the site today, kept getting errors, then my attempt at posting replies went amuck too. Things kept duplicating - sorry about that, not my fault! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FurMama Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Same here...actually started for me last night getting on, then the errors and got kicked out just now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 We have a thread going in the techie subforum about the fast cgi errors; I had spates of them yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FurMama Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Yes, and have posted there before too was just agreeing with grazhina here. Mizery loves company and all that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 It's hard to have company when you keep getting those error messages! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 1 hour ago, jonhandy said: Fixing a shed door that the hinges bent and caused the whole door to warp from just hanging on them open. With Abello Handyman we cover a lot of different projects. This forum is about dollhouses. 1:12 and smaller doors don't warp from hanging on bent hinges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 I just bought this dapping set am going to try my hand at some silver hammered craftsman style bowls and hammered metal fittings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 That's going to be quite a challenge! I would be very interested in seeing pics of your work in progress, and the finished items also, of course! How small those tools must be ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Jewelry making tools. I sent for some coin silver (90% silver 10% copper) will post some photos as I begin working it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Looking forward to seeing your work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 (edited) Hammered out a rough shape now to start refining it coin on left modified one on right the coins are all pre 1964 so 90% silver - pricey little things Edited October 31, 2020 by jaxenro 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Ah, but they're Roosevelt head dimes. (There's a cute but very dated story about the reverse of a Mercury head dime). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 5 hours ago, havanaholly said: Ah, but they're Roosevelt head dimes. (There's a cute but very dated story about the reverse of a Mercury head dime). Do tell you know I collect coins but I don’t mind smashing a Roosevelt coin. It isn’t a partisan thing I’m just one of those that thinks putting a president on a coin is too monarchical for a republic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Look on the back of your Mercury head dime. Do you see the picket fence? Do you see the pig standing on the fence? See the bushes behind the fence? Do you see the naked girl in the bushes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 So did a little more work. You can still see the "one dime" inside the rim faintly not sure if i will polish it down and then try to add the "hammer" marks or leave it rough like this I like the trexture anyway learned a lot from the first one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbnmini Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Wow! Very cool, Joel! As for me....I am plodding along working on the tower of my English manor house. The day I was set to work on the wood floor - well, I sat there pondering this possibly complicated floor design for a LONG time and in the end simply did a paper clay stone floor! LOL The tower won't really be visible or accessible once it's finished and attached, so I figured I wasn't going to waste the time on a finely detailed floor that will be mostly covered with a rug and not really seen. The weather is quite warm here this week, so I am going to take advantage of that and do some staining of the trim outdoors. The tower chandelier has arrived and I am getting anxious to get the little room finished off soon! My next adventure will be painting the interior of the tower room and installing the stained glass windows. I am figuring on using molded paper clay as interior window trim. Should be interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Joel, I like the look of the bowl. If you were going to sell it, though, I think either polish, hammer, or a combination to obliterate the "one dime" might make for a more sellable product. JMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Yes agreed. This one was more for learning but I going to heat and hammer it again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Joel, you might consider leaving the "one dime" visible on your first bowl. If it was mine, I would keep it as it is now. It's cool to see the origin of the material used! I do agree with a hammered/polished finish for items you wish to sell. You have done a great job, and I look forward to seeing your unique style develop as you progress with this. Jackie, the tower sounds interesting - I love tower rooms! Have you seen the television show, "Escape to the Chateau"? I find the woman, Angel, just amazing. She and her husband own a French chateau, and are renovating it while also making it available for weddings, family holidays, etc. Angel took vintage wallpaper and did a wall treatment in a turret room and staircase that looks absolutely beautiful. I have so many ideas from watching their show - if you haven't seen it, try YouTube or a search online for it. I think they are marvellous, creative people. Very inspiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 (edited) I am polishing the outside smooth then will add the "hammer" marks. I am learning a lot from this one; one good thing about silver is you can just reshape it over and over The first thing I learned is I need more tools and some larger daps. I also want to play with adding a patina which I know eggs are good for. I have also used egg whites as a wood filler for walnut knife handles under a oil finish Edited November 7, 2020 by jaxenro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 Won't the sulfur in the egg do a number on the silver, or are you just going to use the egg white? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 (edited) Yes the sulfer tarnishes the silver. Artificial patina. Takes some of the newness away but I didn't try it yet Still some lettering inside the bowl I might leave it on this one just so for me Edited November 7, 2020 by jaxenro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Island-Shack Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 I'm working on building a little Dura Craft Ashley dollhouse for a 6yr old for Christmas. This is the first time I'm doing a house that's actually going to be played with by a child. So it's a little different for me, I usually spend so much time on the interior details and I've kept all but 1 of my houses. She's getting the house unfurnished from me, her Mom is getting her plastic furniture and dolls to start out with. I'm taking extra steps to reinforce it as I build, since I anticipate it being with played with a lot. I'm hoping she takes care of it and keeps it forever, but even if she doesn't and it ends up trashed I know she'll still have enjoyed it and it'll serve it's purpose - happiness, imagination and joy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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