debbie4159 Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 I just loved some of the stonework in the Owner's Gallery. Can anyone tell me whether or not you purchased the stones or made them? If you purchased them, from who? If you made them, please share how you did it. I want to do a stone house so badly I have started dreaming about possible ways to do it! Please help so I can finally sleep again! Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 Which gallery? There are several different ways to do mini "stones" Some people use real stones, some use a Magic Systems-type template & mix, some use paperclay/ Das, some make polymer clay "stones". I've made stones from papermache egg cartons, styrofoam egg cartons & spackling compound/ polyfilla. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemlady Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 Debbie There are two great sight to find building supplies hobby builder supply imagination Mall dollhouse miniatures they have all sorts of great stone and brick molds as well as any other buind components you might need Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hydroped Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 Hi Debbie I don't have anything in the owners gallery but I'm a real fan of paperclay. I've used it to make block stone walls, a stone floor and a river rock fireplace chimney. It's nice stuff to work with! You can also make some very custom items using paperclay - for instance in the back of my fireplace I wanted a dragon carved into the stone so made the stones and then while the paperclay was still workable impressed a dragon into the fireplace back. I'm pretty happy with the results. I've also made some egyptian blocks by impressing into the paperclay with rubber stamps. -David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbie4159 Posted October 23, 2005 Author Share Posted October 23, 2005 David, I have no clue how to use paperclay. Is it a mix??? Also, are there any links (I'm sure there are and I'm sure one of these wonderful people knows where it is!!!) that could explain the process. I so want to do some stone! Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbie4159 Posted October 23, 2005 Author Share Posted October 23, 2005 It probably would have been easier for all of you if I had let you know which Gallery pictures. The ones I was super impressed with was Myminishop's Arthur and Tracy's Arthur and Stone Cottage. I know Tracy's said they were from sculted clay. They were all fantastic. I was so impressed. I'm going to go and check out the links that Donna supplied. I have decided to stone-work the base and fireplace/chimney on my Alpine. Can't wait to get started. Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemlady Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 Sorry Guy Just call me the Queen of mini internet sights here is a nother one miniature net ring this one is a net ring that has a lot of links to diffrent people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 Tracy (My Mini Shop) is the queen of paperclay (a papermache mix available at craft stores & I think Wally World, too), she has taken classes with Rik Pierce. If you read the "chatroom" topic under the "current miniature news & events" forum she will be doing a paperclay tutorial on making a stone fireplace next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemlady Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 I don't mean to offend anyone it just I have had to spend the last 4 months at home with a lot of dentel work being done and a lot of time on my hands and not much else our little gal all things mini has a great sight to that might help Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 There's also an English company, I have apparently lost the link, that makes a product just like the Magic Systems, but with a reuable template instead of the single-use self-adhesive tape template. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hydroped Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 Hi Debbie, Tracy uses paperclay - and it was looking at her houses that really inspired me to try bashing a house and changing the way it looks. Doesn't she do beautiful work?!! I love her houses. Paperclay is the name of the stuff - well, actually it's full name is Creative Paperclay. It's an air dry clay and it dries fairly light weight so it's good for using on walls etc. The paperclay website is at: www.paperclay.com You'll see some projects there but probably not what you want to learn about making stones. If you want to see some really amazing things made with paperclay check out: http://www.minimotion.com/ This is the site of Tori West who makes 1:12 scale miniature animals out of it which are highly detailed so you can see how really versitle paperclay is. She also has some how to's on her site. To me paperclay feels a lot like working with pie crust dough. You can use DAS pretty much the same way as Paperclay only DAS sort of stinks and to me has a slimy and more dense feel to it. The main things are to use the paperclay as it comes out of the package (Do not try to add water to it) - use a tool to press your lines in, rather than draw them across the clay. It does shrink some as it dries so it may crack but the cracks can be filled with more clay. Basically for rocks you make the rock shapes and apply them to your surface - for block walls I roll out the clay and apply it to the surface with a little tacky glue then press in the block lines. I'd try it on a small bit of wood first to see if it turns out the way you want it before trying a new technique on your building though. -David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbie4159 Posted October 25, 2005 Author Share Posted October 25, 2005 Again, a HUGE, BIG thank you to everyone for your help. But you know, by the time I get done asking questions and then checking all the sites, I'm not getting much else done!!! LOL But I sure am learning a lot. I'm getting the impression from most of you that the best thing to do if you're curious about how to do something is to just get the product and let it rip! I think I may just have to get over my fear of making mistakes and go for it and learn from the mistakes. Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 just have to get over my fear of making mistakes and go for it and learn from the mistakes. By Jove, gal, I think you've got it! I was the kind of kid that when my mother fussed at me not to get my nice clothes dirty I changed them! Discovery may be messy and sometimes fraught with failure, but you keep at it because it's fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuttiwebgal Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 I think I may just have to get over my fear of making mistakes and go for it and learn from the mistakes. ok when you learn how to do this I could sure benifit from it as well I have tried some paperclay...I was ok with the results but ok is far from being Happy camper! I hope to be doing Tracys fireplace class with her to become more comfortable with paperclay...oh and I also have this problem with getting my hands messy I have a package of baby wipes by every work space...lol this is very funny to all who know me....especially my SIL who helped me with the dungeon....she had never realised my aversion was as bad as it is.....so imagine all that and me with Paperclay on my hands but for my miniatures I will try anything....I am much better at clay than the first time I picked it up and played with it. and I look forward someday to creating something like Tracys houses with one of my own.... I was thinking the Garfield would look wonderful with paperclay on the outside...almost castle like. Thats the house I plan on building for my Granddaughter someday! nutti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parisbabe Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 to the person who was looking on how to make mini stones, I made my stones from a recipe of news paper..wallpaper paste and a little water and put it in the blender. I then went to the hobby store and bought molds for the stones in the model train part of the store. Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 You can also make some very custom items using paperclay - for instance in the back of my fireplace I wanted a dragon carved into the stone so made the stones and then while the paperclay was still workable impressed a dragon into the fireplace back. Ooooooooooh! What a cool idea! Deb <taking many notes on this thread> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shutterbugkc Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Okay, I have a paperclay question. I went to the paperclay website and it says that in addition to the regular paperclay, they also have "diamond" paperclay that dries harder and is more durable. Has anyone tried this for dollhouse siding? Is it any harder to use? I like the idea of it having a harder finish. I haven't used any paperclay before, but I think I might want to use it on my next house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 I tell you, for what we are using it for, the regular paperclay is great. I tried eparl paper clay and it dried heavier and it cracked more than the regular one. It may be good for other things but it was not the best for what I use it for. ;) :o Try it and tell us how you like it!! It may work great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllThingsMini Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 I'm with Tracy, I think the harder-drying stuff would crack easier as it dries. But if you want to be a guinea-pig and try it out, please report your findings. I'd be interested in knowing. I work with paperclay a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shutterbugkc Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 I may just have to try it out....on a test piece first! :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shutterbugkc Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 I'm thinking about ordering both types to compare. I will definitely let you know how it goes. I'll probably order tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coraldee Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Just trying to learn how to post in here......Just joined today. I make felted dogs and bears, etc at this time. I have quite a bit of experience with polymer clays. Have been using it for various things ever since it came out.... I live in Arkansas... :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wenlaine Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Hi Coraldee, Welcome, it's nice to have you here. Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shutterbugkc Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 :o Hello, Coraldee! I've never seen how to make a felted animal before. What do you use to felt them with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peggi Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Welcome Coraldee. Please share pictures of felt and clay projects. As you read you will realize we all love eye candy. Peggi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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