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I would like to share with a you a few tips with regards to materials which I am using to create certain effects and other materials I simply cannot live without when it comes to creating a diorama :
Tacky Wax ( from Deluxe Materials )
Tacky Wax is a Wax adhesive for holding miniature ornaments in place.
It also allows repositioning.
I have recently used it to position copper moulds for the Victorian Kitchen which are hollow by definition with only a thin edge and using superglue would have created a real mess on the wallpaper.
Miniaturists are using Tacky Wax to position a great number of ornaments, especially on walls and these remain as such for as long as desired.
Scenic Water ( from Deluxe Materials )
Re-meltable one part resin. Use to simulate moving water, bubbles in baths, pans. Wobbly Jellies, drinks etc.
I used it when I worked a creating a water effect in my two tier fountain and I really enjoyed using this product.
To use Scenic Water:Place the pot in hot water until the resin melts ( from 60o celcius onwards )
Alternatively cut a small piece of Scenic Water out of the pot and place in a mixing
pot. Cook on full in a microwave for about 5-10 seconds until liquid,depending on the size of the piece.
Stir in Scenic colours or food colouring in tiny amounts and then use as required. It will set in about one minute. Mix red and green for a brown colour for gravy, tea and coffee.
Scenic colours have the correct colours for every shade combination an are made up in a Scenic Water component and therefore compatible.
Pouring Thin Colored Layers of Scenic Water for Multi Colored Dollhouse Desserts
To pour thin colored layers for molded gelatine salads or dolls house scale desserts, think carefully how you want your layers and colors to appear. Some colors will affect the color above or below them
After the first layer of blue was poured in the main body area, a second layer of turquoise green was added to the entire body, and finally a layer of pale green was set on the top of the mold, to create a pale base as contrast for the fish gelatine
A few basic results using this technic :
And this miniature dessert was created using the same technic :
To make bubbles on the top of Scenic Water, make a strong solution of dish-washing liquid and whisk until it foams. Suck up some of the foaming a pin point syringe and apply to the surface of Scenic Water before it sets.
The bubbles will absorb some of the gel and set firm.
To make running water use a pin point syringe to attach molten water to the tap and extrude the molten water slowly from it; re-warm the resin if need be by re emersing the syringe into warm water
FIMO & Sculpey Polymer ClayPolymer Clay is a man-made modelling material which is extremely artist-friendly and versatile. We stock all available colours and sizes of FIMO Clay and Sculpey Clay
FIMO Classic
Available in the following colors :
FIMO Classic is the original FIMO clay. FIMO Classic clay is ideal for professional crafters and artists. Its firm texture keeps its shape even in intricate detail designs. High breaking resistance after oven hardening. Oven-bake at 110°C for 30 minutes to harden permanently.
The blocks are divided into 8 segments to make cutting and blending easy. They become soft and pliable after kneading.
FIMO Soft
FIMO Soft is the easiest to use and most versatile FIMO clay. Although convenient to use objects made with FIMO Soft clay are very durable and strong after baking. Oven-bake at 110°C for 30 minutes to harden permanently.
FIMO Effect - Metallic, Glitter & TransluscentFIMO Effect comes in five different effects for special impact. Combine in projects with FIMO Soft and FIMO Classic.
Nightglow - fluorescent, extremely brilliant
Glitter - for objects with glitter shine
Transluscent - allows light penetration
Stone - for extraordinary stone optics
Metallic - contains minute mica particles
FIMO Soft and FIMO Effect are available in the following colors :
A simple tutorial of what can be done using FIMO Polymer Clay in pictures :
How to Make a Cake & Slices 1. You will need:
6 balls of polymer clay
2. Take the brown fimo. Flatten the clay-ball with your fingers.
3. roll...
4. Now, repeat steps 2 nad 3 for pink, lilac and second brown clay-ball.
5. Put all pieces together.
6. roll..
7. Push down, but you have to be gentle!
repeat steps 6 and 7 a few times.
8. Take a purple clay-ball and roll. You should get a very tiny fimo slice.
9. Cover the "cake" with purple slice
cut off polymer clay if necessary
10. Roll and push down for couple of times. Make sure to both top and bottom are soft and smooth.
11. Take beige Fimo and roll into a "snake". Cut in the middle to get two pieces.
Make two decorations. They should look like second piece on this image.
12. Decorate your cake
13. Cut your cake into a pieces
create a texture using wooden stick.
You can add some decoration on the top
Here are a few examples of simple cakes made using the same method :
All the food items you will see in my diorama will be created using a similar method.
I wanted to share these few tips and informations with you as I know how many of you are creatives
