Sunday, April 25, 2010

A Putz Christmas Village


Well, it's not exactly Christmas time, but I was really in the mood to make a tiny village of glitter houses. I was inspired by some breathtakingly beautiful houses at the Chicago International Show and I wanted to try to make my own.

During my search for inspiration on the web, I came across SilverCrow Creations, which has some really interesting products. I haven't ordered from them, but I'm sure that some of the products are perfect for minis — how about some black German glass glitter or bat's blood ink for the Halloween enthusiasts? I found some interesting tools that I had never heard about in the tools section of the website.

I think that if I make another glitter house, I will add a hole in the back side to insert a tiny light bulb. I think it would be fun to make a "ceramic" looking village. I've heard of a lacquer that can be applied over acrylic paints to give a ceramic look. Does anyone know the name of the product?

10 comments:

  1. Omg, it's so beautiful! The colors so sweet and tender. I want to make such cute little houses too!:)
    I'm not the specialist at lacquer, hope you'll find someone to help you.

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  2. They are absolutely gorgeous and with so much detail. Thank you for sharing!

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  3. I LOVE THEM!!! I'm crazy about putz houses and collect them in the bigger size, but your minies are unbeliavable fabulous!

    Ira

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  4. You did a wonderful job on these little gems. I tried one earlier this year but wasn't altogether thrilled with my results. Yours are perfect!

    Tabitha

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  5. Your cottages are stunning. I want to have a go at making some one day too, but not sure they'll look as good as yours! I was wondering about how to make metal minis look ceramic and I thought maybe glass paints?? Would be interesting to know what works.

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  6. WOW! They are gorgeous!!! You not only made them perfectly but you are so fast.
    Sorry I have no idea about lacquer either.

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  7. So pretty, Carol! I love the idea of lighting them -- that would look just magical.

    About the lacquer for a ceramic look -- I'm assuming you've got something in mind more specific than just using a high gloss varnish? :)

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  8. These are absolutely lovely. Could you do a tutorial on these?

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  9. Hello Carol, I an a new follower (ponsxpons) congratulations for your blog, I like very much box of bunny cookies and the houses of Chicago. Best wishes

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  10. I saw your glitter houses - they are beautiful! Perhaps I will make some, too.

    Hugs and greetings from Bavaria, Germany
    Marion

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