20 in 1! Dollhouse Miniatures made from scraps & trash

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BHM collab:
• 20 in 1! How to Make M...
Playlist Abandoned lab in a book:
• abandoned miniature la...
Shed:
• EASY miniature garden ...
Rub n Buff on glass, lantern redo etc:
• Rub 'n Buff on GLASS, ...
Cash register:
• DIY Miniature cash reg...
Tire cap cakes:
• Make plastic caps into...
Enjoy this montage of some of the minis I've made from scraps, trash & items destined for the landfill. Check out the full-length videos listed above.
Some of my favorite things:
Double-sided flooring tape
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Miter Shears: these are the clippers I use to cut pieces of wood and toothpicks, etc
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Dirty Down Rust Effect paint
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Oyu Pla/Oyumaru reusable mold putty
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Cheaper, clear mold putty I haven't tried
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2 oz bottle of Diamond Glaze
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8 oz bottle of Diamond Glaze
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Heat gun: I use mine to quickly dry paint, soften the glue to dismantle furniture, and quickly cure polymer clay without an oven. It gets a lot hotter than a hair dryer.
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Craft heat gun that doesn't get as hot as mine
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Paper fasteners & 1/8" hole punch
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Learn about Dollhouse Miniature Scale from Bentley House Minis
• Understanding Dollhous...
I have lots of projects planned ranging from scratch made accessories, abandoned miniatures, furniture makeovers, accessories, kits, and Dollhouse Miniatures in multiple scales. I am working on creating the Gryffindor Common Room in 1:12 scale. I'm a big Harry Potter fan.
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Thank you,
Shyra
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[@mingus107]

No 3D printer, no laser cutter, no fancy tools. Just incredible talent, imagination and skill.

[@queencityminis]

Aww, thank you so much

[@Incredible43]

I love her channel for those reasons too, I don't have fancy equipment and love working from scratch 💙

[@AdinaKasa-jt3fn]

@@queencityminisyou’re awesome ❤l love all your miniatures

[@maggiefox10]

Your imagination astounds me !!!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much 💓

[@boreksz82-cf7ze]

Your voice could bring peace to the world ❤

[@queencityminis]

Aww, thank you

[@loriki8766]

Great ideas! I'm going to start looking closer at things before I toss them!

[@queencityminis]

Perfect! I have a large trash collection.

[@OP-1000]

Imagining how pieces of trash can turn into miniature treasures is half of the pleasure of making miniatures in my opinion.

[@queencityminis]

Absolutely. I agree

[@user-dn9vd9xg9p]

It is therapeutic to watch these videos. The patience it takes to do this is quite a talent.

[@queencityminis]

😊 thank you

[@albertlecuyer6761]

I learn so much from each of your videos. Thank you.

[@queencityminis]

I'm so glad!

[@papabear2515]

Scrap-trash-upcycling are my favorite mini makes! You’re so talented! Thanks! Kathleen

[@queencityminis]

Mine too! It's so much fun

[@jenpink4298]

So many amazing projects! I am a huge fan of your cast iron skillet so I felt a little guilty for falling in love with that cash register! And the little cakes are absolutely adorable 😍

[@queencityminis]

I'm so happy with how the cash register turned out! It's so cute. The cast iron skillet forgives your wandering eye. You know my mind works differently now bc as soon as I removed my old tire caps, I thought they looked like cakes.

[@barbkeith2697]

I love everything you made, but that cash register is amazing! I recommend your channel every chance I get! Fabulous! ❤

[@queencityminis]

I appreciate that! Thank you

[@roxannepratt5187]

Poster before me mentioned it's therapeutic to watch these videos - not only that your voice is so soothing. Wonderful job with such detail. I think my fav is the slides and the box they store in. The worst - that spider egg sack - ewwwww - LOL.

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! Sorry about the egg sac 😆

[@barbararosensteel8031]

Such an amazing imagination you have to see those items from that trash. Thank you so much for sharing your talents with us and inspiring us.

[@queencityminis]

You are so welcome!

[@slytheringingerwitch]

The cash register is gorgeous. That has to be my favourite.

[@queencityminis]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHSUi2aLebCml7Msi=ojek3RVWF-OrUUrP Here's the longer, full video for the cash register

[@panacheluxury4262]

Shyra, you are so incredibly talented. You have successfully shown with a bit of ingenuity how trash can be tuned into treasure. I am just blown away by your imagination. I love all the projects featured, but the abandoned lab and cash register have to be my favorites.

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 😊 I so appreciate the kind words.

[@panacheluxury4262]

@@queencityminis, You are very welcome!

[@Jan-vw6tu]

I feel like we're soul sisters I love how you said you'd been hoarding that treasured piece of plastic for 2 years and now you preciously tested the nail polish on it

[@queencityminis]

Haha I feel the camaraderie

[@fionat5698]

You have the best minatures channel on youtube! I always take notes when I'm watching. Thankyou sooo much for your tutorials,I love the way you describe everything that you do!

[@queencityminis]

Wow, thank you! That's a really great compliment.

[@chicgeekery]

I never would have thought to use lace to mimic engraving! That's a beautiful cash register. Cast iron skillet is so realistic, great finish! But I'm in love with the abandoned lab. Thank you for sharing your techniques.

[@queencityminis]

Thanks for watching! I love the lab so much as well.

[@carrie4910]

I love rescuing bits and pieces from the cheap bins at my local opshops (thrift stores)!

[@queencityminis]

I'm obsessed with Goodwill Buy the Pound!

[@minirose-miniature]

You know the nature of glue too well. It's fun to make small props using tools 💕

[@queencityminis]

I agree. I love this 😀

[@bluerosa1550]

Good Morning! You have made many beautiful items. Lot's of detail work. Great job. Have a wonderful day.

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! You too!

[@beverlywalker8215]

Excellent collection of scrap trash transformations all in one place. Thank you, ma'am!

[@queencityminis]

You are so welcome!

[@stephstargirl]

that cash register is amazing! it deserves a video of its own

[@queencityminis]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHSUi2aLebCml7Msi=ojek3RVWF-OrUUrP Here's the longer, full version

[@bradcraig6676]

So many great techniques and tips. I learn more from this channel than almost any others.

[@queencityminis]

Great to hear!

[@agneschrismer9946]

I always enjoy watching your full videos. I have seen you make some.of these items but I never get tired of seeing it done again. Thanks for a good start to my morning.

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much!

[@smedleyx]

So awesome I feel the first option should be to repurpose trash plastic & paper if possible -- your work proves it's perfectly suitable

[@queencityminis]

It's so much fun too!

[@rurone]

This had a lot of techniques I'd never heard of or even imagined before! The lace for engraving is truly inspired. One thing you might want to consider: If you're struggling with brush marks, try a piece of makeup sponge (or any fine sponge), dipping it in paint and patting it on instead of spreading, either from the start or on top of brushed-on paint. It might not look like much at first, but doing several layers and sealing it under a coat of varnish can give you a pretty smooth surface! I've had especially good luck pinching the piece of sponge with tweezers.

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! That's really great advice. I've seen TinyKeyHoleMinis paint with sponges. It looks great.

[@LoveMiniDollhouse]

that aged copper paint looks amazing 😮❤

[@queencityminis]

Right?! I'm so happy with how that turned out

[@kerry1963qld]

Your so incredibly talented I could watch you for hours 😍😃 Thankyou for sharing

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much 😀

[@elizabethhammond1348]

Paint your nails if YOU want to. To hell with what anybody thinks. NOW....this was brilliant. I wouldn't have thought to use suction cups for this! Thank you!

[@queencityminis]

Exactly!! It is fun

[@ejensen1050]

These minis are the cutest. I am really impressed over the register and the shed. Such a patience you have!🌹

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 😊

[@risacrawford3775]

It's always such a treat to watch your videos! Such smart ideas!

[@queencityminis]

Glad you like them!

[@judygouchie9701]

I love your creativity and your voice is very soothing.🌟

[@queencityminis]

Oh thank you!

[@CajunCraft24]

These really are relaxing to watch. ❤

[@queencityminis]

Glad you like them!

[@susanpizzio309]

You're so incredibly talented and creative! I was in awe watching you take trash and bits and pieces of discarded items we usually chuck out, but you created something magical out of it! That cash register is something else!!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much!

[@rosalieburch608]

Your work is amazing I love what you do

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much!

[@MyMinimadness]

I love these kind of videos of yours. I learn so much about upcycles and products. THANKS! Susan

[@queencityminis]

I'm so glad! Thank you

[@irenehough4441]

Wow! A real trash to treasures next. Love it!

[@queencityminis]

Yes! Thank you!

[@irenehough4441]

You are welcome 🤗

[@StrongandWomanly]

I was gonna click off this at about10 minutes, but I find taht I can't stop watching.

[@queencityminis]

Yay! Thank you 😊

[@agm97ga]

Such great ideas. Thanks for sharing!

[@queencityminis]

You are so welcome!

[@graceh8866]

Great ideas as always. it amazes me how small you make your minis

[@queencityminis]

Thank you!

[@CraftersBliss]

This was very satisfying to watch, particularly enjoyed the pots and pans segment and found that very insightful! The light microscope and slide boxes were also incredibly adorable! 😍❤❤ Wishing you a lovely day! 🌻😊

[@queencityminis]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much

[@cecoya]

You do great work and using trash. I have watched most of the videos that go along with these pieces but somehow missed a couple. I will look the up and watch them too. You have a great day

[@queencityminis]

I listed the full videos in the description 😃 Thank you!

[@rosieboerner2359]

You are so talented ! I loved watching you make all the miniatures! I love miniatures! Great job!😊

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much!

[@maddieadams75]

Nice, love the cash register. Everything turned out great ❤

[@queencityminis]

Thanks so much! I'm really happy with it.

[@eclectipunk]

2 seconds is about my patience limit too. Awesome vid 🔥

[@queencityminis]

Mine too!

[@izzyjones7108]

I love that Used dryer sheet cobweb trick. I love abandoned old stuff and that "faux" snow stuff is horrible 😂 but it makes a Perfect spider egg sac. I also think it could work for those vase filler orbeez kinda things if misted with paint/colored.

[@queencityminis]

So true! Thank you 😊

[@lorimaeder1245]

I'm soo happy to find this miniatures video. This is soo awesome. Can't wait to see the other videos. Thank you!❤️✝️🙏

[@queencityminis]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5yTY3mkqZmDedUsi=EhalPkbAxd8C0J3O More to come!

[@tinycraftlife]

My favourite kind of miniatures 💕

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 😊

[@meganjohnson9540]

Yay! Yay! Yay! Nice work! Thanks for sharing! 💕

[@queencityminis]

Thanks for watching!

[@Kittinthehatlady]

A lot of cool minis, love the cash register! I love making minis from trash as well. I hoard way to much plastic scraps! 😆

[@queencityminis]

You and me both!

[@kathykeith2203]

I love it!!! Great job my friend!!!❤❤❤

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much!!

[@kathykeith2203]

@@queencityminis you are so very welcome!!❤️❤️❤️

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

THIS WAS REALLY GOOD!!!!!l THE HANGING LIGHT WAS MY FAVORITE!!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much!

[@LJkittycat]

Quick tip from a fellow artist and painter, If u add one coat of gesso on the surface before adding your paint it will make it so that you don’t need to paint so many layers. Gesso works on most surfaces including plastic. You did a great job, everything looks so realistic

[@queencityminis]

Thanks! I bought some cheap gesso in a large bucket at Michael's. I should've paid more for less because it doesn't work well. It's too thin.

[@LJkittycat]

@@queencityminis The way Gesso works is you need a few coats of the gesso first, I usually need around 2 coats of it, and then I only need one coat of acrylic (depending on the surface it may take more). It also depends on the quality. If it's a cheap gesso, they usually put too much water in it which is why it's too thin. I use the liquitex brand.

[@FrogWhizzer]

You are very creative! I loved dollhouses at one time.

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 🤗

[@estherwijnbeek8072]

Learned some new techniques through your video; thanks :) You are very creative!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much!

[@gopolo147]

Watching this channel is gonna make me a trash hoarder even though I never seem to get beyond the ideas stage to actually make anything.

[@Sarahc-mn1tr]

This is inspiring. Simple, cheap and well made miniature items. I tent to hold onto anything i think is useful, even plastic pakaging. I keep most if my svrap anything. I even break down old damaged usb charging cords, lamps, lamp shades, all kinda stuff. I want to make a kitchen sink keychain. This gives me ideas of making one, my biggest thing for it is the sink part. But i think i have plastic packaging that would work! Thank you 😁 My own worst enemy though overthinking and perfectionism.

[@Sarahc-mn1tr]

I get all kinds of free stuff, they require sorting, but i sort well. Lots of cool little things there. I am gonna check for little tthings, even broken but within reason.

[@queencityminis]

That's such a cool idea! I know you can do it

[@gailcason3652]

These are great! Love your videos!

[@queencityminis]

Thanks so much!

[@izzyjones7108]

Also ❤❤❤❤ that you make these amazing things with inexpensive/free /found/ etc I make things as well, but you are much more talented and experienced than I am. But I love to see what you're doing

[@queencityminis]

Oh thank you! I imagine you're pretty talented in your own ways.

[@Birdbandb]

Wow how creative! Thanks for sharing!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! 😊

[@tusk242]

Good, I am 76, and getting on. Nice to see Some are still keeping this FUN, enjoyable ART for many to peer into the world of Miniatures. I was always Fascinated by the THRON ROOMS in CHICAGO art Museum. I remember when Miniatures was a more well known, and have special Displays Malls . But due to so much CRIME by MOBS OF TEENS, breaking into cars, stealing the cars, then gang fights in the malls, NO longer do we have such joys of visiting Malls. Majority of ours CLOSED . Perhaps At Train Shows or Boat shows to add miniature FISHING Boat houses. and mini town. A place ROUNDY DISRESPECTFULL TEEN are less to PAY TO enter the BUILDING SHOW>

[@queencityminis]

Oh dear! That's too bad

[@7peacefrog]

I was so glad that I had found you a bit back (I have not tried yet), but because of you I now look at the small "trash" a lot different then I did before. 😊A lot of times my husband will say (what are you doing with that)? and I just say, I am only keeping a few of each. I might need them to make some small mini things I need 😉 Thank you for helping and also this is good for the planet (every little bit helps), and can also save $$$

[@queencityminis]

Welcome aboard! I hope your hubby understands

[@7peacefrog]

@@queencityminis He will, saving money at a craft is always a good thing! Thanks for all you share

[@lauraguglielmazzi3052]

Lavori meravigliosi! Bravissima! 👏 👏 👏 👍 👍 ❤❤

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 😊

[@DonnaMull]

i use paper clay air dry in silicon molds. love your videos!

[@queencityminis]

I love paperclay!

[@user-ry5ec3ub7u]

You are amazing. So talented.

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much!

[@WillinrowArts]

Shyra, This is fabulous, so many great ideas. I wanted to use your trash plastic pans for my Fallout kitchen video but I didn’t have the right plastic at that time so I used resin but I definitely plan to use your technique. I’m saving all my cool shaped trash plastic now. 🥰Lesley

[@queencityminis]

Great idea!! I have a nice trash collection. I'm glad others are doing the same.

[@diyfireking]

Nice work as always 👍👍

[@queencityminis]

Thanks again!

[@richardstanbridge1254]

All by hand and eye great work true artist you should be so proud do your sell them and how much thanks for your effort and time

[@queencityminis]

Thank you very much!

[@queencityminis]

I haven't sold them yet, but I'm open to it.

[@BeaHapi]

Sooo nice! Thank you!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you too!

[@ChyarasKiss]

For the microscope, the slides are more rectangular. But your work is so inspiring and amazing!

[@queencityminis]

Thanks for the tip! I should've googled them first.

[@warrior4christ777]

Great job I started building a 112 size replica of a framing job with circular stairs and you can see all the studs and and building the kitchen right now and a pool table and whatnot I am so I am pressed with what you have done

[@queencityminis]

That sounds so cool! Have fun

[@tammyhebert4314]

Very talented🎉

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much 😀

[@user-ry5ec3ub7u]

Well done ❤

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 😁

[@Lindascrafts]

So inspiring 👍🏻

[@queencityminis]

Glad you think so!

[@mariazubizarreta]

😮 wow so realistic

[@queencityminis]

Thanks 😊

[@daphne6619]

Brilliant!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 😊

[@vickytimmerman1365]

Have missed you

[@queencityminis]

I've missed posting! I'm largely settled in (enough to film and edit).

[@Bees123Knees]

7:58 I once sliced a thin layer of flesh off the tip of my thumb with a very sharp X-Acto knife too!!! Ouch!

[@queencityminis]

Oh no! Ouch

[@berthaday3473]

🩹🩹🩹

[@ladylee8364]

hello there you are so amazing Thank you for an awsom video

[@queencityminis]

You're so welcome!

[@user-ds8ht6th2k]

When I am walking outside I am looking at things and picking up trash that make my friends looking strange at me.🤭

[@queencityminis]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5yTY3mkqZmDedUsi=EhalPkbAxd8C0J3O No judgment!

[@elisesterling9634]

I’m pretty sure that yellow lantern came from a Cracker Jack box in the old days.

[@queencityminis]

That's so cool! Thank you for sharing.

[@RandeH-hp4nj]

Craft room miniature "trash" storage tour, Please!

[@queencityminis]

Studio tour will be coming!

[@LynneWright]

I tried nail polish on a plastic butter pat and it melted it! 😂. Not all plastic is created equal…

[@queencityminis]

That's very true! I'm doing test patches from now on.

[@mlee667]

A good stain for wood is instant coffee

[@queencityminis]

So true!

[@patriciagraves752]

I use metal monopoly pieces for my doll houses

[@queencityminis]

I'll keep my eyes peeled for some of those!

[@berthaday3473]

All great !♻️What grit sandpaper? Do u (&how) wash out that metal glue nozzel w/ each use? & lastly how did ur move go? TY

[@queencityminis]

I usually use 220 grit. No, I don't clear out nozzle. I unclog them with a needle if they get blocked. The move was a lot of work. I'll have a video out showing my studio setup and tour.

[@berthaday3473]

​@@queencityminis TY for responses. Can't hardly wait to see ur studio. Organizational ideas we desperately NEED!

[@Jan-vw6tu]

I am crazy crazy for shadow boxes and have several things that are great ideas but I can't seem to start I feel like I'm never ready

[@queencityminis]

You can do it! Set a timer for 20 mins and commit to working on it. Getting started is the hardest part.

[@lizvan-loon697]

I save al my plastic like you and cardboard l see tubes ect and see things our lot think lm mad lol

[@queencityminis]

They don't get us haha

[@flapjack6495]

man i really lack imagination

[@queencityminis]

Haha, don't say that!

[@flapjack6495]

@@queencityminis I actually have a bunch of coffee pods and no idea what to do with them

[@kathykeith2203]

That is what I tell her!!!❤❤❤❤😊😊

[@AnneAndersonFoxiepaws]

Hey Shyra! trying to keep up with the miniatures but keep getting sidelined by a certain dumpster fire that's lighting up the gossip and drama community, I won't say which but you can probably guess, its driving me nuts so here I am getting grounded by your video! The spider egg sac is brilliant!

[@queencityminis]

We need to stay the course and make those minis! Thank you

[@MommaOhana]

I love seeing this stuff but an ad at the start and 1:30, 14:04, and 24:10 is crazy. Not sure if it’s yt or not. I’ve seen a crazy increase in ads across the board.

[@queencityminis]

It's always KZbin. They choose how many ads to show. It changes for each viewer. Sorry!

[@MommaOhana]

@@queencityminis no worries. I was just so surprised at the increase of ads recently.

[@faithlessfate]

Any particular reason you stay away from super glue?

[@queencityminis]

It smells and sticks to my fingers. I only use it if it's necessary.

[@Stizel-Swik]

I have to ask tho... the second one... looks like you started with a toy lantern... what is it you started that one with?

[@queencityminis]

A very cheap plastic lantern

[@ladylee8364]

im new to your channel what is the scale of your minatures you make please and thank you

[@queencityminis]

Mostly 1:12. I mention the scale if it's smaller than 1:12

[@mpazss]

Hi Shyra. Where I can find the clip that appears on 26:31 ?

[@queencityminis]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKnSlpaEptZ1hMUsi=scXJrw2uQcqmoIVj

[@mpazss]

my mistake, it was on 13:03

[@queencityminis]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2LOhHaNmMudf5Y That's the abandoned miniature lab. Here's the video where I made the light, plus a ton of other things. Below is the final video in that series. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYnLpnWdYpetnZo

[@mpazss]

@@queencityminis Thanks!!!💜