Abandoned Miniature Room 👀 Realism Challenge! How real can I make it?

This was a really fun challenge and collaboration with Abandoned Miniatures! We both tried our best to create a realistic room diorama that looks like it could exist in real life. Make sure to check out Nic's video as well!
#bentleyhouseminis #miniatures
Abandoned Miniatures Video: • Abandoned Miniature Ro...
Abandoned Miniatures Channel: / @abandonedminiatures
Ash Romano's IG (photographer of the original inspiration photo): / romano.ash
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Materials I used (affiliate links):
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Fabri-Tac Glue: amzn.to/2SNzb7M
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Program I used to make the Vector Files: Inkscape (It's Free!)
00:00 Intro
01:01 Building the Room
05:01 Wallpaper
12:51 Floor
15:25 Window
19:18 Chair and Table
23:23 Ceiling
28:06 Interiors
29:07 Photo Line
31:41 Photography Process
32:47 Outro
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[@AbandonedMiniatures]

I love it so much! The photographs at the end gave it the perfect extra touch to make you wonder more about the history of the place. This was a ton of fun and I am honored that you collaborated with me! Thank you Ara!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you too! This was such a fun challenge to get back into creating abandoned spaces. Your final photo came out so cool and has inspired me to get back into taking better photos of my builds!

[@shaunhelms7289]

I am just now learning the layering concept when i first started i would use to bulky of material to make things look realistic . I was getting supper frustrated with my results , and as u know miniatures take so much time , so when i would finish a project and it wasnt what i wanted i pretty much gave up ! Sometime i just think .. how did i not think of that lol thank u !!

[@minihappyart]

I loved the photographs as well, so fascinating to watch the process!

[@notwen9779]

This is amazing miniaturists friendship and I cant wait for more contents like this! Wanting to get back into crafting for so long but havent gotten the time to do it

[@Oonagh72]

I used think adults who “played with dolls” were weird. I just enjoyed the artistry. However now that I have been watching y’all for a while I totally understand the appeal. You get to be creative, and get to build a world you want. As if your are writing 3D stories. I absolutely love that.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I think its definitely the world building that draws me in too! I used to not want dolls in my projects until I built the Addams house... it just had to have the family😄 Now its almost like the story is incomplete without the main character!

[@minihappyart]

it's so much more than just playing with dolls :D I recommend trying to make minis, it's so satisfying!

[@daviddunn4538]

Ignorance is a wonderful thing. A bit like adults that "play" with toy trains. Model building is an art form, regardless if the subject. I am proud of my model building.

[@JOEMface.]

Absolutely stunning yet again :) - Charleigh

[@edwinacoffman6429]

I love when you colab with people. I have found several new artists thru you.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I have fun with it too!

[@samanthadean1083]

You, my dear, are an artist beyond compare!!! I salute you!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@malyssa_]

WOW!!! Fantastic!!! Brilliant artist.

[@magdalena-lisarobertson4143]

Had to pause the video at 7:56 to compliment you on such a fantastic tutorial on building from a photo and especially the poster board fitting and the cutting wallpaper into strips. Wonderful and genius! Ok... back to the video! Edit: Amazing. So beautiful. Excellent job. 🙏🏻 Thank you for sharing your methods. 😊 Golden.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! I am always happy to hear that my explanations come across clearly!

[@GizemAvcisi]

You r an amazing artist 👏

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much!

[@Oonagh72]

Yeah she is!!

[@secondhandrose6214]

WOW This is soooo nice! Way to go GF!

[@dmmomma]

Depending on your project, when using the latex, sometimes you can use the eraser end of a pencil and it comes right off in a blob but here, I think it was best that you picked at it. Great idea!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I will try that too! I saw Nic use an eraser in his video ... that may have been much easier!

[@nancyyoscreative]

Watched again! I saw so much more than I remembered. The details are amazing. I love the final photo.

[@katgriffin52]

This was a fantastic project!! I hope you do more!

[@carolinehelson5527]

This is absolutely incredible!

[@AnneAndersonFoxiepaws]

He is so cool. I am really glad you got together!

[@carmenlitabagley5844]

It looks just like the photo! The added touches do really make it yours. I am doing a winter house challenge with my sisters. They are learning to be crafty. I have a lot of prep work to do to give them as much info, resources, techniques I can think of to help them out!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

That's so fun! Please let me know how it goes! I would love to hear :)

[@Chichirinoda]

so incredible! I love watching your process 😍

[@BigioBio]

I am amazed! The end result is 100% convincing and beautiful. I just love how you challenge yourself to reach new goals and standards. Keep inspiring us, Ara!

[@helenrobinson2782]

I can ‘smell the dampness’ in this room. Totally believable. Brilliant!

[@jennifferdorsett8435]

Absolutely stunning!

[@rosetorres7031]

Your attention to details is impressive

[@aprilpauldo5685]

That is so awesome I really loved the paper on the floor and light play in the final picture ❤️

[@cindyfinn4845]

I love love and love, the detail are amazing.

[@lauraknighton1347]

Ara that is amazing love it

[@denisedelvecchio466]

So impressive … You never cease to amaze.

[@MaryGatdula]

WOW! Your final picture looks awesome! Very authentic looking!

[@lycidoll5670]

This looks so amazing! Well done!

[@louisianalevy7484]

This was so fun to watch!!! I LOVED this video ❤️❤️❤️

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!

[@ppod1349]

You really are truly amazing! Your skills are just incredible. 😁

[@CrixJoki]

Oh my, I LOVE THIS!!! :D 💜 and I love that you added your own flavor, this was an amazing idea :)

[@lynnbeaton8428]

You rocked it girl love it.

[@mw-bg6fh]

Fab, fab,fab…..you are such a talented lady. Much love to you and yours, Mark x

[@misscatalina711]

This was amazing! I’ve been inspired. Thank you!

[@onemooreperson13]

The picture of the abandoned room in your abandoned room gives this extra creep factor! It's almost like a time traveling photographer!!

[@creatrixcorvusarts876]

I am SO glad you found Abandoned Miniatures!!! I’ve thought for a while that you might enjoy his work!! This is just a fabulous collab and I deeeeeeeppllllyyyyyy hope it happens again!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Yes! Love all his videos and the techniques he tests out! Abandoned scenes are so fun because you can really just go for it and cover it up with something different if it doesn't go as planned!

[@kelleyakakillimore]

I’m so glad you know Nick. He’s very talented, just like you. We are so lucky to have you on KZbin. Thank you so much for sharing! ❤️

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! He was very kind as well!

[@caroltanton2030]

That is awesome. Thank you for sharing

[@eBiCrafter]

brilliant idea and beautiful results, love this

[@coleenknickelbein8063]

I LOVE the spider web technique!! This is a fantastic build!! Love your photography!

[@DiannelLaird]

Oh Ara, this turned out fabulous. I’m blown away by your talent every time you touch supplies you turn them into something amazing! I love this scene, it speaks of history and the past and what the room was used for perhaps. You almost want to shrink yourself, so you can go explore the room and then the rest of the house!!! Fantastic job on this one and I think it’s one of my favourite rooms you’ve made, so far. 🥰

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Dianne!! I am always wanting to shrink myself down too! It would definitely be easier to arrange everything in the room that way😄

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

I LOVE aged miniatures, I never considered the whole "Abandoned FEEL" but this collaboration really took the idea to another level. I truly feel like a single scene would be fun. I can't see doing an entire house. Your FINAL picture was incredible! Very Realistic!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Definitely start off with a room and you'll have a blast! Thank you😊

[@euansmith3699]

That final photo is really atmospheric; especially the plaster on the ceiling.

[@coolwithme9302]

Extreme talent 👏🏽

[@helenthompson5070]

Just amazing!

[@alexiaking5241]

I love how much credit you give to people who inspire your ideas!! Like you always make sure to mention your fellow creators and it’s very thoughtful and sweet :’)

[@alysebergman6852]

My exact words after seeing the finished product: "Wow... She did the heck outta that!"

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Haha! thank you!

[@yezzyjames]

I love Abandoned Miniatures, been a fan ever since I first came across his work. Love the collab, this scene looks amazing and makes me wonder what's the story behind the loss of activity. It has been a while since you've made an abandoned mini indeed, unless you count that scene you made for Jazza. :}

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I end up wondering about the story too! I think you are right about the Jazza project being the last abandoned scene I made. Definitely one of my fav type of scenes to create :)

[@bewilderbeastie8899]

This is so SO cool!

[@darlenegreenhalgh3126]

Ara , that’s amazing.fun to watch.you make it look easy

[@Myhotpoptarts]

Omg I love these challenge builds so much. Almost more exciting than the large builds! It looks soooo real!

[@denadonaldson7259]

Absolute perfection

[@Tanny.M]

Absolutely perfect!

[@rachaelkasper5445]

This was amazing. I love all the little details you added and the little things you did to make it your own. The final photo was impossible to tell whether it was real or miniature. I learned a bunch of things along the way. This was an amazing collab.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!! I learned some new things too including it doesn't take too much time to pay attention to my base boards.. I never do but I think it added a lot. I will have to do it more in the future!

[@GretchenV95]

I love the details down to the old photos to the spiderwebs. So awesome!

[@miippi]

I aways thought this video was part of the abandoned coffee shop playlist, so i never watched it. I accidentally clicked on it when it came to my suggestions, and only then i realised the error of my ways. I absolutely LOVE watching the construction of a build, and i love watching realisti builds, especially from materials like cardboard. Thank goodness i clicked on this video.

[@cubanbombshell2003]

you both are an inspiration amazing work!!!!!!!

[@Atemptress]

wow! completely awesome!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😊 Thank you!!

[@gaslitworldf.melissab2897]

Girl. You are just brilliant. I am never disappointed by your work. Never.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much 😊

[@MariaM-yn9tl]

🥰💕Amazing job! 💃🏻👍so inspirational! I loved that Nick mentioned you on one of his other videos that you have also inspired him. Great collaboration! Happy creating! I’m up to three dollhouses now. 🥰🧵💃🏻🏠🧶🧵👍👍

[@itsabughunt6310]

Beautiful!

[@cheslavchua3293]

Бесподобная работа!!! Не устаю вами восхищаться))) Удачи и процветания каналу))) 👍

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much! That means a lot!

[@tanyarichmond8313]

Brilliant, Ara! I love it...and happy to follow Nick, too!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much Tanya!

[@daphnet39]

Just absolutely WOW!!!!

[@SadbhW]

Amazing, more reaslism challenges please!

[@rae4772]

I liked the spiderweb effect from the glue. I really like this project. Very lovely.

[@kristinnewman4352]

Wow, that is amazing

[@jenniemcclish3559]

Just love this house

[@lindysmith13]

Wow, great work. The photo of it scared me a little.

[@suedavis681]

Spectacular!

[@deborahshariati8345]

Absolutely brilliant! So full of atmosphere. Thanks as always for the share! x

[@danishfauna3398]

Looks amazing!

[@Vickie-Bligh]

He did a shoutout to you as well. Well done.

[@Domilyons]

Amazing! If I hadn't watched you make it, I would never have known!

[@Rivenworld]

A really nice job in perspective modelling, superb.

[@danielarana7830]

AMAZING!!!!

[@VitaPlastica]

Beautiful work as usual. So inspiring!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Vita!!😊

[@Xirdnehynnej]

In the 80s I got up early to watch Saturday morning cartoons…today I got up early on a Saturday to watch Ara make miniatures. I don’t even get up early on Christmas mornings! My kids have to learn some patience for mommy to get off auto pilot before the presents get touched! 😜 but yaaaay! I’ve been anticipating this video and you did not disappoint! I absolutely love this! All the peeling paint and wallpaper, webs, and textures made it so real! Love your addition of the hanging picture line details too! And lookit those resin skills! 😍 you made me happy to be up early today 😂 ❤️❤️❤️

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Aww thanks I'm honored! I am not a morning person either so I understand! One of the first things my kids learned how to do by themselves is get breakfast😄

[@alejandrabettinamaya]

I'm astonished 😱💫 Beautiful Work.

[@artbylesleymilne]

Absolutely awesome!!!

[@buffmontana4203]

I am a big fan of watching abandoned videos. Your diorama was spot on. The biggest issue with abandoned places is black mold because the roof is the first thing to go. I also like when nature (plants) start to creep in. I can't wait to see more from you on this subject. Oh yeah...the other big issue are vandals with their graffiti and breaking everything.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much!! If you enjoyed this build and you want more mold and plants, you might enjoy my 'Abandoned Coffee Shop' playlist. It is much more abandoned and there is a tree growing up through a chair by the end! It was really fun to create!

[@billhardy7870]

After watching this video of creating an Abandoned Miniature and remembering how you mentioned you like skeletons in another I recently watched, I was thinking how interesting (or maybe just gross!) it would be to create the fruit cellar in the Bates Motel homestead complete with Mrs. Bates in a swivel chair! lol!

[@Ladyofdeath777Weaversoftheweb]

It looks AMAZING!!!

[@thcusandsunny]

The final result really is awe-inspiring.

[@steviodaw]

AWSOME looks great x

[@vetw2334]

Loved both of the projects!! Nice Collab!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thanks so much 😊😊

[@suziofftheplanet977]

Wow!!! Speechless!

[@auntysmelly]

I love this Ara! Beautiful work. Xx

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Shelly!

[@diannemccoy9849]

Wow! Just wow!!

[@Lunareon]

Oooh that damaged floor technique looks so cool! I love collabs because they introduce me to new interesting creators I might never have come across otherwise.

[@shaunhelms7289]

I love your attention to details on the walls !!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Shaun!

[@abigailphoenixthepaperaddi2501]

Wow. Just... jaw-dropping WOW. That final picture... chef's kiss. I wouldn't have had a clue it was miniature. Beautifully done as always.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Abigail!!💖

[@kellieleahy66]

A true work of art!!!

[@sarahlongshore2605]

You definitely nailed it!!! You would never know it was a miniature! ! Beautifully done!!!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Sarah!

[@MoniqueAO888]

Fantastic !!!

[@nikkiontiveros8948]

You are so incredibly creative!

[@maggiehughes4283]

Well done. The photograph of your take on the room is fantastic. I enjoyed every minute of your project. Photo would look great on the wall.

[@patstoughton5362]

Love this. You are so creative. Thanks for the detailed explanations. You're the best.

[@Bobolots]

I'm way behind on my Mini/Abandoned video watching and I can't believe I missed this for so long -- this collab was amazing! I LOVE @Abandoned Miniatures channel so much, and it works perfectly with what you do as well -- great work, both of you!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much!! So glad you enjoyed both vids!!

[@judyobrien8293]

I think this is hauntingly beautiful - your creations just keep getting better and better.

[@damotoneko1500]

Fantastic work! I only think the spider web breaks the illusion alittle because they're still the same scale as regular spiiders meaning thicker in the miniature. But that aside it really works nicely and tricks the eyes well! :D

[@annavee4654]

Wow, your piece is amazing, well done. Hope there will be many more

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Anna! I am sure there will be!