Engraving Miniature things for Charles Deetz 🐍(Review of the xTool F1 Laser Engraver)

[@miippi]

The machine is so cool, and i think you can use it to make a screen accurate "a guidebook for the recently deceased"

[@susanjane2498]

Great idea!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I might have to give that a try!

[@queencityminis]

I love the F1! I wouldn't have even attempted to laser engrave the spine of those tiny books. I'd love to participate in "I Changed Charles' Desk". What a cool idea.

[@maxpacker2372]

Fun fact. I'm in my thirties and finally watched Beetle Juice this month. I finally know what you're refering to in the videos 😂. All marvelous as usual. Merry Christmas all Bentley Mini followers. Peace 🕊️

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

It's always fun to discover classics later in life! I didn't watch the Goonies until I was an adult and people were astonished I had never seen it😄 Thank you Max! Merry Christmas!

[@delicateghoul]

My roommate watched one of these videos with me and she told me she's never seen Beetlejuice so we watched it together afterwards and it was a lot of fun! So you're not the last one to join the party, don't worry lol

[@maxpacker2372]

@@delicateghoul Haha. Glad to hear. I'll need to find a friend to watch these videos with. Nice to follow a KZbin channel with a friend. X

[@recoveringsoul755]

Have you seen Adams Family? Still, to make any of this in miniature, you'd need to watch it so many times. After all, every single thing in a movie shot was deliberately put there. Marks on a chalkboard, graffiti, cigarette butts

[@withlove2963]

Oh good, I'm not the only one 😂

[@jigglejello]

The "go insane and take you with me" quote is my favorite of the whole movie!!! I would just say it to my mom randomly and she would throw a shoe at me or whatever was near ... I'm gonna call her today and say this for old times sake lol

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😄 That's too funny! You can tell her the phone call was inspired by a tiny desk you saw being made on the internet lol!

[@daalelli]

I just wanted to tell you that this made me smile.

[@Shari_A._]

I absolutely LOVE that machine!!! The reason some papers worked better than others, is because some of them are solid core.. which means black all the way through, or green all the way through, and some were either white core, or kraft, which is why the inside was a different color. When buying paper from scrapbook websites, amazon, craft stores, etc. a lot of them will say on the packaging if they are white core or not.. If you want to know if something in your stash is white or solid, just rip a corner of it. You'll see what's inside.. hehe (Hope this was helpful) The desk turned out so amazing. The engraving and the side carvings are just perfect. Also, I expect to see a Bentley House Minis mini book in your shop, because I want one, or maybe 5.. haha I enjoyed so much putting the desk together. It was super fast and easy.. It took me longer to cut it out on my cricut, than it did to put it together. now I'll have to think of some way to make it unique to me. Thanks for everything, Ara. You are the absolute best, and I'm looking forward to another year with you, and learning even more about making miniatures. Merry Christmas to you and yours, and a Happy New Year!!! (p.s. Those are my two favorite quotes from the movie)

[@carrie4910]

Wow the engraving on the books looks awesome 😮

[@beckyh3041]

The scene you referenced with Delia telling Charles she will go insane and take him with her is one of my favorite scenes in Beetle Juice (which I love).

[@sketchbookscheming]

Love the idea of including quotes and images from Beetlejuice in the desk. It came out great, and the books are adorable.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! 😊 It turned out better than I imagined so I am glad you liked it!

[@ZoeShears]

The desk came out amazing, I can just imagine Delia going around the desk with a pen knife cutting all the words into the wood because Charles didn't let her customise his office. Can you imagine what his office would have looked like if she had been allowed to re do it, I can imagine more cow print in there

[@boniemann]

MERRY CHRISTMAS Everyone

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Merry Christmas!

[@AmberMarieArtStudio]

What a cool little machine! 😍 They may add paper and mat board settings to the features because of your review. Love the way the desk and books came out!!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Lol I hope so! I was kind of surprised it wasn't already pre-set but I guess not many use it. Thank you Amber Marie!❤

[@andreavictoriaparadiso47]

Love the desk and all it's quirkiness. It fits perfectly in that very unique Beetlejuice home. Can't wait to see what else you make with that nifty little machine. Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and a very joyous New Year to all Bentley House Mini People!

[@DiannelLaird]

Merry Christmas to the Bentley house family from the Laird house family including Miss. Stormy. I hope you enjoy your holidays with your family, Ara. Enjoy your newest addition to your family, get in lots of cuddles. We have already purchased a laser but my husband has only used wood on it. In the new year he said he would make me some kits to cut out of card stock and mat board. I can’t wait. We are in search of a 3D printer too. Not sure what kind to get yet but we’re looking. I know that you have demonstrated one or two of these too. I will go back and rewatch them. I hope you find time to lay in bed, with your feet up. Just relax and watch your favourite movies and some new movies. Just relax and breathe for as long as you want. You deserve it Ara, you work hard. Thank you for sharing your 2023 with us and I can’t wait to see what 2024 has to offer us! Have a Happy New Years to all the Bentley family. Hugs from all the way up here.🇨🇦🎅🏼🧑🏻‍🎄🎄❄️☃️

[@donnacameron4515]

What a great last video for 2023. Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year with your family, see you in The new year.

[@silenttraveler7192]

😮😮😮Total Awesomeness😮😮😮

[@craft-o-matic399]

Wow Ara! The xTool is amazing, and I know you will make great use of it going forward! Charles' desk turned out so cool! Thank you so much! Lisa

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Lisa❤ I am so glad you enjoyed the video and seeing the process! Have a fantastic day!

[@craft-o-matic399]

Thank you Ara! I always look forward to the magical creations that come from your imagination!!!@@BentleyHouseMinis

[@emmaleehudgins6140]

Wow! What an awesome tool and how well it assisted you with your details! So fun. Printed out the desk... might do something... we will see.

[@valerielacey7366]

This is my first visit to your channel. Nice job! I think those scrolls and outline presets that you used on the books would look great on the outer edges of a desk front. You could also do a fancy real or fake leather desk mat in the same manner! Really enjoyed your delivery. I'll be back!

[@ghoulgoil5029]

So cool! This little machine is gonna be a game changer for your projects. The details on the books look incredible. Looks like so much fun creating different things. The desk turned out great! Can’t wait to see what else you’ll create with this laser cutter. FUN! Thanks!

[@OumaseWinkelVredendal-oi8wt]

Thanx for the desk design. Merry Chrismas from a hot South Africa

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Merry Christmas!! You are very welcome❤

[@wandabester3805]

Thanx for the desk design. Merry Christmas from a hot and sunny South Africa

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Merry Christmas! I hope you enjoy building it😊

[@lesleygoodall-page8035]

Well that’s the most expensive thing on my Christmas list! Wonderful books I’m so impressed with the books!

[@janetgray2184]

WOW

[@yezzyjames]

Absolutely love how that desk turned out, and yes I can see Delia going wild on it after everything and still respect Charles' aesthetics to some degree. If I ever get around to making this desk I'd probably make the drawers operable. I love me some cluttered drawers peeking out. :}

[@zacksoraven158]

Love how you beetlejuiced the desk and used my favorite quote on it aswell 🖤💚🖤💚

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

It's such a great quote! So glad you liked it!

[@thcusandsunny]

It's so fun to watch you trying new machines! I'm just fascinated with what exists out there, as a layperson.

[@sharonrafferty3423]

I watched beetle juice when it came out. And after u started with the Beetle Juice house I watched it again and your eye for detail is excellent. Thank u

[@ResinBelle]

I love the direction you took with the desk. And xTool makes some amazing machines. I loved the one they sent me. That mini machine would be perfect for small projects. Thanks for sharing!

[@carolhammond9624]

Wishing you a very creative, prosperous and happy new year! Thank you for a year’s worth of joy in watching your videos!

[@Aimz360]

I missed this vid when I saw the 1st floor being built. I really love how you incorporated the movie into the desk.

[@KCsMinis]

So pretty!! Never cease to amaze Ara!

[@carrie4910]

Looks phenomenal!!!

[@ruthbryant3929]

Amazing use for a really cool tool!

[@-miekeb-]

😄 The desk turned out 🪲amazing🐉!! Poor Charles!!! Thank you , Merry, Happy Christmas and Greetings 👋

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Haha thank you! I am so glad you liked it! Merry Christmas!!❤

[@azteclady]

I hope you are having a most lovely holiday season, Ara! Here's to many great things coming your way in 2024.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! I hope you have a great holiday season as well! I think 2024 will be a blast! See you then😊

[@sweenkathy]

I would have never thought of engraving on the paper book covers. I have to try that and same with desk! Awesome inspection!

[@MuddaFuffa]

Thank you for the pattern Ara! Going to use it as a base for my Marie Antoinette inspired bedroom in my dollhouse. I hope I'll find time soon to make it, but, I'm working on other rooms at the moment. Have a wonderful holiday!!

[@EvaNaberrie]

🎄What a great idea!The monotone desk now has a punk look, and the books are fantastic! Can't wait to follow the progress with the beetlejuice project.🐍 Thank you for this amazing Deetz-ember of creativity and inspiration. Happy holidays and happy new year!❥

[@rachaelkasper5445]

This is so fun! Thank you for the desk pattern! That's kind of you. I can't wait to see more in 2024!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

You are very welcome! See you in the new year!!🎉

[@LittleTreasuresbyNancy]

OMG those books came out so cool. I've been looking to get a laser (more like a dream) but seeing your review made it more on my list. ♥ I want to start making miniatures to sell on my website.

[@e.d.t.]

So cool that you can get detailed engraving onto those tiny book spines. I definitely want to try the executive desk craft, maybe in a different scale.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I would love to see it in another scale! I look forward to seeing what you come up with!

[@daviddiscodemon]

can’t wait for next years vids!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Yay! I am excited for everything coming up too! Thank you😊

[@penelopemiller1908]

Thank you for a wonderful year of inspiration and entertainment. I wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas and new year xx

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Penelope! I hope you had a great Christmas too!

[@penelopemiller1908]

@@BentleyHouseMinis I did thanks

[@miippi]

Thank you so much for all the wonderful videos from 2023 and have a lovely holiday break and beginning of 2024. I cant wait to see what you have instore for us next year ❤

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!! It has been my pleasure to share this creative space with you all this year! See you in 2024❤

[@sherrygibbs7547]

Merry Christmas, Ara and family. Be healthy. Stay safe, everyone. Seasons greetings to everyone.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Merry Christmas Sherry! Thank you!!

[@JDtheBlackPhoenix]

Ara went and made a new meme, "we've your come daughter for Chuck" lol. This engraver is really cool, I may have to send a note to Santa for next year.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😄 So glad you enjoyed it lol! Thank you JD!

[@miippi]

Aaah, I'm so exited. I just made my first miniatures (Christmas mug earrings, for my SIL) and was scrolling through KZbin to watch something while painting them.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Wonderful!! I am posting on a different day than usual so that worked out perfectly😊

[@vickinoeske1154]

The detailing on those teeny books is unbelievable. I like the word additions to the desk.❤ Merry Christmas. 🎄

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Vicki!! I was blown away by the detail too! I hope you have a very Merry Christmas❤

[@vickinoeske1154]

@@BentleyHouseMinis 😊💕

[@swearenginlawanda]

Ok..... now I want to see your "Bentley House Minis " book in your store. Too cool

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Lol I just might have to do that!

[@swearenginlawanda]

@@BentleyHouseMinis I will buy one.

[@rosetorres8912]

I love the uniqueness of the desk. You did an awesome job. That engraver is so cool.

[@ArtsyMario]

The desk came out soooo cool!😊 I enjoyed Deetz cember! I hope you have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Ara! I cant wait for what other creations you will make in 2024!

[@lizcockrum9413]

Wow I love how detailed the books turned out!!! Great video for the last one of the year❤ Thanks Merry Christmas and Happy New Year !

[@counter10r]

I know you use the hidden shoe as your signature, but I think you're going to have to incorporate a Bentley House Minis book as well from now on!

[@kaelbellchambers]

Merry Christmas Ara! Loved the desk, love the classic movie quotes on it and the great silhouettes. A very cool piece of furniture. Really looking forward to the second floor going up. Thanks again for your great inspiring videos.

[@cydneyv.371]

What an adorable yet functional machine! I want one now!!

[@kaisoep]

I love the engravings on the desk! Looks so cool

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!

[@jigglejello]

The books are fabulous

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!!😊

[@teresahickey4380]

Love the desk and books and hope you have a very Merry Christmas ❣️🎄❣️

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Teresa! I hope you have a very Merry Christmas too!

[@stephaniehetzer]

I’m always so excited to see you post a new video. I’ve never made a miniature but I want to start so bad. You’ve given me so much inspiration!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Go for it!! There are so many great ways to get started. You can grab a kit that has a lot of stuff already planned out or you can just start cutting up some cardboard and see what creatively flows! If you go that route I highly suggest my Cardboard house series! Thanks Stephanie!

[@carrie4910]

Very very cool

[@ruthkaiser6168]

Ara, Very impressive video and so much fancy work. The little books are amazing. I mean Wow! So adorable. You are so smart. And Charles' desk is scary. Beetle Juice was so bad carving it up like he did. You did an amazing job on everything. Soon you will be so famous. Your miniatures are very good and your awesome creating everything. This was a good video. I enjoyed it very much. Merry Christmas to you and your family and Cute little Stormy. Relax and have fun. See you next year.❤🎄☃️♥️🧑‍🎄

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Ruth!! Haha it definitely could have been Beetlejuice carving it all up... he does like to leave a lasting memory😄 I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas as well!

[@ruthkaiser6168]

@@BentleyHouseMinis Thank you to. I hope Beetlejuice behaves 😂

[@susanjane2498]

Amazing ❤️ Merry Christmas to all!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Merry Christmas Susan!😊

[@philurbaniak1811]

👍👍 Awesome work, I love how this came out!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you😊

[@cyndyscraftcorner8017]

thanks for the simple design/pattern. This is great as we can modify and make it our own depending on the scene we want it in! Merry Christmas and happy new year. Love the engraver but alas can't afford....

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

You're welcome Cyndy! I hope you enjoy building it! Merry Christmas😊

[@WillinrowArts]

Ara what a great desk, I’m already thinking of an idea for it. I love the book engravings. I really like all 3 color versions you made, they each would work depending on the scene they were displayed in. I love the small size of that laser, my laser is so big.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I am so excited to see what you do with the desk!! Thank you❤ Yes I was super intrigued by it's size as well and I can't wait to mess around with it some more😊

[@roseblitz1439]

Wow! Your desk turned out so cool! Love the xTool!🎄🫶🏻

[@beverlywalker8215]

Ara, thank you for the free desk pattern. I hope to have a chance to cut-n-play with building it over the holidays. The X-Tool is a fantastic device and did an impressive job engraving those tiny books and cutting paper! Definitely out of my price range tho 😄. Happy holidays to all!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I can't wait to see what you do with the desk! I hope you had a wonderful holiday, Bev! Thank you!

[@darkelady58]

The books look great. The black one has a kind of moldy old look. It would look great in the Addams house.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Oh good point! Gotta love a good old moldy book lol!

[@ElaineBakerCreepyCaboodle]

They're fabulous; such tiny detail. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Merry Christmas to you and yours Ara, and hope you have an amazing new year! 🎉

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Elaine! I hope you have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year as well!!

[@ElaineBakerCreepyCaboodle]

@@BentleyHouseMinis Thank you Ara! ☺️

[@karinasanchez3285]

Thank you Ara for another fun video 😀. Merry Christmas and happy new year to you and family. 🎄💛✨

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too Karina! 🎉 Thank you!

[@marygatdula2744]

Great video, Ara! That machine is very cool. I wish I could afford it! I love your books and desk too! I recently bought some alcohol markers so I could make your dragon scale book. But I'll have to watch the video again because I don't know if I can use a regular hole punch, which is all I have right now. Anyway, thanks for the printable desk! Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I hope you enjoy making the dragon scale book! I think it was just a normal hole punch from what I can remember ;) I hope you had a Merry Christmas! Thanks Mary!

[@amandajones6481]

I love this desk you designed. I've got the the exact same desk in my home office. It's an antique English desk that I inherited from my grandparents and the only difference that I can see is that the top of my desk is inlaid with brown leather that has gold engraved on it. The leather's getting a bit shabby now but I still love it. I'm definitely going to try making this desk, so I can put it in my Book Nook and keep it in my office with the full size one! ❤ Thank you Ara for another great video. Love from Amanda in Melbourne, Australia

[@Oregon-Zan]

Those books are great!! What a cool engraving machine. I’m enjoying your videos.

[@robinoleary7099]

Doesn’t matter. We love everything you do and your upbeat personality!

[@helenrobinson2782]

Those books are amazing! Love the desk as well - I’d love a desk like this. Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year, Ara. Love to you and your family. X

[@SabakuNoShi]

I really like this desk! Great idea with all of the details and final effect briliant as always 🤩

[@spacechimp5141]

enjoy your well deserved time off with family and friends and see you next year.

[@afroborilafemme]

Thank you for such wonderful work and entertaining videos this year! Enjoy the holiday break!! I hope you get a little bit of rest and relaxation between the holiday fun. ❤

[@chezsuzie]

Merry Christmas, Ara! I’m actually considering getting a laser machine to do minis so this video is hugely appreciated! I’d also be interested in a review/overview of the machines you said you’ve worked with!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I am so glad you found it helpful!! It's always good to hear about these from a miniaturist view point I think lol! I hope you had a Merry Christmas!

[@mercurybard9794]

That desk is so fun (sorry, Charles)

[@michaellindsey1543]

I told my wife I want to spend $2000 on an F1. Now I am afraid to go to sleep! Amazing results!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Lol! Hope you made it through the night Mike ;) Thanks!

[@Tesslyf]

Everything turned out amazing!! You nailed it all!!!👏🏻!! Merry Christmas!

[@meadowsage1456]

I so wish I could afford that machine! My arthritis is getting so bad, but i keep trying. I got a cricut maker, but it just doesn't cut as small as I need it to for 1:24 scale. Thanks for this video.

[@jonihenry8124]

Cool machine and I love the desk and books! Hope y'all have a wonderful Christmas and New Year!!

[@wormholehead]

WOW! That little thing can do a lot! I'm impressed. This is the only kind of cutter I'd have room for (entire house: 990sqft) and it seems this laser cutter would be a great use of the little space it would take up. I'm having to plan my future projects in smaller and smaller scales unless I win the lottery and can build on another room for the dollhouses! Ha! TY so much for the desk pattern.

[@lindahart7133]

Thank you for the desk pattern and all your very entertaining and informative videos over the year. Have a great Christmas and a very prosperous new year

[@robertine.atelier]

This is a nice review, the details are great. Have a nice holiday time !

[@Shericonyers]

You are so absolutely talented!! And I have learned so much from watching you💕

[@joycefuller9177]

Loved this video.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!

[@mmblue3986]

The Movie Beetle Juice’s (Delia).,Actress Catherine O’Hara, is an Canadian & her American husband Bo Welsh was the Movies Set Designer.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Cool, I didn't know that!

[@LeeAnnH7878]

I love this desk!!!! 💚🖤💚

[@juliewhitney]

Amazing as always, Ara! Merry Christmas!🎄

[@patstoughton]

You never disappoint. Enjoy your holiday!

[@midvaleminis9736]

That was absolutely amazing! I LOVE how Charles' desk came out! I know you said you thought maybe it was Delia, but it looks to me like something Beetlejuice would do from the afterlife! Can't you just see him creeping back into the study to carve some graffiti? Anyway - Happy New Year and I look forward to all of the things we will make in 2024!! Thanks for the desk pattern!💗

[@FranMiniCrafter]

That's some desk! So clever to engrave the quotes, but now poor Charles has no escape from the craziness! And the books; do you know Nik the Booksmith? Also on KZbin, a bookbinder and creator of mostly full size books (and occasional minis, too). She recently used a laser on some of her books as well; it was a delight to see you echo her in mini! Best wishes for the happiest of holidays to you and your family.

[@Sky-cz9lj]

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Ara & family. 🎄🎄

[@karlatipton1501]

If only Santa would spend $1500 on me! In the mean time I'll just have to print book covers. Very cool though!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you as well! Thank you Karina!

[@marthatownsend7702]

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOURS ARA!!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Merry Christmas Martha!!❤

[@pamelajohnson6463]

Ara the Desk is so cute 😍 😍😍😍

[@maneeratromtrairat174]

I eye this F1 for a while . thank you so much .I have space problem . I have circut but I felt that mine is not what I want .