Creating Miniature Wood Textures: Walls for the Captains Quarters

[@Chill1332]

Since he is a time traveler (which is totally awesome) you could always add some subtle steampunk or scifi elements. Not super bold, but just enough to hint that there is more to his ship than just your typical seafaring vessel.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Great idea! I think I will do that. It could be something that maybe you wouldn't catch the first time you look into the room 😀😉

[@Chill1332]

@@BentleyHouseMinis It's fun to throw little things in and see if people will catch them. :) Can't wait to see what you do!

[@DollhouseDesigns]

Looks great!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!

[@BriarMoon1991]

OMG like the Doctor Who of the 7 Seas! I love it!

[@richardsteele6469]

So far looks really good. So some ship building and FYI info. Wooden ships were built with the wide boards and ropes soaked in tar or pitch were forced between boards to help waterproof the hull. Antique wooden furniture would have water damage and rot/loss to the feet from moping floors with soapy water and would stay wet from the environment and lack of direct sunlight Cleanliness would depend on if the ship were a military ship, a touring vessel or a merchant ship. When you started talking about the captain being a time traveler I immediately thought of the Doctor Who Christmas Special - Voyage of the Damned from 2007. Here's a link to the Episode description: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voyage_of_the_Damned_(Doctor_Who) Check out some of the visuals of the episode if you can.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Great information Richard! Thank you! That will definitely help me moving forward with the colors and tints on the wood. You are the second one to mention watching a Doctor Who episode for reference and I am so up for it! I am a Whovian (who is behind on her episodes) so looks like I have plenty of media to add to my watch list!!💖💖

[@beezyv-dx5bb]

Ok DAD... so out of this ENTIRE VIDEO of awesomeness the only thing u have to say to me is I used the term spot weld wrong!???🤣🤣 jk that just made me laugh so hard cuz ur so impressive n I was just like yep that's a dad for u lol honestly tho I love SO much that ur dad watches ur videos🥰🥰 that's so sweet! u really never cease to amaze me with ur creativity!!!!!!!😁❤️

[@WarrenFahyAuthor]

In the captain's quarters of the Cutty Sark in San Diego is a plaque I really liked. It says, "DO RIGHT AND FEAR NOT."

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I like that too! I am trying to think up the "story" behind this build so if it fits with the story I will have to remember to make the sign👍

[@DRN]

Looks very intereasting

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thanks Daniela!

[@bethmccreary3563]

Thank you so much for these tutorials! I am using them to build a fairy village. Your creativity in using recyclable materials makes it so much easier and more affordable to build!

[@dawsie]

🤣😂I still have all of my drafting tools from collage too they have been used in my quilting and many of my other hobbies 😹😹 I enjoyed this and loved the idea of a time traveler 😊there is o book in my ebook of a time traveller who uses on old fob watch to travel 😹😹😹 Lol my Grandpa started life as a cabinboy on old sailing ships and one of the jobs the men would have to do is scrubbing the decks to keep them from going slick as their lives depended on this, Grandpa’s job was to scrub the captains quarters 😊😊😊 along with serving the captains along with keeping the Captains quarters clean and tidy along with his clothes and boots and such like.when I lived in the UK we would sometimes go to visit some of the old sailing ships that are kept for the public to go and see and even today they still scrub the timber floors as this also helps to keep them from rotting away

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Drafting tools come in handy for so many things don't they?? I have quite a ruler collection subsequently lol! I was starting to think about what the time travel device should be... the watch is a good suggestion ;) Thank you for sharing your fam history!! What a cool story and insight into the life aboard a ship. I will definitely keep this in mind moving forward!!💖💖

[@dawsie]

Bentley House Minis lol yes like you have all sorts of different types of rules drafting, quilting and dressmaking as well as I spent 4 years at collage learning all about pattern drafting lol ummm I did not realise until now how many trades I have under my belt😳😜😹😹in my youth I spent a lot of it studying and working going to part time day collage and night school I’m glad you liked my family history Grandpa did not talk about his time during the war as he was a merchant sea Captain who ran the blockades to get food into the UK during that time but he loved talking about his time on the old sailing ships I learnt a many odd things from him including the very old saying “so cold it freezes the balls of a brass monkey” 😹😹😹 a brass monkey was in fact a triangle of brass in which the cannon balls would sit on which would keep them in a neat pile of balls but when they went through freezing temperatures the canonballs would be squeezed of the triangle and roll all over the deck 😹😹😹😹😹 he would have all us grandchildren rolling around laughing about it😹😹 I was just thinking as I read what you have written lol rather than use a old fob watch it should be an old (N,E,S,W) thingbob sorry dyslexic got in the way and I could not remember the order of the letters for the name of it😏😏 I love spell checker as it helps me a lot but this time it just would not play nice with me😿 as he is a sea captain it would be in better keeping using one of them rather than a watch a bit like Captain Jack Sparrow’s one when he showed him the direction of what he desired most at the time but in your case it will take your Sea Captain back and Firth between times🤣😂

[@dmmomma]

Looks like I'm not the only one who is going back through the build! Love it!

[@rafaewald]

Awesome!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!

[@michellebrady3621]

I learn something new with every video that you produce. I look forward to this new adventure that you will take us on.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Michelle! I am so glad you are enjoying all the videos!

[@angelay1925]

As for a male/female Captain, take a look at the film Stardust, he is a bit of both 😂😂😂😂 and his ship is awesome, very steampunk, time travelling, sky/sea going ship. I think you will get lots of inspiration from that film 😁

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Oh my goodness I love that movie and I had forgotten all about it! And the Captain is the best character in the whole thing! Thank you... I will definitely give it a rewatch!💖

[@deloresdavis1299]

The walls look great! I love the size! Glad it's in the 1700's. It's exciting!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Delores! I think the 1700's will be a ton of fun!😉

[@debbiejohnston8492]

I'm always amazed when I see the finished process as to how you arrived at the technique you use. The texture on the walls looks very convincing...so much easier I imagine than using real wood and scratching the heck out of it. I saw on another you tube channel someone using foam core for structures, reinforcing the joins with sewing pins inserted while the glue was wet, maybe even dipping them in glue first. I would caution to use stainless pins to avoid rusting. Tooth picks would probably work as well but may be harder to put in. Thanks for sharing and looking forward to seeing more of the Captain's Quarters as it develops.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much Debbie! And that's a great idea with pinning the foam board. I will have to definitely think about doing that. I want it do be incredibly sturdy!👍💖

[@debbiejohnston8492]

Especially with the added weight of the second floor.

[@aubreystalcup5452]

That wood grain look is amazing!!!

[@rachaelkasper5445]

Thank you for the amazing ideas for wood texture! I'll try those for my English cottage!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Awesome! I am glad it was helpful!

[@mugglewitch75]

Great idea going with the time traveling theme. I can't wait until you start making the furniture and objects. Those are my favorite videos to watch.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Furniture is my first love in minis as well!! Definitely my favorite part too ;) Thank you💖💖

[@GWest5068]

Ara you amaze me on your talents...and have inspired me to build along with you....thanks for all the inspirations...

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

That's awesome Gloria! I hope you will share your progress with me too somehow!

[@beans1963]

For smoothing out the edges you could also use an old business card or used gift card! Love your vids!

[@georgecunningham9175]

Ooooo! This is gonna be a fun trip.................looking forward to it with great anticipation!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thanks George! I do too!

[@elisabethclancy3949]

I watched this part after the next part ,lol. I love your videos ! I know I watched it backwards,lol. But it made sense to me ,lol. I look forward to seeing more of this wonderful creation !

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I am glad to know its making sense either way! I appreciate it!💖

[@melodyfisher1512]

I’m excited to get to watch this project from the beginning! It’s already looking authentic and I’m looking forward to the details. I like to write, and this is like watching a character develop ! So fun!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Melody!! I like writing too and have been dabbling in it more lately! I think miniatures and writing can be closely related because like you said, you can create and build up characters, settings and stories ;)

[@marjanwolfs6273]

I already love this ship. A few years ago I made captain Jack (pirates of the Carribian) I still want to make something where he lives in. My friend made a very beautiful room on a ship and I don't want to make the same as she did. Thank you for your ideas, it is great.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

That's awesome! You're right ...I am not sure Captain Jack would fit into something "beautiful" ;) He will definitely need a much more 'pirate-y" space lol! I hope you will share if you make him something! Thanks Marjan!

[@vetw2334]

Love the project and can't wait to watch the progress.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you 💖💖😁

[@heatherwise8450]

Woohooo! The wood technique with the glue is so helpful. I have a project I’ve been trying to come up with how to get that look without cutting it up or using popsicle sticks. It has that look of barn wood! It looks awesome.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thanks Heather! And thanks for your awesome suggestion for the time travel! I hope the technique works for your project!!😉

[@grimmmunro2279]

Wow! This is going to be so exciting! Looking forward to it all..x

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Grimm Munro!💖

[@Starrynightdiner]

Have you seen the Iris drawing tool for circles? It is very cool and only about $18. If you don’t know what I’m talking about google iris compass.

[@GenNairick1]

oh well done on the walls.. such a great idea thanks for sharing!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! I am so glad it worked ;)

[@karentidwell8970]

LOVE this idea so much!What a fun project!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Karen!! I am so excited about it!

[@YvonneG]

love all the cool things you did. I learned some new tips thanks for sharing. I can not wait to see the rest of it. Love the idea for the ship too. Have a fab day.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Yvonne! So glad you enjoyed the video!💖

[@sarahlongshore2605]

I love this project! ! It is so me!!! 1700's yes please!!!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thanks Sarah! I am super excited for it!

[@tasminbrink1147]

Super awesome work. Loving the look already. Good idea using wood glue for texture too. Really enjoy watching ur videos. So much inspiration and enjoyment. Cant wait for more.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much!! I am so glad you are enjoying the videos!!

[@cindymitchell5114]

As always,u are amazing! Love the way you approached the circular staircase,fantastic idea!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Cindy! It will be a fun challenge!

[@helenehenkel]

great idea with the wood glue

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you KatieBelle!

[@gailpearson9447]

Don't forget a Ship's Cat! If he is a time traveller, put a picture of a spaceship somewhere!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Oh yes I do think I will def have a cat in this project. I will be on the lookout for a good realistic looking one ;) With some personality! That's a fun idea too Gail!

[@crazycraftlady7858]

You come up with the most awesome texturing ideas. I wander if this same technique would work on a 1/12 scale house? I'm thinking it would be great for the bedroom walls in my project.. I really love that look. Thanks for the idea.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Oh I am sure it would. The Captains Quarters is 1/12 so it would be pretty much the same I am thinking ;) I hope it works for you!!

[@vintagekastle7145]

Once again, such amazing work!!!! You always inspire me so much, I can't wait to see more!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much! I am so glad you enjoyed it!

[@954victoria]

Hi Ara, if you make this into a wall hanging then you can create a sort of diorama and include a scenery background and leave the entire back unfinished. Just a thought. I like the idea of a time traveler then you can include decor and objects from other centuries and not be tied to a specific time period. Wouldn’t it be cool to include a time machine in the lower floor where you are putting your mini ships? This project has such great creative possibilities!🤪👍🏻

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

That's a great idea but I am thinking the whole thing may end up being too big to hang :( Maybe if I had done it in half scale but this guy is gonna be huge! Bigger than the Fairfield I am thinking😲 But that would def help hide the 'ugliness' of the unfinished back... hmmmm...

[@emmaleehudgins6140]

Cant wait to see this all come together! I took a nautical anthropology class in college and I think I still have one of two of the books. One thing I really remeber is the use of Butterfly Joints in wooden ships, random thing I would remember lol. Not sure if you can use that in just this room but might be a cool addition to the details... but I also dont know if it was in the 1700. I'll see if I can look it up in those books!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

That would be so cool! I would love to know what info you find ;)

[@dianabizet4264]

So exciting ❤️love the wood techniques 😘so looking forward to your next video

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Diana!

[@karinpellaers6897]

Looking good so far...👍❤️😀

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Karin!!

[@kaileymarquez9645]

Toy should check out black magic craft. He does minis for dnd, but he works alot with foam. He recommends if you're doing anything with dollar store readiboard to peel off the paper, it has a weak glue and overtime will peel away, especially if you're adding anything with weight/ glue/washes. Loving this project so far 😊

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I have subscribed to him but I haven't watched as many videos of his as I would like... I need to get back into it! That's probably a great suggestion... I will have to keep an eye on my walls now ;) Thanks Kailey!

[@aliciamurray3435]

It looks amazing so far. Love the thought that has gone into this so far. I know this is going to to look spectacular when it is finished. I don't have any suggestions at this time but I am going to keep watching. =) Love your work and thanks for sharing your talents

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Alicia! I appreciate that so much!!💖

[@leewong7375]

Those wood become alife when you Adding the light grey . Look nice 👍🏻

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Lee! So glad you enjoyed the video!

[@7spiritualcompass706]

Ara, not sure if you knew about this, but, Julie Warren gave you a shout out. I believe it was on her last video. She's in the middle of completing a garden shed. Much love. ❤

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Yes I knew that she did but I appreciate you letting me know ;) I always appreciate that so I can check out the video and say thanks (I guess as long as they say something nice lol)💖

[@7spiritualcompass706]

Wow. This can go steampunk...Nice job, Ara. Thank you. ❤👍

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

It really could! I love the steampunk style so you never know ;)

[@7spiritualcompass706]

@@BentleyHouseMinis I love Steampunk as well. My fav movie is the '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea' with Captain Nemo! ❤ Lol

[@dolfinmagikpro]

I was just watching the "Gravestone Live stream" video of yours and thought I would remind you about using the "Folding Fan" pieces for the spiral staircase idea for THIS project ... in case you had forgotten. Have a better day!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

No worries I have a couple fans ready to go ;)

[@happyjenny68]

That texture looks amazing, very clever technique 👍 and I gotta admit, I got a kick out of seeing my name on that list lol on wards and upwards Ara, great start to an awesome project! 😎

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Jenny! That was fun wasn't it!? I definitely felt the love this week as so many signed up for my Patreon! I am feeling so blessed!💖💖

[@dolfinmagikpro]

Great work as always! I love the technique for the wood texturing! Never thought of that. With regards to the "Time Traveling Captain" storyline ... you should get (or make) a modern day ship model to enhance the Time Traveling aspect. Maybe he was the captain of the Titanic and "time jumped" before it sunk? Just a thought! As always ... keep up the great work! And, of course, have a better day!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!! I was thinking along those lines also but I hadn't thought of the Titanic... very iconic ship and great idea! So many possibilities!

[@crazykitten4845]

What if his ships where actually what I traveled through time by somehow 🤔😍

[@creatrixcorvusarts876]

I’m so excited to watch you build this! Have you ever tried painter’s texture paste?

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! No I haven't... That sounds like something I would love ;)

[@creatrixcorvusarts876]

Bentley House Minis ITs great for making brick texture with/without a stencil, and for subtle sculpting, like what you were doing for the planks. You can get it at Micheals, Hobby Lobby, most craft stores and/or art stores.

[@savannahfordbooks]

Hi! You are so creative and inventive! I've really enjoyed your videos. I was wondering if you could answer a question, opinion really... I have a dollhouse I'm building from a kit and I need to modify the 2nd floor... the kit comes with a loft and I want a full floor. I was going to use foam core, tear off the paper from one side and carve a stone floor into it/paint and layer special effects into. Do you think this will work/not warp for a 2nd floor? Or would matboard be better?

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Hi Kim! Thank you! I would add the foam board and matboard glued together to help reinforce each other. Foam board can be strong but can bend and break by one accidental blow... matboard can take more of a beating. If you check out the link to my Uncle Fester addition (link is in the description) that video is me adding an extra floor on top of a pre-exisiting house. It might be helpful to you ;)

[@savannahfordbooks]

@@BentleyHouseMinis Thanks so much! I'll go check out that video!

[@saudeempontos]

Dear Ara, your story reminded me of this one - The Lost Ship (by Stephen Colbourn). Have you read it? I didn't read the original version, but the graded one (for English learners - MacMillan Readers Editor). I loved it! The texture looked great! Have you ever thought of using wood filler to make texture?

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Patricia I will have to look into that book. I have not heard of it before ;) And I have been on a reading kick so it would be the perfect time to see if my library has it!💖

[@nusratjamia7953]

Cute 😍 I responded back to you as soon as I saw your message.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Tanner Tanner💖

[@nusratjamia7953]

@@BentleyHouseMinis you are welcome I responded back to you as soon as I saw your message 😍🥰 😍❤️❣️

[@elizabethoneill4422]

You’re amazing!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Aww thanks Elizabeth😊

[@darnelleechols8556]

Cool!!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😁💖

[@iLitAfuseiCantStop]

If you cant find mat board can you use poster paper? I'm shopping just now & cant find matboard that doesn't have the square cutout for photos :(

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Most places that frame artwork will have large sheets that you can purchase (but I have heard of some stores that refuse to sell the large sheets which is a bummer). You can definitely experiment with some poster paper... it may warp a little bit more than the matboard would have but it's worth a try 👍

[@iLitAfuseiCantStop]

@@BentleyHouseMinis Thanks so much for the reply! I live in a super rural area & the closest town for shopping is a 30 minute drive but no craft stores ☹ we have a Michael's that's about an hour away but I rarely get there so have to order most craft items online. I'll have to experiment 😉

[@jordanbarry2796]

*it's bigger than I thought*

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

yep lol!

[@PetrikNZ]

1INCH = 1 foot is 1/12th scale. Mixing it so 1 cm = 1 foot (not even sure how you'd work that out) is something else, so that may be part of the size problem.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

haha very true. I just drew with 1cm=1ft to save room on my paper. I knew it would cause confusion so I probably won't do it again.

[@angelanorthroproberts8863]

Ara Wow!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Glad you liked it!

[@josiecake7492]

I Don't have the talent or the tools for something like that but I love it anyway

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Josie! But I am sure you do have the talent💖💖 So far its just a lot of measuring ;)

[@marksidebottommark10]

hi loves walls u make

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!

[@elliebee9692]

❤️❤️❤️

[@guyjohnl]

Another great project Ara, in regards to your ‘time-travelling sailor’ you could check out an episode of Doctor Who called “The Curse of the Black Spot”. The story is based around 17th Century pirates mixing with future / alien technology. 🙂 🏴‍☠️Looking forward to seeing mor e of your fabulous skills on future videos. 💜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Oh I definitely will!! I watched all the Doctor Who they had on Netflix until it was removed :( I am not sure I saw that one so I will look it up!

[@guyjohnl]

I am a Whovian, have watched it since I was a kid. I found the preview on here for the episode - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpaxoo1vbN2lhJo - Hope it helps with the images inside the captains quarters.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Oh great! I think I have seen that one... but it seems I will def need to watch it again to refresh my memory ;)

[@emmaleehudgins6140]

I was actually thinking of this episode too!!! You could have a note from Doctor Who thanking him for his help LOL

[@anne-mariewatts8977]

❤❤👍👍

[@cyndidean2597]

I always thought that the model ships were of his sailing buddies.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I am not sure what the model ships will represent yet but with the time traveling idea at can at least have more leeway with that idea ;)

[@cheriemac5023]

I think they make hot glue that is wood glue

[@foxhousecreations4869]

Call the ship the S.S. Bentley.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Haha good one!

[@aleeandaze5839]

God ive been workin 7 days a week for over a month and i completely FORGOT about BHM 😳😳😒

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Oh no I hope you can get a day off soon and rest my friend!🙏🙏

[@darksideofken]

Watched the ads .....

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Ken!!! I appreciate it (I hope they weren't too long😶)

[@samiranmisra1117]

you too much and make your video very big..

[@chrstphr12]

Thank you! I'm so excited about this build. it's already awesome!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much!!