EASY miniature Brick in ANY style •

[@AwkwardBirb]

Simple, clear instructions using easily accessible materials and a large variety of options for finishing. 10/10, perfect tutorial. Thank you!!

[@queencityminis]

Wow, thanks! That means a lot :) I did a lot off planning, filming, editing, voiceover etc. I'm glad it's helpful.

[@JanieFarner]

This was an exceptionally great demo of how to make the bricks themselves and then how to finish them so they look realistic. Your explanations are pitch perfect.

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! I spend a lot of time editing and doing voiceover. Not my favorite part!

[@JanieFarner]

I know you must spend a ton of time on that part, but it’s so well done and when you stick some of that dry humor in there, it makes it even better -if that’s possible …!!!!!!

[@releasingendorphins232]

DITTO!!!

[@charlesdoran]

Best brick tutorial I've seen yet

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much!

[@creativesouljourneys]

Definitely the technique I’ll be using for the foundation of my house. I’ll play around with different looks before committing to the actual project. Great tutorial!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! I’m so glad it was helpful for you. Have fun with your foundation!

[@tamibell4325]

Wow!💥 This was absolutely AMAZING! The details are spot on perfect! And I love how you taught each and every step of each type of bricks. You really did a magnificent job on this tutorial! Thank you so much!💥❤💫

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much!! It was time consuming rearranging all the footage & figuring out how to present it in a way that makes sense.

[@ChrisB-sk9ol]

This might be the best asmr voiceover I’ve ever heard, I had to stop what I was doing and go lay down on the couch to nap😂 If I was driving…😬

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! So many people say my videos are relaxing.

[@stephennutkin2477]

Using the common red brick as an example you can protect the colour with acrylic Matt varnish, let it dry then spray with hair spray, let it dry then a wash of acrylic white, let it dry. Then using a brush moistened with water remove some areas of the white paint. This then gives the appearance of a distressed white washed wall. You can use this method for various colours even by applying varnish over your distressed white paint look to protect it. then applying another colour and distressing that as you did with the white. Hope this makes sense.

[@queencityminis]

I do have matt sealer and hair spray. I'll have to play around with a couple techniques to get a better look for the weathered white brick. Thank you

[@endlessly4everafter]

I love that you show so many different variations and options! It cuts down so much experimenting time for me and also shows me options I didn't even consider before! Really awesome video, thank you so so much!

[@queencityminis]

You are so welcome! I love experimenting for that very reason. It makes it much trickier to edit the video in a concise way, but it's worth it.

[@paull6155]

Fantastic!!! Tried many ways and this is perfect!!! Thanks so much for your excellent tips and advice on these methods🤗

[@queencityminis]

You are so welcome!

[@ghoulgoil5029]

I never would have thought to use cork. Something about seeing the grouting method is satisfying to me. Great tips!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you :) I use the grouting method on egg carton stones but I'm eager to try the mortar method next time.

[@googalsalot]

I am new to your channel and have never, and probably will never ever make anything for a dolls house, but I find this so interesting and relaxing. You are so clever and inventive, I am working through all of your videos. Thank you for your efforts. You just got yourself a new subscriber.

[@queencityminis]

Thank you for subbing! Most of my viewers don't actually make minis. They're just watching to relax and be entertained.

[@katmcc1517]

Amazing! I'll finally brick the interior of my fireplace - I was never inspired by the egg carton method, so this is perfect!

[@queencityminis]

That's awesome! I'm so glad you have a project in mind ☺️

[@thedollcupboard]

Kat- what a great idea!

[@brockbeckstedt6483]

The voice is very soothing and calming almost fell asleep she could read lovabies to put babies asleep like me after this step procedure video is done oh yeah very professional craftswomanship!! All day I'm to words that teach me!

[@queencityminis]

You are so kind 😊 Thank you

[@doreenwatson-read]

I was mesmerised watching this. I really enjoyed it. thankyou for sharing

[@queencityminis]

You're so welcome!

[@vickinoeske1154]

Wow, you did all of the research for us and presented the options. Thank you. The brick with the moss remined me of my parent's old brick driveway and patio collecting moss in places...before the pressure washer came out. LOL

[@queencityminis]

😆 Pressure washing can be really satisfying

[@vickinoeske1154]

@@queencityminis Yes.😁

[@releasingendorphins232]

Seriously! Is there anything you can't Perfect! You truly are AMAZING! THESE are just Incredible🎉🎉❤

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much!

[@sarahall4475]

Oh. My. Goodness!!!! I learn SO MUCH from you! Thank you for explaining so thoroughly and clearly! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!

[@queencityminis]

You are so welcome! I hope you make something.

[@19sman74]

I love them all,but the flocking detail is really my favorite!

[@queencityminis]

Mine too! Flocking is talent in a bottle lol

[@1baubles]

Thank you for this. I improvised a bit, and went the cheaper route - I used the flat/top part of a styrofoam egg carton instead of the cork. Worked awesome and the 'bricks' came out thicker than if I used the corkboard. Awesome tutorial.

[@queencityminis]

That must look great! Enjoy

[@risacrawford3775]

Thank you so much for taking time to do this! All of the variations make this a really complete lesson in brick making. Thank you thank you thank you!

[@queencityminis]

You're very welcome! I put a lot of thought, planning and editing into making this video as informative as possible while also keeping it short.

[@cecoya]

Have not tried my hand at bricks yet but gives me some ideas for real. I have been wanting to make a basement with cinder blocks and stone. Cool, thanks for sharing and you have a great day

[@queencityminis]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4HYhGN_p7SSgtEsi=UFq6PiaPl7_mxHc7 I just developed this technique. It would save you a ton of time when it comes to making a cinder block wall or stone. Thanks for watching!

[@elizabethmcgrath6198]

At last something I'm good at....... .Thank you for your hard work and inspiration.

[@queencityminis]

You can do it! Have fun

[@thedollcupboard]

So clever! Cork! What a great idea! I've already watched the brick wall video several times. I don't have a need for bricks right now but I sure want to try this!❤

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! I feel like creating a need for making brick bc I want to make more.

[@davidchang7838]

You have a gift for clearly explaining great crafting ideas. Many years ago, I messed around with a cork retaining wall for my model railroad layout. The texture was great but having to glue pieces of cork roadbed together for the desired height and length was far from ideal. Thin rolled sheets of cork that are readily available today solve that problem. Come to think of it, a block/stone retaining wall made from thin rolled cork would be a good contrast to the 'poured concrete' walls made with foam core/strip wood already on my layout. Alas, cutting HO scale bricks isn't happening with the tools I have at my disposal, lol. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much for such a thoughtful comment! I took a lot of time planning this video, testing different methods, editing the footage and doing the voiceover. A lot of time and work goes into it. I appreciate it so much when it's helpful and/or entertaining to any of you.

[@millennialscribbles]

Love that you give so many options

[@queencityminis]

I had so much fun, I kept making more bricks.

[@colettesouza4605]

I can't help but notice your Exquisite ring.Nice Bricks.

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! It's moissanite, not diamonds. It's yellow and white gold, custom made. It cost $580.

[@js7934]

This is honestly the best brick tutorial I've found. Thank you

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! I am so happy with how these bricks turned out. I had so much footage to edit of things I tried. I'm glad I was able to make a coherent video.

[@js7934]

@@queencityminis all the different things you tried were really helpful to see and compare. I had been struggling to save up egg crates to use but went out today and bought a roll of cork and can't wait to get to work. Hoping my results come out as good as yours with some practice!

[@K159S]

Shyra, your tutorials are fantastic! When I saw this one in particular, I just had to try it out. So, I'm in the process of creating a brick wall with window - just now finished putting the mortar in and can't wait for it to dry. Why? Because I'm excited about adding the moss! 😄 Oh, it's the simple things in life that make it all worth doing. 😅 Thank you so much for your videos - they're wonderful!! 🥰

[@queencityminis]

Adding the moss is so much fun! It really elevates the whole thing. I'm glad you're enjoying yourself.

[@nessiemonstercrafts]

And to think I almost didnt watch this video, thinking I knew how to make fake brickwork already. So glad I did watch it, thanks for the new techniques. I can't wait to try them out soon. I'm looking forward to your next video 😊

[@queencityminis]

I'm glad you learned something new! My next video premieres at 11 am today.

[@arsinowey66]

I'm very new to miniatures and I was so grateful that I found your channel !! I've been pouring over your videos and I've been learning so much !! I'm getting ready for my first project and I'm very excited about it. After watching so many of your videos I'm very confident that I can do this . . . Thank you so much for all of the time you've put in making all of your videos !!

[@queencityminis]

I am so happy to hear that! I KNOW you can do it. Have fun! I edit my videos to make them concise but I make a lot of mistakes and redo it. Don't worry about making mistakes. This is fun. Nobody's life is on the line 😆

[@ZoeShears]

Love this, I have a brick wall in my dolls house cottage but it's just brick paper, I think next time I will try this method

[@queencityminis]

Great idea! Paper brick is good but I do think this would look better

[@PonUnPandaEnTuVida]

Beautiful. So beautiful.

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much! 🧱

[@joanwiebe3654]

Incredible diy!! Love you teaching style! Thank you ❤

[@queencityminis]

You are so welcome!

[@saminasarwar8732]

Beautiful work will help me to complete my project. Thanks 😊

[@queencityminis]

You are welcome 😊

[@Mademoiselle_Opossum]

Как мило, что у вас есть субтитры! И как замечательно, что вы показали разные способы изготовления кирпичной стены, её шпаклёвки и покраски. Большое спасибо за вашу работу! С уважением из России! 💖

[@queencityminis]

My pleasure! I'm working on adding subtitles to most of my past videos and I'll be doing all of my future videos.

[@jantucker9355]

Great tutorial! I am going to use this technique when I work on the foundation of my dollhouse. Thanks!

[@queencityminis]

That's a great idea! It'll look so good.

[@melniee2551]

Love this, so many great variations...especially love the red brick with the flocking.

[@queencityminis]

Same here! Flocking is talent in a bottle lol

[@panacheluxury4262]

This video really helps simplify varying brick methods. It certainly has given me more options to consider. Thank you for presenting such an informative video!

[@queencityminis]

Glad it was helpful! I recorded so much footage. It took a while for me to edit it in a concise way.

[@panacheluxury4262]

@@queencityminis , I certainly understand about the editing. I sometimes have so much footage on a video it is insane, lol. Well, the work you did on this video really paid off. Great job!

[@КлараИгнатьева-ь3н]

Спасибо, очень подробно всё рассказали про разные варианты кирпичной кладки. Теперь легко будет это сделать в миниатюрах.

[@queencityminis]

Thank you!

[@AllisAllAboutminis]

This was fun. To see all the diff types. I keep going back and forth between wanting to do cinderblock or brinck for my dollhouse foundation. Also you can get cork at dollar tree with the sticky back

[@queencityminis]

I haven't seen a cinder block foundation but that would definitely take less time 😆 I've never seen it but I'll keep my eyes peeled for cork at my local Dollar Tree.

[@maryloustirlingknight8622]

What a great tutorial. Thanks

[@queencityminis]

You're welcome!

[@annaderosbourg]

This is a great tutorial. There are some very small corner rounders, I bet they would work for the 1:6th scale bricks and make them go faster.

[@queencityminis]

Good idea! Thank you

[@elainetaylor6670]

I have just discovered your channel. I love your calm manner and clear diction, not to mention your fine miniatures. I have made faux brick walls using other methods, more of a stacking rustic type brick wall for ruins mostly. I haven't fully investigated your channel yet, but I was wondering if you have ever created anything such as an old cemetery/graveyard scene? If not would you ever consider a tutorial of that kind of scene? Thank you for sharing your excellent skills.😊

[@queencityminis]

Thank you very much! I haven't personally, but TinyKeyHoleMinis is making the Pet Sematary right now. Maybe I will someday as well.

[@elainetaylor6670]

Thanks for the prompt reply and the information. I will check out TinyKeyHoleMinis.😺

[@dinnkl]

First let me say between you and Ayra I may eventually become good at minis. So thanks! Now let me mention the adhesive on the back of my Amazon cork roll , holy cow! Don’t let anything touch it before you cover it with your pattern. I may still have bits of cork glued to random body parts and craft tools. However my bricks eventually looked awesome. Including the one on my forehead. Love you child! Keep making!!

[@dinnkl]

P.s. I’ll be buying the sheets of cork next time. The bricks are truly incredible.

[@queencityminis]

That's hilarious 😆 The adhesive is definitely very sticky. You can imagine how unfun it is to peel the backing off each brick and try to get them in the right place on the first try.

[@dinnkl]

@@queencityminis oh heck no!

[@Boompiee]

This video was very inspiring, can't wait to try these techniques for myself! Will be checking out the rest of your channel.

[@queencityminis]

Awesome! Thank you! I hope you enjoy my other videos 😁

[@robertine.atelier]

Nice demonstrations 🎉

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much!

[@tamsime1629]

Interesting method and a first class tutorial. Many thanks

[@queencityminis]

You are welcome!

[@duda_manualidades5837]

Congratulations. 🎉 You are grate making one by one brick😮 is very duficulte...❤ I loved the number 2

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much 😃

[@miniatureaddictionclub]

Wow they look amazing. Very realistic brick tutorial! I love the one with the flocking.

[@queencityminis]

Glad you like it! I'm really happy with how they turned out. I also love the mossy bricks.

[@camberwins]

This is a great tutorial! I don’t plan on doing bricks any time soon, but this was still fun to watch!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 😊

[@carmencervantes5231]

Muchísimas gracias! Es un tutorial magnífico

[@queencityminis]

Gracias a ti!

[@georgecunningham9175]

Brilliant! Now I suppose I have no reason not to replace the printed sheets of "brick" in my project with something much more realistic.........the things I learn from you and the other accomplished miniaturists is invaluable. Thank you!

[@queencityminis]

Glad I could help! That will be a worthwhile project. You just reminded me I have some printed brick I could replace on a room box.

[@WhitneyLaBrie]

I’m loving all these techniques! Now I want to start a new project just to use it! Excellent ideas!

[@queencityminis]

Same here! I need to make something with all the bricks I cut.

[@CajunCraft24]

I was about to start a fireplace with paper clay on cardboard but I really like this technique for bricks- corners would be easier and there would be much less warping. 😎

[@queencityminis]

I was really impressed how the cardboard didn't warp at all with this technique. I also tried it on cereal box as well as a thick cardstock and it warped.

[@Alypinkflower]

Great tutorial Thnx so much for sharing ❤

[@queencityminis]

My pleasure 😊

[@sandrascovell30]

What a marvellous tutorial! It's going to be so helpful when I make my Witch's dolls house walled garden. x

[@queencityminis]

Glad it was helpful! Have fun crafting :)

[@nm9412]

I love your videos! Very helpful and inspiring.

[@queencityminis]

I'm so glad!

[@MaryGatdula]

These brucks lpok so good! Very realistic. Tjank you for sharing all your experience! You're pretty awesome.

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much! I appreciate that

[@juliegrigsby4572]

Very easy to understand and duplicate, ty for sharing!!

[@queencityminis]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you 😊

[@kat3910]

That looks AWESOME. I like this technique better (I think) than the last few techniques I tried. Will give it a go and let you know! Thanks again so much!

[@queencityminis]

Please do! I have a lot of fun making paperclay bricks but this gives the most realistic look of any technique I've seen. To save time, you can get away with rounding most of the bricks and leaving some with rectangle edges.

[@cedricbourable9166]

Bonjour , je decouvre la video , c'est super bien fait . j'utiliserai cette méthode pour un futur diorama .

[@queencityminis]

Enjoy! Thank you

[@juliederry3719]

Fantastic tutorial, l definitely prefer the cut corners method, they look so much better, I wonder could you do some kind of wall covering using a finer grit sandpaper?, tfs x Julie 🇬🇧

[@queencityminis]

Great idea! I think that would be an interesting texture. I like the cut corners, too. I noticed you can mix the rectangle bricks with the rounded bricks and still get a similar look. I'd probably mix them on a large surface to save time.

[@the_other_apg]

Your tutorials are brilliant! ♥

[@queencityminis]

Glad you think so!

[@barbieshelf]

These are great instructions and all the styles look amazing. Thank you.

[@queencityminis]

Thanks for watching! I did so much experimenting, the footage was chaotic. It took a long time to edit it into something comprehensive.

[@timeenuf4200]

Wonderful ideas. Think the only thing missing was the German Smear look but I believe I can create that just based on your process flow. Thank you again for the great ideas. Wouldn't have thought about cork roll.

[@queencityminis]

I had to google it. I didn't know what a German Smear was. If I was doing 1:6 brick, I'd take the time to add that detail. Classic! May be too small to see at 1:12 though.

[@jojosmumdorothy2829]

Very cool 😎

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 😊

[@agneschrismer9946]

Very cool idea for making brick. Thanks

[@queencityminis]

Glad you like it! I need to make something with these bricks soon.

[@deborahgoslin5858]

Beautiful ! Good job.

[@queencityminis]

Thank you very much!

[@marymary377]

Love this! Especially the mossy bricks! :)

[@queencityminis]

Thanks so much! 😊 Flocking is so satisfying.

[@keithwezwick6469]

Have you thought about stacking the bricks and then sanding off the sharp corner, stack by stack?

[@queencityminis]

I haven't tried sanding them, but I did stack them to slice multiple corners off at once with a craft knife. Doing them one at a time is more precise, but also more time consuming.

[@tamishayarbrough5]

Love this video

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 🧱

[@KaquolMeliReno]

I love your bricks!!!

[@queencityminis]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqqunpZ9ap2Dp6Msi=DtPbdsb4ipx08W4B Thank you! I just used these bricks in this project.

[@sandrakorpela1850]

Great video. Wonderful tips. The bricks look great. Thankyou for sharing (Australia)

[@queencityminis]

Thanks for watching!

[@karenmusa3052]

Omg they are amazing

[@queencityminis]

Thanks! I'm really happy with this technique.

[@lorenaorellana9845]

Wow what a great tutorial!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you :)

[@msamelienp]

Excellent video. Thanks!

[@queencityminis]

Glad you liked it! Thank you

[@cocoscrafts6410]

Very nice video. Will have to give it a try.

[@queencityminis]

Please do! It's so much fun.

[@carrie4910]

Never thought to use thin cork for bricks, will have to try

[@queencityminis]

You should! I was at the Dollar Tree yesterday and they sell a sheet of thin adhesive backed cork so you could try it for cheap.

[@sarapiburn2523]

Thank you so much! This is a great video! I can learn so much from you about miniatures and I appreciate all your work💜💜💜

[@queencityminis]

You are so welcome! Thank you for commenting :)

[@nadinekremann-will1188]

Danke! Perfekte Erklärung 🌸🌸🌸🌸

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much!

[@debbralehrman5957]

Thanks He's a really cool ideas.👍🏼🍁🍂🎃

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 😊

[@shirleymiller9267]

Thank you-superb tutorial.

[@queencityminis]

You are welcome! Thank you 😊

[@kidderydholm3433]

Thanks for the nice video. There is a tool for rounding corners, which i use for laminated stuff. Should probably work like a charm for these too.

[@queencityminis]

Thanks for the tip! That would be a time saver.

[@alisavogt2892]

Great tutorial. Thanks!!

[@queencityminis]

You're welcome!

[@kennethbaird968]

Thank you

[@queencityminis]

You're welcome!

[@readingroomcafeproject]

these videos are amazing! thank you so much for sharing your methods

[@queencityminis]

My pleasure 😊

[@darlenepurcell]

Kewl! Thanks!🌞

[@queencityminis]

You're welcome 🤗

[@MimmiesMinis-KellyPenny]

I had always wondered if I could use my peel and stick cork sheets as brick or even roofing material!! I just didn't have the nerve to test out my theory. ❤️

[@queencityminis]

Good miniature instincts!

[@MimmiesMinis-KellyPenny]

@@queencityminis I'm so thankful to have run across your channel! I love your designs and how easy you've made them to assemble.

[@queencityminis]

I really appreciate that 😊 thank you

[@shelleynobleart]

The very best Brock results of anyone. Not easy, but definitely the very best look. Oh, wait, I see the video at the end has your more dimensional Brick tutorial so, by that standard, this one may be easier by comparison. In any regard fantastic.

[@queencityminis]

I think they're both easy! It's just one easy step after another. This one is less messy and better for surfaces where you can't add much thickness like to a floor or dollhouse foundation.

[@markierra]

Nice!

[@queencityminis]

Thanks!

[@stevieandthebarbies]

This is cool!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! I did a lot of experimenting for this so the tutorial would be concise, yet cover a lot of ground. I'm really proud of this one.

[@margaretkemsley3000]

Thank you great and easy to do 😊

[@queencityminis]

It is so easy! I love the outcome. Thank you

[@JasonTRogers]

This was a great tutorial! Thank you💙

[@queencityminis]

You are so welcome!

[@petrahachmann5289]

This is so helpful…and looks incredible. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@queencityminis]

You are so welcome!

[@MishSpar]

I am so happy about this.

[@queencityminis]

Yay! Thank you 😊

[@maneeratromtrairat174]

I use you egg carton tutorials (my 1st time making it ) and I use white wall putty replace dry plaster . it is a mess I can not take the white of the surface .I think when I paint the top sealer ,it is not enough . I will use this tutorials next time . Thanks for your sharing good and easy to follow technique .

[@queencityminis]

It does sound like you didn't seal well enough. Also, make sure you use a damp paper towel.

[@jcwzolo]

These are perfect im definitely gonna use these ideas for one of my dioramas i just need to find room im running out of space 😅

[@queencityminis]

That's true! 1:12 dollhouses take up a lot of room, really fast.

[@vickytimmerman1365]

Incredible!!!!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you :)

[@bonnie6153]

This video is so useful thank you for making it!

[@queencityminis]

You're very welcome :)

[@stevieandthebarbies]

That was brilliant! I was about to ask why you didn’t use the self-adhesive of the cork when you answered - it saves time! I have Barbies and want to start making background displays and this could be a nice option. Thanks for video - it’s gone into my saved list.

[@queencityminis]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you! Barbie bricks are so expensive so this is a great money saving option. Applying the bricks in 1:6 scale is also really fast.