How To Shape Plastic Tubing To Make Dollhouse Miniatures

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

At 4:33 I say to *unplug* the glue gun. Make sure you do that for 2 reasons. 1st and most important to avoid electrical accidents! 2nd you don't want heat during this step of shaping. *Unplug the glue gun before turning on the water.*

[@AbiNomac]

Because you’ve been sooooo kind to share this with us, I’m going to tell you what else you can do with this technique. You can make an hourglass. Just insert both ends of the tube into the glue gun to give you the required shape. Seal the bottom, fill with sand and seal the top. Enjoy.

[@recoveringsoul755]

Oh that's so cool

[@AbiNomac]

@@recoveringsoul755 - you’re welcome

[@hogkillerjp]

Excellent

[@GrumpetteJV]

People need to stop apologizing for having "messy" tools. It's a tool. You use it. It gets dirty. Like it should. Only unused tools stay shiny and new, and it's you using it that allows us to watch your lovely videos. 🖤

[@d2parrotperson]

Thank you! I have had to resort to using my plastic eye drops ampules for hanging lanterns, and bottles, which do work really well, but this is the answer to table lamps I have been looking for! This will be my go to now instead of the ampules. For flame I used a tiny piece of cotton swab that I painted with touches of red, yellow & orange, then rolled it in my fingers to a flame shape, which could them be stiffened with tacky glue if you choose. It really worked well, if you want an easy flame.

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

wow, what a great idea for flame! Thank you so much. I'm really glad the plastic tubing has given you another option. Have fun!

[@sonofhibbs4425]

Your videos are so helpful. My nieces and nephews and I all enjoy making our own crafts and watching your informative fun videos. Thank you!! ❤️

[@sonofhibbs4425]

(I should add my nieces and nephews are of an age that there’s no danger of them hurting themselves)

[@agooddaytocraft]

You are a miniature genius. I love these mini's. Thank you for sharing.

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

thank you so much!

[@doltonmurray1625]

Excellent tutorial. A suggestion if I may, since some of us, me lol, can’t do printing, how about cutting pix from newspaper flyers for the labels.

[@mariakelley8410]

What a wonderful idea! Thank you for sharing.

[@tracyvancuylenburg4943]

Omg Sharon you definitely come out with great ideas . Just amazing.

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

thank you so much!

[@oaknwichlanedesigns]

What a great idea Sharon!!! I can't wait to try it! Thank you!!!

[@solitaire777]

Seriously, your imagination is incredible!

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

straight to my heart, thank you!!

[@aurianfae]

This is full on brilliant! My mind is blown, I’m so glad I ran into this tutorial! I would have never in a million years thought to do this. Thank you for sharing! ❤

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

yay! Thank you, I'm so glad it was helpful. Have fun!

[@mastersadvocate]

Coolest idea for making tiny bottles, glasses, and chimney glass for tiny lamps!!! I've learnt a new way of using my hot glue gun! Thanks!!! ~ Janet in Canada

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

I'm so so glad to hear that. I told a friend the other day I never found a good use for the mini glue gun until this. Now it's my official plastic tube shaper, lol

[@tinykeyholeminis]

I Made Some!!!🥰💖 Thanx for sharing this awesome technique! I had some happy lil mistakes and ended up with something that looks like a lil' oil and vinegar bottle with a spout and from that I learned how to manipulate the plastic while it's warm, also different shapes by letting it shrink down a bit before cooling...I just played with the pieces a bit wanting to see what else I can get. ..I also had some struggles with tearing, another happy lil mistake, I got some broken and cracked glasses I will use later in a project. This was really fun, oh and one more thing ..I just filled a small metal bowl with ice water and dipped the nozzle, I was making a few different ideas, for me it was much easier and a time saver, I could still sit and work without having to go to the sink a dozen times ..lol 🥰

[@klanga100]

the part where you said you messed up the ketchup bottle, I thought it looked just like a part used one, which made it more realistic if you were making it for a kitchen. loved this video thanks for sharing

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Awesome video and idea!!! I will have to be on the look out in the fish isle next time ;)

[@dollydollyuk]

Great video :) You can use craft foam for lids too, hole punches work well with it.

[@thurmamorgan5484]

How fun!! You just got a new subscriber! When you were making the ketchup bottle I thought "Barbie size salt & pepper shakers" I have seen other people put a little blob of hot glue on waxed paper and then put the end you want sealed on top of the glue. You could then put real salt and pepper in before adding the lid. Love making Barbie and Doll house mini's and can't wait to watch and try all your fabulous idea's!! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@aletheiaveritas8590]

Great idea. I will definitely try this... I've been looking for some tutorial on how I can make a glass and some plates since I'm making miniature food. This tutorial opened so many possibilities. 💙

[@bonniefaltz9505]

Thank you! I was attempting to make a little lamp and ended up totally melting the plastic using flame. This is a much better method. Thanks again!

[@susanschell8558]

Adorable! My daughter has a miniature dollhouse that she is working on. I'm forwarding this to her and also want to watch others that you have made. Very creative. thanks

[@Nanasphotos]

Thank you for sharing your clear and thoughtful instructions of these sweet Littles.

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

You are so welcome!

[@joni22262]

I was trying to figure this out. I was in the right track but this video will save me days and make my finished pieces so much better. Thank you.

[@jade8568_VR]

For the ketchup, maybe add a tiny drop of brown paint to the red paint to darken it...and just like you did the white paint for milk, fill the bottle with the paint & let dry. I'd also use a white cap for a more realistic look♡♡ Your videos are awesome!! Thank you so much for sharing!😁👍

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

for sure, good ideas.. it's something to play around with. I didn't know I was going to be adding in a bottle until the end so just quickly threw it together. You could do many different things with the bottle idea, not just ketchup. It would be difficult to fill it with paint wile trying to keep the neck clear without a crafting syringe .. unless you put a stopper in the neck to be removed after the paint dries and fill the bigger end.. I didn't think of that while filming. I have some syringes on order so next bottle video I do will include more ideas for them. Endless possibilities! Fun :) Thanks for the kind words and for taking the time to comment, I appreciate that!

[@teenakrause7023]

Thanks for sharing your video I loved it. My mom has COPD and we have lots of breathing tubes I could use.I am a miniaturist and I love making my own minis.your so smart for thinking of using the hot glue gun to heat up the plastic tubes.I’ll be saving your video for future.happy crafting

[@CrixJoki]

Such amazing ideas! :D I´ve been struggling with miniature glass FOREVER, so I am very grateful to have found YOU :) (Bentley House Minis told us about your amazing work) and this just made my day! :D 💜

[@kathybrigger9431]

Love this video. Didn't know if you knew, rubbing alcohol will take acrylic paint off of most hard surfaces. It may work on your tubing where you don't want paint. Just an idea.

[@maxinedolma8926]

While the plastic is hot, you could have your larger glue gun heating up. I think you might be able to get an even bigger stretch on the big hot glue gun, but it's probably not possible to make the plastic stretch to the full circumference of the large one. Very cool! What a brilliant idea!!! Go you!🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@sugarpop7377]

Incredible!! Looking at your work make me understand the world full of inventions that we have . How resourceful and creative !!!😲

[@mooster47]

Love your videos! You give very clear instructions, and everything is doable, with emphasis on creativity rather than blowing a ton of money on our hobbies. One concern I had about this one is that in the past I've had problems with polymer clay objects reacting with other plastics and making a gooey mess over time. I don't know if that would happen with the tubing.

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

I have no idea.. I'm pretty new to sculpey clay. I haven't noticed anything yet, maybe the glue inside is helping? I also painted the lid so it'll probably protect it? I did some mushrooms 3 months ago, painted them with acrylics then gave them all a coat of clear nail polish, lol I was told right away that was a mistake so down came that video. I re-uploaded the video with the updated info but so far my mushrooms are just like the day I made them. I don't use nail polish anymore but I wonder if it is the paint keeping them from reacting with the polish? I'll keep an eye on the jar for sure. If I notice anything I'll be sure to do an update. Thanks!

[@cindymitchell5114]

So smart,indeed! I always learn something from ur tutorials! Thanks 4 sharing ur talents w/ us!

[@barbaraness4507]

Manicure scissors work really well for trimming around small edges.

[@iamwhatiam4075]

Awesome idea! Too cute too! You do have a great imagination! Very cool ideas! :) tyfs!

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

thank you, I really appreciate the awesome feedback :)

[@RedCarpetDolls]

Great technique! Thanks for sharing

[@YvonneG]

What awesome ideas. I am going to make some for my doll house. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day.

[@Marie-fx6on]

Hi Sharon I didn't think you could amaze me any more but you did you are amazing thank you for sharing with us 👏👏👏

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

straight to my heart, thank you!!

[@michelleschaefer9545]

Can't wait to try out these techniques! Thank you 🎉❤🎉

[@merrysmsmit6568]

Fantastic, ❤and you are great to listen to as well.❤❤❤

[@nitnickers]

You are AMAZING!!! I've been watching lots of your vids... An they are so inspiring...I'm in the process of making a house out of old cork bark... So these added lil details are perfect... Thankyou so much for sharing your talent 👌🥰

[@carmenhofmann6786]

You just earned yourself a new subbie. From Germany, for all its worth...

[@alicegero4769]

Ingenious! Looking forward to trying out your technique.

[@debbieboring3422]

That is so cool I always wondered how you did that. Great job.

[@topsieBeezelbub]

Thank you for sharing this.. that was very generous.

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

You’re welcome and thank you ❤️

[@miagothful]

Really smart and good video. Thank you.

[@darnelleechols8556]

So cool!! Thanks for another great idea. :) Well actually ideas. You're awesome.

[@AHappyHoarder]

Thank you for the wonderful tutorial and great ideas! I am making miniatures now for my Haunted Dollhouse Renovation and I know those lamps and glasses will come in handy!

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

Glad it was helpful!

[@fayemoore2218]

Such an awesome idea.A great tutorial.❤

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

Thanks so much 😊

[@recoveringsoul755]

These are adorable and so many possibilities

[@Dee-rg9yb]

Really loved how you manipulated tubing using hot glue gun and water and using SS ruler to quick set glue. Please share more your tips. Thanks!

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

thank you so much!

[@heathertaylor-willockx3632]

Wow! Very creative! I never would have thought of that. I can see so many uses and I bet you can form the plastic into all kinds of shapes. I would like to see how you made the ridges on that face you showed at the end, if you get time for another video. 😁

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

the tiny vase is a connector that came attached to the tubing. It had the ridges already, I just cut it to the length I wanted. Thanks for the kind words and taking the time to comment :)

[@jab101]

You can use flame to do the "glass" and add natural blackened color because the flame

[@graceh8866]

Great ideas I really loved these

[@christinewinkelman3384]

Thank-you for all these ideas

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

You are so welcome!

[@rongablue]

Such a pleasant, informative video. Thank you so much.

[@daphne6619]

Love these ideas!❤

[@suebartlett1069]

This is great! Thanks for sharing!

[@michellebrady3621]

💕this idea. Thank you for sharing.🤗

[@kelliebates7643]

Such a good idea!

[@tanyawersinger2693]

You maybe able to use a piping tip for the second part for the cooling off the plastic tube.

[@wonderwend]

I thought that, or even use pliers and heat them over a flame/with a heat gun

[@recoveringsoul755]

Or a pencil if it will fit while still warm

[@MoniqueAO888]

So cute and well done !!! 🙂

[@amopotato7953]

Great ideas! Thank you for the information about the labels.

[@shelleynobleart]

Amazing technique! You're awesome!

[@msamelienp]

Super cool ideas! I'm definitely doing this. 🙂

[@7spiritualcompass706]

Great tips and ideas! Thank you.

[@estherrouillard7122]

So clever! Amazing,

[@judithdguezmillan3527]

Son una belleza!! 😍😍

[@darlahall6583]

Soo! Precious! Thank You!!❤

[@susantait5160]

Awesome, going to start making some, Thank you for sharing this

[@tonimccullough52]

Again, YOU are amazing!

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

thanks so much! That was amazing to hear!

[@izzyjones7108]

just had an idea, for the glasses= if they were used, say as jars in a mad scientist lab, or potions or witchy ingredients etc wondering if, you just painted the inside like whatever color liquid inside = you could leave the bottom off- If they were on a shelf or in a cupboard,,don't think anyone would know unless they picked it up or something...but I'm gonna try it. this is cool

[@abbywhite6305]

izzy did you try this? I’d love to know how they turned out!

[@makemyworldmini]

Amazing😊 Very awesome and you are talented and have a pleasant voice.😊 I fall asleep and have to go back.😂👏🌼

[@cheriwhitley8385]

Wow!!how cool!!!!.lthanks so much for another great idea...so glad to see u back on.cant wait to see what all u have been up to...hows your daughter doing??.lwell off to buy fish tank hose hehe..have a blessed week sharon!!❤️

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

thanks so much! She is okay, they did a follow up xray and found a 2nd fracture but no surgery. And poor thing had her wisdom teeth removed along with another surgery and a bone graph in her jaw. SO painful. We knew about it for years now, the surgery was scheduled a long time ago. It's unfortunate she had to go through it so soon after her accident but she's a trooper! Soon this will all be just memories but August is not our favorite month this year, lol

[@jwolfe1209]

I wonder if you can heat up metal piping tips to get different sizes?

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

I’m actually going to revisit this tutorial in April and will be trying different things to get different sizes and shapes. I’m looking forward to that!

[@KlassiclyRevampT]

What a nifty idea! Watching you do this just made me think of metal piping bag tips. It may be easier and safer to heat piping tips in the oven or a small toaster oven a few at a time. Then apply the tubing over it, followed by a quick dip in an ice water bath to cool it quickly to hold its shape. It might make the process a little less time consuming and more efficient so you can make more at a time!

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

I wonder how you would get the tube over the tips though without burning your fingers. Or keep the tip hot while you push the tubing over? Maybe I'm not picturing it right in my head, lol might work like a charm! You did hear me say to unplug the glue gun, right? Doing them on an unplugged glue gun is safe and it only takes about 20 seconds or so and onto the next one. You want to unplug it for safety and for cooling

[@dawnlindgron5570]

I have used it for drink glasses and lots of other things but this is really geat

[@pinco40]

Very clever!

[@barryschulman4476]

Thanks so much. Can't wait to try this.

[@virginiahoose9242]

Excellent teacher!

[@adriserapiao]

Ótimas dicas!👏👏👏

[@kelliryan464]

You are a genius. THANK YOU .·:·*·:·.

[@AGraham-zz5pe]

I enjoyed your video very much.Thankyou i will give it ago brilliant.

[@noga5662]

I love it a new idea ❤🎉

[@dawnlindgron5570]

What a great way to recycle my O2 tubing

[@starsoul_7]

I am so excited to be on your chanel. You are amazing....

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

Thank you so much!

[@reneecole6744]

WONDERFUL! THANK YOU

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

You’re welcome ❤️

[@MissArtieCraftie]

great idea. i like making miniatures too on my channeI

[@KeepingUpWithUs]

Never would have thought to do this. Still not sure if this is what I'm looking for but it was helpful none the less. 🙃 I'm looking to make a Barbie sized rose...thing from Beauty and the Beast for my thrifted doll house I'm remodeling on our channel. So I'm looking for something a little larger in scale that I can make rounded at the top. Thanks for your help!

[@pompe221]

What about one of those little capsules from those "prize machines" that you see at malls and grocery stores? If you remove the cap you have a nice, clear dome-shaped piece of plastic.

[@KeepingUpWithUs]

@@pompe221 That's such a good idea!! I loved those things when I was little. I wonder if they have some taller, skinnier ones... 🤔 Thanks for the suggestion! I'll have to keep my eye out.

[@recoveringsoul755]

@@KeepingUpWithUs yup, gumball thing but you might need a larger one for that rose. My Froggy Stuff does a lot of Barbie scale things and she loves the Disney stuff

[@abbywhite6305]

@Keeping Up With Us Did you find what you needed? I know your comment is from quite a while ago! I actually have exactly what you need, so if you’re still on the hunt let me know!

[@capricespieces]

@@abbywhite6305 I'm all ears! (This is my new channel for this kind of thing). I actually had to put a hold on my project because we had a baby but I'm looking to start again soon!

[@karenmusa3052]

So very cool thanku so much

[@anaya4472]

Thanks fr sharing helpfull tips 😍

[@fareeshhh6490]

Awesome thank you for sharing!

[@DemonicAngelicGurl]

i love those scissors!

[@Ferry-i4d]

Thankssss 🙏🌹👍

[@lylahboling6383]

Thank you so much, how clever

[@Masterskaya_Vedmin_ugolok]

👏👏👏

[@mcquaigsmith13]

The moment of cooling with water… all the opticians smile 😊🤓🙌

[@Alison-w4d]

I think I’d try a mug of ice water and dip the hot glue gun into it ( after unplugging) instead of putting it under running water.

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

I said to unplug it, time stamped in the pinned comment

[@thesentimentalsoul3683]

Very Sweet

[@tonifiredragon8752]

Wow!!!!!🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@Craftyminiature]

Thanks for sharing 😊

[@kirstistensholt5893]

👍🤗