I made Juno's Doll!! And her Messy Desk!😬 Beetlejuice Dollhouse

[@id7484]

I love the idea of juno and the smoking guy taking their cigarette breaks together!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Haha, right?😊

[@tinykeyholeminis]

Honestly, I think her face really does look like Juno in doll form..Hair can be tough in real life and even tougher in doll life...the desk is iconic...man those football players 😂...great job Ara...I know you are relieved shes done...Her office is amazing👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽😍❤

[@fiddlesticks4289]

Everything turned out perfect! I do have a thought for a mesh trashcan. You can get garlic, onions, and potatoes in mesh bags that have varying size mesh. You could use wire for the over all frame work and use wood glue to stiffen the mesh and hold it to the wire frame. I saved a few over the years and that just sounds like the right place to use it. ♥

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you for the thought! I have some oranges in a bag right now but the mesh is too loose. I will be on the look out for some more that might work ;)

[@khristlynnehester346]

​@BentleyHouseMinis there's this stuff called tulle, it's what tutus are made of and the mesh is extremely small scale. I've been hoarding some specifically to use for dollhouse projects like chain link fence!

[@sandymatthews9446]

All I can say is WOW, Juno’s office turned out great 😊😊 You always amaze me 😅

[@lycidoll5670]

for a mesh trash can, using stiff netting might work! They often come in different thicknesses and can have wider weaves which could work in doll scale

[@thomaslevy2119]

Live smoke effects are complex and can run only for a few minutes at a time. However, static smoke effects are simple and last forever. I found that aquarium filter floss works very well for static smoke effects, such as a wisp of smoke coming from Juno's cigarette (or neck). Aquarium filter floss is similar to polyester batting, but is much finer and denser. It can be pulled apart to make the effect as wispy or as thick as needed. It can also be spray painted lightly grey or black, depending on what color of smoke you want. Static smoke effects have been used for decades for model railroad locomotives to create steam and smoke in photographs long before digital retouching existed. It is most effective in the larger scales (doll house). A small bag of filter floss will provide you with enough material to last for many years. Give it a try.

[@ginajennings1664]

Great idea.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Oh thank you for the tip! I will have to look into that. I will have to see if our local pet supply store has some😊

[@daalelli]

What a great suggestion! You could get a really thin wispy look with that.

[@craft-o-matic399]

Juno looks wonderful Ara! With regard to her hair, you did a fantastic job. She is easily recognizable as Juno! I adore your work. It's always enthralling! Thank you Ara! Lisa ❤

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much Lisa! I am so glad it came together in the end, I was really worried about getting her hair to look right!

[@beverlywalker8215]

Your videos demonstrate just how much creative labor, along with the multitude of materials, it takes to create a miniature scene. All your meticulous details make it almost come alive. Thanks for sharing!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Bev! That's why I will never ever be bored in this art form. There is always something new to learn or figure out to get the desired result ;)

[@THEMandyHebert]

Genius move with the tissue paper on the fabric. Love it!! Don't feel bad about the toothpick. The amount of dog hair glued into my projects is insane.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Haha! I feel like I am about to join you on that... Stormy doesn't shed but our new dog, Bailey... I feel like she has shed enough to regenerate 4 more of herself!😬😆

[@sketchbookscheming]

I loved seeing the flyer from the new movie added into the project, and I love Juno's pearls and all the little details too.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! It was a fun an easy detail to add in ;)

[@nojams732]

I am fascinated with anything you create, but the dolls are my absolute favorite!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Aw, thank you so much! I don't make them very often because they are a ton of work, but I do enjoy the process!

[@thcusandsunny]

I can't explain it, but that desk, with everything assembled on top, is stunning. It feels used, lived.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you, I really enjoyed that part of this project!

[@judygouchie9701]

Beautiful job! How fiddly the construction was, but I love your comments and laughter!🥰

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! Sometimes you just have to laugh when things go wrong. And then take a long break and a nap before getting back to it 😆

[@daalelli]

​@BentleyHouseMinis you modeled 'putting something down, and walking away' without debating it with yourself, really well.

[@InaNutshell-y4m]

Love Jolene's creations.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! And yes, Jolene's minis are so detailed!

[@thomasbradley4868]

That was amazing I could watch you for hours and hours I think you are amazing!!!😊

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Aww thank you! I am so glad you enjoy the process videos so much!

[@jenniferbaker3207]

Great end nearest for Beetlegust! I would suggest using a tiny tiny piece of cotton ball for a smoke plum from the cigaratte north of the border does that and use grey pastel to color it

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I have a couple materials that I think might work for that so I will have to test a couple of them out😊 Thank you!

[@Starrynightdiner]

I don’t know what I’m talking about but i had an idea. If you painted mod podge on the face and then put a thin tissue over it. While the mod is still wet you could move the tissue around with a toothpick to make wrinkles. Just an idea. Maybe something to try on an extra head if you have one. ❤

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

It's definitely an interesting idea! I am always up for experimenting with new techniques. Thanks for the idea to test out!

[@bonnieharris4538]

Isn't the raw material with which you feed a 3d printer, a little 'mesh' looking? Would that have not sufficed; if bent around into a cylindrical shape?​@BentleyHouseMinis

[@cherylrosbak4092]

If you're working with a synthetic fabric, you can easily fray check the edges by melting them over a flame. Sewists do that all the time with ribbon.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you for the tip Cheryl! I guess I could test a small piece in the future to see if its synthetic? I am not knowledgeable enough in fabrics to know by the feel of it.

[@cherylrosbak4092]

@BentleyHouseMinis Even people who know fabric well can't always tell by feel; we do burn tests.

[@scryingt]

Juno turned out beautifully!! Wonderful to see it all come together, Thank you!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much!😊

[@ashthemusicalgirl13]

Wow, I love all of your dolls, but Juno looks so accurate its scary! I am excited to see it all with the lighting.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!😊 I can't wait to get it all lit up either!

[@jfcfanfic]

Oh she's finally here. Love it.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!

[@ZoeShears]

Junos office is so fun, have you thought of adding a beeltejuice poster to the underneath part of the desk on the side.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

That would be funny! Like he is hiding them from her😆 Thank you Zoe!

[@gaynortaylor3840]

Juno looks amazing and your frog statue is cute.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! He is one of my favorite details in this room!😊

[@evekankam6744]

That is awesome,she turned out wonderful,you are so talented,thank you for sharing your work with us.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you, I am so glad you like how she came out!😊

[@michelleford405]

The details are phenomenal! Juno looks fantastic 🤩

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

You're so kind! I am so happy you like her!

[@audrey5941]

This was so much fun to watch! I am not sure I blinked! I was just frozen to my seat marveling at the fascinating details. Wow! I love it! So much to enjoy on that desk and in Juno’s doll. Great work! ❤

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I am so glad you enjoyed it! 😊 She did end up being one of my most detailed dolls in the end. I am glad I gave her her own video!!

[@khazbar]

Another great video - thanks Ara!! Juno and her office look fab!! 🤩🥰👍🫶👌

[@yezzyjames]

Love how Juno turned out. And about the book position, when sitting behind the desk; spine to guest is reference for you, spine to the sitter is reference for me. :}

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Oh that makes a lot of sense. I zoomed in on the reference and I did glue them the incorrect way as compared to the movie. However I think she could have books as reference for the other people in the Netherworld since she is a case worker. That makes me feel a bit better about my mistake😊

[@Bubletraveler]

Thank you Ayra, it’s all looking so wonderful. Hope the home schooling is going well

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!!😊 It seems to be going well at the moment! Just taking it a subject at a time ;)

[@demonkitty351]

I'm so happy to have this video! Really needed it this week ❤ thank you so much

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Sending hugs your way❤️ I am so glad you enjoyed it!

[@JayofallTrades]

Juno's twead business suit turned out amazing. I love her hair too. The wrinkles are difficult i have trouble painting then in portraits too I can't imagine doing them on a doll.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Jay! I am so glad you like how her outfit came out! The jacket was a pain😆

[@barbkeith2697]

OH, Ara! This is SO cool! I love all the details. I can’t wait to see it with the lighting! ❤️

[@jenOutpost]

She looks awesome, great work!

[@ozwomanid57]

This looks amazing! Juno looks really! You did astounding!❤

[@lynnb-TruckCastreauJr]

You have an amazing talent! Your miniatures look so real!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!

[@DRN]

Your Juno reminds me a bit of my mom - may she restin peace

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

❤️❤️ I think she had a mom-like design on purpose. That's probably why the football players were drawn to her, for help😊

[@DRN]

@ sounds about right

[@ElaineBakerCreepyCaboodle]

Your videos are a constant source of inspiration, Ara. Everything you do is amazing and I can't wait to see how the lighting goes. Thank you! 🖤🤍🖤

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Elaine! I am excited to learn more about LED lights and how to solder them together. I started to learn a little bit when it came to the Captains Quarters.

[@ElaineBakerCreepyCaboodle]

@BentleyHouseMinis It's definitely a learning curve, but it's surprising how a little light brings a scene to life. It'll look amazing!

[@nickimcpheehals572]

Love everything about this entire build. All your dolls are exactly right!

[@WillinrowArts]

She came out perfect, looks just like her 💕

[@elizabethsloan3192]

Juno is so good! You did a great job!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😊😊 Thank you!

[@tammiemoney2607]

Juno is my favourite character! She looks amazing

[@michaelnorris4629]

I knew out were good but this video showed me how really good you are.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I appreciate that! I have definitely learned a lot in my doll making journey over the years❤️

[@blondienewton4669]

I love your videos. You are such an inspiration to me. I am building my first dollhouse. I'm trying to figure out how to do the yard, and how big to make it. I wish I had a quarter of your talent!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Congrats on your first dollhouse, that's so exciting! I only have experience with making a yard for my Addams house (which was mostly dead😆) but I have seen some beautiful ones out there!

[@brianahawkins8124]

Juno looks amazing, your beetlejuice dollhouse is coming out incredible.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! I am so happy you like it so far!

[@brianahawkins8124]

@@BentleyHouseMinis Maybe one day I can make a custom doll like her, one art at a time.

[@bradcraig6676]

It's really coming together, Juno's hair looked really convincing.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!! I was so nervous about her hair!

[@ggwho4495]

Every thing is prefect Juno and the football guys Love them. 🙂❣💖

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you, I think the dolls are making this such a fun space!

[@annemariehuismans3385]

I like it. Juno look good. ❤

[@agneschrismer9946]

I am just in awe! How super amazing this is.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😊😊 Thank you Agnes!

[@jessicamckinney9825]

Another great video Ara, I always look forward to your projects! Hope you and your family are doing well!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! We are doing well and I hope you are too! 😊

[@slytheringingerwitch]

The lamp is ace, I could believe it was made from human skin. The frog is brilliant. Love him.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Haha that is what it looks like to me too! It's a bit creepy😬 Perfect for the Netherworld!

[@djbruce7288]

I love this. I think Juno's jacket sleeves look proportionately too wide, and long. Her office is amazing!

[@Nikki.White.934]

I agree. The sleeves need to be much smaller for Juno's petite frame. I think more hair should be added as well. The details on the desk and flyers are my favorite in the space. Great work, Ara. 🖌🎨🖌🎨

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I know what you mean about the sleeves, the issue was with the thickness of the fabric and then having to get the sleeves over her fingers. Its a constant struggle with these tiny dolls! I am so glad you like how the office is coming along!

[@tinahickson6352]

You did not disappoint. Love it all.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Aww thank you Tina! I appreciate it!

[@ResinBelle]

Absolutely fabulous! Love how she turned out. She and her desk are a work of art! Love it!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Aww thank you! The desk was a ton of fun to put together!

[@daalelli]

Things I thought while watching, in no particular order; I'm so impressed by Juno's hair! Your eye for layout in this location is really sharp, Ara. After seeing how a static doll looks compared to a posable doll, the difference is really apparent. It's so surprising what weight does to how we perceive something. The way you added weight to the fabric and the papers really changed how I saw it. Ooh, I wonder if you could 'permanently pose' one of the football players, with his foot up on a chair while standing on the floor with the other foot? It might make him more stable for standing? Thanks for sharing your ideas with us. That's pretty cool. ❤

[@TheSilverG]

Wow! Great job on Juno!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😊😊 Thank you!

[@barbararosensteel8031]

Juno turned out so great!! Thank you for letting us watch!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you for checking out the video!😊

[@-miekeb-]

The desk, Juno, the whole office looks absolutly Amazing!! Thank you and Greetings 👋

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! Greetings to you as well😊 I appreciate it!

[@debb5470]

Love the Juno room!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!!

[@pamelamorgan2866]

Lamp is cool girl!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Pamela!😊

[@Nikki.White.934]

Great work, Ara. The details on Junos desk and the flyers are my absolute favorite in the space. The details and layering of the files really define the room. Juno turned out really nice as well. I had a few observations, though. The pearls could've used one more coat of paint. Juno definitely needs a few more layers of hair/curls. Her hair is very teased and thick. Also, the sleeves look very wide for her petite figure. Your work always impresses me. These are just a few things I noticed. 🖌🎨🖌🎨

[@robincarey6341]

It's looking great! Can't wait to see it lit xxx

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Same here! I think it will look totally different!

[@robincarey6341]

@@BentleyHouseMinis I always feel a doll's house, how ever humble, needs lights. Pardon the irony, but they really bring miniatures to life.

[@mytinyminis]

Fabulous ❤❤❤

[@zacksoraven158]

Loved the video once again and thank god juno is back in business and probably can help with you know who lol

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I hope so😆 She's probably the only one in the Netherworld he's scared of!

[@debbralehrman5957]

Love it Juno and the office look amazing. She looks so good. Bravo 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Thanks Ara🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

You're so kind! I am so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you Debbra ❤️

[@simoansays4820]

Awesome!

[@StefsMiniaturesandCrafts-ej3mz]

Fabulous!!!

[@Simplycharlotte-s]

Wonderful just brilliant, thank you for sharing😀

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! I am so glad you enjoyed it😊

[@savoy6100]

I love it!

[@allisonrodriguez8937]

Thank you so much for all your videos! I really needed to see something positive today and, believe it or not, you constructing an undead underworld was such a great escape!

[@stephsupr]

I use glue stick on a lot of my skinny quilting seams! If you put glue stick on your fabric, then flip your hems and iron them, they are super solid. :)

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Is there any specific glue stick you prefer? Some of the ones I have used in the past were pretty weak and I would be worried they would come undone with the brands I have.

[@stephsupr]

@BentleyHouseMinis I use Elmer's and then the heat keeps it together. I always sew the seams after so I don't know about long term usage. But I thought it might help when you are trying to fold those tiny seams.

[@penelopemiller1908]

Love it

[@Zoe-Eves]

Awesome I love Juno, looks like her. For smoke how about a tiny bit of cotton wool whisp at the end of her cigarette. Great video again 😊

[@panacheluxury4262]

Juno turned out amazing and the desk with its messiness suits her. Jolene's ashtray added the perfect touch. Can't wait to see how the space is lit up. ❤

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😊Thank you Panache Luxury! There is definitely a difference in messiness between Delia's pristine house and the Netherworld lol! I am enjoying the messy part😆

[@panacheluxury4262]

@BentleyHouseMinis, 😀

[@RiverofLife95]

It’s absolutely beautiful I’m always amazed by your creations!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!😊

[@michikos533]

Super fantastic 🥰😍💕

[@jharden1305]

Loving all the Beetlejuice work you’ve been doing lately! Love seeing this house really come along!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! 😊 I am so happy about that!

[@ladysaphiras2488]

If you do put flyers on the floor near her chair, you could put some marks on them in lines, like Juno rolled her chair over them. I hate it when I drop some document, roll my chair back to lean down and grab it, in the process roll over the paper and leave wheele marks all over it. Since there are so many flyers and forms around, I can imagine this hapening to Juno all the time.

[@daalelli]

For sure!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

That's such a cool detail idea! And you know those chair wheels have to be filthy in the Netherworld! Thank you for the idea😊

[@rebeccahorner47]

Juno looks awesome. The lamp came out great 👍 love ya work.❤

[@traciakierman1]

An idea for you to help with fraying... If the fabric you are using is not natural fibers, you could cut the clothing pieces with your laser cutter and that will seal the edges as it cuts. The only downside is you have to draw the pieces digitally in order to cut them. And you do have to experiment with your settings to get it to cut but not burn and melt too much.

[@BillyFergusonoz]

I love her!

[@sweenkathy]

Too cool!

[@celebkiriedhel]

Completely off-topic - I love your interactions with your dogs. They are such cute puppers!!

[@michelleford405]

Almost done? So exciting!!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Yup! I can't believe it! It's taken me way longer than I thought but I am so happy with it😊

[@treatortreat]

She is perfect! I love her.

[@tetsukomono]

In Japan, bodies dressed for their funeral wear their kimono opposite to living people (wrapped right over left, instead of left over right). Maybe this applies to suit jackets in the underworld also?

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Oh that's so interesting! Perhaps you are right!

[@KatCrawley]

You are so talented, and Juno looks amazing!

[@edwinacoffman6429]

Great video! I've found that tool (like the fabric) is a decent scale for mesh

[@daalelli]

Like what they make shower scrubbies with? That would be really good! Maybe thin garden wire for the rings?

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I am just worried I wouldn't be able to stiffen it enough to get it to be structural on the trash can. I guess I could create a frame and just add it on the outside? Good challenge for the future!

[@ElizabethMatter]

The frog is amazing!

[@Susanfuzz]

Those lamps are made out of fiberglass. I have a fifties original from a great aunt. They still make them and I had a hanging fixture made for a bathroom…

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Oh interesting! I never put fiberglass in my search for looking them up so I will try that. Thank you!

[@toniswitchyartandcrafts3472]

It all looks very cool 😍

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!!

[@cherylrafuse3046]

I remember lamps similar. They were a textured paper that had strings inside of it here and there. Sometimes they were laced to the shade frame.

[@lunaluma1]

She looks fantastic! Loving this project.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!

[@MTB214]

She came out great. There are football action figures coming out that are 6 inches tall which I thought would be great to make into these football players.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Oh really? What company is putting them out? Thank you, I am so glad you like her!

[@cerisekappes580]

Beautifully detailed 😊😊😊😊

[@delvenemoller5832]

Hi Ara ...thanks for the update. everything is looking great, as you said it's time for lights.... Personally I have not yet put lights into any of my minitures ... One day when I grow up😂😂😂 You really put your heart into everything and it shows

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I am still learning the process when it comes to lighting. I am so thankful Mr. Tech knows what he is doing and can guide me. Thank you Delvene 😊

[@robertine.atelier]

Nice Beetlegusttobervember ! Well done. I like the books :) and your videos

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😊Thank you!!

[@BobCrochets]

25:40 = bye bye toothpick. Curiosity got me and I watched it back a bunch of times. I can't tell where it goes either, but even at 0.25x speed, you can't **100%** tell where it goes. It will forever be Juno's secret. :)

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😆 She may be saving it to throw at Beetlejuice when he's misbehaving down the line!

[@GertCreates]

to make cigarette smoke I used cotton wool very thin with a touch of glue so I could style it so it looked wispy, hope that helps

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you for the idea! I might try that out on her!

[@rayrae204]

Tremendous! Bravo! Amazing!

[@cmcoy5982]

With the not totally glued books, wou could slip "sticky notes" and bookmarks into her refrence books as the spirit moves ya

[@daalelli]

What a cool little touch that would be!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Oh possibly! I absolutely love post-its and little notes inside of books!