Make a Miniature Fireplace TALLER & Non-Reflective Vampire Mirror

[@littlegretchensworkshop7665]

THAT MIRROR was SOOOOO COOL, 🤩TOTAL GENIUS!!! THAT FIREPLACE IS EPIC!!!! THIS WAS FUN!!!!

[@WhitneyLaBrie]

Isn't that mirror fun! I mean every vampire room needs this..lol....I was telling others that I need to make a life sized one for over my fireplace for Halloween..that would be so funny to watch as people went up to it.

[@amydanos349]

Looks fantastic! 🙌🏻 You know I love it!

[@WhitneyLaBrie]

Yes ma’am I do know!!! I have a lot planned for this room, you’re gonna love it! Thank you Amy!

[@amydanos349]

@@WhitneyLaBrie Definitely looking forward to it 🥰

[@adriennefinn6440]

What a brilliant idea. Disgusting the trim and making the fireplace look as if it’s been there. Mirror technique so cool!! Love this so much.

[@WhitneyLaBrie]

Thank you!!! 😍😍😍 I do love that mirror…it would be fun to make a life size one. I have some other fun elements to add to this room. Thanks for watching 🧛‍♀️🦇🧛‍♀️🦇

[@vickinoeske1154]

The mirror making is very interesting. The fireplace is very grand now and perfect for the room.

[@WhitneyLaBrie]

I've always loved that fireplace and so it was so fun to finally incorporate that into this room. It felt like a perfect match.

[@jenpink4298]

Wow! That is so cool! You did an amazing job with that whole fireplace, not just the spooky mirror! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@WhitneyLaBrie]

thank you so much for that! That means a lot. The whole process was satisfying to create. I love this gothic-victorian vibe so this has been fun!

[@jenpink4298]

@@WhitneyLaBrie You knocked it out of the park!

[@dianed805]

Great job!

[@WhitneyLaBrie]

Thank you! This room has proven to be a really fun space to work in even though it's really close to the ground and so I spend most of my time laying on the floor! lol

[@TheUndeadOfNight]

Love the idea of each room being it's own separate diorama and that mirror trick is great , I might borrow that in a future diorama . Thanks for the inspiration . Tom

[@WhitneyLaBrie]

I love movies, so it only seemed natural that each room become its own little world! If you decide to make the mirror, please let me see what you come up with, I would love to see it and if you find any improvements too! Thanks for hanging!

[@queencityminis]

Ingenious! I love the fireplace makeover and the non-reflective mirror. I like how you gave the logs and fire a boost with a couple pieces of cardboard so it's more visible behind the fender. Simple things like that make a difference.

[@WhitneyLaBrie]

Yay! Yes the outcome is satisfying for sure. That fire pit cost me all the $$$ lol so I had to make sure I could see the dang thing! 🤣🤣🤣

[@amosminiatures3945]

wow amazing work looks so beautiful 🏠

[@WhitneyLaBrie]

Thank you, I have always loved that fireplace and I was so happy to finally have it on one of my rooms.

[@juliederry3719]

The mirror is genius Whitney, and that beautiful room is very opulent, luxurious, tfs x Julie 🇬🇧

[@charlesperez9976]

I think that you’re going to get a lot of well-deserved compliments on that mirror trick! Add me to that list. And as far as Vampire Tiny Whitney,you know how I feel about that☺️

[@WhitneyLaBrie]

Thank you! I really loved coming up with the concept and finally putting it together. SO fun!

[@WhitneyLaBrie]

Someday I would love to actually build a true magic mirror, I need a little more space though! Thank you Charles!

[@CassandrajustCassandra]

I really like What We Do in the Shadows so I love the idea! What a great way to do the fireplace. This is really helpful to me. I've been contemplating what to do for a very large fireplace in a castle diorama. Yea!!!! Thank you Whitney! They need to have a button next to the like button...the "Really Like" or the "Love It" button? 🤣

[@WhitneyLaBrie]

Oooh that’s a great idea! I think this would be a perfect fireplace for a castle. Easy to build onto also!

[@recoveringsoul755]

KZbin first had a five star rating system, now just like or hidden.

[@maroulio2067]

You really nailed it! The entire fireplace looks as if it was constructed as one unit.

[@WhitneyLaBrie]

Thank you! That DAS clay is pretty awesome to work with. I really do love that fireplace so I was really happy to get to use it for this room.

[@jenpink4298]

I am amazed at the customization of that fireplace! Brilliant

[@WhitneyLaBrie]

@@jenpink4298 thank you Jen!

[@escapefrombuildmode]

I loved learning about how to make those mirrors! and that you took the time to add that little detail :chef's kiss:

[@WhitneyLaBrie]

Yeah I absolutely loved making this..it was fun to play with perspective and illusion. I want to make a big one now for Halloween and set it over the fireplace!

[@lindacleveland3923]

I love love this room!! I don't have the patience to finish it... I can live vicariously through you!!! Ty for all you do 😊❤

[@WhitneyLaBrie]

Yes by all means live threw tiny whitney. I have a lot of plan a for this room…will take a couple more months I suspect but it should be fun!

[@stephaniehaney8296]

Wow, I love the way this turned out. That mirror ❤!! This is my favorite room so far. You are inspiring🎉❤

[@WhitneyLaBrie]

I know what you mean...every room is always my favorite when I'm working them, lol....but in the end they are all my favorite..I could never really choose!

[@thedollcupboard]

I just love this project! I want to watch this series again now 🧛‍♂️ You are a genius to even think about that mirror. I like both versions. SO COOL ! 😎 I wish I had a friend who was a magician 🪄 Can't wait for more. 😍✨

[@WhitneyLaBrie]

Thank you for that! I'm actually excited because I'm building a dollhouse for him (the magician) to use in his shows. I'll do a video on that when the time is right! I like both versions too cause the squares give this added decorative effect.

[@heathermartinez8640]

Love the mirror! I never would have thought of making a non-reflective mirror. It is really awesome to see though! Thank you for all the hard work you put into this video.

[@WhitneyLaBrie]

Isn't that cool! I really wanted this type of mirror, it just seemed like the room had to have it. You are absolutely welcome. Thank you for having out with me,

[@elizabethhammond1348]

Oh! My! Gosh! This was amazing. I am going to try it. It turned out beautifully, Whitney.❤

[@WhitneyLaBrie]

thank you! When I start a project like this I always have a little anxiety hoping that it will turn out the way I envision and not be total crap and so I was very happy when it worked out cause I just could not find a fireplace that met the height requirements I needed for this room!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Such great tips for working with air dry clay in a dollhouse that already has trim in place! It was very satisfying to see you wrap the foam board with the clay. The mirror trick was so cool! I also had no idea there was a movie so I need to go find that pronto lol! Thank you for the fantastic video!

[@WhitneyLaBrie]

If you love the show you will really enjoy the movie! I’ve always loved illusions and so it was really enjoyable bringing it to this room…and the fireplace…I was very happy it worked out!

[@tinagardiner4542]

This is gorgeous!

[@WhitneyLaBrie]

Thank you Tina! I’m so happy you like it! ☺️☺️☺️

[@elaynegiahoover436]

Perfect timing! I was just preparing to start a big "stone work" project for my own dollhouse and was trying to figure out a good technique. I was starting to think I might spend the rest of my life cutting egg cartons into bricks, but your paperclay solution has saved me from that tedium!

[@WhitneyLaBrie]

Oh yes this is so much easier for those big stone projects. I bought this clay for about $12 and then used a coupon and it’s more than enough….

[@ghoulgoil5029]

It turned out amazing! I like how you showed different methods to make the mirror. I love this room! What do you have planned for the other side of the door? This was fun to watch as always! Little Whitney was hilarious!

[@WhitneyLaBrie]

I have a piece of furniture that I want to put on the other side…at least that the plan for now…I’m gonna play around with it cause I have some coffins I want to use also…so basically I have a lot more to go in this room. Thanks for hanging out with me today …and tiny Whitney too! Lol

[@ghoulgoil5029]

@@WhitneyLaBrie Ohhh coffins would be cool!

[@WhitneyLaBrie]

@@ghoulgoil5029 oh yes for sure! We have to have coffins in the vampire room for sure! 🦇🧛‍♀️😍

[@mandyflaniken1900]

You give me the greatest ideas. If I ever need idea for a project I definitely know where to look. This is fabulous!!

[@WhitneyLaBrie]

Yay! Thank you for that! I am constantly coming up with ideas for miniature rooms...Ive had to start writing things down so I don't forget because it has gotten out of control! lol

[@vintagekastle7145]

LOVE this so much! Your dollhouse looks amazing, love how the sides and middle opens, nice construction! The fireplace is awesome, you made it look like one unit and I just love it. I've heard of Sculpey and Fimo clay, (the kind you bake) but I'd love to get some of the clay you have, it seems better to use and the results are great! The fireplace insert looks so wonderful, raising it up some was a great idea, it needs to show its beauty. I'm awestruck with the mirror!! I would have never known how to do that, and it will be perfect for the vampire room in my Witch's mansion. I'm currently building it and I plan on a Vampire room for sure, this room is so inspiring! Thanks for sharing your awesome creations, and Tiny Whitney is always so fun to see! 😂😂

[@WhitneyLaBrie]

I am so happy you are enjoying this room. I really love it too..the drama…the color….it’s been such a fun dollhouse to work with. I found this beast at an estate and have slowly been going through it and renovating as I go. The original owner did a lot to the house and I am trying to keep as much as I can while also adding my own touches. I love darker miniatures, so creating this vampire inspired room has been an absolute blast. Thank you so much being on this journey with me!

[@jenniferhendricks9567]

totally awesome. :)

[@WhitneyLaBrie]

I really appreciate that! I'm working on the next video for this room, should be out on the 21st!

[@jenniferhendricks9567]

@@WhitneyLaBrie ill be watching.and youre welcome.

[@recoveringsoul755]

I don't know how I missed this video. That room is great to start with. The fireplace is fantastic, but how you modified it to fit the room, color matched, added the amazing burning logs (how great is that piece?), And added the non reflective mirror is just way over the top. Is there a piece of clear acetate over the top of the mirror so it appears flat? Maybe that would mess it up. Years ago I bought a video at the Halloween store. You play it on your TV, and set up this contraption inside by a window so that the images appear to be visible from outside. The video played a series of spooky faces and screaming. So I had to put a TV on the floor pretty much, I think for the height of my window I propped up a small 12" color tv into a cooler. Then you needed a thin sheet of plexiglass or some kind of plastic. I had to get some rudimentary frames to put on the edges to keep the plastic straight or it bowed in the middle. You put the plastic over the TV, at an angle so the top is pretty much touching the window. I hope the description makes sense. So the TV image goes up vertically, hits the clear plastic at an angle, and is reflected out to the window. It took some adjustments to get it just right, but once it was dark enough, our second floor window from the street looked as if there were disembodied screaming heads, sometimes laughing heads floating inside the house. I had to set the darkness on the TV to the darkest black I could get it to fit the illusion. And had to construct an even bigger contraption inside the room to blackout any other light in the room. I made a frame of PVC pipes, hung black non reflective tablecloths from the Halloween store around with clamps. It was quite the *undertaking* but so much fun. I saw a magic show as a child and begged my parents for a kit to learn how to do magic tricks. At 10, I put on a show for my sisters 5th birthday, lol. One of my best friends had been a magicians assistant. Fun stuff.

[@WhitneyLaBrie]

That exact set up that you are talking about was something that I considered when consulting with my magician friend…it looks really cool but it we couldn’t figure out how to accomplish the look without seeing how we did it. I almost added a plexi glass front but last minute didn’t do it..only because of time really….I think the main benefit to add the plexi is so that your finger doesn’t ever touch the glass to help with the illusion….in this case I don’t think there will be that issue as none of the dolls will be doing that….well that we know of! Lol You always have great comments. Thank you

[@WillinrowArts]

Very cool mirror 😮❤. One thought I had was could you cut into the mantle to place the mirror? Your editing is super cute.

[@WhitneyLaBrie]

That's a good idea. I could probably use a Dremel then push the mirror back. That top part is pretty solid. I'll look into it. Again, great idea.