Making a Galaxy CEILING for the Captain! 🌟 (and finishing other things I have been avoiding)

[@swearenginlawanda]

Don't forget to give our sweet Ara a thumbs up.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😊😊

[@queencityminis]

I love that your sister uses her leftover resin and that you were able to find such a great use for them. Every single decision you made for the deck floor was perfect! I love how that looks. 👏

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much! She showed them to me and asked if I could use them! I said "heck yes I will find a way"😄

[@cruella8955]

Every project of yours is my favorite project.

[@kailed]

can't wait for part 2 I like this format doing a couple of things per video, it makes it even more interesting.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Oh good! I am so glad you like this format as it seems to work for my process as well! Thanks Jade Tiger!

[@Misskittenfish71]

Really cool how the moon door has the space/planets ceiling and the sun door has the deck prisms. They go together perfectly and beautifully 💗

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! I am glad it's all starting to work together. I hadn't planned all of this in the beginning so its fun to see it correlating!

[@DominoFalls]

Think I want a ceiling like that in my home.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Do it!! ;)

[@sharonrafferty3423]

Love the galaxy. Very well done. Thank Ara

[@jacopodani2434]

Just what I needed in this rainy day, a new video from BHM!! 🥳🥳🥳🥳 yay!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Yay!!😊

[@christinaapplegate5281]

Really enjoyed the different projects today. Thank you ❤

[@julievanarends3702]

I’m loving the ceiling! Can’t wait to see Part 2!

[@minb1217]

I had completely forgotten that you hadn’t finished the ceilings! Look fantastic - the planets are perfect - and I love the attention to detail you gave to the decking floor.

[@deegorgeous]

Wow! I would have never thought of that for the deck! That's amazing 👏 😍

[@Bubletraveler]

I love love love thé Chart Table , maps are for land 😂❤❤❤

[@graceh8866]

Love the ceiling really great idea.

[@kat3910]

ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS!!

[@ElaineBakerCreepyCaboodle]

Love it all! The look of the deck was ingenious; in fact, it's all ingenious! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😊 Aww thank you! I am so glad you like the deck too!

[@ElaineBakerCreepyCaboodle]

@@BentleyHouseMinis Fabulous work all round Ara. ☺️

[@CornucopiaOFmadness]

Your sister Was so thoughtfull Herr, those are the perfect planets 🤗 I also glad you are listening to your own advice 😅

[@tammiemoney2607]

The new additions are perfect! I love that the captain has a kitty. Can't wait to see what you do for Centari

[@afroborilafemme]

That ceiling!!!! ❤❤❤❤ You got so much done for the Captain’s Quarters in this video. Wow!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! My to-do list had a lot more on it but I am still happy with what was accomplished! ;) I am excited to keep going and really bring this section to life!

[@kimmartin633]

Love, love, LOVE this! Can't wait for part 2!!!! Love the ceiling and the map table is awesome~

[@Jupitercat21]

You could add some 'space barnacles' to the exterior of the ship

[@Kosmofire]

Awasomeness!!!! 🎨

[@rachaelkasper5445]

I really do love that ceiling and the decking and the map table and that door is gorgeous. It's nice to know you re-watch your own videos to remember what you did so things match since I do that too. The sweet kitty cat needs a cat tree and scratching post at least LOL Can't have her scratching things up in there! This is all coming together so beautifully and I can't wait for more!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

It is really great to have a record of some of the things I made so I can replicate it again in the future ;) Especially when I have to make something match lol! I plan to fully spoil the Captains cat but its good to hear suggestions. I've never had a cat in real life! Thanks Rachael!

[@threadsandpurrs]

@@BentleyHouseMinis the kitty could also use food and water dishes and a litter box, maybe a little bed and some toys? This is very fun.

[@rosy1586]

You are so freaking creative. That solar system ceiling is chefs kiss. The way you made that look like stuff had been there that was never there that was so cool. Thanks for sharing I appreciate it because your stuff is so cool and it’s shot to really well and just thanks!

[@Voirreydirector]

Hooray! Well done! The deck work came out great, as did the doors. The furniture piece, by the way, would be called a lexicon.

[@lorihogue5015]

Wow!!! I love the ceiling. It's absolutely stunning. What a fantastic idea! Yay Ara's sister !!! That deck is awesome too. It looks exactly like an old ship with the fittings removed to me. Great idea to make a map table. I want a full scale one for MY house 😏

[@craft-o-matic399]

Wow Ara! All these things are spectacular! Love! Lisa

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Lisa!

[@terrysilva6430]

Very cute

[@dianabizet4264]

Love the ceiling❤️

[@Thicketworks]

The breadth of the work in this video is so impressive...but the part that really got my attention was the discipline and dedication you've demonstrated when it comes to finishing those little neglected areas of a project. WOW! 😍 That's super cool, and SO hard to do IRL.😅 Total respect, Ara. 😎 The list of things to do is endless, isn't it? Blessing and a curse. 😜 You've elegantly solved several lingering 'problems' here, and created the coolest ceiling treatment in the galaxy to boot! 💗 Thank you for sharing your thought processes, your methods and most of all - your willingness to adapt to any challenge & stick with it until it's solved. Pure gold!

[@dmmomma]

That's all you have for us today? Ara! That was a lot done! The ceiling is so cool! And the door. I promise, on my honor, as a previous Girl Scout, not to tell anyone about the first version.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😄😄 Thank you DM Momma! I am so glad you liked it all! I always have a 'task list' that is way longer than what I can actually get done🤦‍♀️😄

[@debbralehrman5957]

I think you did a lot. I love seeing most you work things out. The way you made it look like a preexisting wall had been there was perfect. Have a great week.😃👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💕

[@Wolfkins1972]

Such a cool concept for this project 😃 can't wait to see it finished 👍

[@dellacahill9110]

Love it so so much ❤

[@dominiquejeames4386]

What a beautiful ceiling. These spheres, planets, are very beautiful and decorate perfectly this part of the ship. Sailors and space travelers use the stars to navigate. This adds to the poetry and dreamlike dimension of your project. Well done and nicely executed. I am a big fan of science fiction, I Asimov, R Heinlein, P K Dick... but I must admit that I am more seduced by this old part of your creation. The last details you finished in this video are particularly well done. I love the detour of the little dressing table. The bridge, your aging of the wood is admirable. Seeing you do it seems simple, but having done it for myself, I know it's more complicated than it looks. So that it is neither too much nor too little. I usually leave this part to my husband and partner, I don't have enough confidence in myself yet. Thank you for sharing your progress. Can't wait to see the next step. Regards from France 🇫🇷

[@LittleTreasuresbyNancy]

I love the captain's quarters. The door handles were perfect.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Yay! I am so glad you liked them!

[@possumface666]

Stunning work as always, Ara. 😁

[@minisbykev]

I'm still so obsessed with how the ceiling turned out!

[@denisepeters7220]

Super fun ceiling love it

[@janicevanbeek6342]

This is amazing! Thank you so much for making these videos, I love watching them!

[@CajunCraft24]

What a fantastic idea! It really came out cool.

[@kaisoep]

I really enjoyed this video, I love the planetarium ceiling! I also think that the roof looks so good and the map table is the cutest thing ever, it looks just like one of those old desks that opens to have a bigger workspace and can be used for storage. The doors also look really good. Good job!

[@lizcockrum9413]

This was a great update on the Captain's Quarters. Just love that ceiling. Reminds me of the solar system ceiling you could get for your bedroom. I think it is a cool addition with so much character. The top decking looks so realistic you would never know it was paper. Love that technique!!!! Can't wait for part 2. Thanks so much for sharing😍

[@jenniferbrodeur4232]

Awesome as always, Ara!

[@louisameece1105]

I love the celestial ceiling! What a great idea! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@foxhousecreations4869]

The top floor is my favorite. I love how you faded it! Super cool!. And the white paint made me think about salt water bleaching the deck.

[@brianahawkins8124]

It's Beautiful.💖 Take all the time you need to finish the Captains home, see you next time.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Briana!

[@brianahawkins8124]

@@BentleyHouseMinis Yw, I am so adding those orbs that are on the dollhouse ceiling to my miniself dollhouse for her Astronomy room.

[@carrie4910]

Looking great!

[@yadsywen]

I would of add a stain glass above the door. It would of look really cool!

[@tinykeyholeminis]

BRILLIANT AS USUAL!🥰🫶😍 That deck..Way to Go!! It looks awesome!! And the map stand! I love it when I can come up with a simple solution to an overlooked mistake. I just think I'm in too much of a hurry as well and forget to add measurements😁 and it could also be maybe bc its not my fav part of creating.. so it gets overlooked very easily for me😂 You must feel relieved getting those out of the way..lol🥰

[@llcleary]

The galaxy ceiling is fabulous! I enjoyed watching you step through aging the deck and repurposing the map desk. You couldn’t know this but besides my love of elephants, I’m crazy about moons. I have moon art, a moon box, moon jewelry, etc. so I was thrilled with your new moon door. Thanks, Ara, for sharing all your creativity with us.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

How cool that 2 videos in a row matched up with your interests outside of miniatures lol! I am so glad you liked it!😊

[@kimwassenberghull4064]

The ceiling is so cool!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Kim!

[@CassandrajustCassandra]

You got SO much done! Everything looks great, I love the ceiling and the upper deck. Oh, sweet kitty does need a place. Looking forward to the next installment of The Captains Quarters. Be kind to yourself :)

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Cassandra! I am so excited to build something for him and really give him a home! ;)

[@kimcat7320]

I love the ceiling, of course I love everything you create!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😊 Thank you Kimcat!

[@kelliestrouse3582]

This was so fascinating to watch. Loved every bit of it.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Kellie!

[@mjpete27]

Hullo Ara! Wonderful creations again! You a delight to watch and quite happy you were able to add to your conformation chart for the Captain's cabin bar! Thanks for continuing to share your constructions with us. Please take care and be safe. Have a lovely day and enjoy yourself!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I am glad I remembered to add a bit to the chart too! I hope I can fill it all the way to 100% before too long. I am so happy you are enjoying the project! You have a great day as well😊

[@philt.d.1508]

You said you didn't get as much done as hoped for, but I think you got a whole lot of things done! I love the door you made! And the constellation on the ceiling! I actually would mind to install something like it, in live size in my living room! Also, I love that your sister is pouring those little spheres with leftover resin! For some reason, they make me think of trinkets for a ren faire. As always, great video! Thanks for posting! :)

[@Siennaflower]

It all looks fantastic!! Can't wait for the next one!! ❤

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!! I am excited for the next one too!

[@skulldust9060]

Beautiful 👏🏻👏🏻❤️

[@ZoeShears]

Ara it's looking so good, even the smallest touches make a big difference and that ceiling was such a great idea I love it so much

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Zoe! I appreciate that so much!

[@gretchenkoontz2836]

Looks amazing! I loved everything you did!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Gretchen!

[@pamelajohnson6463]

So Nice I Did Enjoy 💖💖💖💖

[@GiantBoarMonster]

That aged weathered wood is top notch. Oddly that's my favorite part here.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😊 thank you!

[@ianthafolkman9206]

I really like the way you pay attention to detail and think things through. You truly are a master miniaturist. I also like the comment that you need to make an otherworldly creature companion for the captain.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Iantha! There are definitely creatures to come for this project ;)

[@kaelbellchambers]

This project looks great. And it's so much fun mixing the 17th Century with the spaceship. I love it! Great video. Always really interesting seeing what problems you come across and how you solve. Always inspries me to get creating. Thank you Ara. The ceiling looks great. I want one...

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

We definitely need more interesting ceilings in real life too! I am so glad you are enjoying the project, it's really fun to work with the different eras in unison!

[@joannabaparileszczynska]

Lol, my brain is the same. And sometimes I’ll even buy new things for a project, get distracted by another one and then completely forget why I bought what I bought

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😄 Glad I am not the only one! Sometimes the things I buy for one project end up in a totally different one!

[@MaryGatdula]

I love those doors, and the ceiling is fantastic! You have such an imagination! As always, I loved the video. I really enjoy watching your creative juices flow! LOL

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!! The ceiling was definitely inspired by the orbs my sister made! I have to thank her creativity for that ;) So glad you enjoyed it!

[@_popiboo_]

This may be a weird suggestion but I think maybe bird poop would add some more detail to the top of the ship . I love how it's going together !!! Seeing your videos make me so happy !!!! 💗💗💗

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Never a weird suggestion on this channel ;) Great idea to have some bird evidence and other general staining! Thank you so much!😊

[@JFLATTERMANN]

Wow, it comes together very nicely. Love the ceiling idea.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much J!!

[@stephaniecritser7360]

Brilliant! I love the deck. Great job!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!!😊

[@fiddlesticks4289]

I love the ceiling! It turned out so well. I am going to have to try your process for making the "wood" floor.❤

[@VictoriaMarieScraps]

LOVE the planets on the ceiling...and the decking! Super cool!

[@WillinrowArts]

Ara, The ceiling looks amazing. Always love your cute outtakes at the end.❤

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😄 Thank you Lesley!

[@-miekeb-]

Loved part one!! ☺️👍

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Mieke!

[@DollySmalls]

Looking forward to part 2!!! The ship is looking fantastic 🤩

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!! I am already getting to work on it!😊

[@lostonwallace1396]

Nice to see more progress being made on this one, Ara! I love that you're working hard to get things done. Life often gets in the way of fun stuff, and things that we want to do, but when we set aside time to do the things we want to, accomplish what we set out to do, it's such a great feeling! I really believe in you and your channel. You do such fun and creative things! Even though I'm not someone who needs a dollhouse, I had playsets as a kid, like the Star Wars Deathstar Station, and I truly appreciate things in miniature. Your channel is tops with me!

[@signaltome]

Guess who's back. Back again. Yay, the captain's quarters get som love. The ceiling looks fabulous, great idea that. Phew, am I glad you planned the moon door so exactly, with the added height so that it would fit the bigger frame correctly. It would have been so bad if the dimentions were wroeng... 😉Sorry about that. Nice addition though, I would certainly not spot that it was added after the fact, just looks like a part of a taller door made in the same style. 😀 While the space-ship part has been fun to watch as well, as I AM a sci-fi fan/nerd, I am glad to get to see the OG model again, even if it was only for some touch ups and addition. That being said it seems like there is still a lot to do, but that is fine. I have plenty to look forward to watching then. Good job as always. 🙂

[@DiannelLaird]

I think the door looks great and I like the moon you chose. The ceiling looks fantastic. What a great addition to the Captains ship room. The upper deck level turned out really fabulous in the end. I like the way you made it look like a wall used to exist there. It’s coming along really nicely. I look forward to the cat closet coming up.🤗

[@jonihenry8124]

The top turned out really good and it looks believable!! It's looking ship-shape! 🙂

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much Joni! There is still a lot going up there on the space ship end, but I just had to add some evidence that it used to be the deck of a ship somewhere ;) I am so glad you like it!

[@sarahlongshore2605]

Love that ceiling!!!!! Everything is looking great!!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😊 Thank you Sarah!

[@pamboone4458]

Brilliant! All of it is brilliant! I love the “ghost” finish on the top, the resin planets, doors and map table! It’s all so creative!❤❤❤

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Pam! It is very ghost-esque isn't it? I am so glad you like it!

[@keishajackson4054]

That turned out soooooo cool!!! You never cease to amaze! ❤

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Aww thank you Keisha!

[@carrie4910]

Centauri needs a cushion in the bottom of the map book stand thingy. OR a pile of maps, rolled and flat that have been crushed with a suspiciously asleep cat indent.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

He has some cushions coming for sure! He is going to be one spoiled cat lol! Kind of like the crushed idea too😄

[@gemmy5637]

So excited to watch since you posted the photo on FB and of course was not at all disappointed, all of it looks so well done and your idea for the decking on top is truly inspired, wow! That little map table/wash stand turned out perfectly, oh and I believe the 3 hole thingy you removed would have held pegs for towels to use after washing up ;). The planetarium ceiling is the perfect vibe and again so inspired and unique, your imagination is really something to behold. I love watching your visions come to life

[@teresahickey4380]

It's looking so good ❣️

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Teresa!

[@megwilcox2878]

This was great! I love the ceiling. It's nice to see progress on the Captain's Quarters, but then it's nice to see any of your projects getting attention. I love them all, but this one seems to really get to me.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I appreciate that so much Meg! It feels bitter sweet to finish it up this year but I am so excited to see it all come together!😊

[@candiciesinski]

My cosmic heart is a flutter! I love how your galaxy ceiling came out 🙌🏽

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

❤❤ Thank you Candi!!

[@anastasiasholeinthehollerc8697]

My husband and i were so impressed with this. He absolutely loved the ceiling. I told him it was just typical Ara fashion, which is always awesome.

[@TheQueenOfDreams]

I feel like there might be some rolled up maps stashed on the lower shelf of the map table, perhaps in an old basket? I’m a new subscriber, so I’m watching various projects all out of order, but I’m loving them all! They are nothing like the project I’m working on, but as someone completely new to making miniatures, I really appreciate the way you describe the materials you use, and include the failed attempts as well as the final results. I learn so much that way! Keep up the great work!! And thanks for sharing! 😊

[@laurawiles410]

I love the solar system ceiling! Very, very cool! 😎 The top deck turned out great, too, especially the way the white evokes sun bleaching and salt stains. I love the moon door, but Centauri will probably always think he's on the wrong side of it! 😸I had thought the map table was finished, but you worked your magic, and now it looks even better.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I am so glad that you like it all! I definitely have a plan to give Centauri plenty of access to the ship ;) I have never owned a cat before but from what I understand, they are pretty much the boss lol! And he will definitely need ways to get around and over see everything that's going on! Thank you Laura!

[@laurawiles410]

I have about 40 years of cat ownership experience and love to talk. (You've probably noticed the second part. 😆) I'd be happy to answer any cat questions you might have. 🙂

[@rosetorres8912]

Just awesome, I love what you did.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Rose!

[@yezzyjames]

As much as I love everything you did in this vid, the door was my absolute fave. It is gorgeous. :}

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Yezzy!! I don't know why I avoided it for so long 😄

[@sketchbookscheming]

Wow, the ceiling is so creative and unique! Love it 🪐

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!!😊❤

[@miippi]

How is it, that every time I'm having a terrible day, a bad flare-up, just generally feel like crap, Ara posts a video and all of a sudden I feel amazing, I'm in less pain, and I don't care that my pizza took 45 minutes to get delivered less than a mile? It must be sorcery.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I am so glad my video can help in any way❤ And I hope you keep feeling amazing!❤❤

[@sandymatthews9446]

I have one question for you Ara. How do you come up with your ideas? They are fantastic. I love it and get so much joy out of your videos. Take care 😊

[@sarapiburn2523]

Everything is looking great! Love the ceiling and the fact you added something from your sister! You’re so talented Ara💜💜💜

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

It is really fun to have something made by a family member in my project! She is super talented with resin so I thankful she gave these to me! Thank you Sara!

[@oliviadearth7741]

I want the ceiling and doors in my own place! Love it!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Lol me too! I wish my real house was half as interesting as my mini projects 😄

[@yvettesplinter6791]

I love this. I just finished creating a drop ceiling in my house that has constellations on it and punched through with a needle. When I turn on the lights in the ceiling it looks like the night sky. I love, love what you did on yours

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

What a cool idea!! That has to be amazing to lay under and relax with a good book!

[@yvettesplinter6791]

Sorry, I meant my doll house. I wish it was in my actual house

[@gaslitworldf.melissab2897]

I love it. This is probably my favorite of all your projects, even though it's a bit smaller than other major ones.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Melissa! It does keep growing though lol!

[@cat3crazy]

I love the solar system ceiling! It's so unique. It's old fashioned looking but the mechanics to make it move (if it was working) would have to be modern. It sort of ties the two parts, spaceship and sailing ship together in a subtle way. The doors look great and I'm glad that someone suggested a moon to go with the sun. Yah, for doing the room for the cat next. Of course you will need a cardboard boxof some kind in there. Everytime a box comes into the house, one of the cats will be into it before I can break it down to recycle. My male cat even chooses to sleep in one occasionally. The box doesn't have to be big enough for them to fit comfortably either. None of my cats will sleep in a cat bed. They would rather have a just blanket in the corner. You will also need some place some place for the cat to be up high. A shelf that the cat can jump up to.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Lol I love the idea of the cardboard box just sitting in the middle of a 17th century room in the middle of a space ship! Cats truly haven't changed over the years!😄 Thank you for any and all cat suggestions... I have never owned a cat due to family allergies so I am happy to learn!