EASY handmade

[@bunjijumper5345]

I do not have any interest in doll houses, let alone crafts. I just came across your channel one day and have been mesmerized. You are so insanely talented and original. I am fascinated by what you do.

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much! Most of my viewers watch for entertainment and relaxation, but don't make minis. You're in good company!

[@nildarodriguez3974]

The chair reminds me of a kitchen dinette set we had when I was a child.❤

[@queencityminis]

We had dining chairs from the 70s, I'm guessing

[@katbird5775]

Me, too. Ours was a 1950s era set that we had through the '60s when I was little, into the '70s before Mom replaced it with a maple wood set. (That she still has and that I hate to this day! 😅) The vinyl on the chairs and Formica on the table was dark grey in a marble like design. How I'd love to still have that set now! 😊

[@nildarodriguez3974]

@@katbird5775 👍

[@jeannehansen4323]

Great job. I used very thin aluminum tubing for my chairs. It bends easily but you have to bend slowly so it doesn’t kink. I was lucky enough to find a red vinyl tablecloth that worked perfectly for the upholstery and looks great on a booth seat as well. I love your videos and get so much inspiration from them. Thanks for all the ideas.

[@dawsie]

A good way to stop the kinks is to fill the tube with sand and seal each end with glue but make sure you leave enough space in the tube for the sand to move. Once done you pull off the glue plugs and pour out the sand.

[@queencityminis]

I actually have thin tubing I bought at www.earthntree.com. I completely forgot about it!

[@queencityminis]

What a great tip!

[@thecreativebohemian4927]

I love how you share both your minor errors so we an avoid them ourselves and the links to KZbinrs who have additional techniques. It’s so helpful. Thank you!

[@queencityminis]

You're so welcome!

[@PonUnPandaEnTuVida]

I fully agree! 😊

[@katbird5775]

I just made a similar comment, before seeing yours, and I agree so much with you! 😊

[@fancifuldevices]

I’ve never seen a miniaturist make this style of furniture- it’s so often more Victorian era. So refreshing. Also I love your card and superglue trick. I think painting the cloth created the perfect pleather look. I’m surprised at how good the back looks after you just cut the fabric along the edge. The results were awesome.

[@fancifuldevices]

Also wire is super easy to sand instead of glue- though that produced a good finished look.

[@queencityminis]

Yes! Thank you! I'm really glad the back turned out so neat and tidy. I think it it was any thicker, it wouldn't have worked out. I should've used Fabritac instead but my bottle of glue exploded long and has a huge trail of dried glue coming out the side.

[@jori7398]

These are cute! Thank you for sharing how to make the chair legs balanced and even so the chair doesn’t wobble. Also, I really like the slight folds under the seat, that’s so authentic for vinyl chairs. ❤️

[@queencityminis]

I don't mind them either. The ripples make the chair look more used.

[@Spangletiger]

I love how you share the whole process, including what went not as expected with the seat cover and, suggesting what you would do next time round, while also coming up with a way of disuising the edges of the seat to cover up the bumps. It is definitely worth covering the plier jaws with tape as, even with harder metals, they can scratch the surface. I learnt this the hard way one making my first wire xmas decoration but, I kept it any anyway.

[@queencityminis]

Great suggestion! I'll use tape next time I'm bending metal. Thank you 😊

[@audrey5941]

I love it! Thank you for showing what you’d do differently if you made it again. That’s great info. Love the retro style. Reminds me of my childhood ❤️

[@queencityminis]

Thanks so much! I grew up with brown vinyl chairs, probably from the 1970s.

[@carrie4910]

This is adorable! You can get pliers with out teeth to protect your wire from marks but maybe gluing some felt to an old pair of regular plies would work too. 🤔

[@queencityminis]

I love the felt idea! Thank you

[@katbird5775]

I love your tutorials so much! Everything you make turns out so great and this cute old fashioned dining chair is no exception! And it's awesome that you include your slight mistakes/mishaps and the ways that you fix them, or what you would do differently next time. It really helps to encourage people like me, who aren't always sure of themselves when making minis. Thank you so much for sharing your talents with us!💐

[@queencityminis]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you

[@georgecunningham9175]

Your inspiration seems boundless................thanks for sharing it - it saves so much trial and error, particularly since you provide the "if I was doing this again" ideas.

[@queencityminis]

I'll start doing that from now for sure

[@risacrawford3775]

It never fails! I learn some new bits and pieces every time I watch one of your videos! Please keep 'em coming , I still have some empty space in my brain!😂

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! Will do 😆 I think I'm addicted now and can't stop so I plan to keep em coming.

[@annieo9468]

This is SO CUTE. Looks totally authentic. Your tutorials are explained so incredibly well...and I also really like when you include 'what didn't work'. It helps to know in advance, what NOT to do and why. Thank-you so very much for sharing. =)

[@queencityminis]

You are so welcome! I appreciate your thoughtful comment.

[@nancymabry]

I had these real chairs in a room we made into a 1950’s Diner in our house from 1992-2015. You did such a great job! This looks very authentic.

[@queencityminis]

Thank you!

[@debb5470]

I love watching your creations

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much 😊

[@KerriGilpin]

So simple in construction but great results! The wood glue on the feet are next level, I’d love to see more retro simple items like this. It makes me want to make an Eames chair and ottoman to match the one in my living room. 🤪

[@queencityminis]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2m4lH6mpNFnr80si=2Ji3kmQOhIp1K8i7 Funny you should say that because @carolkras made a set of Eames inspired chairs recently. So clever

[@CajunCraft24]

It came out great. I like that you share hindsight thoughts on what you’d do differently. It’s really helpful

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! I'll make sure to do that every time from now on.

[@cecoya]

That chair is cute. Very well done as well. You are inspiring which is a good thing. Since my mom has passed I really haven't touched my minis they sit there looking at me. Thank you. You have a terrific day

[@queencityminis]

Sorry to hear that. I always find making miniatures to be very comforting.

[@klaird_h4727]

Just when I was thinking if you were going to add stoppers on the chair legs🤔- you did! Another great tutorial Shyra!😊

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! 😊 I may have forgotten but the legs sounds loud against the tile I use on my desk.

[@klaird_h4727]

@@queencityminis.. 😂

[@nm9412]

I’m so impressed with you. You are so thorough, e.g. making chair height shorter to accommodate seat cushion thickness. I would have never thought of that!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much! Sometimes I think ahead 😆

[@lfarren1020]

The chair is fabulous. So much inspiration. Your videos are a joy to watch.

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much!

[@savonnae.7246]

Full transparency, “... because of my lumpy bottom... " gave me the giggles. 🤭 Forgive me, I'm 6. 🤣 Your work is fantastic! Every step is so clear. Thank you for making such great content! (And for the giggles.)

[@queencityminis]

My pleasure 😆

[@annieo9468]

I just have to say how incredible it is, that you take the time to respond to the comments. I've been on channels that not only don't respond to comments, which I realize can be an overwhelming task...so that's perfectly understandable...BUT...I think QUESTIONS related to the content, SHOULD be addressed. You go above and beyond and I just want to say that's it's so appreciated.

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! It does take a while to respond to the comments. I don't have any kids, so I make the time 😉 I really appreciate all of you so much

[@melodywilson5255]

This is so cute!!! Your dry sense of humour commentary just kills me. Love your videos girl.

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 😊

[@galewhiteman2047]

Your little chair is adorable. You had to do some fiddling, but kept working at it and it looked great in the end. 👍🏻❤️

[@queencityminis]

I agree :)

[@cat3crazy]

That turned out really nice. I have a red high chair from that period. It has pull down steps in the front which are handy to use as a step stool.

[@queencityminis]

That's a classic design! They still sell those today from multiple brands in multiple price ranges.

[@ilazo3963]

Omg core memory unlocked!!

[@heymudda1]

OMG! I "inherited" a box of wire cage toppers that go over the cork plugs on a champagne bottle. I've had them for years and have never figured out what I could use them for. THANK YOU so much for posting this video. Have a blessed week!

[@queencityminis]

That's so lucky! Have fun recreating them.

[@annelauredjaballah]

I love it! I've been wanting to try out some chairs like this. Thanks for all the tips!

[@queencityminis]

You are so welcome! Have fun 😊

[@nessiemonstercrafts]

Awesome! You totally nailed the 50's vibe!

[@queencityminis]

Yay, thank you!

[@iliciawild3883]

i see this being useful in a lot of food related builds

[@queencityminis]

Certainly in a kitchen, although I'm using it in a bedroom

[@iliciawild3883]

oh i was thinking it could be used as a base for chairs in things like a bar or cafe. Ill have to experiment once i move @@queencityminis

[@pinco40]

Impressive ... like always 😊👏 Thank you,!

[@queencityminis]

Thanks again!

[@Inesadolls]

Great miniature chair! It's perfect for creating interesting photos with dolls and dioramas.

[@queencityminis]

It really is! Thank you 😊

[@catserver8577]

Such good timing, I am planning a room box of my childhood home. We were poor, so we had a mish mash of furniture. We had an antique oak dinner table(which I still own), but the chairs were all 60's metal frame chairs such as this. Just a different shaped back. I have looked all over for dollhouse versions of them, but I figured out I have to make them custom. Thank you so much for at least pointing me in the right direction. I was thinking it was going to be very difficult. It looks like it will be some work, but I think I can do it!

[@queencityminis]

That's awesome! I can relate. We had a mish mash of furniture too when I was growing up. We had a chunky oak table with metal and brown vinyl dining chairs from the '70s. I was dreading making this chair but it was actually a lot easier than I imagined. You can do it!

[@twistknit1]

Going rogue is what keeps me coming back to your videos!

[@queencityminis]

Glad you enjoy it! I don't know any other way 😆

[@ghoulgoil5029]

Looks legit like you bought it. I’m always impressed by your creativity!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! It turned out well. I don't think making a matching set would even be all that bad. It wasn't nearly as painful as I thought.

[@rcelestefelix9299]

The chair looks really cute. If I make one, I will also put vinyl on the back of the chair to cover that exposed wire. I grew up in the 50's and I saw a lot of these chairs in the cheap kitchen sets popular at the time. The vinyl was so flimsy that the seat would tear and you would see the stuffing in the slashes. They were pretty awful. LOL

[@queencityminis]

We had some from the 1970s with indestructible vinyl, which meant they were a mainstay in the kitchen for decades 😆

[@DiannelLaird]

Your chair turned out great. I will add this tutorial to my saved, miniature scaled things. Thank you.🤗

[@queencityminis]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@pegeen6634]

I’m making a Puerto Rico outdoor kitchen. Seeing them when I was there! These chairs would be perfect for it‼️🩵

[@queencityminis]

That sounds amazing! Have fun 😊

[@karina95590]

I Love watching you create all these works of art .. You are so talented ..!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much 😀

[@pegeen6634]

Oh so clever❗️Can’t wait to see it in a room! Kitchen perhaps? 🩵

[@queencityminis]

It'll actually be used in a bedroom!

[@FranMiniCrafter]

Nice job! The secret project is off to a great start. BTW, your first instinct for cleaning away paint where you don't want it was correct. Rubbing alcohol is a solvent for acrylic paint (especially when it's fresh) and white glue as well. Good to know for cleaning paint brushes that have gotten glumpy.

[@queencityminis]

Good to know! I'm always wishing I had nail polish remover. I ran out months ago and never remember to replace it.

[@grammyspa-jammies1737]

Wow, that's amazing! I love retro. Thanks for sharing. 💕

[@queencityminis]

Thanks for watching!

[@recoveringsoul755]

That looks very authentic

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 😊

[@thedollcupboard]

Love it! Ooh, can't wait for the secret video. ( fabulous reverse 😉) 😍✨

[@queencityminis]

Coming soon! Thank you

[@tinykeyholeminis]

So cute..I love retro furniture..I just recently was given a formica table, from Grammy's sister...I need chairs for it. I love this little chair. I would def make some, I have trouble with upholstery, too. We'll get it down!😆🥰❤️

[@queencityminis]

How cool! Formica tables are beautiful. Thank you 😊

[@charmedone8able]

Great job. They look like the real deal

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 😊

[@sarapiburn2523]

I absolutely love this! Thank you!💜💜💜

[@queencityminis]

You are so welcome!

[@gemanarcisacastillorojas6406]

Qué hermosura de trabajo, no sabes como disfruto tus tutoriales. Gracias

[@queencityminis]

I'm so happy to hear that. Thank you!

[@estherm7070]

Another great creation! 💐

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! 😊

[@bethwilliams7967]

Adorable 😊

[@marygatdula2744]

YES! Very cute and looks really authentic! ❤

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 😊

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 😊

[@BejaVue]

This is really, really so fabulous and spot on!!❣️

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much 😊

[@melaniefrenette5327]

I love all your tutorials. You are the one that gave me the guts to try! I did your mini paper cups and I loved it!. I'm gonna try this chair next!!! Thank you so much for your videos.

[@queencityminis]

That's awesome! I'm so happy you made your first minis. This chair was easier than I expected. It's a little finicky, but not too crazy

[@SimpleHumanInNY]

Beautiful video, thank you so much for sharing

[@queencityminis]

Thanks for watching!

[@kathykiene13]

This turned out great. There are pliers to use to straighten wire when making jewelry that may not mar up your wire.

[@judysparks1132]

Fantastic work ! You make it look so easy x

[@queencityminis]

Thanks so much 😊

[@amandahill7540]

Absolutely adorable ❤

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 😊

[@rigbegreen]

This was terrific!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 🪑

[@rigbegreen]

@@queencityminisI like that this tutorial is doable.

[@helma-rs4kr]

I remember this, though ours was formica. It's a chair my parents sat on. We (children) sat on a tiny stool. With a woodlook😄. This is the deluxe edition. It looks very real.

[@queencityminis]

How cute! Thanks for sharing

[@melniee2551]

adorable, just the style I like to create!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 😊

[@LeonaDwoske]

This is a great tutorial thanks for sharing your skills.

[@queencityminis]

You are very welcome 🤗

[@izzpop781]

Oh that is just adorable ❤😊

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 😊

[@theseduxe1111]

You are so talented!!! Love love love your work. Would you be willing to do a video sharing all your glues and tools? You have so many things you use across all these videos, it would be amazing to get a peek inside your "tool box" 🙏💝

[@queencityminis]

Yes I will, when I move and set up a new studio.

[@dawsie]

On bending wire you could make a jig from wood block drill holes at the points you want to bend the wire and add wooden dowels, this would give you consistent shape for all of the wire frame work. This way every chair will be the same then. I was thinking this as I make ear wires for earrings I make and they must be identical so I have jigs for my jewellery making.

[@queencityminis]

I have seen people do that. It would be a good idea if you're making multiples. Thank you

[@vickytimmerman1365]

Excellent!!!

[@queencityminis]

Many thanks!

[@jude1515]

That looks perfect!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 😊

[@yelenaday]

😊 This piece is perfect! 👍

[@queencityminis]

Many thanks!

[@FondaForsythe-mu6rx]

Hi, I just wanted to share, I use the tubing inside of spray bottles ( they are different sizes and you can find they are small too) to fit over the bottoms of my metal , you just cut the tubing to the length and paint black or silver to look like the cover, hope that makes sense❤️

[@queencityminis]

That's so clever! I actually have some tubing like that since I hoard trash to use to make miniatures.

[@valeriebrincheck6034]

Awesome retro diners chair. Now the trick is to make three more that all look the same for a set. LOL!! BTW…… are you gonna do the table to match? I would love to that!

[@queencityminis]

I already repainted this chair taupe. It'll be used in a bedroom 😉

[@zinthiakee6472]

One of my granny’s kitchen table had metal & pleather seats like these, only hers were avocado green.

[@queencityminis]

Avocado green really had a moment for about a decade 😆

[@maneeratromtrairat174]

you make it look easy but I know it is difficult . I was used to make wire furniture , it can not stand lol.(have to glue on the floor and wall)

[@queencityminis]

Haha, there's no shame in that 😆

[@agneschrismer9946]

This is so dang cute. I am looking forward to your secret video.

[@queencityminis]

Same! That project is a monkey on my back. I can't wait until it's done.

[@nans969]

That chair looks wonderful. You are a talent in design and execution. Do you have engineering experience? I like all your designs.

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! No, not at all. I'm a really impatient person. I don't think I'd be able to cope with such precision. Bentley House Minis has a background as an architect. You can certainly tell since she's amazing at designing and creating dollhouses from scratch.

[@nans969]

@@queencityminis you are welcome. And thank you. I'm renovating a house I made 27 years ago. I was going to sell it because we are downsizing. I just couldn't do it. But, I am having fun with it. You are a talented inspiration. Last time I had no clue of what I was doing. I know more now. Thats probably why it's fun and not a chore.

[@stoneinyan2070]

So cute!!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 😊

[@amosminiatures3945]

absolutely amazing 👌 you are amazing thank you for sharing 👌

[@queencityminis]

My pleasure 😊

[@dinky6620]

Ooooo, my wire wrap jewelry knowledge will come n handy hre

[@queencityminis]

I love when other crafting skills come into play!

[@ShettikkaWoods-jl8iq]

Cool 😎

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 😊

[@comicsgrinder]

I bought a little red retro chair. Looks like vinyl or imitation leather. But the material is so thin that just one false move and I scratched off the surface. Is there something you might recommend to give it a touch up? I hesitate to use acrylic paint. Thanks for any insight!

[@queencityminis]

Maybe spray sealer to protect it?

[@kevincoon1809]

Where did you get that beautiful purple natural stone? I always look forward to Saturday morning for your videos.

[@queencityminis]

It's ridiculous but I haven't the foggiest idea where I got it. I can't remember if someone gave it to me or if I bought it at Goodwill. I do know it's an old sample of a natural stone countertop.

[@kevincoon1809]

@@queencityminis purple is one of my fave colors

[@teresahickey4380]

That's fabulous, but to tell you the truth my grandmother had these chairs and there was a small gap under the seat 😂❤❤

[@queencityminis]

Look at me making a perfect recreation 😆

[@caffienatedtactician]

2:48 is that glue nozzle something you add to the bottle itself, or does it come with it? I've seen a few crafters use a similar nozzle with different glues

[@queencityminis]

amzn.to/49Fm3np You can get them on Amazon. I like the caps on these.

[@lydiaflatt9859]

Love!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 😊

[@Memecraftstudio]

عمل رائع ياعزيزتي ..كم احببت عملك

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much!

[@7spiritualcompass706]

Would you consider making a retro dining set in quarter scale, or half scale, as a consignment, or other payment method? Just asking. Let me know.

[@queencityminis]

Not at this time. I don't really like making multiples of things. I'm also pretty busy. Maybe someone could design a 3d print file and make you some? I know there are people on Etsy who design files.

[@dawnklein106]

Ideal!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 😊

[@pattykelly6621]

Do you have trouble squeezing your glues through your precision bottles? I bought a set of bottles and a bunch of different tips. But its really diffucult to get the glue through the tips, even with storing the bottles upside down. Its possible its just my hands (arthritis), but it doesn't look like you're squeezing really hard. Is there a trick?

[@queencityminis]

My nozzles get clogged all the time. I use a straight pin to clear it out.

[@Phaser1x]

I decided to go rouge. Cracked me up. Nice work, as always.

[@queencityminis]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you

[@D_ARTE_TALLER_ALTERNO]

Wow♡

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 😊

[@D_ARTE_TALLER_ALTERNO]

@@queencityminis 💌Muchas Gracias 🌟👑 💋

[@lindenjenesse5078]

A secret upcoming project!? 😃 My eyes are wide with gleeful anticipation!! Girl~ 😳I just realized while watching this that your knowledge of MCM furniture has to be more from research, less, if at all, from memory (unless your parents' décor was/is heavily influenced by that design, which would have been much better than the brassy 80s and whatever the 90s were...) Anyway, please don't be offended, but I *hated* this style of chair back in the day, at least the lesser quality ones that I would typically encounter! these chairs were so common in the 70s and into the 80s even. There was always at least one stopper missing form the ends of the frame pieces - which were hollow, btw. So, scrapes, cuts, and scratches were inevitable. 😕 Also, the screws holding the seat and back would frequently fall out - never to be replaced - so a fidgety kid could easily get her fingers pinched! 😵‍💫Your method of gathering the vinyl at the corners is spot on (not the nice fold you demoed, but what you actually did). That is how they were made; this is why the screws would come loose! And there was very little concern for whether there were noticeable gaps between any of the parts. 😶Not nearly as well made as your mini! Seriously, though, I really love this demo, and the way you accomplished the design of the frame. I tend to forget about painting fabric to affect certain looks and textures; the paint and mod podge mixture is perfect. An additional coat or two when you change the color will only improve on what is already nicely done! The chair is a perfect representation, and I truly admire your design and work! 🥰 If you've stayed with me this far, 😇I would love to see your design and take on the wood framed counterpart of the MCM chair design.🤍

[@queencityminis]

You're right! I didn't grow up with chairs from the 50s. I was around chairs from the 1970s. They were made in a similar style. I probably won't make another chair for a while. I just needed this particular chair for a secret project 🤫

[@lolasworldofminis]

Do your 123 blocks feel oily and smell like gasoline? I just opened mine and they do & im not sure what to do about that as I’m working in my house

[@queencityminis]

Yes. I washed mine with dish soap, then dried them with a hair dryer to prevent rust.

[@Ktamsor2]

You might try a drop of hot glue to make feet, sort of like rubber feet.

[@queencityminis]

Good idea! Thank you

[@jamiegallier2106]

❤❤❤

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 😊

[@jamiegallier2106]

@@queencityminis I appreciate you so much!

[@Shettikka-s9v]

❤❤❤❤

[@olgakarnaukh7950]

Супер!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 😊

[@anothernate3302]

What might be shocking: that paper is exactly the same material used in the actual chair. The full-scale version just uses 1/4" thick stock.

[@queencityminis]

That's crazy! Thanks for sharing