DIY crusty bread & EASY miniature knife for dollhouse

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you for sharing the baking powder technique and also how to fix things up when they don't go as planned! The best miniature-making skill, in my opinion, is knowing how to change plans in the middle of a project and keep going!! It looks so realistic, and honestly, I have definitely made real life bread that was that brittle before😄

[@nessiemonstercrafts]

Lol Ara I would take that brittle bread, toast it up and call it croutons! 🤣🤣🤣

[@queencityminis]

Too true 😆 Little Gretchen's Workshop helped me realize to chill out. Not everything needs to be perfected before it's displayed. Just create and have fun.

[@vickinoeske1154]

How you came up with the idea for the bread knife is amazing. It looks so real. But then, so does the bread.❤

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! Like most of my ideas, it was the result of wanting to do as little tedious work as possible. My impatience leads to ingenuity lol

[@vickinoeske1154]

@@queencityminis Your attention to detail is what make your items look lifelike. If that makes the work a bit tedious, I think it's worth the effort.

[@bethlovesthings]

​@@queencityminisYOU ARE INCREDIBLE!!!!!

[@brianahawkins8124]

Amazing, I'll need some practice. Have a great weekend.

[@queencityminis]

You too!

[@OpalSea]

Thank you for showing us the mistakes too. Its so useful to combat my fears of messing up to see how you recover

[@queencityminis]

You're so welcome! I learned to relax about mistakes by watching Little Gretchen's Workshop.

[@AwkwardBirb]

We can all recognize the knife as genius, but my favorite part is the orange on the cutting board from the stew carrots! It’s those kind of details that really help tell a story, love it!! ❤

[@sarapiburn2523]

I love good details. I think that’s so important too!💜

[@queencityminis]

I love telling a little story! It's all about the details

[@shaneyofcourse]

Such a lovely detail, the carrots stain made it for me too!

[@shkapoo]

So clever! I actually saved some of that metal stripping from a baking paper roll box “just in case” and now I know at least one thing I can do with it! Thank you. Great details too. 👏🏼 Pam. 😊

[@queencityminis]

I had saved some too but I couldn't find it! So I had to go scavenging in the kitchen

[@karinberonius8799]

Your attention to detail is incredible!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you very much! Details are my favorite part.

[@karinberonius8799]

@@queencityminis ☺️🌸

[@rgrgeorge]

Your dry sense of humor and quick wit always brighten my day. Not to mention your talent in making miniatures.

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much! I appreciate that.

[@randomviking8676]

Incredible!!! Now you need teeeeny tiny ants carrying off some of those crumbs. 😀 The finger indents on the knife handle....! WOW!

[@ThePlataf]

That is sheer GENIUS!!!

[@queencityminis]

That's such a cute visual 🐜

[@SimplystellaTV]

It looks amazing! I just LOVE that you painted all that sprinkled flour on the cutting board. Such a tiny yet great detail 😍👏 (and thank you so much for adding a credit to my tutorial! Not many people do, so it's particularly appreciated ❤️)

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! Simple, small details are my jam. Of course! I think it's really important we credit one another rather than passing off ideas as our own. That's like plagiarism. We need to look out for each other in our Mini community.

[@SimplystellaTV]

@@queencityminis so true! 👏👏👏👏

[@Dylanesque]

Silly as it might seem, when I was small I idealised myself living in a miniature world where the big people could'nt get to me. The miniature world you create so reminds me of a place I once longed to be. Phenomenal work.

[@queencityminis]

Thanks for sharing that. I'm glad you're enjoying my videos :)

[@lisahohimer8208]

It’s amazing how you fix your “mistakes”! I don’t do anything with miniatures, but your channel is just fabulous! You have such a wonderful gift & talent! Thank you for your videos!😊

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much 😀 Most of my viewers watch for entertainment and relaxation, but don't actually make minis.

[@twistedmindssweettea]

I would absolutely purchase a few mini bioshock versions of the book things made omg

[@vickytimmerman1365]

Always so much great information, you are so creative, and thank you again for signing off at the end of your video

[@queencityminis]

You are so welcome!

[@candiedskull9841]

I've got a new love for watching your videos! I don't personally make miniatures, or watch videos about them much, but because you not only show the process but also provide affordable techniques, even offering encouragement and showing how to make it work out in the end, your content is a joy.

[@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]

Very nice. No surprise, your work is always awesome. Thanks for sharing.

[@queencityminis]

Thank you very much!

[@lorriedmussett4692]

Ok either I'm going crazy or there needs to be an update to refresh the moment cuz this says it was posted 3 hours ago but I recall watching it, several times cuz its fantastic, but yea I saw this mths ago....❤❤❤❤YOU & WHAT YOU DO

[@queencityminis]

You're not going crazy! This was part of a much longer video. I reworked it as a standalone video so people will know how to make simple bread and a knife without having to watch the whole cardboard room box video. Also, I didn't have time to make a new video this week bc of work.

[@oakmaiden2133]

Scrumptious

[@queencityminis]

Crusty bread is amazing

[@izzpop781]

You're attention to detail is phenomenal! The bread knife was clever enough in itself but the addition of the teeny-tiny beads took it up a whole new level. I don't make miniatures myself but it's fascinating to watch an artist like yourself create such realistic little things. Gorgeous 😊

[@queencityminis]

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

[@Vb-fy4sv]

Amazingly realistic and very clever ,I swear I could actually smell that fresh bread ,and was imagining eating it with best butter and some cheddar cheese mmmmm delicious ! I’m getting carried away lol

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much 😀 You're making me hungry!

[@cerisekappes580]

Those simple details made this look so amazing! ❤😊❤

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much 😀

[@cerisekappes580]

@@queencityminis you are welcome

[@ghoulgoil5029]

It’s adorable! Everything really does look real. Awesome job!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 😊

[@fosterrose5661]

I can smell freshly baked bread 😉

[@queencityminis]

Now I need to make a butter dish 😆

[@paperdoll1982]

I haven’t watched in a while but this project is looking so good.

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much 😊

[@valleygrl1]

You're a mini superstar! 🌟Your projects are realistic but easy enough for me to duplicate. Some mini stuff looks too amateur and the good stuff uses laser printers and supplies that I don't have. Thanks for all the great ideas and instructions!❤

[@queencityminis]

You're very welcome!

[@CajunCraft24]

I love the knife trick and the bread looks so real!

[@queencityminis]

I was so pleased with the knife. It came together so easily and looks awesome!

[@Foxiepawstotti]

You are a genius, there's no question!

[@queencityminis]

I'll let everyone know 🧠 Thank you!

[@dianaduncan4800]

Your attention to detail is astonishing! What adorable miniatures you create!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you very much!

[@breakinn403]

You are able to express reality in miniature in amazing detail which few people see in real life. Great job as always.

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much 😀

[@bondwoman44]

Genius, such attention to detail! Thanks for sharing your work.

[@queencityminis]

Thank you very much!

[@feliciaschoenfeld5177]

I like the carrot cut detail!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you!

[@CassandrajustCassandra]

Nobody would know you didn't plan everything perfectly. It turned out so realistic.I always love the details that suspend my disbelief of scale. You are crazy talented I always learn a lot from you. xxx

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! Making minis is a lot more fun if your roll with the mistakes instead of starting over anytime something goes sideways. It's not life or death, people. Have fun! 😆

[@sarapiburn2523]

Your attention to all the details is absolutely wonderful! Love watching your videos 💜💜💜

[@queencityminis]

Thank you ☺️

[@agneschrismer9946]

That bread looks good enough to eat. I love how you displayed the adorable knife and bread on the cutting board.

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! "in progress" scenes on cutting boards are sort of thing in miniatures. It corrals the little objects nicely.

[@pilgrim957]

This whole series was so amazing, I learned so much from you. thanks

[@queencityminis]

I'm so glad!

[@berthaday3473]

U nailed it! The texture/color of ur bread is perfect. Far superior to any I have ever seen🍞

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! It goes to show you; even if mistakes happen, you may still be able to save it 😉

[@BejaVue]

Your bread looks so real !! I love the kife you made!!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@AlexisTwoLastNames]

i zoned out because you have a relaxing voice and it took me a second to realize the end photo was your creation and not some sort of drawn or painted visual art piece. it looks amazing!! and super fun lol

[@queencityminis]

Wow, thank you!

[@jasminegomezzavala2497]

Wow, your eye for detail . Amazing

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much 😀

[@lindenjenesse5078]

I love your realism!! The knife is one of my favorites of yours!!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! I love when something comes together so easily but looks like it took a while to make.

[@JaneSwartz-i2b]

So much detail. Wow!

[@queencityminis]

I try :)

[@DonnaEmerald8]

I love your wonderful little scenes, and all the careful work that goes into them is so clever.

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 😊

[@msamelienp]

Awesome! I love the knife. Thanks for explaining so clearly. 🙂

[@queencityminis]

My pleasure! Thank you

[@pinco40]

Your creativity is awesome! Thank you again for sharing.

[@queencityminis]

You are so welcome!

[@jeannegem6253]

Merci beaucoup ! Super joli !💐

[@queencityminis]

Thank you :)

[@martinjewiss1059]

Amazing, so much attention to detail. love this video. look forward to the next. Laura

[@queencityminis]

Thanks so much!

[@ameliaq.7481]

This is so cute and creative!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you!

[@melniee2551]

adorable, and so realistic!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 😊

[@Jinta13]

so beautiful!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you!!

[@tubegoob1]

That looks perfect!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 😊

[@elizabeths4371]

Very Nicely done!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you very much!

[@by_katrin]

Stunning work! ♥ Best wishes from Switzerland!

[@queencityminis]

Another Swiss fan! Someone else just commented from Switzerland.

[@thedollcupboard]

Genius? Of course it's genius! Plus, I'm starving now just looking at the stove😻🍲

[@queencityminis]

Same! I want bouillabaisse.

[@olgakarnaukh7950]

Это великолепно!! Спасибо!

[@queencityminis]

You're welcome 🤗

[@nuriaarandes1258]

🥖❤👏👏👏👍🤩 perfecto!

[@queencityminis]

I appreciate that 😊

[@tongobongoda]

Очень красиво и здорово у вас получается!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you!

[@Ferry-i4d]

Thanks 🙏🌹👍

[@queencityminis]

You’re welcome 😊

[@terradyal6035]

Ingenious!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much 😊

[@shelleymcafee8197]

Love this, Thank-You!

[@queencityminis]

You are so welcome!

[@antjes.4868]

Absolut perfect!!! 😍

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 😊

[@sherrykloster7489]

It's so cute! And so realistic!! Amazing work 😊❤

[@queencityminis]

Thank you so much 😀

[@amosminiatures3945]

WOW amazing job 👌🍞🔪

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 😋

[@fancifuldevices]

🥖 🍞 🥯 I remember this video. It’s still wonderful to watch it again.

[@queencityminis]

Thanks again! I was so busy with work this week, I had to rework this tutorial from a longer video with multiple tutorials.

[@AllisAllAboutminis]

Amazing

[@queencityminis]

Thanks

[@jamiegallier2106]

❤❤❤

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 😊

[@kristajones7202]

Don't worry about breaking your bread slice. If you cut bread before it's cool it will often tear. But hot bread is the best, so it's a risk I'm willing to take. I wonder if the baking powder would work better with a thinner, more flexible clay. Maybe some regular polymer clay mixed with liquid clay. The clay needs to be stretchy so it can stretch around the bubbles. And if baking powder doesn't have enough moisture, it won't fully activate. I wonder if making a slurry from the water and baking powder before mixing it into the clay will give it a head start on CO2 production.

[@queencityminis]

Those are great ideas! Simply Stella's version turned out great, but maybe it could be even better.

[@pattykelly6621]

Genius? Yes!

[@queencityminis]

Agreed! 🧠

[@DRN]

Polymer caly’s as Cernit and Fimo and other brands are a oil baced product, so using water, can make it crumbely and fall appart, some times it goes well, but that is really more luck than anything els.

[@queencityminis]

It does feel strange mixing water into it, but Simply Stella bailed the technique. I'd love to see if oil or liquid clay would work as well.

[@FondaForsythe-mu6rx]

Thank you🥰

[@queencityminis]

You’re welcome 😊

[@nessiemonstercrafts]

Love it! I think I saw the simply stella tutorial with the baking powder technique, was that the one where she took a few goes to show all the ways it could go wrong before showing how to do it right? It looked a little tricky to get it to floof up just right, but well worth it for the result eh

[@queencityminis]

Yes, her tutorial is very thorough. I wish I had watched it before botching my bread 😆 Someone commented about possibly using liquid clay instead of water to incorporate the baking soda. Now I wanna try that.

[@jennslifeinhuntingtonwv2678]

Nice!

[@queencityminis]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@serenata1736]

I wonder if this same technique with the baking powder would work with air dry clay? Yours looks wonderful. The knife turns out really well. I’ve made a similar knife. Great tutorial. Thank you 😊

[@queencityminis]

It's also worth a shot. Experimenting leads to innovation

[@kevinb9327]

Miniature bread crumbs!

[@queencityminis]

It's the little things 😉

[@Cleansweep38]

4:29 The Crumbs: I was thinking, if you were to ever make multigrain bread, you might use crumbs like these as the multigrain that you see on the outside of the bread. (Memo to self)

[@queencityminis]

That is so true! Like a rustic loaf covered in seeds and oats etc

[@arsinowey66]

I was wondering what the name of the tacky wax you use is ? And where is the best place to find it ?? Thank you in advance !

[@queencityminis]

I got it from earthntree.com/miniatures/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=72_73&products_id=42966

[@arsinowey66]

@@queencityminis thank you so much !!

[@charmedone8able]

Failed technique or not, it turned out great and looks just like bread

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 😋

[@rinasmit380]

❤it

[@queencityminis]

Thank you 😌

[@ThePlataf]

I'm quite deaf, so cant hear everything. What did you mix with baking powder? Is it air dry clay?

[@queencityminis]

Polymer clay!

[@johannabee3892]

Love the pilfering comment, I do that too, I hate throwing away stuff, incase I need it for a project lol

[@queencityminis]

The few times I've purged, I want an item I just got rid of so...I'm becoming a hoarder.

[@amosminiatures3945]

WOW amazing job 👌🍞🔪

[@queencityminis]

🍞