Rusty Wire Bistro Set - Miniature Furniture Tutorial - Abandoned Coffee Shop

I hope you enjoy this video of the making of the coffee shop bistro set! Make sure you tag me on Instagram if you try it out! :)
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[@debrafeldman1535]

No! Arm chair & cafe chairs are FINE! One is supposed to be tiny and delicarte. The other, big, bulky and comfortable. LOOKS GREAT!!!

[@wonderwend1]

You are so generous allowing people to download patterns for free.

[@bonnieharris4538]

Ikr I had to listen to that a few times and process! This was YOUR idea, entirely; now you're letting; no, encouraging us, to take your ideas and try and do it ourselves... there was an obvious way to take our money in the process, and you don't want to?? ❤

[@wonderwend1]

@@bonnieharris4538 just shows there are some nice people still in the world

[@DanceswithDustBunnies]

Deffo to scale. both look amazing and realistic.

[@thecalicoheart7946]

Love your sense of humour! 😂

[@helenrobinson2782]

Amazing detail. When you began to paint with the brown, I thought you’d made a mistake. I was wrong - the layers and textures you’ve added make this look like it’s been left out in the rain for years. I’m in awe of your work. Outstanding!

[@sharonrafferty6243]

It's perfectly matched well done

[@Foxys10]

I’ve always loved miniatures and watching you is magical!

[@nancyyoscreative]

Wow! the rust looks so real.

[@user-lg5vp5cr9q]

Hi Ara, you have no idea how long I have been looking for a chair like this. I guess it’s also what words you use when using the search button. Typing miniature Bentwood chair didn’t help as it just came up with pictures of the chair. Anyway your video popped up this morning and I thought I don’t believe it, Ara has done one (well sort of). Should have typed in bistro chair. I want to do a bentwood chair which of course is made from wood. I’m thinking I might need to buy some cane for the curved pieces. But you don’t know how much your video has helped me. So thank you very much. Cheers Robyn ❤😊

[@danic7498]

The way you did the rusty parts is fantastic. Looks very realistic. The scale looks nice. I imagine that the arm chair would be big and comfy when it was new. Great job!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Dani! I love rusting things up💕

[@debbralehrman5957]

Thanks this looks so real.

[@ManuelJSueiro]

Amazing. Very clever and the final result is really good looking. I love the rusty look.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Manuel!

[@marizagonzalez28]

I loved your rusty chairs and table!!!!! They are perfect. Just perfect!!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much Mariza!! 💕

[@edwinacoffman6429]

I think it looks great and arm chairs are supposed to be over size compared to dining room chairs because arm chairs are meant for you want to sit and stay and wear as a dining room chair is just meant to sit and eat and get up

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

That makes sense! Thanks Edwina!

[@karenk5917]

These are fabulous!

[@elizabeths4371]

Your rusting techniques worked A Treat! and I Love the way you've made Everything!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Elizabeth!

[@rebeccasimpson7870]

The table and chairs look fantastic! I think you have them scaled perfectly. Thank you for sharing the process.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much Rebecca💖

[@jinxmestudio8380]

I just found your channel and I am in awe! Love your work!

[@elisabethclancy3949]

I love this table set . I think it’s a great size . I think it’s so beautiful . I love all the details you add to all the things you make .It’s what brings your things to life .

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much Elisabeth!

[@d2parrotperson]

Not out of scale at all. The bistro set is perfect. I love it!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much!💕

[@Wolfkins1972]

Such a cute set 👍☺💖 I will be saving this for my French patisserie/cafe's down the road but I'll be painting it to look new. But you did a great job of weathering them 👍😉

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I would love to see it done where it's all painted up new!! I think it would have a whole different personality! Thank you💕

[@cathyjudd2378]

Great tutorial! I think the scale works just fine with the arm chair and the dining set.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Cathy!! It's definitely grown on me!

[@BejaVue]

Wow!! This is so amazing!! 🤩 You are so talented!I'm probably going to watch this a few times.

[@bonsaikathy]

Really nicely done. Thanks for sharing.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thanks for watching!

[@prishakr1058]

thank you so much! planning to make a cafe miniature too and was looking for a proper tutorial as a guide to start planning. you gave me a good idea where to start!

[@CraftyHanna]

They look fine, good job

[@sharoncollins7983]

Looks Great! Love the bistro set.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much Sharon!

[@rosemaryreed1226]

So cute, you've given some great directions

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you and so glad you enjoyed!!

[@sarahlongshore2605]

I love this!!! Its perfect for this little coffee shop!!!! Love the intro too!! So cute!!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Lol thanks Sarah! Never know if my dorky sense of humor is going to work or not! So glad it has so far 😁

[@AHappyHoarder]

This is such a cute intro! Enjoyed the video! These bistro pieces are adorable!

[@firetruck1955]

INCREDIBLE

[@yuukixcross123]

Jaw dropping how you made the rust detail omg absolutely amazing work!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! I love adding a bit of rust ;)

[@donnawong9610]

Looks great love watching your videos especially how you made the table and chairs look rusted

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thanks so much!💖💖

[@kmruckus]

That opening was too cute! This looks great! I’m definitely gonna try mat board for wood or metal replacements.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Mat board is magical!! Thank you Karen!!

[@elizabethhammond1348]

Brilliant!

[@pennyrose-drivenbysteam4681]

Awesome 👏💜

[@chrissy24-7]

This is so well done and detailed, I'm inspired to do a version for my eat in Kitchen! 💕

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Awesome! If you do make it I would love to see your version!

[@Annejuli]

The scale looks perfect, arm chairs are big and clunky compared to cafe chairs. I love the outcome, the rust looks so real :)

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Annejuli! I just love making things rusty lol!

[@emmaleehudgins6140]

Great job, sis! I loved seeing the photos you sent me and then watching the video of how it all came together is soooo cool! I think the size is fine, but love that your open to suggestions 😘 also I'm glad I'm not the only one in the family that has things talking to them 😆

[@ClareCreationsAL]

Emmalee Hudgins Hahaha! I don’t make miniatures but my craft projects talk are just as sassy talking to me too!! I thought I was the only one too!! Lol

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Haha Emm! I am so glad you enjoyed it! And yeah we are all a bit mad (but all the best people are!)

[@francinemiranda8409]

Just found your utterly remarkable videos & had to tell you how blown away this 'never grown up' senior is! You're not only creative & imaginative, but very skilled as well. You both inspire & intimidate me! I never was a huge Adams Family fan, but am devouring your mansion. Incredible! Your future success is assured, I know.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Wow thank you so much for your incredibly kind comment! I am so glad you are enjoying my videos and welcome to the channel! Feel free to chime in and make suggestions :) I love hearing ideas from my amazing subscribers!

[@wanderingintime]

Looks great to me!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much💕💕

[@tartanic1560]

These turned out so cute! I wanted to make an old fashioned metal bird cage but really didn't trust my skills, this has me rethinking my ability to do it now that I can see your techniques with wire and the glue/paints you use. I think the scale is perfect, I've seen mismatched pieces like these in coffee shops to give patrons choices for sitting and lounging, so it gives your shop even more authenticity. That should keep your bossy little shop contented!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I am sure these same techniques could definitely be reworked into a bird cage! I actually want to try that now lol! Very true on the chairs💕

[@tartanic1560]

If at some point you do decide to make a birdcage, I'll be front and center on your tutorial!@@BentleyHouseMinis

[@tohrurikku]

A nice mosaic on top cut from colored paper would be nice on the tables. You could also make a glass effect with either a piece of plastic and/or some kind of resin.

[@melodyfisher1512]

It looks so old and rusty...I love it. Bistro sets are petite...I think you are spot on with this. Your rsu

[@melodyfisher1512]

(sorry, my finger slipped)...rust looks authentic. I have been known to sprinkle old cinnamon on wet paint to look corroded...it worked!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I tried the cinnamon effect but I did it wrong... I tried to mix cinnamon into the glue and paint first and it turned into a tacky mess lol. Sprinkling it on makes way more sense!

[@jorgehernandezruiz2965]

Felicidades por tus bellos trabajos y gracias por compartir. siempre estoy viendo y aprendiendo de tus vídeos gracias gracias te admiro muchísimo. Saludos desde Monterrey, México

[@lisebouchard1233]

FABULEUX ! Merci !

[@Thicketworks]

Outstanding results, Ara! Thank you so much for sharing your process: phenomenally successful, girl. BTW: I think the scale is perfect - of course a big old overstuffed chair would dwarf the delicate Bistro Set - you can see this same kind of juxtaposition in any Panera Bakery or Starbucks - it looks fantastic in your diorama. xoxo

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Heather!! So true... I guess this just means I need to go have coffee out more often lol (I'm a home body ;)

[@PossumLady8262]

This turned out fantastic. So incredibly realistic! You are the Best! 😊

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much, you're too sweet!

[@PossumLady8262]

@@BentleyHouseMinis You're most certainly welcome. I thought they looked to scale and the only difference was the overly upholstered arm chair vs un-uphostered metal chairs. You did great. 😊😉

[@ingriddh1]

Yeah!!! You made the bistro set 😄

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Yes! And I am happy everyone suggested it!

[@monicabosconeves]

Os detalhes são show! Amei! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@lucyl.4356]

Great job I love it!!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Lucy!

[@dolfinmagikpro]

Awesome as always! For your "Rusted Through" look, try using a woodburning iron, or soldering iron with a flat tip. Alternatively, flatten out the end of a paper clip and heat it up with a lighter, candle, etc. until it just starts to glow and use it to burn through the seat. It shouldn't ignite the paper, but should burn a hole through it. Hope that helps! Keep up the great work

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I think I have a woodburning tool (or my husband has it somewhere)! I am sure that would also add a nice charred look to the paper edges :)

[@aiRbckwrds]

Ara! The pieces look great and the armchair size is fine in contrast to the bistro set. The rust came out really well. The coffee shop is really coming together and looks awesome!

[@aiRbckwrds]

Also, the skits you're doing are so cute and fun! Love it!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

@@aiRbckwrds Thank you for saying so... I always get worried that they are too dorky lol!

[@aiRbckwrds]

@@BentleyHouseMinis I think we all have that fear but I'm a dork so I love it! 💗

[@carissamessina1908]

Keep the arm chair. Kind of reminds me of the coffee house over sized chair from the show Friends. Looks really cool. I love this series.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Carissa! I love that show :)

[@carissamessina1908]

Bentley House Minis me too. Just binge watched it. Reminds me of my high school days.

[@hazelbeswick5163]

Love the "new" cafe table and chair set. So glad you kept the armchair! I was wondering what happened to this project, it is one of my favourites because of all the techniques and decay.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! It just got a bit ignored... but I am hoping to get back to focusing on it soon!

[@loridennis4683]

You are so amazing and talented! I love your videos! You would be a blast to hang out with!!! I love the way you started the video!!!! Lol

[@aleeandaze5839]

It looks so good 😍☺️☺️

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Aleean!!

[@alphonsinelepitre1992]

great !

[@craftymemoirs9563]

great content ... scale is fine

[@albenitalopez370]

I like it.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!!

[@tatianelima6114]

Que gracinha!! Muito lindinho!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Obrigado Tatiane!

[@livinglife8333]

I remember when you made this😊

[@pattiwilbourngypsyroseshop6758]

Ahhhhsome! 💗

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Patti!

[@raugust6786]

I love how this turned out! I work with Phicen figures and want to make a coffee shop hang out for them (not post apocalyptic but maybe a bit rustic). I think I'm going to try making chairs like this in 1/6th scale and use either thin walnut board or craft plywood in place of the tag board.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I am so glad this tutorial can be helpful for you. I will have to look up what Phicen figures are because I have never heard of them. I also have a tutorial for the coffee shop counter that might be helpful for you :)

[@raugust6786]

@@BentleyHouseMinis Those dolls are now under a company called TBLeague but many still call them Phicen. They're basically seamless silicone dolls. Sounds good. Thanks for letting me know!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thanks for the info!!

[@edwinacoffman6429]

Cute little clip at the beginning lol

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Haha thanks!

[@bettyriddle4341]

Nice

[@georgecunningham9175]

I thought "Wire and mat board? How amateur is THAT gonna look?". All I can say is Youza! Ain't that sweet! As usual, you have surpassed all expectations. Now, I just have to find a place to use a wire bistro set in my manse.......................thank you!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I truly believe in my heart that just about anything can be made from mat board and cardstock... It's a magical material! Thanks George!

[@craftlikeaduck]

This is so cute... love this project so much😊

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much Ilene! It's weird to think we are coming close to the end of it!

[@craftlikeaduck]

Bentley House Minis ps I think sanding with a. Dremel with a interesting tip would make a great rusty spot

[@ClareCreationsAL]

Ilene McInnes I would love to see you make a project like this!!! (Oops if you have ever made a miniature scene like this and I’ve just missed it. )

[@craftlikeaduck]

Interesting tip meaning those funny ones with the ball tip.. lol

[@craftlikeaduck]

Leslie Jones Creative Pzazz I would love to make some this amazing..

[@joannecarroll5504]

What a cute little set, Ara! I think I would be a nice dainty size for my mushroom house, only I'd better solder or use an instant epoxy as I have zero patience LOL. I'm also thinking about using my 'lace trim' paper punch for pressed metal detail. Thank you for the downloadable template. I feel that your hesitation about the armchair may be my fault, for saying that the furniture in 'Friends' is too big for the income per sq foot needed in most coffee shops. Your work is excellent & I always enjoy it, even when it's something I don't follow. It's you who has to be happy with it, not us. I'm even considering making one myself, as I now have the urge to see one of those little chairs up the tree & a druggie's sneakers hanging from the power lines (but we don't have overhead power lines here, so I may have to fudge that detail lol).

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Haha... yes I would love to see that project Joanne!!! No I don't think it's your fault at all... it's literally the first thing I thought when I put the furniture into the scene. Now that its been in there for a while it's making more sense in my head. Sometimes adding just 1 new thing can throw off the "balance" I think I see in my head (if that even exists lol) I need to learn to solder... it would be a great skill to have. But I have an irrational fear of fire and hot things which makes me hesitant on some skills.

[@ClareCreationsAL]

Joanne Carroll I use a combination of hot glue and e6000 when I’m creating. Ara could have used hot glue then added the e6000 before she went to bed then painted the next day. Super glue will hold quickly too but you’ll still need a longer/stronger holding glue or solder. I LOVE using hot glue so I can continue my project!

[@joannecarroll5504]

Thank you Leslie. My projects are usually more workshop than craft room oriented, so I tend to have more hardware grade adhesives lying around than craft ones. I treated myself to a soldering iron this year & I'm probably just looking for an excuse to use it :) That said, I also treated myself to a cordless workshop glue gun, so I may just need to test that out, too. LOL

[@joannecarroll5504]

Ara, I think this form of art is probably no different to painting a canvas in that respect, canvas artists have to adjust for balance all the time. You'll know when it feels right for you.

[@amypeculiar6380]

I so love your videod

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Peculiar doll Girl!

[@JCinLapel]

very interesting an beautiful. I am going to try cutting this down to 1/4 the size for table top gaming miniatures thanks for the ideas.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I would love to hear how it goes!

[@Wolfkins1972]

The scale looks fine👍 arm chairs will look alittl e bigger Than the bestro set but as long as your doll fits both your fine👍

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!

[@2CraftySeniors]

That rusty furniture looks so real. I shall have to give making a chair like this in a future project... not as rusty but perhaps a little rusty from sitting out on a deck over a winter. :) I don't think the scale is out at all. Those types of armchairs are quite bulky compared to a bistro chair. We actually have a bistro table in our living room and the scale between it and the armchairs is about the same as your small ones are.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thanks for your insight on the scale Ebba. I have an armchair so no bistro set so I am not used to seeing the size difference I guess! If you ever make the chair I'd love to see it!

[@2CraftySeniors]

@@BentleyHouseMinis Glad to help. If I get the chance to make the chair, I will try to share it with you. :)

[@karinpellaers6897]

I think it looks perfect it's just a big comfy chair but it definitely doesn't look out of place in my opinion. Great job on the bistro furniture. I would love to give it a try for my project. Hope it's not to hard 😬😄

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Karin! It's not too hard. Just takes a lot of patience and the ability to leave things for accurate "glue time". I have a super hard time not touching things while they are setting up and then I get mad when they come apart lol

[@karinpellaers6897]

@@BentleyHouseMinis Thanks for the encouragement Ara. I've just followed you on Instagram not sure how it all works. If I post a photo of something I've created that I would like you to see do i just tag you in it?

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

@@karinpellaers6897 Yes if you post your picture it will let you write a bit about it. I think you can just type @bentleyhouseminis somewhere in your description and Instagram will notify me! Can't wait to see!

[@karinpellaers6897]

@@BentleyHouseMinis Awesome thank-you. I hope a get some time to make something soon. Fingers crossed.

[@dawsie]

Hello Ava it’s perfect as it is my next door neighbour has this kind of setting in the front garden and it looks like it’s too small as well but when sitting in it it’s fine I think it’s the style that gives it that undersized look 😹😹 the coffee shop is looking great I know I have missed a few episodes so will have to catch up😹😹 Thanks for sharing🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you for the confirmation of the size Angela!! Now that its been in the room for a bit I am seeing it as more in scale. Weird how my eyes have to adjust to new pieces sometimes lol! Happy catching up! I hope all is well with you!

[@dawsie]

Bentley House Minis I know what you mean I would stand and stare at Shirley’s garden set for weeks until finally I went over to test it out😹😹😹😹 Same here things have been so busy in the past few months too many things on me plate I think🙀😹 but I have alway liked being busy 😹🤗😹 been having heat waves in the past few weeks so if you don’t need your cold weather just kick it over here I sure could do with it right now😹😹😹 All is good this side of the world 😹😹other than the heat waves followed by storms followed by yet more heatwaves😹😹😹😹😹looking forward to autumn and winter this year that’s for sure 😹🤗😹😹 I see you have been keeping busy with all your go going projects that’s for sure 😹😹lol sigh fell asleep typing this 😹😹😹😹to early for that it’s only 5:30 in the afternoon but the heat sure makes you sleepy😹😹😹 I loved the cheeky voice of the old abandoned coffee shop that was such good trick 😹😹🤗

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I wish I could send you some of the winter chill... at least for a bit. And you could send it back this way during the Texas summers! lol oh well. So glad you enjoyed the silly bit of my video!

[@dawsie]

Bentley House Minis LoL Thanks we have been getting rain at night for the past 3 nights lol at little cooler for a short time at least 😹😹😹but that sounds like a great idea shame nature can not work with us this time around😹😹😹 Lol I thought it was cute the way the abandoned coffee shop talked to you lol I love this sort of thing 😊😊😊

[@lalagamma4452]

Sooooo stinking cute!!! TFS!!!!⛄XO🌲XO🎅XO🎄XO🎁XO❄

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much Lala!!

[@ClareCreationsAL]

I think they are both perfect!!! In some coffee shops they have those delicate set and some stuffed chairs too (did you watch Friends?). I think they are both perfect in size! I hate to add a but to anything I’ve said because my mama always said that when you say But it completely erases any good you said before it. But... 😬😬😬 Personally, I really think the table and chairs need holes. Especially the seats and edges. A wood burning tool will do great but you could also use a pen drill, Xacto, etc. Personally, I als feel the chairs and table are too perfect compared to the stuffed chair. Would the table top and chairs have survived that well compared to the stuffed chair? Maybe even a leg rusted in two or at least bent from a limb or something falling on it over the years when that tree was growing. I feel like a negative Nellie. BUT (lol) I LOVE it all!!!! I really do!!! Just offering suggestions. That i would ignore if I was as busy as you. Lol thank you so much as always for creatingon camera for us!!! I swear one day I’ll be making miniatures right along with you! You are sooo inspiring!!! 💙💙💙💙

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I definitely agree with you Leslie! I did think about breaking and bending the legs a bit but I want to decide their "final resting place" before I do that. And I think I will probably decide to try a few holes here and there... its just a bit too perfect! I always appreciate the feedback!!💕

[@benoitgeets5592]

... waw, ... i like !!! :-)

[@Shari_A._]

You need to tear more paper so you can see the different looks you get. haha (paper crafter here, so I could picture it when you mentioned it) I think if you had poked a hole in the mat board, then tore it in different directions, you would have been able to distress it with your techniques and achieve the look you wanted for the rust. That being said, I absolutely LOVE what you did, and a rust hole isn't even necessary, but I understand wanting it. 💗💗💗

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

As soon as you said 'tear paper' I could see the result in my head and loved it! The next time I need a rusty surface I am definitely going to try that! I love using paper for minis so any and all suggestions or tips are welcome!

[@Shari_A._]

@@BentleyHouseMinis That's awesome. I have a house full of crafting supplies, and now my brain is constantly saying.. Hrm.. I wonder if it's ok to use that material, or that material.. I'll watch one of your videos and say.. Oh, she needs one of these tools.. that would save so much time.. haha I love that all my crafts are interchangeable a lot of times. (I kind of do them all...)

[@sloanemeyer1606]

Love this!!! Quite a fiddley process but it was SO WORTH IT! I think the scale is totally fine. Love the intro clip! Lol! Also, where did you get the case box thing that you keep it in? Very handy. Thanks for another fun and informative video. ❤

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Sloane... yes extremely fiddly! Step into this project with a lot of patience lol. The case is a football display case! They are the perfect size for room box displays ;)

[@sloanemeyer1606]

@@BentleyHouseMinis I recently made a miniature of my mother's garden room which includes a patio table and chairs. No where near as intricate as yours... and not old and decaying (which I love). So I really appreciate what you were able to create!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! That sounds like an amazing project and something to treasure💕

[@ElaineLimacroche]

Perfeito 😃

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Obrigado!

[@soniathompson3712]

just subscribed again as somehow i had been unsubscribed u may want to warn others as i know if i hadnt realized and missed some of your amazing videos i would have been devistated

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Oh no! I wish YT would stop doing that to people 😪 I am so glad you are back!!💖

[@hadarmasood6888]

👍👏👏👏👏👏

[@CatS55587]

Forgot to comment on the size of the chairs. I think they look great because most arm chairs are big. Whereas the type of coffee bistro chairs are small. So with that in mind, I think you did great!! On a random note, do you use a special measuring scale or calculation for converting your projects down to 1/12th the scale? Thank you again for answering all of my random questions!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

No problem! When I first started out I would measure everything in real life and then translate it down using a ruler that has inches. For example if a counter top is 3' high I would measure 3" on my ruler to make sure it was accurate. But once you've done it for years you can start eyeballing things. Having a 1:12 scale figure/doll also helps your brain to figure our if things looks right compared to a person. I hope that is helpful! Thanks!

[@sweetk3286]

You are sooo talented and extremely helpful thank you for sharing I am a new subscriber and I’m slowly binge watching your channel 😁 where did you get the 1/12 scale model if you don’t mind me asking? That’s perfect for seeing if the project is proportional or not sorry if you’ve answered already there’s about 132 comments 😎

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much and welcome to the channel!! The models are Figuarts drawing models that just happen to be the perfect size for 1:12 scale. You can find them on Amazon and they are super helpful!

[@AnneAndersonFoxiepaws]

You really need to get on a jewellery supply channel and order an inexpensive wire bending jig...you get little plastic ones I believe the company may be called Beadalon or something similar..anyway you can use them to standardise the wire bends and it takes a lot of the guesswork out.. especially if you wanted to do a bit of decoration in the furniture. I love this video without the jig though... I just wanted to mention it in case you were going to use wire for anything else... like say a brass bed....it makes it easier to get the symmetry.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Foxiepaws! I do have a jig that I got just a little bit before I made this video but I wanted to make it to where people who don't have a jig can still make the mini ;) But hopefully I can use the jig in videos in the future and now say "If you don't have a jig, refer to this video on ideas on how to still make this item".

[@wonderwend1]

Could you use your drill bits to drill through the cardboard to make holes and then distress?

[@kellwind19creates80]

To make the hole use sand paper or a dremel with a sanding disc

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Great idea! I have one of those so I will try it out!

[@GWest5068]

Awesome tutorial....I'm not good with wire projects... Your chairs look fabulous...the chair kinda looks to big...maybe it's just a little to wide..not really sure ..sorry.....but it still looks fantastic....tfs

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Gloria! I am just getting started with wire... and I just have to take a big deep breath before starting because it can be frustrating!

[@954victoria]

Looks just right! Where did you get the 1/12 scale figure?

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

On Amazon just search "Figuarts Drawing Models" and you will see them. The are extremely helpful when it comes to checking scale :)

[@joannsimpson9568]

They look to scale. Really awesome job. What did you make your model from?

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I didn't make the model but you can find them online under the search terms "figuarts drawing model" ;) They're pretty helpful!

[@ghouling1111]

Where do you get the scale model? I'm researching to turn my toddler dollhouse into a goth mansion but I don't know the scale of the dollhouse to be able to make correct scale furniture . the scale model i assume would help me figure that out?

[@bevsartsandcrafts715]

They’re brilliant x can I ask what sand you use? Is it just play sand?

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! It Fine Art sand that can be found in the crafting section. It will be a bit smaller and more even in size than play sand.

[@bevsartsandcrafts715]

@@BentleyHouseMinis thanks 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@mazzycollins9856]

I know this is an older video (love this project!) but where did you get your adorable little model?

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! If you look up "figuarts pose-able drawing model" they should pop up for you ;) Be careful when purchasing because there are fakes out there that tend to be poor quality.

[@danielamarch]

Hello :D You can make a refrigerator or something like that. Why not? haha

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Oh that's a great idea... I could even do a small one under the counter. Thanks!!

[@danielamarch]

@@BentleyHouseMinis Yeah!! You just read my mind!

[@CatS55587]

I always have problems using my E6000....it gets goopy and I’m not sure why. Does yours get that way?

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I have problems with it squeezing out of the tube non stop! Lol... as soon as I open the cap it starts flowing out like crazy. I haven't had it get goopy though. Sorry I can't help🤔 I do know that you can buy smaller tubes individual use tubes... so maybe that would help?

[@DrPsyc71]

So, what about a bit of water and maybe a rubber stylus to wear down spots in the paper? Just a thought 😸

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thats a good thought! I will have experiment with a couple techniques!

[@jojodowny3160]

💕❤️😘👀😄

[@marionarchambault9854]

for a hole try to lay a burned match that's still hot on the place you want a hole!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Great suggestion! I will have to give it a try!

[@amandajoyr1]

fyi, Mat board is called Mount board in the UK. I love your work so i've recently subscribed. Do you have a tutorial on making the armchair, please ? It doesn't look out of scale at all to me.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you for letting me know... I will include that in future videos!! Thank you for subscribing Amanda! I don't have a tutorial for that particular arm chair but I do have one for a different armchair. You can find it here kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGiocpZvnJqBiac

[@amandajoyr1]

@@BentleyHouseMinis Thanks for armchair tutorial it's just what I was looking for. Love your tutorials free templates, very generous.