Today I show how to make a miniature Tudor fireplace and create realistic miniature flooring.

[@coby9896]

What a clever idea, to use veneer for flooring. The house is really taking shape Jill. We sometimes forget how important the fire place and mantle were in days gone by, both for heating and cooking so decorating this center piece of the house seems to be a way of acknowledging its importance .

[@miniaturetimetraveller]

Yep, I would say that in England in Tudor times it got very cold. They were in a small ice age. And fireplaces would have been a major source of light then as well. They were also a status symbol as previous houses had holes in the roof for smoke to exit. Chimneys came into their own in the 14 hundreds.

[@wendyshanahan2652]

You are doing so well with your fireplaces, your air dry clay molds really gives historical character. The weather has been extreme in so many places and now Great Lake snow effects are piling up the snow in Canada and the USA. Hurricanes, storm surges, atmospheric rivers causing flooding, it has been a bad year. Prayers to those affected and strength to overcome and rebuild.

[@miniaturetimetraveller]

Everywhere in the world people are struggling to cope with this extreme weather. It makes my hobby seem a bit trivial. But again, I think making small stuff helps dealing with the big stuff sometimes. Keep yourself warm and dry.

[@maroulio2067]

Beautiful fireplace- elaborate and elegant. The Tudor house is just so very special. You have a rare talent!

[@miniaturetimetraveller]

Thank you so much. I am fortunate to have good hand/eye coordination. And I suppose the brain works realatively ok. I just like sharing what I can stretch myself to do, and motivate others.

[@karenbearden6198]

Oh my goodness, I am first to comment! Wow, I'm usually late to the party. The fireplaces are turning out simply magnificent! Patience with your electrician, good ones are not easily found. :) We are having freezing temps here, but pales in comparison to the flood victims up in North Carolina and Tennessee USA. Praying for them it's really a horrible time for them.

[@miniaturetimetraveller]

Mother Nature is sure paying us back. There is no way to anticipate most of this flooding and snow etc. We just have to be flexible and stay in our warm little rooms and make minis.

[@jenpink4298]

Ooooooh that bedroom fireplace is absolutely magnificent! I think the floor is going to be lovely. I’m not sure what’s going on with the weather in the UK, I will have to check the news. Thankfully nothing exciting weatherwise is happening where I live now. But I used to live in Buffalo, New York and they are supposed to get 5 feet of snow.

[@miniaturetimetraveller]

Thanks Jen. I am looking forward to seeing the floor finished myself. I think it will polish up really well.

[@debbralehrman5957]

Good to see the spray paint worked out so nice on the new paper clay.👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 We had 22°c in Phoenix. And of course no snow. And surprisingly no rain.🌧 Not uncommon to have rain on what we call Black Friday. Day after Thanksgiving.🦃

[@miniaturetimetraveller]

I was pleased with the effect and I think the spray paint will seal that clay nicely. Temperatures sound moderate. Nice winter weather. I went to a Kachina rain ceremony once somewhere in the middle between Scotsdale and Santa Fe. As we left a drop of rain splattered on the windscreen. Only one drop though.

[@papabear2515]

The flooring is great! And the fireplaces are so glorious! Mr. Electrician is out having a grand time with his granddaughter - I’m sure! How fabulous for the both of them! We are having a very mild fall and what is typically “winter time” for now - rain instead of snow, with temperatures above normal. We are so ready for snow here in our little cabin in the forest on a mountain top! May it come soon! Best, Kathleen 💙

[@miniaturetimetraveller]

Those two have a great relationship. When she was born Roger came home one day with this amazing look on his face. I said "have you won lotto?" and he said - bless him -" no, I've just been cuddling my granddaughter." And she is a canny buyer. Had it all done in a few hours. No fuss. Back to minis, A coat of polish will make that floor zing I am thinking.

[@papabear2515]

@ I love hearing that! Children so need adults who love them so much! And both sides benefit so dearly - grandchildren and grandparents alike! My husband and I weren’t able to have our own children …but are so grateful for dear families who have shared their little ones with us through the years so we think of as “our grandchildren!” Yes, back to minis! I’m making some clothes today - using the old doll pattern book I found recently at the used bookstore! Such fun! Also, I’ve not forgotten about sending you some photos of my fairytale dollhouse (very much still in process, due to my husband continuing to recover from him back surgery). He sees his surgeon this coming week - we are so hoping he gets the “all’s good!” Then, his life can become more normal and I can also get more back to more normalcy with my dollhouses. The last few weeks, I haven’t felt comfortable being in my art studio very often in case my husband needs something, etc. Being able to work on the doll clothes in our house - and not my studio- has been great! I promise by the end of the year …. I will send you some pics of at least a couple of fairytale dollhouse rooms - which are almost done! Happy creating, as always to you! 💙 Kathleen

[@irenehough4441]

Oh Jill it’s beautiful!! All is well where I live in the US. Some states have been having a rough time as you have heard but I am all cozy here. Thank you for your concern.

[@miniaturetimetraveller]

Thank you. Keep safe and well and warm.

[@diane64yorks]

Hello Jill, the fireplaces look marvellous, I like the flooring too. The weather here in my bit of Yorkshire is typical for November damp, cloudy, occasional bits of sunshine, we've had one frost so far this week, it's not really that cold, I never believe the click bait "we're doomed" headlines from the newspapers, they get it completely wrong 99% of the time, it's usually from some weather app that's just scaremongering for clicks. I use my window to see what its doing outside, it's much more reliable lol. Have a great weekend. Best Wishes from Yorkshire, England 🇬🇧 😊

[@miniaturetimetraveller]

I quite agree Diane. I am thoroughly disenchanted with the click bait system and the way weather is sensationalised. Our weather forecasts are almost always incorrect. Our town often has blue sky over it while thunder clouds barrel past both sides of it.

[@graceh8866]

Lovely fireplace how do you make your corbels ?

[@miniaturetimetraveller]

Hi Grace. These were 3D printed.