Versailles "style" dollhouse mini makeover

[@kevinturner6495]

That's a beautiful piece...great work as always Richard

[@RichMiniatures]

Many thanks Kevin 🙏 always nice to hear from you!

[@wandakuzyk]

I was going to ask if you kept the gold leaf that falls off but you answered the question as I was typing it. We use it also in our scrapbooks and cards and I keep the rub offs. I have a jar that I mixed the 3 kinds in and love that look when you are doing something a bit grungy. Lol. Don’t sneeze into the gold leaf pot either. It makes a huge mess! Do not ask how I figured that out. I also do the same as you and hold my breath as I craft. I don’t know why that is. Beautiful work. Thanks for making videos for us to watch.

[@RichMiniatures]

Yes it's lots of fun working with metal leaf, but the only problem is the "holding the breath" bit! 😁 I'm sure we don't really have to! 😁 I like the idea of mixing the colours to give a grungy look!

[@deenafrayo]

What a beautiful little table that has turned out to be. I am looking forward to seeing that house come together.

[@RichMiniatures]

Thank you Deena 🙏 yes I am so looking forward to finding some time to begin the house!

[@jenpink4298]

I love this little table! The color and the gold leaf, absolutely beautiful! And the volume is so much better! Thank you!

[@pamelacain2541]

So happy to have watched this video. I received a container of Gold Leaf as a gift and wasn't sure how to make it work on doll furniture. THANK YOU for demonstrating how to apply it! I won't be so nervous about using it now. Beautiful piece you painted. It is going to be fun watching you decorate the wonderful Ashcroft House.

[@RichMiniatures]

You are so very welcome Pamela! 🙏 I'm glad you were interested in the gold leaf. If I had known, I would have given you a tip when using it...use a soft brush to apply the leaf, after you have put the size on with a normal brush. And if your leaf is already in small pieces, brush the side of your cheek, quickly (as if you're applying rouge) then when you touch the brush to the leaf, the leaf will magnetize to the brush. So you can pick it up easily with the brush, and then place it on the furniture with ease! I hope this helps 🙏

[@pamelacain2541]

@@RichMiniatures Great tips, thank you so much. Grateful to you for sharing your knowledge with all of us. ❤️

[@RobynWright-f1g]

Absolutely gorgeous. Cheers Robyn ❤

[@debrafoster4374]

What a beautiful piece! I love that shade of blue! I'm looking forward to watching your (Georgie's) palace come together. Watching your videos is like sitting and crafting with a friend, and I think that's why I enjoy them so much. It's also a treat to see John's houses, you are both very talented. I enjoy everything you do, it's never boring, and I am always excited to see a new video (although I don't always get to them right away). Right now I am drinking hot cocoa, it's only 12 degrees F here in North Texas and we are frozen solid! The Polar Vortex got us again. Anyway, hugs to you, John, Georgie, and Nigel, stay safe, healthy, and warm. 🥶🥶🥶🥶

[@RichMiniatures]

Many thanks Debra 🙏 I'm constantly thinking of ideas to bring as many videos as time allows. And John says thank you also 🙏 but my God you poor things, freezing like that! 🥶 It's so strange, we alway think of places like Texas as being hot all the time! We hope you get some warmer weather ASAP 🙏 I'm going to buy some cocoa to keep you company 😊

[@suesmith7968]

Beautiful result!! The marble paper looks like the real deal - especially when reflected in the mirror!! I DO like your style!!!! Your excitement is catchy. ☮️❤️

[@RichMiniatures]

Thank you so much Sue 🙏 it always makes me want to do more, when I get such lovely comments! 😊❤️

[@diane64yorks]

Hello Richard, it turned out beautifully, I love the blue colour you have used to paint it, and the gold highlights look great, I can't wait to find out what your exciting find is, you've got us all intrigued 😅 I'm looking forward to seeing your next commission too, hope you are all keeping warm and well. Best wishes to you, John, and the kitties from Yorkshire 😊

[@RichMiniatures]

Hello Diane, yes I'm really excited about the palace, I just need to find the time to begin work on it. Hopefully soon! We're all keeping ok thank you 🙏 hope all is well in beautiful Yorkshire! ❤️

[@wendywalker3598]

The sound is perfectly fine, thank you for another enjoyable video, you are much appreciated ❤xx

[@RichMiniatures]

Thank you Wendy, for letting me know about the sound! 🙏 It took me AGES to work out how to change it on the new editing program I've started using. So I hope the lady that questioned it is happier also! 😊

[@lorellife616]

Absolutely fantastic. It's always fun to find out why people create miniatures. I'm a history buff. My big house is based on what might be a house in Georgia period in England. I spent days gluing miniature bricks got a open fireplace with an old time bread oven. Love your channel! Keep up the fantastic work. 😻

[@RichMiniatures]

Many thanks 🙏 yes I'm interested in history also. I love to see how styles and fashions change over the years. Our planet is so full of things to learn about! 😸

[@lanaheasman1623]

Hi Richard, wow….I love this table!!! The soft blue & gold leaf on that stunning raised fretwork is perfect together. BEAUTIFUL. A lot of my furniture is painted in blue/ gray shades & has been such a joy for me to work on. I’m yet to tackle gold leaf, but am very inspired now! I remember when you mentioned me on your channel, I showed it to my husband & he was very impressed!!!! I recently won a Christmas Room in UK Minimum World competition, & I was so thrilled to receive so many likes & some lovely comments on their site. I know how much these comments must mean to you, as mine meant the world to me & gave me so much encouragement. My husband was as excited about it as I was. 😀 Look forward to seeing you create more of your masterpieces!!!!! 💖

[@RichMiniatures]

Wow, congratulations on winning that competition Lana! How lovely to win something. And like you now know, it IS so nice when you receive all the nice comments! It helps to give you encouragement to carry on! 😊 This whole venture of doing dollhouses is such a fun and exciting journey. I truly don't know what I would do, if I couldn't work on houses! x

[@lanaheasman1623]

Thank you so much Richard! I was winner of a (room) category, being runner up to overall winner, but hey, that was still so exciting!!! My work & interest in my doll house, which I’ve named Petite Maison, has saved me in ways I can’t describe, & has added so much joy to my daily life in the process! 💝

[@RichMiniatures]

@@lanaheasman1623 I can believe you Lana! I know for a fact that doing this hobby has helped me in more ways than one for sure! ❤️

[@jonihenry8124]

Oh, I really like how it turned out! Can't wait to see the room it will go into! 🙂

[@TorchTaleMiniatures]

A gorgeous little piece of furniture 🙂☕️🍪

[@RichMiniatures]

Many thanks 🙏

[@graceh8866]

Beautifully done, absolutely love these pieces💕💕💕

[@susanamann1806]

Love your creativity so enjoy watching it quietly in bed at night thanks for the joy

[@RichMiniatures]

You are more than welcome Susan 🙏

[@connieroberts9601]

I just recently found your videos. I love watching. Thank you.❤

[@RichMiniatures]

That's really kind of you, welcome to our "miniature family"! Hope you enjoy 🙏😊

[@maroulio2067]

I feel happy watching you be happy.

[@RichMiniatures]

That is so kind of you to say so! This is my complete passion, and I can't help getting so excited when I chat about it. So thank you for sharing the happiness 😊 🙏

[@rachaelkasper5445]

This is just so charming! You give me such delicious ideas. I'm building a French chateau in the Baroque style. The rooms are 1:12 scale *but* everything the 1:24 scale dolls interact with such as doors, staircases, furniture, are also in 1:24 scale. It's a dizzying mix, but so far, the results make my heart happy. You've shown me that I need more gold leaf in my life LOL Thank you!

[@RichMiniatures]

Your chateau sounds absolutely wonderful Rachael! And I love that fact that you are mixing scales! I've ALWAYS said to folk, never be controlled by "rules", it's YOUR house, do what makes YOU happy....there are no "dollhouse police"! Hopefully I will be starting the palace as soon as I find some time, so hopefully it will help to inspire others 🙏😊

[@donnacameron4515]

The table is lovely, of course blues and greens are my favourite colours. You did make me laugh today, keep it up because yes we care. 🥰

[@RichMiniatures]

That's so heartwarming to hear Donna. I'm so glad that folk are enjoying my work, as I am enjoying sharing! 😊❤️

[@davidharrison1523]

Another wonderful transformation. Love this shade of blue & the gold leaf looks fabulous. I’ve never seen marble paper like this, so that was interesting & it looks great. Such a beautiful piece of furniture.

[@RichMiniatures]

Thank you, it was great fun to do this piece!

[@all7roberts]

Hello!! My name is Jessica Hopper-Roberts and I am from Utah in the USA. I just have to say you are such an amazing builder!! I found your videos and I have watched every single one of them up until this most recent video. It was a lot of videos and it gave me so many great ideas. I really hope you keep going with your channel. You are an inspiration to me!! And to many others I am sure. I hope one day to be even a little bit as good as you are at making dollhouses. Thank you for the wonderful content. Have a wonderful day!!

[@RichMiniatures]

Hello Jessica, and thank you very much for being a part of our "miniature family"! 🙏 I work more or less seven days a week at this job, so just to say that I have no intentions of stopping, or stopping doing my videos. As I really enjoy sharing what I know and what I do with who ever wants to listen! 😁 So I have a list of planned videos for the new year, so hope you enjoy! 🙏❤️

[@helengibson8196]

Another great video Richard and the way you paint your furniture is perfection. I was blown away when you mentioned my name on your video and went running with my laptop to my husband to play it to him 🤣 also that was me who had written about the tea chests and immigrating to Australia from Wales. Keep doing what you're doing. I'm still catching up on your older videos too 🌷

[@RichMiniatures]

😂 how funny! I can just see you making your poor husband watch to hear your name 😂 I do hope he made a good job at pretending he was excited for you!!! 😂😂😂 ❤️

[@helengibson8196]

@@RichMiniatures pretend? He was very impressed 😂😂

[@RichMiniatures]

@@helengibson8196 oh bless him! Thank you 🙏😂

[@juliederry3719]

What a beautifully decorated piece Rich, I love the blue with the gold detail, and if you make any plates, dishes etc look at nail art stickers, they’re the perfect size for decorating miniatures, just a random tip lol, and very interesting facts about gorgeous Georgie too, never heard of a Mackerel cat before, tfs x Julie

[@RichMiniatures]

Julie! I was surprised to see your comment. I actually have my first pack of nail art, and it was laying just out of camera and I was planning on putting a couple in the top section of the mirror but the colours just didn't go completely! So I decided not to use them in the video! I'd bought a box of stuff,and these were in the box and I thought what a good idea! But if I do anything else where I can use them, I'll do it on video to pass on the tip 😁 x

[@suzannewilliams3673]

Absolutely beautiful ,loved it ! Another wonderful video thank you for sharing! ❤😊

[@RichMiniatures]

Welcome as always my lovely! 🙏❤️

[@carolwhittlesea7683]

I got my self a wood box square that I am hoping to make into 2 rooms. And put a window in the back.

[@RichMiniatures]

That's sounds great. I hope you enjoy it!

[@AlexiaSodergren]

Love them brushes there grate for arthritis hands and for tiny painting work ❤what an amazing job well done 🎉

[@RichMiniatures]

Yes exactly! I have a problem sometimes, holding thin brush handles for a long time, so these fatter handles are really nice to use! ❤️

[@sysop224]

It's beautiful Rich - lovely! 🤩😍

[@RichMiniatures]

Many thanks for saying so! 😊🙏

[@deniseb-4545]

I do like Julie Warren and Bentley House Minis but you round off my top three favorite KZbinrs… I think you will be blowing up real soon. Sharing your videos is always a great way to help facilitate in this along with comments and hitting the thumbs up ❤ best videos I found in a long time 😊 best wishes and great health to you and yours ❤ tell John Boy his house was just wonderful!

[@RichMiniatures]

I have to say a HUGE thank you to you Denise! 🙏 🙏🙏 these two youTubers are MY two top favourites as well. But today is the very first time that anybody has put me in the same sentence with them! I truly hope your prediction is right, about me being known more, as I am constantly working on it every day! It is an addiction for me, and I can't ever see myself leaving the "miniature" world. And when you mention sharing my videos, do you mean other people sharing them, or me sharing them on other media platforms? As I've never given that a thought before. And to tell you the truth, the mini side of things, I am obsessed with, but my business side of things leaves much to be desired! Any help or advice would be HUGELY welcome! Thank you for your comment, it has made my week! 🙏❤️🙏

[@RichMiniatures]

And you can of course email me if you think you can help push me in the right direction 😊 [e-mail]

[@deniseb-4545]

@@RichMiniatures I’m sorry I didn’t mean to be confusing but where folks like each video there’s an option to share your videos with others that way you can get more views ❤😊 along with liking and commenting helps you. Thanks 🙏🏻

[@RichMiniatures]

@denisebutcher7717 Oh, OK, I didn't even realise that! Thank you so much for letting me know. 🙏

[@irismoles9369]

A lovely piece of furniture you are so talented and giving tips as well Thankyou

[@RichMiniatures]

Thank you Iris 🙏 and I will always tell folk what I know, as it's just a nice thing to share 😊

[@susieme9045]

Can’t wait I’m doing a Versailles look in a small thin house with just 3/4 rooms and attic the middle room will be a grande salon with panelling and a ceiling mural fresco and fancy cornices I have themed it around a beautiful ornate fire place with mantle it’s still in the planning but air dried clay will play its part in the gold detail panels to say I’m excited about it is an understatement I haven’t managed to see your house yet

[@RichMiniatures]

I can understand your excitement Susie! I have so much I want to do, that I can't sleep at night 😁 and your house sounds like it's going to be right up my street! ❤️

[@WenchePedersen-s8g]

❤lots of love from Norway

[@RichMiniatures]

Many many thanks 🙏

[@susieme9045]

Beautiful

[@wandadruhan9935]

I think a wireless microphone that clips onto your shirt would help with the volume. That has been my only complaint. I can hear you on the tv but when the commercials kick in, wow it’s loud!

[@bettyrogers4832]

I want to find your Etsy shop but what name do you use? Love your videos. I watch everyone!

[@RichMiniatures]

I'm so sorry Betty! I'm rubbish at being a business man. I'd much rather "dollhouse" all day! 😁 Sometimes I remember to put a link in the description box below the videos, but mostly forget! So on Etsy, my shop name is "Richminiatures". And many thanks for watching, to know this, makes it all worth while making them! 🙏

[@carolwhittlesea7683]

Hello Richard and John

[@Rev.Dr.Vanderbilt4778]

Hello , I absolutely love your videos. My husband has bought me my first dollhouse and I'm undertaking it. Just recently my best friend me an unpainted MDF classical dollhouse and I was wondering do I need to use special MDF primer and paint? It's all so new to me and I am learning. All my best from Ireland and I sent you health and happiness ❤

[@RichMiniatures]

That's so nice of you to say! Sending a warm hug to you in Ireland! 🙏 When I start with MDF you can easily use a good primer first, so it soaks into the MDF and gives a base coat. I usually use Dulux white primer. Then any paint will go over the top of that. You can use any emulsion paints really. On my video of the pink dollhouse commission, I used two main paint colours for the outside. A pink and a green. If you like them at any time, I did mention on the video that they were two colours I'd had made especially by B&Q. So if you go to their paint mixing counter and tell them they have a profile on their computer under the name of Wackiwear, they will find the two colours. One I named "Suffolk Pink" and the other is named "John Boy Green" (as I'd got the colour from one of his t-shirts). But their brand of paints are ideal to use. I hope this gives you inspiration to create your own special house! Also in some of my videos, I show that you can change the layouts of rooms by putting in false walls. That makes your house, your own. Anyway, hope you enjoy watching and enjoy "creating"! xx

[@Rev.Dr.Vanderbilt4778]

@wackiwearminiatures thank you so much , I will keep you in prayers. I have a million questions and you have been the only person to answer thus far. Thank you so much 💓 you're such a professional at the craft and the best youtube channel on here I would recommend to my friends. Just bought myself a tin of mdf primer. I was thinking 🤔 about the chalk paint would it be OK? Sending you hugs xx

[@RichMiniatures]

@@Rev.Dr.Vanderbilt4778 thank you, that's very kind of you to do that for me! 🙏 Chalk paint is fine, if you want a very Matt finish. It comes in handy if you wanted to paint any furniture and give it a "French" style shabby chic look. But if you want more of a satin sheen to your work, then normal paint from places like B&Q are fine to use.if you ask at the paint mixing counter, you can choose anything from the paint charts and they can mix it in what ever size and finish that you want. Also, if you just want paint for small projects, you can buy little pots of acrylic paints from art shops.

[@junepritchard-b3t]

Still in Clacton(staying with my brother )keeping eye out for you ,so if you hear some one shout out who knows ,who cares its me lol

[@RichMiniatures]

😂 I wondered who that was! 😂

[@barbaracampbell4090]

Where did you purchase the mirrored table? Would like one for my house too.

[@RichMiniatures]

Yes sure, but can I ask where you are living please Barbara?

[@barbaracampbell4090]

@@RichMiniatures I live in Canada and often ship internationally.

[@RichMiniatures]

@@barbaracampbell4090 ok, if you could email me, then I might be able to help you out Barbara! [e-mail]

[@RichMiniatures]

@@barbaracampbell4090 if you wanted to send an email Barbara, then I can help you with a cheaper way of buying the mirrored table. And then I can tell you options that may suit you 😊

[@susieme9045]

What paint is best for painting furniture

[@RichMiniatures]

Normally I would use a chalk paint. But you can use a satin paint if you want a slight sheen finish 😊

[@Siennaflower]

Richard, you're so cruel teasing something exciting and not telling what it is!!! 😖

[@RichMiniatures]

I know! I shouldn't have said a thing, but once I start chatting, I just get so excited 😁

[@jenpink4298]

I love this little table! The color and the gold leaf, absolutely beautiful! And the volume is so much better! Thank you!

[@RichMiniatures]

Thank you for letting me know what you think of the volume! I was very concerned that it may be annoying anyone. There's nothing worse than not being able to hear what you're watching! 😊🙏

[@wandadruhan9935]

I think a wireless microphone that clips onto your shirt would help with the volume. That has been my only complaint. I can hear you on the tv but when the commercials kick in, wow it’s loud!

[@RichMiniatures]

@@wandadruhan9935 oh its OK, that was filmed nearly a year ago! I bought a microphone sometime after that was filmed! 🙏😊