WHAT have I CREATED??🍤👀 Shrimp Hands for my Beetlejuice Dollhouse!

[@perrythedog831]

Would be so cool if you start a new project and create a mini wilywonka factory.

[@melaniecole1876]

OMG YEEESSSSS

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

That would be a fun one!

[@kindhearted88]

Yes, yes, a thousand time YES!

[@andreavictoriaparadiso47]

Oh, no! That would be right up my alley! I'm in trouble again...lol!

[@MeanJohnDean]

Yes but the chocolate would go bad. Lol!

[@thomaslevy2119]

Depending on how the model attic town is to be viewed, a few of the slightly under-sized houses could be positioned towards the background. This will create a forced perspective and make the model of a model seem larger than it is. The same goes for cars, people, and other scenic items. As for the over-sized houses, they can be used in some other way.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

That's such an interesting idea! I imagined it being viewed from the side but I will have to wait to make a final call once the attic is built! Great idea to keep in mind!

[@thomaslevy2119]

@@BentleyHouseMinis In the model railroad world, forced perspective has been used to make layouts seem larger. For example, a modeler might use HO scale (1:87) trains and scenic items in the foreground and N scale (1:160) trains and items in the background, or O scale (1:48) in the foreground and HO scale in the background.

[@dmmomma]

Enjoying this very much! Thanks for the work you share with us!

[@sketchbookscheming]

The shrimp hands are super-creepy, and I love the shiny granite top too. It was so much fun to re-watch the Day-O scene too. Happy Halloween!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Marcy! So glad you enjoyed it! Happy Halloween!

[@sharonrafferty3423]

Love your nails. Nice purple for halloween.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Sharon! 🤗

[@foxhousecreations4869]

Your ability to make fantastic, realistic things just floors me! I love the shrimp hands! And the houses! Wow so much talent there too!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you my friend!💖

[@Lupin3rd1980]

Yes, the scene was really funny back then and as soon as I hear "Come Mister tally man, tally me banana ..." I keep thinking about this scene. ^^ Simply wonderful.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!!

[@rachaelkasper5445]

This was so much fun! I love the way you did the shrimp hands and the table. The dining room is coming to life more and more. I'm sure Beetlejuice is going to sneak in for a nibble as soon as nobody is looking. LOL

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Rachael! I am sure he will lol!

[@tracymorgan2835]

Also love the idea of a hidden wall full of houses

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I think it would be really cool looking! Glad you like the idea!

[@DollFairyCrafter]

AHHH I love the ending... All of that amazing talent and attention to teeny tiny details... I just love it. An omgosh the shrimp bowls at the end... okay... now I want to make those bowls. Thanks for sharing

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I hope you have fun making them! They are a nice one to do while watching a movie because there is a lot of paper wrapping time lol!

[@jojosmumdorothy2829]

HAPPY HALLOWEEN 🎃 🤪 😜 OF(FISH)LY another great video 📹 🍤 🍤 🍤 🍤 🍤 shrimphands looked great 👍

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I am always up for a good pun! Lol thank you! Happy Halloween to you as well my friend!

[@DollFairyCrafter]

19:20 kinda reminds me of a plunger, but I do like how you made your paper bowls. I was surprised you didn't 3-D print them.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I might 3D print them down the line if I end up wanting more accurate bowls :) I bet they would make good plungers lol!

[@misskarahlouise]

Even though I was getting anxious at how small and fiddly the shrimp hands were they turned out amazingly and look really creepy. Perfect for the Beetlejuice house.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I was worried about them too! So much detail in a small mini piece! Glad you like them💖

[@carrie4910]

Dang, I HAVE to try the granite table effect. Looks awesome.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

thank you! It went pretty smoothly so I hope it works well for you too!

[@ResinBelle]

Love the way those all turned out. So creepy and perfect. It's also fun to see everyone's tiny houses and how everyone does something different.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

The tiny houses are my favorite part too!!💖

[@swearenginlawanda]

I had to actually watch (buy/rent) the movie on Amazon as I hadn't seen it in it's entirety. Makes you awesome work make sense to me now.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I imagine it does seem a little strange without the reference of the movie lol!

[@alisawing]

Amazing! I'm blown away by your talent! I've made bowls like that before and had really good results with pushing a marble into the paper spiral to make the bowl shape. It was especially helpful making them uniform.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Oh wow a marble is such a good idea!! Ok I will have to remember that! Thank you!

[@MikeEPerez]

You posted this one hour ago-while I was watching the movie! And of course, throughout the entire thing, I was thinking "Ooh... How's Ara going to do *this* part of the house?!" Incidentally, I watched the Addams Family earlier this afternoon, and again, all I could think about was your handiwork!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I am definitely due for another watch through! What a great line up of movies for the spookiest day of the year😊

[@gaslitworldf.melissab2897]

Wow. I'm so impressed. "Hand" crafting gives me the willies. You knocked it out of the park.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much Melissa!

[@angelmiguelparrat9793]

You are wonderful, I don't speak English but I love it, I'm Venezuelan, I'm using google translator, I can't stop seeing you muchas gracias

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I am so glad you are enjoying the videos and the channel! Thank you for watching!💖

[@anneargo-davies692]

Happy Halloween!!! Amazing shrimp hands , perfect.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Anne!

[@KitD2365]

Thanks so much for sharing your fails. It helps me to persevere when things don't work the first time.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I am so glad its helpful!😊

[@aerial_silks_hoop]

I love it! I'll follow your lead with simplifying a detail and moving on. I have a tendency to get bogged down in a detail too. The bowls turned out great and I love how you solved the shrimp hands puzzle. Very clever

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

There is definitely something to skipping over details that are causing problems. In the moment they seem like huge hurdles but afterwards sometimes I even forget that I skipped them because the overall project still looks good. So glad you liked how it came out!

[@RaqrexArt]

The shrimp hands turned out great! And it’s so cool to see all the teeny tiny houses people have been sending you from all over the world!!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!! I definitely could have done more with all the thumbs... lol! jk! Enjoyed your Beetlejuice inspired build this week too!

[@RaqrexArt]

@@BentleyHouseMinis 😆

[@robertine.atelier]

The table looks great !

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I am so glad you like it!

[@cyndiisme4185]

You did amazing! I couldn't stop smiling!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Cyndi!!😊

[@candiciesinski]

Nice! I love how the table came out and I really liked the technique you used to make the bowls. Of course the shrimp hands just takes it to the next level :)

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@tinykeyholeminis]

6 Foot...7 Foot..8 Foot...SHRIMP!! I love it Ara! And all those talented gifts are gonna look amazing scattered about! SPOOKTACULAR! 💕

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Lol! Thank you!

[@sharonrafferty3423]

Beautifully done

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!😊

[@debbralehrman5957]

Amazing work on the Shrimps. Wow you did get an awesome selection of goodies in the mail. It is cool to see the variety styles in the houses. Thank you everyone who sent these cool things for all of us to see!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I agree!! I am feeling super spoiled and all those houses are so amazing😍

[@skeletorama1916]

Those came out so fantastic, and the table is gorgeous as well!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😄 I enjoy adding this bits as well. Its typically me just talking to myself while I am figuring out if I have everything I need filmed for the video lol!

[@emmabroughton2039]

I loved the finished granite effect on the table top. ❤

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!

[@rosetorres7031]

I love the way the table came out. Your attention to details and clever ideas makes your videos so much fun to watch. Thank you 😊

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Rose!💖

[@beverlywalker8215]

This was a fun video and I loved all the goodies at the end that were sent to you!! Some very creative folks out there!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Seriously talented!! I was feeling extremely spoiled this week!

[@Maryeet]

Omgg as a kid the shrimp cocktail hands scared me SOOOO BAD, your recreation of them is fantastic!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😊 Thank you!!

[@desicatedlimbs]

I now want to sculpt the full size one for decor in my house 😂

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Do it!! And send me a pic lol!

[@rocksandanderson1798]

Hope everyone has a super spooky Halloween 👻♥️

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! You too!

[@ghoulgoil5029]

Awesome! I love seeing the viewers houses. It’s fun to see everyone’s creations!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Everyone's houses are so amazing!!

[@JayeNicki]

This is super cool and amazing as always.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much Jaye!!

[@georgecunningham9175]

Creepy is an understatement.................I have come to the conclusion that I will have to forego dessert one evening soon and spend the saving on renting this movie. The Day-O clip was BRILLIANT (though not as brilliant as your re-creation of the Shrimp Hands!). This entire project has captivated me, and I anticipate future videos in this series - though I am perfectly satisfied to watch those videos that show progress on ANY of the other many projects you have in tow in the mean time............

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you George! Its definitely a cult classic and I hear people either love it or hate it😶😄 I think the architecture and design and colors of the entire film are just captivating and I am having such a fun time recreating it!

[@christinastalder4727]

This was amazing, you did such a great job on all of this so far,

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Christina!

[@katiena1251]

This is so cool! I love this build so much, the creativity of the film in mini form is just so interesting to me. You did a great job bringing it to life, like always.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I am really starting to appreciate the design in the film more and more as I try to recreate it! Especially in this scene with the deep blue walls, stark grey granite and bright orange shrimp hands. It all just comes together in a really interesting way!

[@medievallassie]

Nailed it as always! I've never seen Beetlejuice but your descriptions are enticing me, lol. I will gladly tell a spooky story but I won't watch one, lol! I also forgot to tell you that they used our house to film part of an adult themed horror movie called "Son" in February immediately prior to COVID in March. Needless to say the release and the hype for it were stalled but it stars Emile Hirsch and Andi Matichak. I haven't even watched the one that was filmed in my own home!! You can see a few outside shots of my late Victorian as well as the inside (although they made a lot of design changes for the film). I think I will add this comedy horror to my play list though... :-) Great job as always. Love and hugs

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

That is so amazing! I will have to look it up and see if I can handle it. I am not big into real horror... with guts and everything. I am more partial to a little scary with a lot of humor along with it. So glad you enjoyed the video my friend!

[@dolfinmagikpro]

I love how the table turned out! Great job! Very clever technique for the bowls! Awesome job with the hands! Keep up the great work! As always ... Have a better day!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much Sean!

[@maryf7230]

Perfect as always. Love all your ideas. Even the ones that fail. It's great to know what it takes to get to a perfect end. Thanks for all you do. Happy Halloween to all.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Mary!! I will keep sharing those speed bumps :)

[@kendriahglenn9806]

I just came across ur channel this morning and I'm OBSESSED!!!!! That's the prettiest purple 💅🏽 nail polish I've seen in awhile but I always add a coat of glitter to make them POP but girl u also have the prettiest & petite hands! I swear u could b a hand model!!!!

[@bonnieharris4538]

You make such cute, beautiful, but also such thoroughly researched and accurate things xx fully in love with your channel

[@yezzyjames]

The most creepy fishfingers ever. Love them. And that table is just A-ma-zing! :} My roof collapsed... :D Now it looks even more like some dilapidated house. But I loved seeing it arrived and with so many other fantastic creations.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Oh no! I don't ever mess with the houses because I am unsure of the artists intentions but I will make sure to fluff the roof back up for you! Thank you for sending it to me!💖

[@aw04tn58]

When are we going to start crowdfunding for Pain in the Butt Detail the Musical?!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😄😄 Hopefully we can afford someone who can sing to be the headliner... I don't think I would bring much of a crowd lol!

[@cherylwells9116]

Love the shrimp hands and bowls. But I really love how the table looks❤️❤️

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Cheryl! I can't wait to make the chairs to go with it too!

[@JustJennyKelly]

The table…! I thought you used a real piece of granite when I first saw it! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 and the shrimp hands are gorgeous! Really brings life to that scene! ❤️❤️❤️

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!! I would be so scared to use a real granite piece... I would drop it lol!

[@chrissychris1360]

U are so talented❤. I love watching your videos. I took your advise and started my first mini house. I used a kit and now I'm confident enough, that I moved into doing a mini bake shop from scratch. Not done yet, took hiatus but I have u to thank. 🤗

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I am so glad you started your project! Yay! Happy creating!

[@madonnadove]

Well done! Can’t wait to see them all displayed!

[@cheyennebaddley1261]

To be honest, the shrimp hands used to scare me when I was little😂 🍤Awesome work Ara!!!❤️💕

[@tracymorgan2835]

Happy Halloween Aria,another amazing piece of work ,thank you

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! So glad you liked it!

[@stephaniechandler4717]

This is looking amazing so far ! , as an idea for the rings maybe you could create some little cylinders with balls on the end and glue them to the already yellow ring you've made on the bowl ? That way you wouldn't have to pretty much start it from scratch 😊.

[@sarahrathbone561]

Happy Halloween! These are so good, they have just the right level of freaky. Love how you did the table though, I’d never dream it began as balsa wood if you hadn’t have shown us.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thanks so much! 😊 The resin was really the hero on that one!

[@tinykeyholeminis]

Ara, I realized I never said Thank You for linking my Etsy shop! That was very kind of you... Thank You! 🥰

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Of course! I was happy to do that!💖

[@acerone10]

I'm watching the movie right now. I watch your video during the commercials. Love it. You are doing an excellent job. Thank you for taking us along.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

How fun! Thank you D.A.!

[@franmateyko8926]

Great job, really impressive.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Fran!

[@deborahannecoutts5183]

Another wonderful video, Ara! It’s so helpful that you explain why you make something in a certain way or in a particular order. Gluing the bowls to the placemats so they won’t topple is such a clever idea! Rather than remaking the bowls and transferring the hands for the 'little yellow sticky-out things', I would line up straight pins 📍 on wood or styrofoam and dip them in your yellow fever paint. Once dry, they could be clipped to size and added to the existing bowls... maybe drilling small holes first for extra strength. Thank you for another fun and informative half hour! 🤗

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I am so glad the video is helpful! I am always glad to hear that! Great idea with the pins too!

[@skylerwesendunk269]

May I suggest putting a glossy modpodge layer on the bowls? I think it looked like they’re shiny glazed bowls in the movie but it seems the blue paint on your bowls is more matte!

[@CornucopiaOFmadness]

The table looks just like in the movie 🤩 wow and the shrimp fingers are indeed amazing 😍 great idea to use the glass roller maybe, to save yourself the struggle you could have coverd it with that putty so it could go into the oven with the Shrimps sculpted ontop of the putty and then you could have cut it from the Roller to get the Shrimps savely off of it. But it still went well enough the way you did it 🤗

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Great idea! I might even make a fake aluminum foil roll or something to back on. It really didn't want to come off lol!

[@user-cm5tv3qg8o]

Your Bettlejuice videos always make me happy

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Yay! thank you!

[@gabrielstone8548]

YES! SHRIMP FINGERS. This part of the film has me laughing everytime. Thank you ♡♡♡

[@drazin5000]

You have influenced me...yes, ME, the least creative person on the FOTE (face of the earth). No- not minis but I pulled out my mom's crochet stuff & here I go. It's great to watch your videos while creating snuggly scarves, throws & blankets. SOMEDAY more intricate stuff...but for now, its a scarf, throw, blanket kind of homage to Bentley HM & her inspiring work!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

That's so amazing!! I love creativity in any form! And honestly I see crochet as some kind of magical ability. I have tried it and I don't contain that kind of talent lol! Happy creating!

[@ElaineBakerCreepyCaboodle]

Fabulous again! Makes me want to do another miniature...very soon! Well done Ara - amazing! Can't wait for the next video. Happy Halloween!!! 🎃

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Yay! Thank you and happy creating!

[@MoniqueAO888]

Great video ... your detailed way of working things out is amazing !!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much!💖

[@gojenny1233]

My goodness you are so talented. I always enjoy your videos. Thank you !

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much!😊

[@lynneversley332]

Love the shrimp hands. So cool 😀

[@DollFairyCrafter]

Before I watch rest... when I saw you using the Kato I was like ohhhh no its not gonna do what you want it to HAHA... You could have filled the mold with hot glue to clean out the "fingers".. You could even use hot glue in those molds to make the hands if you wanted to. But you could definitely use some scrap clay and just press it into the mold and it would have probably turned out way better than the liquid clay. The only reason I knew the liquid clay wasn't going to work, was because I tried making liquid clay angels before LOL it didn't work out the way I wanted it to, it was far to crumbly.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Oh ok I will try to clean it out with the hot glue trick! Thank you for that! It didn't bug me too much that it didn't work... now I know something else to skip past and not try in the future lol!

[@DollFairyCrafter]

@@BentleyHouseMinisYou're welcome!

[@Sheena5212]

That looks so good!! I love seeing each idea you add to this LARGE project

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Sheena! I am having fun just going with the flow!

[@ZoeShears]

They turned out really well, I love the table that you made. Oh and I love love love your nail color.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!!! 😊😊

[@peperainbow]

You're an artist! I love your work!

[@andreavictoriaparadiso47]

Perfect for Halloween! The table is just right...and so is your phone, lol. The way you made the hands is a great technique. I can see the bowl technique being used to make urns for mini plants with the stone finish like you used for the table. The liquid polymer might need a drop or two of polymer liquid conditioner, if you have any around. Although, if you have little chunks in it like you mentioned it might be that it's starting to separate beyond recovery. If it was in too warm a place, it might have started to cure in the bottle. If it's old, sometimes it settles so much it just loses the polymers and can't be reconditioned. All the Halloween treats you collected...and that's because you're such a good girl! I started to pick out favorites but it soon became impossible. Houses are so charming. I think what Thomas Levy suggested would be great and also your shelving idea. I'm sure Adam collects mini houses whether they fit into the town or not and that many more will come your way. The folks who made the Beetlejuice doll, box, earrings all of the "extras"...wow! You folks are an awesome inspiration! Can't wait for the next one.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you for the tips on the liquid polymer. It is SUPER old so that definitely could have been part of the problem. I think it even when through a move with me so I can't guarantee its been in the A/C its whole life. Probably time to invest in some new! I really like Thomas' idea as well and I can't wait to get to the attic!

[@brianahawkins8124]

All the mini food looks Awesome, I am so adding these for my miniself doll's dolls house kitchen if she's expecting guest. See you on your next video & have a Happy Halloween. :)

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I love that you have a miniself! I have thought about making a doll of myself so I can live in my projects lol!

[@brianahawkins8124]

@@BentleyHouseMinis That's a great Idea, all you need is Mr superclear, yarnwefts or hair wefts, fabric for the clothes, MH or EAH for your miniself, acrylic paint & pencil, nail polish remover with acetone.

[@gigiw5896]

I wonder if you just use really small hoop earrings as the yellow rings for the bowl, if that would save you some headache. You could just spray paint over them or something?

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Interesting idea! I will be on the look out! Thank you Gigi!

[@signaltome]

Give yourself a hand... Phew, I am not a fan of seafood in general but those are creepy. I would not want to get grabbed by those. ;-) I am glad you are a bit more open about your reasons not wanting to complete a project, but I am also glad that you are pressing on. But by all means take any break or take on/continue other projects if things get hard, Do not feel pressed to do something you are not inspired to do on my part. I am just glad that you are doing this for our entertainment. :-)

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Nice pun! I think having this channel has helped me develop many ways to get past those speed bumps that would have stopped me previously! The show much go on, as they say. But I am very thankful to know I have a supportive audience that values taking breaks as well :) So glad you enjoyed the video!

[@JayofallTrades]

What a great Halloween video. Those shrimp all made by hand (haha hand lol 🤣) was very tedious I'm sure.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

It was a bit tedious which is why I only made 4 lol! Hope you had a good one!

[@stonahgama4815]

really cool if you make something to do with killer clowns from outer space for the next project

[@AngelTheProxy13]

Happy Halloween! I'm loving following this project!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Angel!

[@delciagarcia8287]

You are simply amazing!!! 👏👏👏👏

[@tinachappell520]

You are so clever at copying houses from films I bet you have to study it a lot. I watched your mini on dragon scale and leather books and I had a go they came out great! I didn’t think the scales would work but they do! I’m so chuffed with them

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

I am so glad the scales worked for you! Yay!

[@Lacey0312]

I been waiting for this one! TURN IT UP!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😊😊

[@Kosmofire]

I love your nails!!!! So pretty to see and awesome project

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you 😊😊

[@7spiritualcompass706]

I was lol when you asked Beetlejuice if he was hungry and your response. Awesome job, but then again, you ARE Awesome. Happy Halloween!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

😄 I was kind of glad that he didn't answer me lol! I hope you had a good one!

[@argusfleibeit1165]

Totally demented. Great job!

[@kellykennedy1165]

Oh !! I’m trying the granite technique tomorrow❤️ You are amazing!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Yay! Enjoy!!😊

[@mariep-MAPAT]

great video, Ara! Why don't you make like a display cabinet where Adam would store his finished houses before they go in his diorama? You could also put some on a workbench, as I imagine he would have one where he makes the houses?

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

That is a great idea and I think I will definitely have little houses all over the attic! I like the idea of a workbench too!

[@rexgrl3]

Those shrimp hands are efing awesome! How about Hocus Pocus (Sanderson House) next year???

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

LOVE Hocus Pocus!! It was my go-to Blockbuster rental when I was a teen!

[@diannemccoy9849]

Absolutely perfect!! Great job!!!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much Dianne!!

[@englishNinjasGrammar]

You can use the quilling tool and quilling paper to do the spiral very easily.

[@nathaliemercier1485]

Happy halloween Ara, you did good with the shrimps hands, they are so cute and creepy... love it . :) have a great week .

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! You too!💖

[@richardwilhorst4589]

Not related to the project, but that nail colour is fantastic; and flawless despite crafting? Impressive.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you! I use Gel nail polish so its super tough and can stand up to my projects :)

[@artbylesleymilne]

That tabletop looks great!!!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you Lesley!

[@aliciadovebridenbaugh1198]

Cool designs good job I’m resting right now after doing my pumpkins later I’ll do the ghost until then bye for now.

[@CMB76]

Those really do look great. You definitely nailed an iconic scene. And can I just say ugh! My little house looks so bad compared to some of those others 😂.

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Your house looks amazing!! Be nice to your house😊 I was honestly surprised at how perfect you got it in that small of a scale. So glad you liked the video and scene!

[@CMB76]

@@BentleyHouseMinis Thank you, you are too kind!

[@abigailphoenixthepaperaddi2501]

The liquid polymer clay... a few things come to mind (mind you, I've little actual experience with it, personally!)... it's actually used as a GLUE to bind two pieces of soft or partly/all) baked polymer clay to another piece of clay, either baked or not. Usually unbaked, though. Also to add resin pieces to the clay. Not a glue in traditional sense, but more like... slip for traditional clay. It just helps two seperate lieces blend & smooth together & become one way better than application of water (or rubbing alcohol in the polymer clay) would, cus it contains finely ground particals of dried clay in it (the traditional 'slip' does, the polymer clay version? No idea). Basically, by itself - even baked into a chunk, its never going to be sturdy enough. The other thought I had could be temperature, but tbh, I really think its the 1st issue. Ok, back to video... loving the table & can't wait to see your creative process to get those hands working out the way you want! Edit 1: Ok, the shrimp hands are AMAZING. Honestly, I think I like them better this way than the original way you were going! Kudos! Btw, if you try something similar, i.e., basically inserting baked clay into unbaked clay, dip the end of the baked clay into a drop of the liquid clay to harden it in place inside. Adding a bit after is a good idea as well. Having it inside ensures the two pieces are bonded after baking - there should be little to no wobble, even without that extra glue outside (but that extra bit wouldn't hurt at all, for sure - only add that extra stability! I just know my own luck... those danged fingers would still wiggle and fall out with just external application. I call myself an "over-gluer" lol [I'd do both internal/external]- can always remove extra, but adding more can be a right pit....b) Ok... on with the show. Hubs is getting frustrated cus I keep pausing ;) Edit 2: Last edit, I hope lol. Omg, Ara... AMAZING. You seriously keep making my jaw drop, time after time. That table... the larger drops of base gray paint actually added to the realism... not all granite speckles are uniformish in size. The shine the resin gave... chef's kiss. Then the shrimp... woah. Creepy hands, super-realistuc x-tra jumbo shrimp. I giggled when I saw the ones sent to you, cus... umm, well, timing lol. Those look amazing, too. So very many talented people! This house is going to be another masterpiece & I bet the museum will be hoping to host it, too! Blessings to you & yours, and have a safe & fun-filled Halloween!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you so much Abigail! I think you are right about why the liquid clay fell apart. It did seem to crumble just like they were little specs of clay that really didn't hold onto each other. It was a toss up idea that I wasn't sure would work or not but I am always glad to find ways that don't work so I don't waste time with them again in the future. I am so glad you liked how everything came together in the end!😊

[@manuelahorvath6814]

Amazing work, Ara, love it

[@michaellindsey1543]

I was so disappointed! I thought for sure we would see a little dance with you singing, "Daylight come and I wanna go home!!!" LOL!!! Great video, thank you!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Haha maybe next time!!

[@awenbunny]

Happy Halloween Ara! Love the shrimp fingers!

[@BentleyHouseMinis]

Thank you!