Tips
    Here are some tips for making some quick and easy to do miniatures.

     Gold Tray

       The gold tray above was made from the plastic packaging of Lindt Pistachio Deluxe Chocolates (from
       Switzerland).  Once cut and resized they make beautiful trays. 

    Glass Bowl

    The glass bowl is also made from the top packaging of Lindt Pistachio Deluxe Chocolates. Glue on a 
    bead for the base of the bowl and fill it up with all your yummies. I think it can even double up as a punch
    bowl. Just fill it with scenic water.

Knives

    This realistic looking knives were made from the same plastic packaging (the reverse side) as the gold
    tray above. Cut desired shaped knives from the plastic and cover the edge with paper clay or fimo. Then
    paint handles with black acrylic paint. 

    Cake cover

    Make easy cake covers by just flipping the small plastic cheese sauce containers from Domino's Pizza.
    Add a bead for handle if preferred.

Olives

    To make this realistic olives for your mini salad, slice up those black plastic insulation for telephone wires. 

 Pencil Holder

    This pencil holder was made from the groovy Pentel brand (from Japan) paint tube caps. Wrap and
    glue any left over wallpaper. Take the pointed end of a stylus or cocktail stick and gently press against 
    the groove to get an interesting groovy look for your pencil holder. You can also use up any left over
    wallpaper to make stationeries such as files, magazine holders, card boxes, paper bags. (see picture 
    above for some stationeries I had made). I lined the wallpaper with a drawing sheet to make them 
    stiffer for folding. 

Jute Rug

    Apply glue on one end of the jute and start twirling. Keep applying glue as you twirl it till the end.
    Make sure you hold it tight while twirling so that it does not become loose. When the rug is almost
    dry, squeeze the edges to make into an oval shape. Sprinkle some dirt on the mat and place some
    soiled shoes or boots near the mat for that "lived in look".

        Pewter Frame and Wall Clock

    Use the keychain ring part to make frame for clocks, pewter or silver look picture frames, sun catchers,
    embroidery hoops or use it as a stove rim. For glass cover effect, glue clear acetate sheet over picture 
    or printable clock face before gluing frame on.

    Candy Apples

    Instead of using fimo or clay to make your candy apples, use wooden beads found in craft stores. Insert 
    a toothpick and cut off the end. Paint with red acrylic and glass paint. If you wish to make a stem, push 
    tiny tiny ball of clay in the center and insert a dried twig. 

    Milk Cream Bath Bombs

    For the pearly milk cream bath bombs in your toiletries shop, just dismantle those cheap pearl necklaces
    and glue them onto a nice dish. Make sure the holes in the pearl are concealed by gluing them strategically
    for visual display. 

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