katmondoo
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Fri Feb-09-07 07:02 PM
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I make miniature painted furniture 1/12th scale for collectors |
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All pieces are based on 18th and 19th century painted furniture including chinoiserie
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Fri Feb-09-07 07:14 PM
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Can you post some pictures?
How did you learn to do this? I've seen pieces that have taken my breath away.
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katmondoo
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Fri Feb-09-07 07:26 PM
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2. I am self taught but I have to say I studied art at Pratt Institute,Brooklyn N.Y. |
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did textile design for many years. I always liked working with wood. I started as a hobby and now I sell in Miniature Shows though an agent. You can see my work at Lilliputland. On left side of page is format for catagory, choose furniture, go to page 3 and keep going. You will see painted furniture by Renee Isabelle. Hope you like them.
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Fri Feb-09-07 07:43 PM
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Sun Feb-11-07 06:21 PM
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5. How long does it take you to make one of those secretaries? |
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The detail is amazing. Just beautiful!
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katmondoo
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Tue Feb-13-07 08:26 AM
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6. In answer to how long it takes to make a secretary |
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Usually from two and a half to three weeks, thats working just about every day. I start with a reference piece from a book or Antique Magazine.Proportion and size is an important first step. My biggest help comes from a copier that reduces and enlarges, prior to having this I did it by drawing on graph paper using the full size measurements and taking it down to 1/12th. Cutting the wood and gluing is next, after that its using a sealer, then base coating with a spray paint.( I make the piece in sections to be put together when the painting and finishing is completed.)Painting comes next. I use a water based paint for detail but this requires a lacquer finish. Many coats are applied before the piece is ready to be put together and hardware for drawers and doors applied. This is the dangerous part as anything can go wrong and then has to be repaired, knowing how to repair is as important as knowing how to make a piece. Everything is done with a small 2 1/2 inch blade table saw. a dremel scroll saw and several dremel hand tools with attachments. I use Midwest cherry wood. Midwest makes various thicknesses from 1/32nd to 1/4.There are times when I think I must be crazy to do this, it is not easy. You have to really want to be a miniaturist to get into this. There are many very talented people doing all sorts of different things. I am always amazed when I go to a show.
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Wed Feb-14-07 08:38 PM
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Thu Feb-15-07 12:28 AM
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8. A direct link for the lazy-- |
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Thu Feb-15-07 02:21 PM
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Your work is incredible. I am amazed by the sheer amount of diverse talent in this group. :wow:
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Thu Feb-15-07 03:45 PM
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10. Not mine--it's courtesy the OP |
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I just wanted people to see it more easily. Truly spectacular work indeed!
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Thu Feb-15-07 06:30 PM
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12. Oh yes - should have clarified my comments |
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Meant to direct them to the OP. I was so taken aback by the work. :D Thanks for posting the link, though. :D
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Fri Feb-09-07 10:35 PM
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As a lover of anything miniature, I salute you.
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Thu Feb-15-07 05:56 PM
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I can't even imagine making these. These look just like museum pieces...just amazing.
You have a very special talent!
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Wed Feb-21-07 04:10 AM
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13. I paint 1\300 and 1\100 scale minis for |
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wargames, so trust me, I know how much fun it can be... impressive
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katmondoo
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Sun Feb-25-07 10:38 AM
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We know that.My joy comes when people like the pieces then the hard times are forgotten.
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Sun Feb-25-07 10:43 PM
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I need to go get some pieces to paint... for a new game we are starting... always looking forwards to that
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