It is 11 pm and my fingers are now numb so dollhouse flooring will continue in the morning. I have been working on this all day and hand cutting each and every tiny piece. I did however make one major mistake ( I know, I am just as surprised as you are!).
When resizing the template for the each floor tile, I sized the tile with the outer frame to 8cm X 8cm. The template size was right but it was only suppose to be in the inside tile sans frame. So as a result each tile is 1cm smaller than it is suppose to be.
I have bought enough wood planking to do a full sized house so I could have restarted but I was already many, many hours in when the penny dropped I and decided to continue as is. The pattern will be slightly smaller, so a little more delicate and I can live with that.
I wanted to also share with you the news that beloved miniature artist Jane Newman recently passed. I don't have any details and found out via a posting on facebook from Kensington Miniature Enthusiasts and borrowed the above picture from their post also.
I am a collector and lover of all things Jane Newman since I started back into miniature in earnest a few years ago. I have been fortunate to have been able to acquire quite a few pieces including Welsh dressers, tables, chairs, washstands, a tiny bed and bedroom pieces. I cherish them all. Jane's work was pure perfection and her scale was spot on. The miniature world has lost a huge star.
Okay it is past midnight and my numb fingers and mushy brain can't type or think anymore. Everyone have a grand week!
When resizing the template for the each floor tile, I sized the tile with the outer frame to 8cm X 8cm. The template size was right but it was only suppose to be in the inside tile sans frame. So as a result each tile is 1cm smaller than it is suppose to be.
I have bought enough wood planking to do a full sized house so I could have restarted but I was already many, many hours in when the penny dropped I and decided to continue as is. The pattern will be slightly smaller, so a little more delicate and I can live with that.
I am a collector and lover of all things Jane Newman since I started back into miniature in earnest a few years ago. I have been fortunate to have been able to acquire quite a few pieces including Welsh dressers, tables, chairs, washstands, a tiny bed and bedroom pieces. I cherish them all. Jane's work was pure perfection and her scale was spot on. The miniature world has lost a huge star.
Okay it is past midnight and my numb fingers and mushy brain can't type or think anymore. Everyone have a grand week!
Precioso suelo!!! Y ese mueble cubertero es fantástico!!
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Muchas gracias, Jane Newman era el mejor.
DeleteYour floor is going to be beautiful! I am sure your hands have had a real work out today.
ReplyDeleteI am very, very sorry to hear about Jane. I have one of her Welsh dressers. I have never used it. It's brand new unfinished and signed. I plan to sell it because I like the one I am using.
Gosh we have lost so many artisans lately. She sure was one of the best.
Thank you Catherine. I have four Welsh dressers LOl, I don't do things in halves. I am also a big fan of Stokesayware so I am working on filling them.
DeleteYou're right we have lost so many and loads are retired or playing on retiring.
The floor is fantastic. I really like the cutlery.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I have never seen any Jane Newman flatware for sale. I suspect if I did it would be very expensive.
DeleteWell done on such a great job! The tiles look incredible.
ReplyDeleteLove your floor and im very sorry to hear about jane.
ReplyDeleteShe will be missed
Thank you, I will too.
DeleteHello Sculptress,
ReplyDeleteThat is the kind of mistake I like...not what you planned, but still looks amazing. It is a beautiful floor. I was very sad to hear about Jane. It is a great loss to our community.
Big hug
Giac
Thank you Glac, hopefully it turns out well. Jane Newman's work was the very, very best in my opinion and I will miss her for sure.
Delete10/10 for your perseverance. The flooring looks very impressive.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, must wait until the weekend before I can do anymore.
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