tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3726627179512343604.post6776213148807473552..comments2023-12-04T02:50:12.667-06:00Comments on Merriman Park: Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10792529272804861727noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3726627179512343604.post-83106955847158434392011-10-29T17:17:36.107-05:002011-10-29T17:17:36.107-05:00I just googled it, and how fascinating. I would lo...I just googled it, and how fascinating. I would love to see it, I wonder if it will ever come out here?<br /><br />And thanks John, we did have a great Darby day.....12 hours in High Heels is a killer, but so much fun.<br /><br />On to Melbourne Cup on Tuesday, and some where in there Mia wants to do Halloween.....lol!Fi.Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08149948132909326473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3726627179512343604.post-36838968627443109202011-10-28T15:48:39.111-05:002011-10-28T15:48:39.111-05:00Happy Darby Day, Fi!
'Murder in the Dollhouse...Happy Darby Day, Fi!<br /><br />'Murder in the Dollhouse' is a documentary about a group of miniature dioramas that were created in the 1930's and set up as crime scenes. They were (and still are)! used to train detectives in homicide investigations. They played it here in Minneapolis a few weeks ago but I didn't read about it until the day after so I missed it! But John Waters narrates it so I HAVE to see it, someday!<br /><br />Thanks for your supportive comments and suggestions, Fi. And I hope those girls weren't too frightened on Darby Day!Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10792529272804861727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3726627179512343604.post-17872998876913041332011-10-28T15:33:24.671-05:002011-10-28T15:33:24.671-05:00Hi, Anneke!
The air-dry clay sounds like the perf...Hi, Anneke!<br /><br />The air-dry clay sounds like the perfect solution. I'm going to run out tomorrow and pick some up! Thank you, Anneke, for the tip!Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10792529272804861727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3726627179512343604.post-16990210453549518082011-10-28T14:36:40.690-05:002011-10-28T14:36:40.690-05:00Yes I agree with Anneke, air dried clay, that was ...Yes I agree with Anneke, air dried clay, that was what I meant by Das....I guess I shouldn't use brand names.Fi.Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08149948132909326473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3726627179512343604.post-44689641393145891972011-10-28T08:32:11.151-05:002011-10-28T08:32:11.151-05:00Oh I just thought of another solution! That would ...Oh I just thought of another solution! That would be easier than plaster and just as smooth! I once made these dolls out of airdrying clay. You can make it a little wet with a few drops of water and make it as smooth as the babybottoms you spoke off :P<br /><br />It doesn't shrink when it dries, it doesn't have to go in the oven. you could just slap it onto the bottle, smooth and shape it, leave it to dry and then take it off again. When it is dry you can paint, saw and sand it if you want. It is a very easy material and less brittle than the plaster...<br /><br />I used 'Das' and 'L'artist' and 'La Doll' but there are many more brands at different prices available at the hobby stores.Annekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04674996792382533138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3726627179512343604.post-63135256720967580152011-10-28T08:25:38.957-05:002011-10-28T08:25:38.957-05:00The bottle is a great find! I've worked with p...The bottle is a great find! I've worked with plaster alot, and I like it thought it is indeed very brittle.<br />I used luiqid rubber from a bottle, you can apply this in layers to an object. When thick and dry enough, you can remove it an you have the perfect mold. If you fill it with plaster, you'll simply have fantastic copies of the original. It's a shame the bottle isn't plastic, than you could've cut it open and used the inside to create such a rubber mold. I used this simple childrenstoy plaster http://www.intertoys.nl/speelgoed/creatief-ses-modelgips-900-gram-687014.html?PathCatalog=nl_sp_creatief_klei It is cheap, easy to work with and easy to clean up after.<br /><br />Hope that was of any help! I love seeing the progress on your merriman park. The drawingroom will be a marvelous piece of your project just like the hall!Annekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04674996792382533138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3726627179512343604.post-78460861405450415812011-10-28T08:02:17.541-05:002011-10-28T08:02:17.541-05:00OMG......what are you doing to me!!!!!!
Now i fee...OMG......what are you doing to me!!!!!!<br /><br />Now i feel nothing but suspense!!!!!<br /><br />Just as I was logging off I saw your post and thought.....ooooh I must look!!<br /><br />I creeped down the stairs so as not to wake my drowsy husband and what did I find??????<br /><br />A spooky miniature trailer that has me in suspense, What happened????<br /><br />i have a room full of 12 year old girls and i think I might sneak in and show them...he,he<br /><br />P.S you may as well go with the plaster of Paris....you will get the best effect.<br /><br />I must retreat as it's Darby day tomorrow and bags under the eyes are not the look for this season!!!!!Fi.Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08149948132909326473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3726627179512343604.post-55805061054107831852011-10-27T21:54:00.770-05:002011-10-27T21:54:00.770-05:00Happy Halloween, Giac!
'Murder in the Dollhou...Happy Halloween, Giac!<br /><br />'Murder in the Dollhouse' recently played here in Minneapolis a few weeks ago, but I thought the topic more apropos to Halloween, so I demurred.<br /><br />I am leaning toward Plaster of Paris...I'm wondering if there is a 'binder' I might add to it to make it less, I don't know, brittle?Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10792529272804861727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3726627179512343604.post-36276927661953619002011-10-27T21:20:08.611-05:002011-10-27T21:20:08.611-05:00Hi john,
Where do you find all these great clips!
...Hi john,<br />Where do you find all these great clips!<br />Did you ever consider plaster of paris to make the niches. I'm thinking you could use heavy cardboard to make a small box around half of the bottle as a mold. When it will be dry you should have a surface as smooth as the bottle. I've never tried this, just a thought.<br />Look forwarding to seeing what technique you will use, as well as pictures of the hall.<br />Happy Halloween,<br />GiacGiachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04823654482564548862noreply@blogger.com