Modifying Bentley House Minis cardboard room box • Gryffindor Common Room

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9 ай бұрын

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I modified Bentley House Mini's 1:12 scale fireplace room box by making it even taller with a larger floor. I'm using it to build the Gryffindor Common Room in miniature.
1:12 scale fireplace room box
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I was inspired to start my KZfaq channel after watching Bentley House Minis videos. I am so over the moon about the two signed chairs Ara made for the Gryffindor Common Room.
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1:24 scale fireplace room box
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I got the fabric from a site called Spoonflower. I was all too happy to buy the tapestry fabrics I need. I'm not patient when it comes to learning new techniques that involve technology, but I will learn to use my printer to make fabric at some point.
Some of my favorite things:
Miter Shears- these are the clippers I use to cut pieces of wood and toothpicks etc
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Oyu Pla/Oyumaru reusable mold putty
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Cheaper clear mold putty I haven't tried
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2 oz bottle of Diamond Glaze
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8 oz bottle of Diamond Glaze
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Heat gun- I use mine to quickly dry paint, soften the glue to dismantle furniture and quickly cure polymer clay without an oven. Gets a lot hotter than a hair dryer.
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Craft heat gun that doesn't get as hot as mine
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Paper fasteners & 1/8" hole punch
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10 count double mesh tapestry canvas
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I have lots of projects planned ranging from scratch made accessories, abandoned miniatures, furniture makeovers, accessories, kits and Dollhouse Miniatures in multiple scales. I am working on creating the Gryffindor Common Room in 1:12 scale. I'm a big Harry Potter fan.
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Shyra
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@claireful 9 ай бұрын

I love how you always say “I did this but could have done that”. Makes it much more of a learning process than just seeing the outcome.

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! When I first started, I wanted to show everything perfectly but realized I should show my mistakes instead of secretly redoing it or editing it out.

@BentleyHouseMinis 9 ай бұрын

I love how you made that deep window as it's such an interesting piece of the set! I look forward to seeing what other parts you modify in this kit! That's why I love making kits... no two ever turn out the same way because of the amazing creative minds that get ahold of them!❤

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! This kit couldn't have been more perfect for what I need. The roof line and beams are fantastic. I'm usually indecisive but it feels really low risk working with cardboard. You can easily just patch a hole if you cut the wrong thing or make an entirely new piece from an Amazon box 😆

@tinathecrafter 9 ай бұрын

I watched Ara making the chairs and am looking forward to seeing your room develop. The fabrics are lovely.

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm SO excited for this project. I plan to pack it with details and make it look lived in.

@maddieadams75 9 ай бұрын

Love how you are not afraid to modify, to meet your vision. ❤

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

I'm usually an overthinker but working with cardboard made me very brave. You can repair or replace any mistakes easily and for free.

@jori7398 9 ай бұрын

In 10 minutes I just learned more about planning and construction than I have in months of watching architectural model making content. A🚪you!

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

Oh yeah! Nailed it 💅

@jori7398 9 ай бұрын

@@queencityminis you always do! Thank you for making these videos and sharing the wisdoms of your creative experiences. You’re awesome.

@MishSpar 9 ай бұрын

I think you should keep the glue glob as a pet. I’m sure Hagrid would agree. I am looking forward to your brilliant interpretations and learning aaaaalllll the clever tips and techniques.

@kittymama6317 9 ай бұрын

Lol!

@marygatdula2744 9 ай бұрын

I agree about the glue glob pet. LOL I could never throw that away. 😂

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

I do have a glob of dried Fabritac in my stash. I'll keep this one too. I'm turning into a hoarder 😆

@vickiemullen660 9 ай бұрын

That window inset is great! Looking forward to the rest.

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

Future me will have to add stones to that flimsy cereal box material without warping it, but that's her problem 😆 For now, it looks great.

@WillinrowArts 9 ай бұрын

I love this so much! So excited to follow the progress. The graph paper is such a great tip, I need to get some out when I make projects.

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

It really comes in handy. You can also print your own.

@georgecunningham9175 9 ай бұрын

I love watching others kit bash..................its amazing how personalized one can adapt another's vision without loosing the original aesthetic.

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

Kit bashing is so much fun. This kit was perfect for what I need.

@hammerr3 9 ай бұрын

This should be a series where you do all four common rooms. You can use the Hogwarts Legacy game as inspiration as well since the Hufflepuff Common Room is never seen in the movies

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

Great minds think alike 🧠 I'm thinking of doing Hufflepuff next 😉 This will take a while though. I don't wanna rush it.

@hammerr3 9 ай бұрын

@@queencityminis nice!! More videos! 😍

@beverlywalker8215 9 ай бұрын

I was thrilled to see someone else ripping apart materials to bring them to fit the need, lol. I'm loving your videos and can't wait to view the sequel to your Gryffindor Common Room build!

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! I don't think I've ever kept a kit as-is without tweaking it in some way.

@beverlywalker8215 9 ай бұрын

@@queencityminis, me either, but most of the time it's because I didn't read/follow the instructions, lol.

@teresahickey4380 9 ай бұрын

I'm loving it ❣️ looking forward to more in this series ❣️

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@ghoulgoil5029 9 ай бұрын

Looking forward to seeing this project come together!

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

Me too! I plan to pack it with details to make it look lived-in, like the students just left the room. There will be lots of Easter Eggs from the books.

@stephaniecritser7360 9 ай бұрын

I'm so excited to watch your journey with this project! Thank you for sharing.

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I've been saying I'll do a big Harry Potter project for the entire time I've had my channel. I'm glad I'm finally doing it :)

@risacrawford3775 9 ай бұрын

This is really impressive. I love watching you work your magic on an already great roombox!

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! It would've taken me forever and a lot of pulling out my hair to make this (especially the beams). So glad for this kit.

@rachaelkasper5445 9 ай бұрын

There are a million things I absolutely love about this! I can't wait to see more!

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! I'll pack it with so many details to make it look lived-in, like the students just left the room. There will be lots of Easter Eggs from the books.

@sarahlongshore2605 9 ай бұрын

I am loving this❤❤ so excited to see the progression of this room!!! Love how you modified it to fit what you need!!

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

Me too! I plan to pack it with details to make it look lived-in, like the students just left the room. There will be lots of Easter Eggs from the books.

@NotoriousCrafts 9 ай бұрын

This is so cool! I love how you modify the kit to fit your needs 🎉👏

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

Glad you like it!

@patriciablue2739 9 ай бұрын

This was so helpful! It’s nice to see how many uses the kit can provide. Wonderful work.

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@melniee2551 9 ай бұрын

I have to admit I had no idea what you were doing until it all came together in the end - very cool. Can't wait to see how this progresses, I'm a big fan of Harry Potter!

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

You and me both! I plan to pack it with details to make it look lived-in, like the students just left the room. There will be lots of Easter Eggs from the books. I am do excited about this one.

@vickinoeske1154 9 ай бұрын

I didn't want the video to be over!😢 It was very interesting. Can't wait for the next one.❤

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! There's more to come 😁

@alphonsinelepitre1992 6 ай бұрын

This seems that it's gonna be a huge and great project !

@queencityminis 6 ай бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q7alhpN617XDfKM.htmlsi=__5rFxgKtpiCC67Y This is the latest video. I'm really excited about how it'll turn out! My fave part is making accessories and adding details. I can't wait for that stage.

@carrie4910 9 ай бұрын

Ooohhh im excited to see how this progresses!

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

Me too! I plan to pack it with details to make it look lived-in, like the students just left the room. There will be lots of Easter Eggs from the books.

@2CraftySeniors 9 ай бұрын

This is very cool. Can't wait to see what else you do with it.

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much :)

@nessiemonstercrafts 9 ай бұрын

Just when I was thinking I haven't had a QCM fix lately, BOOM! You delivered! I'm so excited to see what happens next with this common room, you make changes (seemingly) fearlessly bringing your imagination to life and I am totally here for it! Also I can totally relate to the glue trying to escape the bottle, I have one tube of glue that I have to be super quick to use because even without squeezing, it all wants to rush out all over the place, leaving a massive sticky mess and globs everywhere lol. Well it's either that or the top completely seals itself up....never anything in between the two extremes 🙄😖🤣🤣🤣

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

I did feel fearless with this build. Using an existing kit that's made of cardboard took away the stress since you can repair or replace anything. It would've taken me ages to do all this from scratch. It took less than an hour! Sounds like you just described my experience with E6000. I've wasted more of that glue than I've used too.

@kellysweeney3842 9 ай бұрын

I bought this kit too, along with the attic room, for a project, but due to my inability to make a critical decision about said project, I have not started it yet. This modification looks really cool. Can't wait to see more.

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

I relate so much to this! Watching Little Gretchen's Workshop has helped me learn to just go with it. Especially with these cardboard rooms. You can literally remake a piece if you mess it up, or use the frames you pop the pieces out to trace and cut practice pieces.

@cake8751 8 ай бұрын

Isn't it the perfect time to put another episode of the series before the end of the year ?❤😅

@queencityminis 8 ай бұрын

I don't think I'll get around to it, but we shall see!

@fancifuldevices 9 ай бұрын

Awesome. I’m looking forward to seeing this project develop. You mentioned how fast hot glue dries- I figured out a good tip for that. I apply it to one piece carefully without rushing. When I’m ready to put it on the other piece I just blast it with my heat gun!

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

Smart! I always have my heat gun nearby. I use it pretty much every time I make something.

@Minimodernz 9 ай бұрын

Great video and instructions as unusual. Thanks for sharing 👍

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

You're welcome 😁

@Siennaflower 9 ай бұрын

Very cool window! ❤

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@w.vangaal1077 9 ай бұрын

Wow! This already looks stunning. Cant wait to see the other steps. I use a needle tip bottle for my acetone based glue. It is harder for air to reach the glue and it doesn't bubble.

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

Great tip! I love acetone based glue but I have the worst luck with wasting it. I'll buy another bottle and try it.

@cerisekappes580 9 ай бұрын

Really cool! Can’t wait to see more 😊

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!! 😁

@cerisekappes580 9 ай бұрын

@@queencityminis you are welcome 🤗

@estherm7070 9 ай бұрын

I remember taking my daughter to see HARRY POTTER. I ended up loving it as much as she did. You are so talented and I know this room Is going to come out amazing! Can’t wait for the next video. 💐

@recoveringsoul755 9 ай бұрын

It's in video games too

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! I plan to pack it with details to make it look lived-in, like the students just left the room. There will be lots of Easter Eggs from the books.

@marygatdula2744 9 ай бұрын

I've been looking forward to this. I hate to tell you that I've never read the books or watched the movies, but it's true. I have seen lottle snippets, of course. Hard not to when they are everywhere! Lots of previews everytime a new movie would come out. Anyway, I know you are going to make it look amazing, and I can't wait to watch. I'm already in love with that window!

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

Even if you don't care about HP, it'll be a fun series. I'll be making so many minis. I can't wait!

@sarapiburn2523 9 ай бұрын

This is amazing! 💜💜💜

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@AnneAndersonFoxiepaws 9 ай бұрын

Been looking forward to this. Yay! I'm not the only one who has epic glue disasters when I'm not paying attention (sorry for the hilarity at your expense but it's really comforting that others do this kind of thing too!)

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

Fabritac is expensive AF and I've wasted most of it during cap catastrophes

@recoveringsoul755 9 ай бұрын

I stored my bottle on the side so it would come out easier. Luckily I found it before it touched the carpet!!! It looked like a round bubble, but it was more like a clear ball of dried glue. Size of a marble like a crystal ball!! But it was fun to play with and squeeze and squish. I'm not sure where it is now. So happy it didn't reach the rug. It was a fidget toy. Smooth parts and bumpy parts.. You lost a lot of glue

@klaird_h4727 9 ай бұрын

I dont know anything about Harry Potter- but I know you will make this look amazing Shyra!😊

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

I loved the books growing up! I still listen to the series on audiobook multiple times a year while I'm working. I'm so excited!

@DRN 9 ай бұрын

Really nice ❤

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@Touyube8811 9 ай бұрын

This is awesome!

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@amosminiatures3945 9 ай бұрын

so beautiful 👌

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

@cat3crazy 9 ай бұрын

My problem with 3 in 1 or Fab-tac is that I either lose the little tops or screw the bigger tops on too tight and they crack. I found that several layers of plastic wrap and a rubber band works just as well as the tops that come on the bottles and are easily replaceable. I just tear off some plastic wrap, fold it into an approximate 2 inch square, drape it over the top of the bottle and wrap a rubber band around it (several times) until it holds the plastic wrap tight. BTW, I really like the modifications you have made to the room.

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

That's really clever! I've seen people transfer the glue into an Elmer's glue bottle as well. I like your idea bc you don't have to transfer the glue.

@RockObsessedTrekkie 4 ай бұрын

😢 I'm a little sad that you already made this. It was at the top of my list of ideas. That being said, it's still one of my favorite videos 😊. I love what you did with the recessed window. Hope you do more Harry Potter rooms soon!

@queencityminis 4 ай бұрын

You can do it too! Maybe people have made the Gryffindor Common Room.

@debbralehrman5957 9 ай бұрын

Nice looks good👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🍁🍂🎃🍂🍁

@tracybowling1156 9 ай бұрын

This 1st video flew by. I was so into it that I was surprised when it ended. 😂 This isn't the super top secret project, is it? In any case, great start!

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

It isn't the secret project (the one that's been haunting me for a year lol). I have been teasing this Harry Potter project in my description since I started my channel, so I'm glad it's begun.

@peanutbutterwave 9 ай бұрын

amazing as always

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

I appreciate that 😊

@danarae6758 9 ай бұрын

Glue humor! So funny

@tinykeyholeminis 9 ай бұрын

Harry Potters, not my thing, but I'm excited to see how this comes out! The modifications look amazing already!❤😊 I have plans for the fireplace room as well, just not there yet!

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

Ooh exciting! I can't wait to see what you do. It's a versatile room box. For people who don't like Harry Potter, I'll be up to my usual tricks using everyday items to make looks of minis for this project. It'll be a fun one for all.

@tinykeyholeminis 9 ай бұрын

@queencityminis I'm excited to see it. I'm a fan of your miniatures, so I'm all in!😍❤️

@kathykeith2203 3 ай бұрын

I love your videos and voice!!! I cant wait to do my first one!! ❤❤❤😊😊😊

@queencityminis 3 ай бұрын

You can do it! Have fun

@kathykeith2203 3 ай бұрын

@@queencityminis thank you!!❤️❤️

@lauriegiggy5878 9 ай бұрын

Love it!

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@swearenginlawanda 5 ай бұрын

Use the cap from a plug in air freshener. I found they fit most glue bottles. Its the bigger between airwic and glade. I use the smaller one for other glue (eg tacky glue, school glue etc). I keep the original tip from the glue for application.

@queencityminis 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info! That's so interesting

@swearenginlawanda 5 ай бұрын

@@queencityminis i tried it after I lost a whole bottle of beacon 3N1 glue. That stuff isn't cheep. The air fresheners cap seals the bottle until you need to use the glue.

@CassandrajustCassandra 9 ай бұрын

I've been waiting for this. Great start on the mods. I'm designing a castle and those big tall rooms make you rethink everything lol. This is Cassandra, the one with all the cats...why they change my name? Grrr ;) I introduced you to my daughter, she's visiting me from Europe. She thinks you are just as funny as I do and loves your 1/144th stuff. I'll make her watch this one later hehe.

@2CraftySeniors 9 ай бұрын

Just jumping in to let you know you can change your name back. I had to, so know it's possible. Go to your channel page to do so. Even if you don't do videos, you have a channel page. (I'm on PC so getting to mine could be different from a phone but you have one.) On your channel page there's a "customize channel" button. Once there, at the top should be a "Basic Info" tab. If you use a phone, I'm not sure what yours will look like. Anyway... you can change your "handle" and "name" there. Hope that helps.

@CassandrajustCassandra 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! I'm on it. @@2CraftySeniors

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I've been waiting for this too. I've been saying I'll do a large Harry Potter project since I started my channel 1.5 yrs ago.

@KerriGilpin 9 ай бұрын

If Harry Potter isn’t your thing… you should read the books cause it’s everyone’s thing. 😂 I’m so impressed with your modifications, especially that deep alcove window! Super cool!

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

I know. I try not to judge people who don't like Harry Potter, but it's hard! 😆

@codysagod 9 ай бұрын

I love watching you work! I’m looking forward to seeing the next steps. May I ask what program you used to “draw” on a picture of the roombox?

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

I used an S Pen. It came with my Samsung Galaxy Tablet. I got the S8. I used to draw directly on photos or screenshots right on my cellphone. It's easy. I'd just hit the edit button and choose the draw tool.

@codysagod 9 ай бұрын

@@queencityminis Ah. Cool. Thank you.

@TaraFinlay 9 ай бұрын

Love it! Hey, are you going to the doll and miniatures show in NH on Nov 5?

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

Did you go? Were there dollhouse miniatures there? I wasn't around for it this year.

@TaraFinlay 9 ай бұрын

@@queencityminis I ended up not going ... I had scored a bunch of stuff at an antique store unexpectedly so the money wasn't there.

@recoveringsoul755 9 ай бұрын

I was wondering frim the preview if that back opening had deoth or was some optical illusion.

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

The depth was easier to make than I was expecting. I thought about doing math and doing it properly. So glad I just went for it instead. Precision kills me.

@judysparks1132 9 ай бұрын

Brilliant. Look forward to watching you bring the room to life😀 love what you did to the window x

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I plan to pack it with details to make it look lived-in, like the students just left the room. There will be lots of Easter Eggs from the books.