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Miniature fountain Makeovers & EASY Running Water effect 

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I made over a cheap fountain from Temu using really basic materials. I used special hobby materials to remake a Unique Miniatures fountain.
Learn a FREE substitute for resin, as well as an easy, cheap technique to create the look of running water. The running water effect could be used for your mini faucet, bath tub, birdbath, or whatever else you can think of.
I also show an easy, layered paint technique for creating the look of aged stone or concrete.
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@kellysweeney3842
@kellysweeney3842 Год назад
Both turned out fantastic! I love how you show us that amazing minis can be made from humble materials. Anyone can make minis, regardless of their budget. This is a wonderful realization. Last night I sat down with my jewelry supplies, some fake foliage, and other cheapie stuff and started creating and I was able to make lots of cute things that to my delight did NOT look like worthless junk at all! Yet the supplies cost very little. I had so much fun doing it. This is DEFINITELY the hobby for me, and I appreciate you for all you've taught me but also for the confidence boost. ❤ Thank you!
@queencityminis
@queencityminis Год назад
That is so awesome!!! I'm so glad you just went for it and started making things. It is so therapeutic to get lost in something and let time get away from you. You really can make miniatures with extremely humble supplies! You can make minis out of anything.
@lunadargent5292
@lunadargent5292 Год назад
I just bought that cheap one from Temu and was planning to do the exact same thing! Awesome video I especially love how you show the different ways to achieve the effects thank you very much👏🏻👍🏻😃
@kellysweeney3842
@kellysweeney3842 Год назад
Different and less expensive too! I used to feel making miniatures was for people in higher income brackets, but when you see someone take a cheap and a not cheap version of a thing and using different materials in different price ranges achieve magic in both, you suddenly realize that it doesn't have to cost a lot, and the chains fall away! I've been wanting to do a fountain. I will definitely try it now. I'm so excited after seeing this!
@annaderosbourg
@annaderosbourg Год назад
Me too! I actually got it from Temu after watching QCM‘s haul where it was featured 😂
@queencityminis
@queencityminis Год назад
Glad it was helpful! I was thinking of doing a faux marble look at one point, but I like how the stone turned out.
@MimmiesMinis-KellyPenny
@MimmiesMinis-KellyPenny Год назад
So cool! And you make it look effortless 🤩 i always look forward to your tutorials because i know that the piece you're creating or improving is going to be completed in a way that takes away the apprehension and the "what if i mess it up" mental block that many of us have. Your tutorials are always helpful in my mini making and so many of the tips and tricks you've shared have been my "Ahhh ha" moment! Thank you for another knowledgeable and well put together tutorial!!
@queencityminis
@queencityminis Год назад
Wow! What a thoughtful comment! I really appreciate that. For me, Little Gretchen's Workshop makes me feel the way you described. I love how she just goes for it and fixes any mistakes that arise.
@MimmiesMinis-KellyPenny
@MimmiesMinis-KellyPenny Год назад
@@queencityminis I completely agree! Little Gretchens workshop is awesome and her laze' fare attitude about the whole mini process is freeing! So what if I mess it up, maybe that's just my disappointment that something didn't go the way I had planned it, but it actually turned out much better. And at the end of the day as long as I like what I did and it makes me happy, it doesn't matter if someone else thinks it's terrible. That's an opinion and there are sometimes less than nice intentions behind their opinion. There seems to be a very close-knit mini community with a handful of RU-vid mini creators at the center, and I truly believe that the genuine nature and intent of said group is the draw. People want to be a part and connected to others who encourage, guide, and have a desire to help others discover the joy that the miniature world brings. Whether that joy comes from creating or watching and cheering someone on, it doesn't matter because what is important is the happiness that comes from just being part of and interacting with minis and those who love them! Keep on creating! 😉❤️
@sandrax4088
@sandrax4088 Год назад
I’m so happy that I found your channel, your minis always inspire me, especially all the details that can change a regular mini to an amazing one!
@queencityminis
@queencityminis Год назад
Thank you so much! Make sure you check out Little Gretchen's Workshop. She is so good at doing that. She uses everyday items to make most of her minis.
@jennifermarlowe5336
@jennifermarlowe5336 Год назад
These turned out fantastic! You always manage to add small details that make such a big difference. Thanks for sharing!
@queencityminis
@queencityminis Год назад
Thanks so much! 😊
@melniee2551
@melniee2551 Год назад
Love how you showed the contrast between the two fountains! And they're both good options, even the budget one!
@queencityminis
@queencityminis Год назад
I agree! The flocking makes a huge difference though. It's worth the investment, if you make minis or models.
@MaryGatdula
@MaryGatdula Год назад
Both of them turned out very nice!
@queencityminis
@queencityminis Год назад
Thank you :)
@papabear2515
@papabear2515 Год назад
Both are wonderful! You are so talented and also facilitate your demonstrations so well! You make everything seem “doable!” Thanks much, Kathleen
@queencityminis
@queencityminis Год назад
Thank you so much!
@graceh8866
@graceh8866 Год назад
Really loved this if you wanted your herbs greener you could add green food coloring it will give you that flock green . Just a suggestion 💕💕💕
@queencityminis
@queencityminis Год назад
Thanks for the tip! I added acrylic paint and it looked insane, so I scrapped that idea. I kinda wish I had shown that in the video.
@gentlejules7255
@gentlejules7255 Год назад
Great video! I love how you show two different ways to make it. Please do more videos like this. 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸
@queencityminis
@queencityminis Год назад
Thank you! Will do!
@davidhihm4353
@davidhihm4353 Год назад
Excellent tutorial! Thanks for sharing your gifts.
@queencityminis
@queencityminis Год назад
Thanks for watching!
@klaird_h4727
@klaird_h4727 Год назад
These are sooo cute! They both came out so well...per usual I will patiently wait to see what you make them a part of!🤣🤗
@queencityminis
@queencityminis Год назад
Maybe someday! I hadn't thought to do that. I've never done an outdoor space in miniature.
@carrie4910
@carrie4910 Год назад
Very cool! Thank you for showing both ways.
@queencityminis
@queencityminis Год назад
No problem 👍
@debb5470
@debb5470 Год назад
I love that you showed both versions
@queencityminis
@queencityminis Год назад
Thank you 😊
@nildarodriguez3974
@nildarodriguez3974 Год назад
After the improvements, they are equally nice. I'll order the Temu fountain since the scale is most fitting. Thanks for sharing.👍
@queencityminis
@queencityminis Год назад
You're welcome 😁 I do think the end result is very similar, even though I like the face of the larger fountain.
@tinykeyholeminis
@tinykeyholeminis Год назад
Those came out Amazing..wish ik about the tp trick when I was filling the basin..the fibers I used turned yellow....but that hot glue trick might come in handy when I create a leak😊Thanks for sharing all the great tips 🥰
@queencityminis
@queencityminis Год назад
Oh damn! Are you making another basin? Apparently the toilet paper trick id popular among model railroad builders and people who make waterfalls etc I love the idea of a leak! Your dollhouse is my favorite dollhouse ever. It is so perfect. It's totally my style.
@kristajones7202
@kristajones7202 Год назад
I love your styles and techniques so much. It's a bit of a coincidence you posted a video on fountains. I recently found a small basalt rock that looks like one of those columnar pillar basalt fountains and thought, "Shyra could turn this into something cool foe a garden mini." So, I giggled to myself when you posted this.
@queencityminis
@queencityminis Год назад
That sounds so cool! I hope you kept that rock. You could turn it into something. Grab your hot glue and flocking.
@jasminegomezzavala2497
@jasminegomezzavala2497 Год назад
Genius. More of these side by side tutorials, please.🙌🏽🙌🏽❤
@queencityminis
@queencityminis Год назад
Cool! I'll do that. Thank you
@GinasMiniatureStudio
@GinasMiniatureStudio Год назад
These both turned out great but I have to say that having the right materials does make all the difference. I spotted that fountain on Temu, but decided to pass on it so it was good to hear that the detail was a little lacking. I am a big fan of UV resin too, it's soo easy to use and take things to that next level.
@queencityminis
@queencityminis Год назад
I think the trash plastic was a great substitute for resin. The flocking is the best hobby material of the three I used. It really makes a big difference. I love flocking.
@lizcockrum9413
@lizcockrum9413 Год назад
Love both of them. Thanks for sharing both techniques ❤
@queencityminis
@queencityminis Год назад
Thanks for watching!
@maneeratromtrairat174
@maneeratromtrairat174 Год назад
I have it too . Thank for this tutorials .now I can made it useful .
@jackcleveland1175
@jackcleveland1175 Год назад
I'm very happy to have discovered your channel. In addition to the simple enjoyment of watching the process, I have also picked up a couple of tricks from you. Though I have a long history as a war gamer and DnD aficionado, those interests have a lot in common with dollhouse crafting. Peace.
@queencityminis
@queencityminis Год назад
That's awesome! I watch people make tabletop gaming miniatures, even though I've never played.
@ghoulgoil5029
@ghoulgoil5029 Год назад
CUTE! Both turned out so good! Love how they both turned out!
@queencityminis
@queencityminis Год назад
Me too! Thank you
@melodywilson5255
@melodywilson5255 Год назад
What a cool comparison! They both really look great!
@queencityminis
@queencityminis Год назад
Thank you :)
@estherm7070
@estherm7070 Год назад
Thank you for this great tutorial! I will be using it when my TEMU fountain arrives. I’m going to be adding this fountain to my new haunted house project for halloween this year. Have an awesome day 💐
@susanjerrell9220
@susanjerrell9220 Год назад
You could have a bobbing eyeball in your fountain, maybe 2.
@queencityminis
@queencityminis Год назад
That sounds awesome! Maybe you can put spiderwebs on it.
@estherm7070
@estherm7070 Год назад
Both awesome ideas!!
@dawnrogal3026
@dawnrogal3026 Год назад
As I was watching this I realized that my jaw had dropped... I love your tutorials, you make everything so approachable! Thank you.
@queencityminis
@queencityminis Год назад
You are so welcome! Thank you!
@lolasworldofminis
@lolasworldofminis 27 дней назад
Any recs on what brand to get of the flocking? I can’t seem to figure out. Many seem to be for nail art..
@queencityminis
@queencityminis 27 дней назад
I got mine at a hobby store. The brand is Woodland Scenics, but you can find others. Online, search for "flocking for miniatures."
@agneschrismer9946
@agneschrismer9946 Год назад
Very very cool. They look so realistic.
@queencityminis
@queencityminis Год назад
Thank you very much!
@lolasworldofminis
@lolasworldofminis 3 месяца назад
Do you have a certain kind of brushes you like or do you use any that you have? I just invested in a miniature paintbrush set, in a fancy zipper case and everything, but not sure if I’m being unnecessarily extra
@queencityminis
@queencityminis 3 месяца назад
I use a lot of cheap brushes, but I can tell the difference between my super cheap ones and mid-grade ones.
@elizabethmcgrath6198
@elizabethmcgrath6198 Год назад
Once again you made it look so easy!
@queencityminis
@queencityminis Год назад
Thank you :) I appreciate it
@Phaser1x
@Phaser1x Год назад
Wonderful artisan. Thank you. Reminds me of LOTR. It’s time. Lol
@queencityminis
@queencityminis Год назад
Now I can't unsee it 😆
@dovebair
@dovebair 6 месяцев назад
I really appreciate the experimental aspects of your videos. Thank you for the honest advice
@queencityminis
@queencityminis 6 месяцев назад
My pleasure! Thank you
@thedollcupboard
@thedollcupboard Год назад
Really enjoyed this comparison! I don't think I would have half the mini making techniques I use as a newby if not for your channel. Think I'll add a stream of water to my sink! Thank you! 😍✨
@queencityminis
@queencityminis Год назад
You're so welcome! Have fun 😁
@msamelienp
@msamelienp 10 месяцев назад
They both look great. Thanks for showing us the comparison in products used. I love the hot glue "water" trick.
@queencityminis
@queencityminis 10 месяцев назад
You are so welcome! Hot glue is so versatile.
@sysop224
@sysop224 11 месяцев назад
Fabulous as always. Every single time I watch one of your videos I have the same thought - I WISH you would write a book with step by step tutorials showing all these wonderful paint and effects ideas, colours etc - PLEASE??! I bet I'm not the only one who would buy it so that I could learn to paint.
@queencityminis
@queencityminis 11 месяцев назад
Maybe one day! That sounds like a ton of work. Thank you!
@DiannelLaird
@DiannelLaird Год назад
They both turned out fabulous. I love the fact that you really don’t have to spend a lot of money to get a really great miniature piece. Thank you for sharing this aspect of your affordable and more expensive options.
@queencityminis
@queencityminis Год назад
Thanks so much! 😊 Paint does wonders, and paint is cheap. Hot glue is a crafter's bestie.
@DiannelLaird
@DiannelLaird Год назад
@@queencityminis thanks for the tips.
@jenpink4298
@jenpink4298 Год назад
You are amazing! Both of these fountains look great! You always have such good ideas, thank you so much for sharing them!
@queencityminis
@queencityminis Год назад
You are so welcome!
@cecoya
@cecoya 9 месяцев назад
Both of those fountains turned out great actually. It is nice to know I am not the only one who used what I have to make stuff. You have a great mini day Happy Holidays to you and yours
@queencityminis
@queencityminis 9 месяцев назад
I think it's best to use what you have, otherwise you end up accumulating a lot of stuff!
@lolasworldofminis
@lolasworldofminis 27 дней назад
I have several of these from Temu so this is super helpful!
@queencityminis
@queencityminis 27 дней назад
I'm so glad!
@ZoeShears
@ZoeShears Год назад
I love how these turned out. You have such amazong skill with minatures.
@queencityminis
@queencityminis Год назад
Thank you :)
@judysparks1132
@judysparks1132 Год назад
Both looked fantastic! You have such talent and eye for detail. Could watch you work all day x
@queencityminis
@queencityminis Год назад
Thanks so much 😊
@karen4you
@karen4you Год назад
Good to see miniatures can be done on a tight budget and still look great.
@queencityminis
@queencityminis Год назад
I agree! I wish I could find the video, but there's a miniaturist who lives in poverty who makes the most incredible 1:48 dioramas. He uses trash, paper, cardboard, found objects etc. This hobby is accessible to anyone.
@Lili-eg7gp
@Lili-eg7gp Год назад
Beautiful
@queencityminis
@queencityminis Год назад
Thank you 😊
@barbaramroczka8970
@barbaramroczka8970 Год назад
You are my hero! I needed water both in a birdbath and a fountain and now I know how to do it. Thak you for this fabulous video.
@queencityminis
@queencityminis Год назад
I just saw a miniaturist from Japan make running water by dripping UV resin onto fishing line, then trimming it to size. I plan to play with that technique. Give it a shot, if you have the materials.
@sheratan-creation
@sheratan-creation Год назад
Merci beaucoup pour votre tutoriel ❤ J'ai acheté la fontaine sur temu le mois dernier, je l'ai repeinte aussi, je la croyais réussie, mais ça, c'était avant de voir les vôtres !!!😂 Allez, lundi, je recommence ma fontaine avec vos idées 😊. Encore merci, continuez vos vidéos, on adore !! Bisous de France 🗼
@queencityminis
@queencityminis Год назад
That's so great to hear! I hope you have a lot of fun. If you make a mistake, just paint over it and keep going.
@2CraftySeniors
@2CraftySeniors Год назад
Thank you for showing this little experiment.🥰 I think that each of these models has its use. For instance, if you're making a diorama of a "new" garden then the more expensive fountain would work best. However, if the objective is to have an abandoned garden, then the cheaper one would work better... because it's details make it look old and worn. 😊
@queencityminis
@queencityminis Год назад
That's very true! It looks like the details of the face have worn away over time from wind and rain.
@AnneAndersonFoxiepaws
@AnneAndersonFoxiepaws 11 месяцев назад
Love this as I just happen to have two of these, I have no idea if theyre cheap or expensive as I got them in an eBay bundle. I will be making them pretty as per your instructions because I want to use them in a diorama with horses so have an ornamental trough too so am thinking of putting one over the trough. The chances of 'weird camouflage' are high with my eyesight!🤪
@queencityminis
@queencityminis 11 месяцев назад
That sounds like a great project! Have fun 😊
@robertine.atelier
@robertine.atelier 9 месяцев назад
This is nice to compare such techniques, thank you 🎉
@queencityminis
@queencityminis 9 месяцев назад
You're welcome 😁
@nomanejane5766
@nomanejane5766 Год назад
@queencityminis
@queencityminis Год назад
Thank you 😊
@mrs.redmondsartclass3220
@mrs.redmondsartclass3220 6 месяцев назад
@barbkeith2697
@barbkeith2697 Год назад
Wowsers! They both turned out great! ❤
@queencityminis
@queencityminis Год назад
Thanks!
@amosminiatures3945
@amosminiatures3945 Год назад
OMG you are amazing great video 👌 thank you for sharing 🏠
@queencityminis
@queencityminis Год назад
You are so welcome!
@fancifuldevices
@fancifuldevices Год назад
This is such a fantastic idea for a video. So satisfying to watch and of course I love your results ❤
@queencityminis
@queencityminis Год назад
Thank you so much!!
@berthaday3473
@berthaday3473 10 месяцев назад
Lovely. My Mom used to call these lavabos. Have u ever tried egg whites whipped w/ 2 step resin/hardner to create tiny real bubbles? Great for water features & rivers.
@queencityminis
@queencityminis 10 месяцев назад
Wow! That's very interesting. I've never heard of mixing egg whites and resin.
@berthaday3473
@berthaday3473 10 месяцев назад
​@@queencityminisU gotta try it. I like using it in river scenes along the banks & around rocks/logs where bubbles would naturally form. (Lovin ur channel , I'm hooked).
@camberwins
@camberwins Год назад
Those both turned out great!
@queencityminis
@queencityminis Год назад
I appreciate it 😊
@jen_the_RN
@jen_the_RN Год назад
Your voice is so soothing!
@queencityminis
@queencityminis Год назад
Thank you 😊
@brianahawkins8124
@brianahawkins8124 Год назад
Beautiful.
@queencityminis
@queencityminis Год назад
Thank you!
@brianahawkins8124
@brianahawkins8124 Год назад
@@queencityminis Yw.
@judylloyd2528
@judylloyd2528 Год назад
Great information
@queencityminis
@queencityminis Год назад
Glad it was helpful!
@markierra
@markierra Год назад
So good! Thank you 🤍
@queencityminis
@queencityminis Год назад
My pleasure 😊
@tylermcflyer3061
@tylermcflyer3061 Год назад
What are the exact colors used here?
@queencityminis
@queencityminis Год назад
I'm not sure about the green since I believe I mixed a few different tones. The beige color is unbleached titanium.
@jamiegallier2106
@jamiegallier2106 Год назад
❤❤❤
@queencityminis
@queencityminis Год назад
Thank you :)
@susanjerrell9220
@susanjerrell9220 Год назад
Both look great. 💖
@queencityminis
@queencityminis Год назад
Thank you! 😊
@kat3910
@kat3910 Год назад
I really enjoyed the side by side comparison with purchased materials vs what you might have at home. They both look great, and it is awesome to see the options!
@queencityminis
@queencityminis Год назад
I'm glad you enjoyed it :)
@dawnklein106
@dawnklein106 Год назад
Love them both!
@queencityminis
@queencityminis Год назад
I'm happy with how they both turned out, although I did add flocking to the Temu fountain. I just had to lol
@dawnklein106
@dawnklein106 Год назад
@@queencityminis Younwouldnt have been satisfied if you didn’t so I’m glad you did!
@kathykeith2203
@kathykeith2203 4 месяца назад
What can I say but you are awesome!!!!❤❤❤❤
@queencityminis
@queencityminis 4 месяца назад
I appreciate that 🙏
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