Modifying Bentley House Minis cardboard room box • Gryffindor Common Room

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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 RU-vid 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.
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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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@BentleyHouseMinis 11 месяцев назад

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 11 месяцев назад

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 😆

@claireful 11 месяцев назад

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 11 месяцев назад

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.

@tinathecrafter 11 месяцев назад

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

@queencityminis 11 месяцев назад

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

@WillinrowArts 11 месяцев назад

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 11 месяцев назад

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

@hammerr3 11 месяцев назад

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 11 месяцев назад

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

@hammerr3 11 месяцев назад

@@queencityminis nice!! More videos! 😍

@teresahickey4380 11 месяцев назад

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

@queencityminis 11 месяцев назад

Thank you 😊

@MishSpar 11 месяцев назад

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 11 месяцев назад

Lol!

@marygatdula2744 11 месяцев назад

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

@queencityminis 11 месяцев назад

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

@sarahlongshore2605 11 месяцев назад

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

@queencityminis 11 месяцев назад

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.

@georgecunningham9175 11 месяцев назад

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

@queencityminis 11 месяцев назад

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

@estherm7070 11 месяцев назад

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 11 месяцев назад

It's in video games too

@queencityminis 11 месяцев назад

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.

@patriciablue2739 11 месяцев назад

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

@queencityminis 11 месяцев назад

Thanks so much!

@rachaelkasper5445 11 месяцев назад

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

@queencityminis 11 месяцев назад

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.

@vickinoeske1154 11 месяцев назад

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

@queencityminis 11 месяцев назад

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

@debbralehrman5957 11 месяцев назад

Nice looks good👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🍁🍂🎃🍂🍁

@danarae6758 11 месяцев назад

Glue humor! So funny

@RockObsessedTrekkie 6 месяцев назад

😢 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 6 месяцев назад

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

@klaird_h4727 11 месяцев назад

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

@queencityminis 11 месяцев назад

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!

@risacrawford3775 11 месяцев назад

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

@queencityminis 11 месяцев назад

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.

@DRN 11 месяцев назад

Really nice ❤

@queencityminis 11 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@stephaniecritser7360 11 месяцев назад

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

@queencityminis 11 месяцев назад

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 :)

@cat3crazy 11 месяцев назад

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 11 месяцев назад

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.

@marygatdula2744 11 месяцев назад

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 11 месяцев назад

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!

@judysparks1132 11 месяцев назад

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

@queencityminis 11 месяцев назад

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.

@kellysweeney3842 11 месяцев назад

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 11 месяцев назад

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.

@w.vangaal1077 11 месяцев назад

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 11 месяцев назад

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

@tracybowling1156 11 месяцев назад

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 11 месяцев назад

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.

@melniee2551 11 месяцев назад

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 11 месяцев назад

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.

@nessiemonstercrafts 11 месяцев назад

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 11 месяцев назад

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.

@Minimodernz 11 месяцев назад

Great video and instructions as unusual. Thanks for sharing 👍

@queencityminis 11 месяцев назад

You're welcome 😁

@cake8751 10 месяцев назад

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

@queencityminis 10 месяцев назад

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

@fancifuldevices 11 месяцев назад

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 11 месяцев назад

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

@ghoulgoil5029 11 месяцев назад

Looking forward to seeing this project come together!

@queencityminis 11 месяцев назад

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.

@recoveringsoul755 11 месяцев назад

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

@queencityminis 11 месяцев назад

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.

@robertine.atelier 8 месяцев назад

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

@queencityminis 8 месяцев назад

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uPuS0IrO_Lo.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.

@maddieadams75 11 месяцев назад

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

@queencityminis 11 месяцев назад

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

@tinykeyholeminis 11 месяцев назад

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 11 месяцев назад

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 11 месяцев назад

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

@vickiemullen660 11 месяцев назад

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

@queencityminis 11 месяцев назад

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.

@NotoriousCrafts 11 месяцев назад

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

@queencityminis 11 месяцев назад

Glad you like it!

@beverlywalker8215 11 месяцев назад

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 11 месяцев назад

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

@beverlywalker8215 11 месяцев назад

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

@codysagod 11 месяцев назад

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 11 месяцев назад

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 11 месяцев назад

@@queencityminis Ah. Cool. Thank you.

@kathykeith2203 4 месяца назад

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

@queencityminis 4 месяца назад

You can do it! Have fun

@kathykeith2203 4 месяца назад

@@queencityminis thank you!!❤️❤️

@jori7398 11 месяцев назад

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 11 месяцев назад

Oh yeah! Nailed it 💅

@jori7398 11 месяцев назад

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

@carrie4910 11 месяцев назад

Ooohhh im excited to see how this progresses!

@queencityminis 11 месяцев назад

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.

@CassandrajustCassandra 11 месяцев назад

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 11 месяцев назад

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 11 месяцев назад

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

@queencityminis 11 месяцев назад

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.

@2CraftySeniors 11 месяцев назад

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

@queencityminis 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much :)

@sarapiburn2523 11 месяцев назад

This is amazing! 💜💜💜

@queencityminis 11 месяцев назад

Thank you 😊

@TaraFinlay 11 месяцев назад

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

@queencityminis 10 месяцев назад

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

@TaraFinlay 10 месяцев назад

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

@AnneAndersonFoxiepaws 11 месяцев назад

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 11 месяцев назад

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

@recoveringsoul755 11 месяцев назад

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

@peanutbutterwave 11 месяцев назад

amazing as always

@queencityminis 11 месяцев назад

I appreciate that 😊

@Touyube8811 11 месяцев назад

This is awesome!

@queencityminis 11 месяцев назад

Thank you 😊

@lauriegiggy5878 11 месяцев назад

Love it!

@queencityminis 11 месяцев назад

Thank you 😊

@Siennaflower 11 месяцев назад

Very cool window! ❤

@queencityminis 11 месяцев назад

Thank you 😊

@amosminiatures3945 11 месяцев назад

so beautiful 👌

@queencityminis 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much 😊

@cerisekappes580 11 месяцев назад

Really cool! Can’t wait to see more 😊

@queencityminis 11 месяцев назад

Thank you!! 😁

@cerisekappes580 11 месяцев назад

@@queencityminis you are welcome 🤗

@KerriGilpin 11 месяцев назад

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 11 месяцев назад

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

@swearenginlawanda 7 месяцев назад

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 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for the info! That's so interesting

@swearenginlawanda 7 месяцев назад

@@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.