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Post by Neyjour on Nov 13, 2017 16:47:59 GMT
These are some crates I've been working on. The one with the dividers is going to hold 3 different coloured spices, and I've got some ideas for more goodies to go in the other two (and a few more that I plan to make). They're made a bit like papercraft. I drew the unfolded crate on cereal box cardboard, glued down mini wooden sticks (with PVA), cut them out and folded them up. A few more sticks need to be glued on after (4 on the side edges and 4 on the bottom edges). Then paint, and fill with trade goods.   |
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Post by isenlighter on Nov 13, 2017 19:40:38 GMT
That's a great technique. I will have to give it a try
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Post by Neyjour on Nov 13, 2017 22:49:16 GMT
isenlighter - Thanks. Good luck with yours!
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Post by drayer on Nov 14, 2017 7:27:25 GMT
This is a really good idea I've been trying something similar with Popsicle sticks, but in scale they look like 2X12 boards lol. Are those painted pebbles in the box? whatever they are they're perfect size for fruits!
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Post by dan on Nov 14, 2017 7:39:34 GMT
Looks great! I like the added detail that looks like hay around the packed create. Is that saw dust?
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Post by Neyjour on Nov 14, 2017 11:52:24 GMT
drayer - Thanks. Yeah, I've tried using popsicle sticks as well, and they just didn't look right. The mini sticks are a much better scale. Here's the ones I used: HORIZON mini Wooden Sticks. The things in the crate are eggs, made with FIMO polymer clay. For objects that tiny, I don't bake them in the oven. Just boil in a small saucepan of water for a couple minutes. It's really quick and easy. dan - Thank you! The packing material is Floral Garden Floral Moss.
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Post by deafnala on Nov 14, 2017 12:51:15 GMT
The crates look WONDERFUL. I have a few terrain boards that could use detailing; your crates would be just the thing. Thanks for the idea.
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Post by Neyjour on Nov 15, 2017 14:13:42 GMT
deafnala - Thanks very much!
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Post by voodoo on Nov 19, 2017 15:05:40 GMT
Ooooh I really like these! Thanks for the share
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Post by wylfebane on Nov 23, 2017 7:26:47 GMT
These crates look fun to build, I might have to try this idea. If that's OK?
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Post by skunkape on Nov 24, 2017 15:50:12 GMT
I need to make a few of these crates, they look very good and seem to be fairly easy to make.
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Post by Neyjour on Nov 25, 2017 8:55:57 GMT
voodoo - Thanks! wylfebane - Yes, of course! That's why I posted them.  skunkape - Thanks. They can be a little bit time-consuming and fiddly (working with such small pieces), but much easier (for me) than building one piece-by-piece. I hope they work out well for you.
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Cheers!
Cheers!