CEREAL BOX "wood" floor for Dollhouse Miniature or Diorama
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- čas přidán 21. 04. 2023
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Make easy faux wood flooring for your dollhouse or diorama using thin chipboard from paper food packaging. I show two methods you can choose from. This technique can be used to make parquet, herringbone, chevron and other patterns as well.
I made 1:12 scale flooring but you can make flooring for other scales by changing the dimensions.
1:24 scale - 1/8" wide boards, 3.5" long
1:12 scale - 1/4" wide, 7" long
To simplify things, you can make the boards up to 8" long. You get more coverage, so it takes less time and has fewer seams.
1:6 scale - 1/2" wide, 14" long
I have lots of projects planned ranging from abandoned miniatures, furniture makeovers, dioramas, accessories, kits and Dollhouse Miniatures in multiple scales. I also have a large Harry Potter build planned for 1" scale.
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Shyra - Zábava
Using adhesive tape is such a good idea. Not only does it avoid warping but it also means you can avoid the process of adding glue every 5 minutes. I am definitely going to try this! Love the suggestion of the products too. It's gorgeous!
Thank you so much! I love not having to take the time to add glue. I can also walk away at any point and the tape will still be sticky when I get back. Another plus: no glue squeezing between the boards and blocking stain.
I love your monotone voice even when you make jokes you don't break tone. I don't know why but I find this so so soothing. I've been watching a lot of videos as I just found you... but as a crafter who has severe anxiety I LOVE your content thank you.
Thank you! I'm glad my videos are helping soothe anxiety for you and others. I struggled with debilitating anxiety from my mid-teens to mid-20s. I was agoraphobic. I was even on disability for a few years as an adult. I'm very grateful my anxious days are behind me now.
@@queencityminisyour voice actually reminds me of thesquaretospare's voice, also love your videos!
I find your videos so relaxing with your voice and the music.
I'm so glad! Thank you
Oh wow, it seems so obvious now, but I’ve never seen anyone use double sided tape for flooring and shingles before! You really have a knack for seeing great, simple solutions to miniaturists’ woes using easy to obtain materials. A treasure trove of wisdom!
Thank you so much 😁 I do real life, full-size remodels so I have a few tricks from things I use as a contractor, like the vinyl floor tape and two part wood epoxy.
@@queencityminis that explains it! But it must be funny when you think you have to do x, y and z and then remember it’s just a mini, no one will be walking on it or wearing and tearing anything lol.
Lot of work done here.
You really are turning into MY QUEEN. For best instructions, easy to follow and so smart. Thanks from an old grandma
Wow, thank you! That's cool to hear
Both look nice!
Thank you 😊
I've been snatching the boxes out of my family's hands so I'm good on materials lol. Dang the antique wax makes so many things convincing as wood. How did we live without it?
I have no idea! I'm so glad TinyKeyholeMinis used it on her channel or I never would've discovered it. It's such a great product.
@@queencityminis Yes Jolene did us all a huge favor sharing that tip!
This is awesome, I couldn’t find many good looking + affordable options for wood flooring. Thank you! I can’t wait to try this 😍
You are so welcome! It's a great solution.
Exactly what I was searching for. I already have that tape! Love your calm voice that tells it to the point with precise directions. Have gotten so much help and info from your videos. Thanks !
Glad it was helpful! Thank you
Good morning thank so much for this wonderful tutorial and tips. They both turned out great!
You're welcome :) I love the outcome.
Great time saver that second method!!
Yes! It took about 15 mins vs 55 mins for the method with individual strips. I'm pretty slow at cutting strips.
I like both Shyra, the overall look is well worth the time spent on them, tfs x Julie 🇬🇧
The simpler version took 15 mins. The one with individual strips took 55 mins in total.
Wonderful! Thank you!
My pleasure!
The double sided carpet tape is a brilliant idea. I’ll be doing that in my room boxes for the future. thanks!
You're welcome! Happy crafting
That's really cool!
The one with the individual strips looks like a rustic, older floor, with natural wood.
The engraved one looks like a new modern floor.
Great idea!
I completely agree!
Love it Thank you so much for sharing this idea ❣️
You're welcome! I'm so shocked at the amount of variation in tone in food packaging material. It looks like wood without even trying.
@@queencityminis i saw that it is amazing
This is so cool!! My sister and I have done the second method you demonstrated and to add a bit more "character" we made indentations representing nail heads. We have also made deeper marks that kind of look like knots and other imperfections in the wood. When she and I began doing mini's 25+ years ago there was very little choice available for so many things. And if you could find what you were looking for it was so expensive that buying it wasn't an option so making what we needed became the norm. One of the reasons I enjoy your channel is because you make everything you possibly can by hand. Thank you for creating, showing, and sharing your creative spark!!
That's such a cool idea! You could definitely create a lot of character by doing that.
For people with a Cricut Maker and a debossing tool, the machine could do all the work for you. I have a Cricut Maker but I rarely use it bc I hate taking the time to deal with technology.
@@queencityminis I have thought about maybe purchasing a Cricut but I just can't justify the cost for what I would be using it for. Maybe if the YT channel I'd like to start goes anywhere I could better justify the cost and maybe even recoup my investment selling some of the items I could make 🤷🏻♀️ the whole thing makes me so nervous!! I don't have any problems speaking to a group or in public, but I'm kinda unsure how to begin. Wow! That went off topic, sorry 😁 The wax you added to the floors is so gorgeous! I have some clear, liquid wax I picked up for finishing, but I wonder if I can tint it? Hmmm... I feel an experiment coming on LoL 😂
Brilliant 👍 thank you x
Thank you so much :)
Oh boy! Just the affordable solution I was looking for................and what a time saver as well. THANK YOU! Now, I'm off to buy a bunch of cereal - for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for the next few months.................
🤣 Don't go on an all cereal diet! Hit up your friends and neighbors for their cereal boxes. I have a huge stack of egg cartons and I don't eat eggs.
@@queencityminisas an asian who lives in malaysia, my family has an entire mountain of plastic bags
Thanks so much! I haven’t been able to find the craft paper I like to use for floors, so this is a big help.😊
Anytime 😊
Boy the antique wax really is a perfect color on the brown chip board!!! I usually use the clear waverly wax to protect i am going to have to go get some brown i love that color
It's gorgeous! I learned about it from TinyKeyholeMinis. It looks amazing on multiple materials, including polystyrene plastic Chrysnbon pieces.
@@queencityminis i actually found that i had some!!!! I dont know why i never tried it. Will definitely now that i saw this.
Both styles look great Shyra! I really love the one where you made the individual strips, that method would be great for room boxes. Those wooden flooring strips can get very expensive!😂. Coffee stirrers are also another option for any die hard wooden flooring fans.😊
Absolutely! I'm using the floor I made in a diorama/room box I've been working on behind the scenes.
I like giving options for people who may not have access to craft stores and online shopping to buy wood strips or even coffee stirrers. Most of us have access to food packaging.
This is brilliant! I'm definitely gonna have to give this a try. I didn't know cardboard could look so woodlike with just a bit of wax/stain.
I know! When I added the stain, I couldn't believe how much interest and variation there is in cereal box material. Sealing it makes it look even more like wood.
Beautiful floor…I’ll never toss out another box! Lol…I really love the way that wax looks…I still have not used it and I kick myself every time I see a project with it cause it looks so amazing!
Thank you! I'm a big fan of the Waverly Antique Wax. I hope they never stop making it 🤞 I did a test with brown paint and it looks nearly as good. I should've included it in the video. Oops!
I love how the individual strips look like hard wood flooring and the engraved floor looks like a laminate/vinyl floor. Fantastic video!
Oh yeah, that's true! Well spotted. Thank you
Who knew? What a great way to get the look of wood floors!
I agree! I can't believe cereal box looks so good without even trying
I really like the tip of using 2-sided carpet tape to avoid warping. Genius.
Thank you! I use it during real life remodels to install sheet vinyl. I used it to install dollhouse shingles and I've been hooked ever since.
@@queencityminis I would have never never thought of using it so thank you for the suggestion. A lot less messy than gluing each strip or shingle.😊❤
Hi just found your podcast today and am now binge watching all your past podcast and really enjoying them, you have given me so many ideas, I can’t wait to start doing up my 2 dolls houses, 1 started and the other nothing at all, thank you for sharing, sending blessings from Scotland, ps also subscribed 👍
That's fantastic! Crafting is so therapeutic and fun. Thank you for subscribing! Enjoy
Miss, your voice is so soothing and very clear that my dad (who doesn’t understand much English) understands everything you say, he is now a fan! 😂❤
Thank you! What language does he speak? I added captions for many languages to this video. He can listen to me speaking in English while he reads in his language.
I would not have guessed that the chipboard would look so much like wood and the double-sided tape looks so easy to work with!! I'm interested in trying the engraving technique. Thank you for another great tutorial!!
You're welcome! I was trying this for the first time as I filmed and I couldn't believe how the chipboard looked with some color applied. It's wild! There's so much variation in tone. I sent a pic to another CZcams miniaturist, Whitney LaBrie, and she said, "I love a good wood floor". She was shocked when I told her it was cereal box.
I did this for my 1:24 house and it looks amazing and much cheaper than real wood. I did use glue because I wanted something that was long lasting and held it down to dry with heavy tiles.
That's awesome! I'm glad it turned out well for you
These are gorgeous!
Thanks :)
Loved this. It will be used at our Model Railroad club for a loading dock.
Awesome! That's a really cool use.
I like both super ideas.
I appreciate that 😊
Your creativity is amazing, and your attention to detail is unmatched! I make minis, too, so I watch for ideas, and I love your sense of humor! Thank you for creating a wonderful place to relax and be entertained 💗
Thank you so much! Some people would balk at the idea of adding cereal box floors to their dollhouse but I like making minis accessible to everyone.
You have real skills! So realistic
Thank you! This is simple, but looks great.
Fab work ❤ I’m new to miniature craft and these tips will make my life so much easyer ty x
Welcome to the miniature community!
The second method with the scoring instead of individual strips would be banger for wainscoting!! If you score them as squares you can probably make a fast and easy tile, too! This is a great tutorial and gives many ideas, thank you
So true!
Excellent idea.
Thank you :)
I am enjoying your channel...great ideas... And that you explain the different process used....I'm going to try this ...I am presently trying to make 3 doll houses for my 3 granddaughters... I am learning everything on CZcams
That's a big undertaking! Watch Little Gretchen's Workshop too. She does everything in her dollhouses by hand. I've learned a lot from her.
@@queencityminis … I went to little Gretchen’s workshop… I have subscribed … great ideas.. thankyou for telling me
@@queencityminis … I was watching little Gretchen.. and she recommended on her channel to go watch your channel… very nice support
This actually looks amazing! I’m totally impressed. I’ve been looking for a good material to make my floors and this result is honestly one of the best I’ve seen. I’m really considering using it!
Glad you like it! It was easy and I love the result. You could get creative and do a mosaic pattern or some other style as well.
Thankyou so much for sharing :)
My pleasure:)
A great tutorial, as always! thank you for sharing because I love to reuse packaging and for sure I will use this technique!🥰
You're welcome 🤗 have fun!
Great job!
Thanks!
You are welcome 🤗
Fantastic tips 😊
I appreciate that 😊
I have been trying to figure out a cheap but lovely flooring for a diorama I’m making for my students for a forensics case. Thank you so very much as I don’t want to spend the schools money when being clever is always best for everyone :).
Happy to help!
I was thinking of engraving being an easier process while watching you. Then when you revealed engraving I was extremely impressed. Great job 👏
Thank you! I like to experiment with different techniques to give my viewers ideas and help you save time.
I also have used the same method on my dollhouse floor just with a pencil, it works beautifully.
That's great! Thank you
You can also run the cereal box front and back thru a paper strip shredder.
That's a great idea! I don't have a shredder but I know a lot of people do.
Omg how did I never realized how this would work! It’s so easy too, thankyou!
My pleasure ☺️
Absolutely beautiful flooring. I loved both versions. I might just have to pick up some of the wax you used. Thanks so much for sharing.
Thank you! I'm not sure why it's called Wax since it applies like paint but I'm really happy with it.
@@queencityminis Hrm.. I don't know. Maybe it has a sealant in it? It's just really beautiful.
This looks easier than coffee stirs for flooring, ty!
So much faster for sure
That carpet tape is a great idea ❤
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Thank you! I use it to install wood flooring in dollhouses as well as shingles. Much faster than glue.
🎉🎉im so happy I came across your channel.thank you for your videos.i truly believe the universe gives you what you need in time of need..because I need your videos..thank you 🎉😊
What a nice thing to say! Thank you so much
Both are great
Thank you!
I can't tell you how excited I am to see you use the antique wax...In the beginning I was like "please use the wax"..and you did😊 it works so great on the chip board..looks amazing..don't you just love it!!!🥰💖
It's my new favorite thing! I have tried it on plastic and chipboard. I can't wait to try it on wood! Thank you for the tip.
@@queencityminis 🤘😘🤘
Omogosh, the scoring technique is right up my alley, looks great!
Thank you! There's a tool for Cricut called a debosser that would do an excellent job with this.
I really love this floor, both of them. I want to try it in 1:6 scale so I will make them 1/2 inch instead. I love this antique wax. I have seen it before but I didn't buy it because I wasn't sure how to use it or what it would look like. It's a beautiful color. Thank you so much for this video.
I love the wax! I use it all the time. I highly recommend it.
@@queencityminis thank you so much. I'm going to buy some!!!
Constantly amazed at your expertise in the tiny world. Thank you.
Wow, thank you!
What a fun technique! I've never used this type of tape before but it looks so much simpler than all that gluing, with none of the waiting! 👏👏👏 The antique wax also looks interesting. I'm sure I need a floor somewhere! ❤
I really like the flooring tape vs regular double sided tape bc flooring tape is permanent. Other types of tape may dry out over time.
Great idea! Love the way you recycled that cardboard and they look beautiful!
Thanks so much! 😊 I use cereal box for so many things.
Cool method
Thank you :)
You are welcome 🤗
Thanks again!
You are welcome again.
Thank You!!!!
You're welcome!
I love this, and cute glasses frames!
Thank you 😆 My head was in the way for most of the engraving of the wood boards. I only had a couple usable clips
They both look great. I think it engraved lines one looks a little more like the linoleum you get that looks like wood paneling. Where as the first looks like it IS wood paneling
That's true. I don't have a dollhouse set up but I think the engraved floors would look very convincing with baseboard trim and furniture and rugs etc.
Thank yo so much for this tutorial. I usually use my cereal and other boxes for journal covers but I have been thinking about giving a room diorama a try and now I know how to easily make the flooring.
The first method does look beautiful, but I have a hard time cutting straight even in a trimmer, so using a ruler and stylus will probably make better looking floors.
I used a ruler to cut the strips and they aren't perfect, but close enough 😆 I have a paper cutter with a sliding blade and I think even slower with that.
I need a stainless ruler with a cork backing bc my ruler is very smooth, which made it harder to cut straight strips. It was sliding around.
@@queencityminis I already have a stainless ruler, so I'm good there. I have a room model to put together that has a printed paper wooden floor that would look better with either of these. Really appreciate learning how to do this! 🥰
I was watching and just waiting to yell at the screen, “I don’t have a printer to print that floor pattern. Shows what I know. No printer needed.
I very seldom use technology. I like to keep things accessible.
1000 :)
I love this! I have just taken on three doll house, renovations, and this will be a game changer. I’m thinking I could use it as backsplash even… Possibly make the look of subway tiles or shiplap. Can I ask what the water-based polyurethane brand is?
That's brilliant! It would definitely work for shiplap. I used Polycrylic water based sealer in satin, I Believe.
I have just come across your channel. So inspired by your makes. I’m a self taught crafter and I have done up a few dolls houses for friends. I would love to do more and I’d love to dabble in dioramas but where do I start with resale? Do people mostly do them for a hobby or is there a market I don’t know about? I’d love to learn more
I've never sold a dollhouse, but I know people have success selling room boxes and dioramas on eBay.
This. Is. Awesome. Now I think I have to rip up my Lowes paint stir stick floor and do this instead in my book nook to roombox conversion. I love the finish, especially the polyurethane. Which did you use? Is it a satin finish? It has a very nice non-glossy look. I will get on this as soon as I finish the quilts I suddenly decided to make last week despite having never made quilts before. Yay adhd! Ps I just realized I could use the embossing (debossing?) tool on my Cricut to do the second method. 🎉
YES! You could absolutely use the debossing tool on your Cricut to engrave the floors. I was thinking about that this morning.
I used Satin Polycrylic. I don't like high gloss finishes on wood. I think it looks more realistic with a lower sheen and photographs better.
@@queencityminis totally agree.
Easy is right! Love it. You said you would pre-paint the canvas board if you did it again, what colour would you recommend? A black, brown, or something else?
Yeah, I'm thinking black or brown. A dark color showing between the cracks makes a lot more sense than white. I had to take extra time to cover the white on mine.
Thanks Shyra
so great! what "pointy tool" did you use to make the indentations in the card? I'm struggling to make mine thick enough to look realistic
I'm not sure what it is. It's a tool I got in a box of random art supplies secondhand. Someone gave it to me. A pen that has run out of ink would work really well
I make my floors out of balsa wood bud this a good alternative
Balsa wood is really soft. Do you engrave the look of boards into the balls of wood or do you cut it into strips?
I engrave them so theyblook like realwood
The double sided tape is genius! Is it rug tape or something else? I’m going to use this method for my next floor.
It's vinyl flooring/rug tape. It's heavy duty and permanent so it won't dry out and fail over time like other types of double sided tape may do.
@@queencityminis Thank you, I’ll be on the lookout for it 😊
What exactly is a "pointy tool"? I'm new here, thanks for all the great ideas!
It's a tool I got at the Dollar Tree.
Both look good. Which one was easier to do? What’s the putty you use to make molds of your trim?
The second method was easier since I didn't have to cut out strips.
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It's called Amazing Mold putty. I get it from Amazon. They seem to be out so this stuff will work well, too. There are lots of options for mold putty.
@@queencityminis thanks! I need to make a mold of the corner of a decor piece my husband broke by accident.
have you ever made marble flooring? I have an idea id like to try once I finish moving(warning its gonna be weird and require alot of marble and crystal
I haven't. From real marble? That sounds fancy!
@@queencityminis I meant made fake stuff. like for tiles and such
I do have plans to make a tile video once I get a bit more time. In the meantime, you can check out this video from Little Structures. czcams.com/video/8Z3PByhwM2I/video.html
@@queencityminis thank you so much.
Ii did a kit. Dream dollhouse. A few years ago and tape wire electric. Then stuck there wallpaper onto cardstock with double sided tape. The wallpaper is falling off nowadays. As the double sided tape has dried up
That stinks! Regular tape doesn't have much staying power. That's why I use flooring tape. It's meant to permanently install full-size flooring that's being walked on for decades. It's more than strong enough to hold miniature flooring.
What is the name of the glue you used for dust covers? You stated you just touch the corner and it runs down the seam. I have looked online at all my hobby stores just trying to find it by what the jar looked like. Can’t seem to find it. I really need that glue…LOL
Is this question intended for me? I don't know what you mean. Sorry!
I thought it was you. Maybe on A. Bentley site. Sorry. 🙃
I sometimes make card backgrounds from strips of cardstock, so i should've been able to figure this out. But no.😂
😆 We all have, "Why didn't I think of that?" moments.
@@queencityminis Absolutely! 😂
I have some interesting reoccurring items random things I think I can make some cool mini stuff with. I would love to send you a few of each of these things to see what you make with them. Would you like to take the challenge?
That sounds fun! I'm planning to get a po box so people can send me things. I'll add it to my bio when I do.
@@queencityminis awesome!
What double sided tape do you use?
I use double-sided flooring tape from the hardware store. It's meant to permanently install carpet and sheet vinyl flooring.