Vases
Vases are usually comprised of a bead and floral sprigs that must be inserted into it. The beads and sprigs can come in all sorts of different colors, shapes and textures, depending on the kit's décor. The sprigs usually come in a bundle and have to be cut to size.
Some of the vases can be pretty elaborate like hanging baskets or bouquets.
Hat Boxes and Boxes
All boxes are paper printouts that must be cut, folded and glued together to achieve a three dimensional shape.
Books
Books are also cut from paper and folded into an "accordion" shape to create pages. Many books are printed throughout, but others contain blank pages inside.
Food Containers
If they aren't boxes, then clear tubing is the preferred material used to make jars and other containers. This is the type of tubing used in breathing machines and they come in all sizes, depending on the container the kit requires. The tubing must be cut to size.
Fabric, wire and a print out complete the look of the container. The container is usually filled with tiny paper confetti, beads or other items that can be made to appear like "food". This one used a bit of floral sprigs to create preserves.
Umbrella
A conglomeration of simple items turn into a complicated one, like this umbrella.
Furniture
The furniture, for these projects, can be very elaborate or simple, depending on the kit. As you can see, all of the furniture pieces are pre-finished wood, but unassembled. You have to complete all upholstery as well. The fabric must be cut to size. Sometimes cutting templates are included, but not always.
The furniture pieces are very good quality, considering the price of these kits. Some of the legs are actually spindled, curved and/or detailed.
I like using hot melt glue, on the low setting, when working with fabric, as some furniture pieces require upholstery and also have decorative pillows. That is just my personal preference though, you can use fabric glue or any other type of glue that you like. Just make sure that you test it on the fabric first, to see if it causes bleeding or shows through. You can use sewing if you know how. Instead of the fill provided for pillows, you can use rice for a better outcome.
Lamps
These kits bring all kinds of different lighting fixtures. From sconces, to table lamps, to "candles", to storm lanterns, to floor lamps and even chandeliers, I have done them all. But, no matter what the shape or size of the lighting fixture, they are all made from the same basic materials: beads, clear tubing, wire, paper and sometimes fabric with trim.
This particular lamp is a sconce. Like I have said before, you have to make everything yourself, including the little curled wires decorating the sconce base. Nothing is pre-made. When working with wire and metal beads, you might want to use a metal/jewelry glue.
Dust Covers
Most of these kits come with an acrylic dust cover. It's going to take some practice and many mistakes to get these dust covers just right, because they can be pretty tricky to put together. Because they are clear, you have to be extremely careful with your glue.
I tried a variety of different glues for putting together these cases, but I found that Testors Liquid Cement for Plastic Models works best. It dries clear and fairly quickly, so the parts won't shift out of place and the glue will not drip or run.
Lamps
These kits bring all kinds of different lighting fixtures. From sconces, to table lamps, to "candles", to storm lanterns, to floor lamps and even chandeliers, I have done them all. But, no matter what the shape or size of the lighting fixture, they are all made from the same basic materials: beads, clear tubing, wire, paper and sometimes fabric with trim.
This particular lamp is a sconce. Like I have said before, you have to make everything yourself, including the little curled wires decorating the sconce base. Nothing is pre-made. When working with wire and metal beads, you might want to use a metal/jewelry glue.
Dust Covers
Most of these kits come with an acrylic dust cover. It's going to take some practice and many mistakes to get these dust covers just right, because they can be pretty tricky to put together. Because they are clear, you have to be extremely careful with your glue.
I tried a variety of different glues for putting together these cases, but I found that Testors Liquid Cement for Plastic Models works best. It dries clear and fairly quickly, so the parts won't shift out of place and the glue will not drip or run.
