House Elf Heads & Cages

 Over the Weekend, I spent some time in the Cabin making a few little bits.

I tried my hand at making a Cage for Eeylops, from the Laser cut wood I brought at KDF, from Templewood Miniatures, some stiff wire already in my stash, two Black Glass headed Pins and a small piece of Leather. 

Firstly, I gave the Wood a wash of Acrylic Paint. I then measured out where the wire was going to go and marked the wood. I then used a needle pointed tool to make holes into the wood, on both the top and bottom of the cage pieces, but made sure the needle didn't go all the way through. I then cut all the wires to the same length and glued them into the bottom piece. While I was waiting for the glue to dry. I cut a small piece of leather to make the handle and folded that and glued. I then cut the tops off two very small Glass headed pins, leaving a short piece of the pin to knock into the wood. These I used to attach the handle to the wood. Once everything was dry, I put the top of the cage onto the wire. It was a nightmare getting the wires to stay in place, but eventually after a lot of swearing, they all fitted in. I finished around the bottom and top edges with very thin cut veneer and touched it up with paint. All in all not bad for a first attempt, though next time, I'm going to hunt out my Dremel and drill the holes.

I've also made some more House Elf Heads to put in Frames. They are all made with Super Sculpey. I brought the Frames from The Works, they are bare wood, so can be stained or painted in any colour you wish. I originally brought them for my Scrapbooks, but they are the perfect size for 1:12th Scale. There are ten in a pack, 2 of each design for £1.00.

Please excuse the pictures as they were taken on my phone and it was dark outside the Cabin.

House Elf ~ The Making of Dobby

 After I made the other Elves, one of my Friends asked me if I could make a Dobby. 

Well I thought I'd give it a go and these pictures showed how he evolved.

I just need to dress him in his Dirty Pillowcase and paint his eyes.

I'm really pleased how he has turned out so far.

Diagon Alley ~ At Night

 I must admit, I do love looking at Diagon Alley when its all lit up at night.

In the first few pictures I left the Dolls in place, but in the rest I removed them.

Hope you enjoy looking at the pictures.

Wonder what's lurking in those shadows?.

That Is A Real Cobweb In the Window.

Diagon Alley ~ In Daylight

 Following on from yesterday's post on Eeylops Owl Emporium, here are some more up to date pictures of Diagon Alley. 

When we visited the Harry Potter Tour, it gave me loads of ideas, to get a bit more of the Diagon Alley Atmosphere. I need to make some more hanging signs to put on the buildings. Finish off the inside of the Apothecary, which at the moment looks like a tornado has gone through the upstairs. 

I just tell everyone it was a Magic spell gone wrong.

I've also taken some pictures of Diagon Alley at Night, so will be back later to show you all.

In the mean time enjoy...

Come On In

Plenty Of Potions & Lotions In The Apothecary Window

The Black Cat From the Apothecary

Who's that Peeking Around The Pumpkin Stall?

Looks Like Some Of The Professors Are Out Shopping.

Eeylops Owl Emporium ~ Diagon Alley

 After visiting the Harry Potter Studio Tour back in May, I came home and had a really good look at my own Miniature Diagon Alley. I think I've got the atmosphere just about right.

I really need to work on Eeylops, I know exactly how I want it to look inside and now having seen the real Eeylops, I'd like to try and replicate how they had the hanging cages and birds outside.

I took these pictures a couple of months ago, whilst playing around with my new Camera, but forgot to share. I also need lots more Owls...