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Domestika

DIY Miniature House & Furnishing for Beginners

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Overview

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Learn how to craft a charming interior space by building furniture and accessories from scratch using accessible materials
  • Introduction
  • Miniature Essentials
  • Furniture and Decor
  • Building the Niche
  • Final project
“Building amazing places in such a small size is like a challenge: we need to mix and match different skills and cultivate imagination to be both interesting and realistic.”

Wei Xu specializes in creating miniature interiors that have seen her work with clients including Madewell, Pottery Barn Kids, Walmart, and Hunker. She has also been featured by Chatelaine Magazine, CBC Arts, and Buzzfeed’s Nifty.

In this online course, Wei teaches you how to make mini interiors of your own, by planning and making different kinds of furniture, plants, and decors. Explore the endless possibilities of this new art form and learn to build the space of your dreams, but in a portable size!

Syllabus

  • About Me
  • Influences
  • Tools and Materials
  • Finding Your Interior Style
  • Scaling in Miniature
  • How to Create a Template
  • Making the Sideboard 1
  • Making the Sideboard 2
  • Making the Sideboard 3
  • Upholstering a Chair 1
  • Upholstering a Chair 2
  • Sewing a Cross Stitch Pillow 1
  • Sewing a Cross Stitch Pillow 2
  • Creating a Hanging Planter 1
  • Creating a Hanger Planter 2
  • Adding Windows 1
  • Adding Windows 2
  • Wall Treatment and Laying Flooring 1
  • Wall Treatment and Laying Flooring 2
  • Ways to Display Your Miniatures
  • Storing and Packing Miniatures
  • DIY Miniature House & Furnishing for Beginners

Taught by

Wei ✦ Honey Thistle

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