Wednesday, May 27, 2015

A miniature hutch in progress

I'm showing off a project that isn't exactly complete today. Gina's Designs Lasercuts asked me if I wanted create a sample for their new Miniature China Cabinet and of coarse I said "Heck yeah!"

Gina's Designs Miniature Cabinet - Nichola Battilana

Cute, right? Here's a peek before being all gussied up. 


Gina's Designs Miniature Cabinet - Nichola Battilana

The size is is 5" x 7" but it 'feels' larger. The shelving space is massive and if you were putting very teeny weeny things inside you might just be able to add an extra shelf or two. It IS larger than most mini-hutches I've come across, but I think people who aren't comfortable with teeeeeeny tiny might appreciate the extra space.


Gina's Designs Miniature Cabinet - Nichola Battilana

The ornamental scroll-ish bits I've adorned this with are made with Paperclay from this Silicone Mold - Architectural Flourishes. The little lock on the bottom cupboard doors is a Prima Shabby Chic Metal Door Lock. For the feet I've used 12mm Wooden Drawer Pulls stacked with a 3/4 Inch Wooden Wheel.  


Gina's Designs Miniature Cabinet - Nichola Battilana

As for the hinges, well I used what was on hand and it wasn't perfect. You'll want to find hinges that swing freely and attach with very short screws. Trust me... use the screws. Depending on the size of your hinges, you'll need at least two for each top door and one for each bottom door for 'larger' hinges or three for each top and two for each bottom if you can find some great tiny ones.


Gina's Designs Miniature Cabinet - Nichola Battilana

And now comes the fun part: filling it! I do have an inkling what will be placed in my cabinet... but my plans seem to have a mind of their own lately so I'll keep it a bit of a secret before showing off the finished piece.

What would you fill this tiny cabinet with?

Supply List:
Miniature China Cabinet
Creative Paperclay* 
Silicone Mold - Architectural Flourishes
Prima Shabby Chic Metal Door Lock
12mm Wooden Drawer Pulls 

3/4 Inch Wooden Wheel
Acrylic paint
Hinges