While I was on eBay the other night, I found an auction for two unfinished tables, and couldn't resist bidding. One was obviously handmade from scrap wood and minature balusters, but the other looked like a House of Miniatures kit.
When the tables arrived, I realized that the table was much deeper than the typical HoM demi-lune table kit, and I had a little trouble getting the legs to fit. I think the table top must have originally come from a different kit.Usually I just freehand my painted furniture, but this time I penciled in guidelines for an urn and scrolls, to keep everything symmetrical. Here it is with the design roughed in with paint.
I used only four colors for this table- cream, green, yellow/khaki, and brown. I finished the table top before assembling the table, then worked on the legs and apron. I had the hardest time getting the green of this table to photograph correctly. I tried taking "after" shots of this table three seperate times. Every time, the green has photographed completely wrong. The real colors are closer to the in-progress shots above.
Hello Eliza,
ReplyDeleteOnce again fantastic paint job. Your work is always so lovely and delicate.
Big hug,
Giac
It looks like a great purchase. Very beautiful table, you have done a great job here.
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Wyrna
Beautiful table you made.
ReplyDeleteGreetings Xandra
Very elegante and delicate. I like your paint job.
ReplyDeleteBye Faby
I love this. In fact I am going to copy it. Based on my latest experience with painting and decorating House of Miniature kits I think I am up to it. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteSusan
Me gusta la pintura que le has hecho. Ha quedado muy bien.
ReplyDeleteBesujis!!!
Marvelous work! You do wonderful painting in mini! :D
ReplyDeleteHi Eliza,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work, the design is so pretty. I hate it when the colours aren't right in photos.
ML Fi x
I love it. Great work Eliza!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Eliza
ReplyDeleteWhat a steady hand you have!
The colours work perfectly and it's the sort of piece that will look good anywhere.
hugs
I love your colours and the pattern you have chosen!
ReplyDeleteLove your table
ReplyDeleteyou have turned an average table into a beauty, very well done!
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