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| photo copyright Karin Corbin 2009 |
The working window latches are just about done. I can see that I need to move the catches on the upper and lower edges over to the right a little more. Digital cameras are so fantastic to use for an instant critique. It really gives you a fresh perspective and virtual set of eyes that have not been staring at a miniature part for far too long.
The handle in the center of the latch is a fragment of one of the Vintag brass findings I got at the Fusion Bead store in Seattle the other day. The brass rod has a darkening patina applied to it. No bling allowed on this dollhouse but there is a richness of texture and detail that tells its own story in this structure.
In case you are wondering about scale the brass rod I used is 1/32" in diameter.
While they are not a replica copy of any particular window latch they are of the early style that was found on old houses. They will do nicely.
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Truly wonderfull! I love how much craftmanship and detail goes into this, the result is wonderfull to see! I'm so impressed by your skills!
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Anneke
omg, I just dropped and fell next to my chair ;)
ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing!! You prove that things in 1:1 can really be turned into 1:12 in the highest detail.
groetjes Evelien
Anneke and Evelien, that you for your kind comments. It means a great deal to me if Europeans feel I achieved something believable. We don't have this kind of window latching in the USA on our real houses.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely brilliant Karin, I love the detail...truely amazing!!!
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Just perfect,can't believe that it is not real!Jeannette
ReplyDeleteSo wonderful and so like 1:1 scale,and the brass is nice to
ReplyDeleteJanne
I just opened my blog and looked at the photo of the window. It looks like a white window shade on the wrong side of a real window. Maybe I should take another shot this time with a photo of an outdoor scene behind the glass. That would be funny. I will have to browse through my coffee table books on villages in France and see what is suitable.
ReplyDeleteOoh how I love blogger, clicking on the picture gives away how much detail you've put into this. 15 odd more to do...!? ;-) In our kitchen is a window with the same closing mechanism (on the inside) and all I can say is that you got it sóó right!!
ReplyDeleteOh this is so pretty. And truly realistic! Looks just like what my dad has on his garden doors (he has a 1930's house). I also love the color!
ReplyDeleteThat is just so clever and very nicely done:)
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