Dollhouse Miniature furniture flip: Stripping with household products

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There are so many tips & tricks to see! Learn how to strip stain using household chemicals and without spending hours sanding. The blonde wood mimics birch, ash, & maple and works in a wide variety of styles. You can also re-stain the wood a new color.
I also changed the function and look of the piece by easily converting it from a cabinet to a hutch for displaying minis. Enjoy!
Earth & Tree Miniatures hardware:
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dangle drawer pull $3.50/pair
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flower drawer pull $1.75 for a set of 4
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Double-sided flooring tape
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Miter Shears- these are the clippers I use to cut pieces of wood and toothpicks etc
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Dirty Down Rust Effect paint
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Oyu Pla/Oyumaru reusable mold putty
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Cheaper clear mold putty I haven't tried
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2 oz bottle of Diamond Glaze
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8 oz bottle of Diamond Glaze
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Heat gun- I use mine to quickly dry paint, soften the glue to dismantle furniture and quickly cure polymer clay without an oven. Gets a lot hotter than a hair dryer.
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Craft heat gun that doesn't get as hot as mine
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КОМЕНТАРІ: 127

@tonyroberts5762 16 днів тому

My name is Tony Roberts and for the past three years I have been building Dolls Houses. I have built well over 200 and I donated every one of them to the local Kindergartens and Day Care Centres. I have just recently decided to stop construction of them and start to take it easy, at 81 I guess it’s time to relax.

@queencityminis 15 днів тому

That's such a kind thing to do! I hope you signed your houses. How generous

@claudiae.parrabejar978 14 днів тому

God bless you and your hands, you're very kind 😊

@PonUnPandaEnTuVida 14 днів тому

So nice of you! ❤😊

@nm9412 11 днів тому

That is so nice for you to donate your houses to day care centers.

@peachesthesordid8619 11 днів тому

I'd love to see some of your creations, sir.

@rgrgeorge 16 днів тому

Thanks for the longer video. Your humorous delivery never disappoints.

@queencityminis 16 днів тому

Glad you enjoyed it!

@randomviking8676 15 днів тому

"This is a problem for my future self" I love that line. 😉

@queencityminis 15 днів тому

I'm subconsciously thinking the same thing when I throw my clothes over my dresser instead of putting them away lol

@missyb.623 17 днів тому

I call that outfit my "home uniform" ❤ I enjoy desert diy, too!

@queencityminis 16 днів тому

I've been binging her channel. Love it

@vickinoeske1154 17 днів тому

Love the outfit of the day.😂 On any given day, I can be seen gardening in my pajamas. You spent a lot of time on the cabinet, and it shows. It turned out beautifully. The lock and key are the perfect touch.❤

@queencityminis 16 днів тому

These were my pajamas too 😆 thank you

@cat-mum-Jules 16 днів тому

Outfit of the day is mine most days. I've got four cats so I'm always covered in cat hair. I have certain things that I only wear when I'm out (especially black!) to keep them relatively hair free 😹 I love them though 😻

@vickinoeske1154 16 днів тому

@cat-mum-Jules I understand. We have a German Shedder (Shepherd), a tiny Chihuahua, and a black cat.😜🫤 We keep a lint roller by the door we leave by, and carry one in our cars. LOL

@vickinoeske1154 16 днів тому

@@queencityminis haha

@Zenithxblack 17 днів тому

I also accessorize with cat fur 🐾 . Awesome video!

@queencityminis 16 днів тому

That's a nice way to look at it!

@llcleary 16 днів тому

You amaze me with your bravery in trying things as you create your minis. Don’t like the orangish stain? Oven cleaner. Change the doors. Check. You seem to do this with little hesitation whereas I sweat over painting something and messing it up. As always, you are inspirational. You have such great creative ideas!

@queencityminis 16 днів тому

Thank you so much! I used to be a lot more stressed over little things like this, but watching Little Gretchen's Workshop helped me chill out. I love how she just goes with the flow and pivots. After all, this is mostly about having fun.

@papabear2515 16 днів тому

Great transformation! The oven cleaner technique is new to me - thanks for sharing! Kathleen

@queencityminis 16 днів тому

You are so welcome. Thank you, Kathleen!

@jamiegallier2106 16 днів тому

I love all of your videos, the humor, ingenuity, options and experiments. ❤

@queencityminis 16 днів тому

Glad you like them! Thank you so much:)

@WillinrowArts 16 днів тому

I love the look of the hutch and your outfit. 😂❤

@queencityminis 16 днів тому

Thank you! I'm a fashion influencer haha

@colleenbroggi2213 16 днів тому

Your videos are absolutely delightful to me! I always loved miniatures but now, thanks to you, I'm seeing things in a whole different light. For instance, I'm picking up all kinds of possibilities from the road. Plus ... I look at all my trash with future projects in mind ... much to the dismay of my partner. I know by his expressions that I've lost my ever loving mind or that I've now become a hoarder. 😶 Secretly, I believes he also enjoys your videos too because he sits and watches them with me in amazement. You simply and wonderfully inspire me. Thank you!!!

@queencityminis 16 днів тому

That's awesome! Thank you. I've collected so many great supplies from the streets. It's like the sidewalks are a free extension of Michael's 😆

@judysparks1132 16 днів тому

You made a fantastic job on that cabinet! Didn’t know you could change the colour of the wood like that , learn something new every day they say . Loved the outfit 😂 can’t beat comfy crafting clothes xx

@queencityminis 16 днів тому

Thanks so much! That's my comfy craft outfit, and it doubles as my work from home outfit, run to Walmart outfit, pajamas, Sunday church (jk but I wouldn't put it past me lol)

@judysparks1132 15 днів тому

@@queencityminis 😂😂😂

@jessversus 13 днів тому

“But I don’t think I’ll ever try to use tiny nails again” - the flashbacks to the door hinges; unavoidable, haha.

@queencityminis 12 днів тому

I don't hate myself enough. Never again

@Incredible43 16 днів тому

Your outfit 😄 that was great. This project turned out beautifully 👍🌼🙂🌼

@queencityminis 16 днів тому

Thank you! 🤗 I'm thinking of starting a fashion line 😆

@Incredible43 16 днів тому

@@queencityminis 😄 Love it! Have a great rest of your weekend

@moeoverthere3640 3 дні тому

😂” that’s a future me problem “ hilarious, great job stripping the wood, trying on our cabinets. Thanks for sharing

@queencityminis День тому

You're welcome 😊

@Brittslife08 15 днів тому

❤ the voice over the video. You were hilarious

@queencityminis 15 днів тому

Thank you!

@pattycake8272 16 днів тому

Honestly i have black pants and 4 cats. Why!!?!? Love this, what a lot of work.

@queencityminis 16 днів тому

I mostly own black sweatpants. Even though the cheap varnish added a step, this was still easy. Normally the stain strips in 2 applications. Go figure I chose the worst starting piece.

@pattycake8272 16 днів тому

@@queencityminis i have used the oven cleaner method and I quit frankly believe it works like paint thinner and that doesn't work for some of my jobs and yes had to sand it, but mine were cupboard doors and a stand. I wear jeans and have one pair of black pants that I put on just before leaving the house. Wet hands gets the fur off (at a sink) if a cat gets me before I do get out lol

@wonderwend1 16 днів тому

I'm so glad you told me about the outfit ; saves me asking 😂

@queencityminis 16 днів тому

"Who are you wearing?" People ask me a lot 😆

@jenpink4298 15 днів тому

@@queencityminis😂

@bluerosa1550 16 днів тому

So cute. Love the handles and key brass plate. My outfit of the day is cut off OLD sweat pants and a T-shirt. It's warm here in Mississippi.🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

@queencityminis 16 днів тому

Oh wow! I'd die in the humidity. I live in New England. I get cranky and lazy when it's humid.

@swearenginlawanda 16 днів тому

I wear cheap scrubs. You are right about Mississippi weather. Scrubs stay cool, especially here on the coast. AND....... they have loads of pockets to hold tools. Lol

@SimplystellaTV 14 днів тому

So many interesting infos in this one! Excellent work, as always 👏 👍

@queencityminis 14 днів тому

Thanks again!

@nessiemonstercrafts 16 днів тому

Holy cow I never heard of the oven cleaner trick before, now I have to buy oven cleaner! The cabinet looks a million times better after the makeover. Also Im pleased to see the crafting clothing fashion choices are the same the world over, although I usually sport big black dog hairs since my son's allergic to cats hahaha. I like to team up my crafting couture with a hairstyle that looks like it's never been introduced to a brush...the trouble with not being able to see the back of your head!

@queencityminis 15 днів тому

It's such a great trick! I'm doing this again to something else that doesn't have such cheap varnish. This is my crafting outfit and most of the time outfit as well 😆

@marygatdula2744 14 днів тому

So glad I caught this! I have been missing a lot of notifications lately! I love how the little hutch turned out. That rose print is beautiful, too. All the work paid off in a big way.

@queencityminis 14 днів тому

Thank you so much! Make sure you hit the bell notification for All so you're alerted to every video I post.

@elizabethmcgrath6198 16 днів тому

You have done it again. You have an amazing mind and talent.

@queencityminis 16 днів тому

Wow, thank you!

@cecoya 17 днів тому

No more hammers? lol I understand but found a different way to do that. Drill the hole then glue the nail in, mean while no more thumb smashing. lol This looks so cute. Didn't know the oven cleaner trick will have to try that one. I have some minis that I consider "ugly" that need some help. You have a great day

@queencityminis 16 днів тому

When I made my ice box, I tried pre-drilling the holes and gluing the tiny nails, but it still didn't work. Tiny nails are dead to me.

@beverlywalker8215 15 днів тому

Black hides a multitude of sins and goes with everything. I seem to wear more black the older I get (just to forewarn you of your potential future)😉. I didn't expect to learn so much in one mini rebuild video!! Thank you once again for sharing your experiences.

@queencityminis 15 днів тому

Thank you! I hope my videos always have something to offer, even if you don't plan to replicate the mini. Black hides everything but emphasizes pet fur 😆

@beverlywalker8215 15 днів тому

@@queencityminis, Oh yeah, especially if you have a Jack Russel terrier (and grey people hair, 😁).

@tracybowling1156 16 днів тому

I never knew that you could use oven cleaner OR bleach on wood. You are teaching an old dog new tricks!

@queencityminis 16 днів тому

Happy to help! I learned these things from UKposts furniture flippers.

@sarahlongshore2605 16 днів тому

I've found that Windex will pull off varnish too. Don't ask how I know!!! But it does. I love how the hutch turned out. That detail with the key was so perfect!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Love the outfit too looks like mine lol.

@queencityminis 16 днів тому

Thanks for the tip! You sound very stylish 😉

@danamontroy8178 16 днів тому

Great ideas, as always. Thanks for another great video! 🎉

@queencityminis 16 днів тому

You are so welcome!

@CajunCraft24 14 днів тому

Beautiful work

@queencityminis 14 днів тому

Thank you very much!

@tonicastel2390 16 днів тому

You are so creative! Love your videos.

@queencityminis 16 днів тому

Thank you so much 💓

@maddieadams75 17 днів тому

Very nice makeover. ❤

@queencityminis 16 днів тому

Thank you! 😊

@MishSpar 12 днів тому

I’m in love with this look! I hope someday I find a piece to fix like this!

@queencityminis 11 днів тому

This was such a cheap piece of furniture. You shouldn't have any trouble finding one.

@ghoulgoil5029 16 днів тому

Great job. It turned out great!

@queencityminis 16 днів тому

Thank you!

@Cina31373 16 днів тому

Beautiful 😍

@queencityminis 16 днів тому

Thank you! 😊

@Minimodernz 11 днів тому

Thank you so much for sharing these tips, i never thought to use bleach to briten wood, but it makes sense, this turned out so cute great work.

@queencityminis 11 днів тому

Glad it was helpful! The varnish was an odd obstacle, bc this usually works even better than it did, but I'm very happy with the outcome.

@megiab 15 днів тому

girl, this almost turned into a template itself 😂😂 i wondered if the pieces were gonna stop coming off before the end at one point

@queencityminis 15 днів тому

"How to Strip" aka take one piece off at a time for 9 minutes 😂

@megiab 14 днів тому

@@queencityminis 😂😂😂😂 omg that's hilarious!!!!

@diyfireking 12 днів тому

How awesome. You did it well 😍😍

@queencityminis 11 днів тому

Thank you so much 🤗

@berthaday3473 16 днів тому

Dern cute! What a ton of work tho. Whew, even made ME tired. I must rest now

@queencityminis 16 днів тому

Haha it really wasn't bad at all

@fancifuldevices 16 днів тому

So good! So much work! I would’ve maybe painted it with a blue wash to tone down the orange but then the wood look would’ve gone too. Also I wear my fluffy slippers fully out and about.

@queencityminis 15 днів тому

I know for color theory, blue tones orange but when it comes to wood, it's best to stick to beige for whatever reason.

@CassandrajustCassandra 16 днів тому

It turned out beautiful. I love the soft colors. I guess it’s still cold there 🥶. I’m already in a cotton sundress with the a/c on.

@queencityminis 16 днів тому

Oh wow! We had our second warmest winter ever. It's been in the 50s lately. Super nice.

@CassandrajustCassandra 16 днів тому

@@queencityminis We had our warmest winter. It was 83 and humid today. Then it got windy

@KCsMinis 13 днів тому

This is brilliant! I need to invest in paper from temu! I always say well that's a future casey problem hahaha. 💛 turned out so cute!

@queencityminis 11 днів тому

I love this paper so much. This was def a good buy.

@lizcockrum9413 16 днів тому

Wow! Love it❤

@queencityminis 16 днів тому

Thank you! 😊

@alphonsinelepitre1992 16 днів тому

Didn't know the tip with the oven cleaner ! 😀

@queencityminis 16 днів тому

It's so good! It's usually a two coat job, but this cheap varnish is intense.

@swearenginlawanda 16 днів тому

To save your 3N1 glue in the original container, use the caps from glade or airwic plug in fresheners refills. I'm thinking the glade fits, but test both. I use them on all my glues when I'm not using them. Saves the glue from going hard when not in use.

@queencityminis 16 днів тому

Thanks for the tip! That's so interesting. How did you figure that out?

@swearenginlawanda 16 днів тому

@@queencityminis i had a bunch of the caps, I lost a near half bottle of 3N1, way to expensive. I just tried the different caps and found out they fit. You know mini people don't throw much away. Hahahaha

@swearenginlawanda 16 днів тому

@@queencityminis and.... It keeps the air out better than the original tops, so it doesn't dry out. When I need to use the glue, I switch to the original cap, when done put the air freshener cap back on.

@carrie4910 17 днів тому

Looks so much better!

@queencityminis 16 днів тому

Thank you so much :)

@composing-chaos 15 днів тому

Hey! I wear that same outfit with the exact same accessories the other day!

@queencityminis 15 днів тому

It's comfortable and so chic and stylish 😉

@composing-chaos 15 днів тому

@@queencityminis truth! And cat hair is not only a stylish accessory, it is also a condiment!

@kellypenny2996 16 днів тому

I HATE that bright faux cherry finish! When it's applied during the manufacturing process the pieces are sprayed, heavily, with the stain and after dry they're dipped in clear varnish and that's why you sometimes see pooling at the bottom or heavy drips. It must be a requirement for mini making professionals to wear pajama bottoms, slippers, and the "must have accessory" cat hair. 😂 I too am currently...🤔 well...always actually, wearing black pajama bottoms, black slippers, and brightly colored mismatched socks. That's just how I roll 😂😂. The cabinet looks amazing and I am so enjoying your Patreon channel! I'm currently looking for the double sided industrial strength carpet tape and hope i can find it on TEMU. Also, I haven't forgotten about sending the clock pic email 🥺 it just seems that every time I set down to send it I am interrupted and then my adult a.d.d kicks in and the next thing I know I'm repainting trim 🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤣

@queencityminis 16 днів тому

So true! This damn faux cherry stain dipped in heavy varnish is on all the cheap pieces. Yuck No worries! Email is one of my weaknesses too.

@angiedelgado2847 17 днів тому

The finished product looks so pretty. But so much work to take the color off,😝

@queencityminis 16 днів тому

I should have done a better job explaining how hands off this is. It took just a few seconds to spray the oven cleaner. A quick rinse and scrub for a minute, then another coat. If you've ever used stripper or sanded something to bare wood, this is 20x better.

@nm9412 11 днів тому

I love your videos. I was wondering if you could use that citrusey stripper instead of oven cleaner?

@queencityminis 11 днів тому

You could, but it doesn't work nearly as well. It also makes the surface very gloopy. I haven't had much luck with Citristrip. It's also more work.

@Laura-fj6kq 5 днів тому

Do you rinse the bleach off before whitewashing?

@queencityminis 5 днів тому

No, I didn't. Some people say you need to neutralize it with vinegar, but I never have.

@dianacalderon3363 12 днів тому

Is there honestly a higher end Dollar Store? Lol seriously just asking.

@queencityminis 11 днів тому

😆 I think this piece costs a few dollars instead of $1. Its slightly nicer since it is actually finished.

@alphonsinelepitre1992 16 днів тому

What is gleech ?

@queencityminis 16 днів тому

Bleach! Just regular bleech you use for clothing

@alphonsinelepitre1992 16 днів тому

@@queencityminis aaaaahhhhh, ok, I had a lettee wrong. Nice tip !!

@StMarieShannon 10 днів тому

WHAT ARE THE CHANCES OF YOU USING YOUR FABULOUS SKILLS TO MAKE A CORALINE KITCHEN?????????????????????? OR ANYTHING CORALINE..... THAT WOULD BE AMAZING