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DIY abandoned miniature lab diorama INSIDE A BOOK

Queen City Minis

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Learn how to make an abandoned miniature scene in a really small space. This book box is only 2.25 inches deep.

In this video, I modify existing miniatures and scratch build my own things. I make my own molds and cast mini bottles with hot glue and resin. Using mat board and q-tips, I make a fluorescent light fixture. I scratch build a sink and show lots of great again techniques and tips. I really love how this turned out.

I have lots of projects planned ranging from abandoned miniatures, furniture makeovers, accessories, kits and Dollhouse Miniatures in multiple scales. I also have a large Harry Potter build planned for 1" scale.

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20 Comments

@queencityminis Creator 2 years ago (edited) Pinned

https://youtu.be/WXhuBg-2zg8?si=JkmQd-4or3fjDpBH

I added final details. I love how it turned out!

@shreksthirdlefttoe1838 3 years ago

This looks like an old abandoned pharmacy that had to stop their work because they got in trouble with the law or smth. It’s really amazing! You have such an eye for detail!

@Seekingheros 3 years ago

At 14:25 is the moment you won my heart. I wish my husband understood me the way you do! A typical conversation in our house sounds like
“ what do you mean it’s NOT trash? Its an old shoebox with a used icee lid, an empty pringles can, and a half bottle of nail polish, the cardboard roll from the toilet paper, and a stick from a sucker?
Me:
“ No! That’s a shadow box, the top of a jellyfish, and a tower. That nail polish still has a full life, I’m using to paint the tops of keys, and you never throw away toilet paper rolls, the holidays are coming up. “

Him: “And the sucker stick?”
Me: “ I ate the sucker. That actually is trash. “
Him: “ good! At least something will go in thrash!”
Me: “ well, now that I think about it,…. “

@AB-ku4my 3 years ago (edited)

Having worked for many years in laboratories, I can say you got the bottles right. Many compounds make the glass go dull or chalky looking. A great touch.

@christinaapplegate5281 2 years ago

Adding a mouse or rat or even an empty cage would add life to the room. ❤

@moriamontoya8769 2 years ago

"It is so satisfying to me how gross this sink looks" said no one ever😂

This is one of the coolest dioramas I've seen. ❤

@jen_the_RN 3 years ago

When you said "that's a show I would watch" I thought to myself "no that's a show you'll be on" lol. You have great ideas on reusing "trash"

@Dreamworld986 3 years ago

I like how you made the book look like leather and aged it. And the techniques you use to make things look old. Turned out really nice.

@monkeykcuf 1 year ago

A perfect example of how a tutorial/build video should be. Great lighting, showing exactly what we need to see. Good editing and the commentary is consistent and fat-free. The end result is amazing as well!

@suzeq7172 2 years ago

Girl, you got real talent and vision. A joy to watch you create.

@trudilawrence9899 17 hours ago

You work is amazing!

@bakreder1 3 years ago

I used to be really into miniatures but over time sort of lost interest. After seeing your video I was absolutely fascinated and my interest in miniatures has been rekindled big time. The slide box, actually the whole desk, was just genius.

@pameladalton2457 10 months ago

Your attention to detail is incredible. Beautifully done!

@Brucebod 2 years ago

I cannot believe you went to all the work of making a drain and making it look realistic when it won't even be seen!
But then again, of course you did because you will know it's there, yes, you will know. ❣

@ctesta5835 1 year ago

I’m stunned…how real this looks.

@anneminnick4786 3 years ago

Love this. So realistic. At about 70 , I remember when old labs and Doctors offices looked that basic . In the 1950's alot of hospitals used a pale green paint color on the walls as it was suppose to be calming and restful and
less stressful for patients and staff. Maybe you could find a use for the pale
hospital green shade in future dioramas. Thanks for sharing.

@Endeavorrrrr 3 years ago

6:22
“Hey, you aren’t supposed to do that. 🗿”

@kellysweeney3842 3 years ago

Love this! I found a box that looks like a book about poisons. Maybe I will try a little secret spooky place inside there. Thank you for the inspiration and it is so great to see people making things without having to spend a ton of money on every little detail. This IS accessible to us all. Love it so much!