WyckedWood Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Hey clever people would you help me come up with a way to make my own mini beehive? This is the inspiration, which is by Sir Thomas Thumb. I'm going to try the bench also, so the beehive would be sitting on the bench and be restricted size wise to the bench seat..which I'm thinking would be one inch wide. Maybe I should figure out the beehive first and then make the bench to fit come to think of it. Thinking I need a form which could be some type of domed plastic cap..but from what? Then maybe clay over the form, then yarn? Thin rope? Like jute?Then glue to stiffen then paint? Should it be hollow or solid.. Any ideas? Besides just shelling out the $ for the one by thomas thumb which is plan B lol, it's actually reasonably priced but I just want to try one myself. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Karin, this is a bee skep. Your brainstorming has given you several ways to proceed. As to materials, do a Google search for "bee skep". You'll see all kinds of materials. I like this one, which could be done with raffia. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyckedWood Posted April 18, 2016 Author Share Posted April 18, 2016 Ok well I've already learned something new, thanks Kathie, I like the raffia look and I already have some on hand. I like the way it looks like it's been patched with mud. Thanks Mike, interesting idea that sounds like a useful item for mini makers to have. I'll try to source the cord. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 41 minutes ago, WyckedWood said: Hey clever people would you help me come up with a way to make my own mini beehive? This is the inspiration, which is by Sir Thomas Thumb. I'm going to try the bench also, so the beehive would be sitting on the bench and be restricted size wise to the bench seat..which I'm thinking would be one inch wide. Maybe I should figure out the beehive first and then make the bench to fit come to think of it. Thinking I need a form which could be some type of domed plastic cap..but from what? Then maybe clay over the form, then yarn? Thin rope? Like jute?Then glue to stiffen then paint? Should it be hollow or solid.. Any ideas? Besides just shelling out the $ for the one by thomas thumb which is plan B lol, it's actually reasonably priced but I just want to try one myself. A deodorant bottle with the some top, add a layer of plastic foil, use cooking string, start at the top add liberala with glue and make the top "disc" and continue the coiling until you have reached the height you want. Be careful not to pull the strong to taught. Go back up again adding another layer, falling in any and all gaps. When dry gently twist the shape from the bottle, using a "heavy" hole punch get the opening. Et voila, Done. hugs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalesq Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Anna just gave the instructions I was going to suggest. Look for nozzles to bottles, stoppers, a champagne cork with some clay build up if you want it taller. I've been looking at shapes to make the same type of skep, but in half scale for 3Bears. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustCallMeAnna Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 The shape reminds me of one of the little quarter machine eggs (not the normal size ones), wrapped in jute or raffia! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyckedWood Posted April 18, 2016 Author Share Posted April 18, 2016 You're all geniuses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyckedWood Posted April 18, 2016 Author Share Posted April 18, 2016 I definitely would have started at the bottom, I don't know why..because now that you say start at the top that makes total sense! Thanks so much everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 57 minutes ago, Anna said: , using a "heavy" hole punch get the opening. Or maybe just paint a black hole. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 I would think any heavy packing twine would do the job. If you can't find a lid the size you want, take a small piece of aluminum foil & start wadding it until you get the general size & shape (or waxed paper) and build your skep around it. What will you use to make your bees? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyckedWood Posted April 18, 2016 Author Share Posted April 18, 2016 I'll check that out Mike thanks. I thought the inspiration beehive looked like painted yarn. When I get ready to sit down and try you've given me great ideas for options. Good idea about making a form out of foil. And the bee..I don't know what do you think, maybe flocking in black and yellow attached with fishing line? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 I saw one at our club a few weeks ago made of resin and the rope was about 1/2 inch thick. However, it was meant to be a 1:12 scale room box sized structure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 A thimble with some clay in top? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyckedWood Posted April 19, 2016 Author Share Posted April 19, 2016 4 hours ago, Sable said: A thimble with some clay in top? Might work I'll keep it in mind thanks. I noticed a large marble in my stash..might work for the domed top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyckedWood Posted April 19, 2016 Author Share Posted April 19, 2016 On April 18, 2016 at 12:40:48 PM, JustCallMeAnna said: The shape reminds me of one of the little quarter machine eggs (not the normal size ones), wrapped in jute or raffia! I definitely found the form at the grocery store today, thank you @JustCallMeAnna Perfect 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustCallMeAnna Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 So awesome!!!!!! I can't wait to see how this works out! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Another option: Purchase and imbibe entire bottle of Barenjager. Keep skep-shaped top for dollhouse. http://www.drinkfinder.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x500/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/1/0/108391_18.JPG 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 1 hour ago, Elsbeth said: Another option: Purchase and imbibe entire bottle of Barenjager. Keep skep-shaped top for dollhouse. http://www.drinkfinder.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x500/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/1/0/108391_18.JPG Now that's a solution I could live with! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyckedWood Posted April 20, 2016 Author Share Posted April 20, 2016 5 hours ago, Elsbeth said: Another option: Purchase and imbibe entire bottle of Barenjager. Keep skep-shaped top for dollhouse. http://www.drinkfinder.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x500/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/1/0/108391_18.JPG Lol sounds fine to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalesq Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 5 hours ago, Elsbeth said: Another option: Purchase and imbibe entire bottle of Barenjager. Keep skep-shaped top for dollhouse. http://www.drinkfinder.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/500x500/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/1/0/108391_18.JPG Okay, perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyckedWood Posted April 26, 2016 Author Share Posted April 26, 2016 Popping in to say thanks again for the ideas, thoughts and to show you the finished product. I used the candy/toy machine dome and covered with one strand of jute. Was able to get the hole with an exacto knife and metal round file. The bench went together well using balsa wood. Decided to add a jar of honey, but to skip the bee. Thanks again everyone, this was fun 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 It looks perfect, and all it needs now is a couple of fat little honeybees to buzz around it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyckedWood Posted April 26, 2016 Author Share Posted April 26, 2016 Thanks Holly, I'll probably end up adding some bees. It would add some life to the scene for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalesq Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 It looks great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Karin, the skep turned out very well. So did the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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