Shareb Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Hi all - I am completely bamboozeled! Now that I know I'm not going to use the trim that I spent a ridiculous amount of money on (and feel somewhat guilty about), I have chosen what to use as the ribs and I'm happy with that (although the colour scheme is still somewhat up in the air. However, I just cannot figure how to do the decoration and as you can see by the pics here, I have a number of choices. I think I have a top three, but then I'm not completely sure. You know how sometimes you're just to close to something to see it with fresh eyes? So, I would love your opinions please! Have a look here at the traditional wagons I'm somewhat following: https://www.pinterest.nz/rebeccareckin/gypsy-caravans/ And then please consider what works the best out of these: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 I like #3 from the left. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debsrand56 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Agree with Holly. My second choice is second from the left. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-life madness Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 The ribs definitely need to be in a contrasting color. I think i like #2 from the left because the flower continues the theme. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyckedWood Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Agree with either the third or the second from left. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NellBell Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 I agree wth all first choice third form left then 2nd from left . Sorry throwing in another thought second from left but the flower is gold . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shareb Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 10 minutes ago, NellBell said: I agree wth all first choice third form left then 2nd from left . Sorry throwing in another thought second from left but the flower is gold . Sorry, should have said that all the back pieces will definitely be gold. And yep - I agree with you all! That's the one I've been playing around with already and have already sprayed all the pieces gold - so I should have gone with my original train of though. Feeling a little like I've lost my mojo now as I've just been told that one of my best mates, who lives around the corner and I've known for 9 years, is moving about a 7-8 hour drive away. Plus painting difficult bits like the undercarraige is really BORING! And hard to get looking good. Blah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NellBell Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Oh boy do I understand . I'm fine with a small to medium size project . But when its bigger and their are just so many decisions I get off track and second guess myself. Especially if I'm trying something new like paper clay and leaded windows . I'm in total procrastination mode on my Fairy /Dragon castle . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shareb Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 7 minutes ago, NellBell said: Oh boy do I understand . I'm fine with a small to medium size project . But when its bigger and their are just so many decisions I get off track and second guess myself. Especially if I'm trying something new like paper clay and leaded windows . I'm in total procrastination mode on my Fairy /Dragon castle . Ahhh....leaded windows. I'm sitting here googling what type of pens to use for a stained glass window on acetate! Unfortunately, as with so many of these things, the pens used are not available here so I think I'm going to have to just try the different types I have here to see what works!! Decisions, decisions!! BTW, I love your Dragon castle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shareb Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 Okay, disaster just happened..... a piece of a 'leaded' window acetate fell into paint. So I took it to the sink to wash off the paint and it's washed off all the black ruled lines as well!!!! However....I'm thinking that maybe I turn this piece into a work of 'art' for the front door...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 1 minute ago, Shareb said: Okay, disaster just happened..... a piece of a 'leaded' window acetate fell into paint. So I took it to the sink to wash off the paint and it's washed off all the black ruled lines as well!!!! However....I'm thinking that maybe I turn this piece into a work of 'art' for the front door...... I like your positivity! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shareb Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 1 minute ago, KathieB said: I like your positivity! Part of me is thinking I should just give up on this for today! I've come off a drug I was on which wasn't doing a thing, and it may be the reason why my mood is somewhat low today. Plus I'm in oodles of pain. However.....what else am I going to do?? At least this helps to keep my mind off it! I'm now looking up cat stained glass patterns....or maybe I should go for stars/moon.....or runes.....My gypsy is going to be a fortune teller after all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 49 minutes ago, Shareb said: cat stained glass patterns....or maybe I should go for stars/moon.....or runes.....My gypsy is going to be a fortune teller after all! Oh, the caravan must have a cat, but a real one, not an image. I like the stars/moon idea for decor. She needs a set of rune stones to use in her craft, but runes as decorations seems to be a little too in-your-face. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shareb Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 10 minutes ago, KathieB said: Oh, the caravan must have a cat, but a real one, not an image. I like the stars/moon idea for decor. She needs a set of rune stones to use in her craft, but runes as decorations seems to be a little too in-your-face. Totally agree! I already have chips of Rose Quartz to make the runes! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 I'm late to the party but I agree with the third from the left and the real cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chapchap73 Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Caseymini uses golfers lead tape to make her leaded windows. Also 3rd from the left and most definitely a real cat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shareb Posted March 9, 2018 Author Share Posted March 9, 2018 So....here's the window! And as far as a 'real' cat goes....can anyone direct me to good (but not necessarily expensive) 1:12 cats/animals?? Oh - and it looks MUCH better in person than in this picture.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 6 hours ago, Shareb said: So....here's the window! And as far as a 'real' cat goes....can anyone direct me to good (but not necessarily expensive) 1:12 cats/animals?? Oh - and it looks MUCH better in person than in this picture.... It looks awfully cute in the picture. Well done, you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debsrand56 Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 What a fabulous window! Very happy accident. I like the art deco look to the cat. I was going to direct you to Barbara Meyer of Mini-Gems for animals, but she has a new site under construction! You can see some of her work here: http://thedailymini.com/daily-mini-interview-miniatures-barbara-ann-meyer-mini-gems/ Her things a bit pricier than the standard Falcon minis, but still affordable and I think much more realistic. Hopefully, her new site will be up soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Our own member Anya makes the most realistic cats I have ever seen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shareb Posted March 9, 2018 Author Share Posted March 9, 2018 5 hours ago, Debsrand56 said: What a fabulous window! Very happy accident. I like the art deco look to the cat. I was going to direct you to Barbara Meyer of Mini-Gems for animals, but she has a new site under construction! You can see some of her work here: http://thedailymini.com/daily-mini-interview-miniatures-barbara-ann-meyer-mini-gems/ Her things a bit pricier than the standard Falcon minis, but still affordable and I think much more realistic. Hopefully, her new site will be up soon. Yes, they do look gorgeous - probably well worth the wait. I'll have to keep checking her website - thank you! 5 hours ago, havanaholly said: Our own member Anya makes the most realistic cats I have ever seen. Does she make them to sell? And if so, do you know if Anya has a website?? Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 45 minutes ago, Shareb said: ...Does she make them to sell? And if so, do you know if Anya has a website?? Thank you! Yes. http://www.artisansinminiature.com/anya.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shareb Posted March 10, 2018 Author Share Posted March 10, 2018 Okay - this is driving me batty. I ned your opinion please! Which side do you prefer? I'm going off this picture and I realise that neither is exactly alike. I didn't think I had enough gold leaves but thankfully I found four more - two for each side. So now I can have five spines on each quarter. Do I use either of these or do I try to find something closer to the picture? I am so confused!! I think my problem is that I prefer the left side, but have been trying to keep it as original as possible which is more like the right side. I am soooo....confused. I have done nothing to this all day because I keep playing with the sides and getting nowhere fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debsrand56 Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 I don't think it has to be an exact duplicate of the real thing. I was always a big fan of the shows on HGTV where they'd take an inspiration room and try to recreate it on a budget. Things didn't have to match exactly; they went for "look and feel." We don't work on a budget, but we work on a smaller scale. Either side would work, but I agree with you that I prefer the left side. The right side seems a little too crowded, I think. The left-hand side gives you the look and feel of the original, while still being aesthetically pleasing on a smaller scale. Just my two cents. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 I too vore for the Left side, like the airniness of it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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