Expand
the enjoyment and satisfaction of handcrafting your own miniatures rooms by using
quality Unique Miniatures items cast in both polyurethane and polyester
resins. Carefully controlled casting methods insure a uniform size and dimensions
of each piece. Thus consistency of the room elements is combined with the pleasing
ornate appearance.
The Unique Miniatures polyester products, developed
by a specially controlled formula, permit a degree of adaptability and flexibility
not found in other materials. Consequently, these items, with properties similar
to hardwood, can be sawed, sanded, filled and drilled. In addition, they are pliable
when warmed in an ordinary oven to 80 degrees. However, do not attempt to bend
them if they have not been heated and the ambient temperature is cooler than 70
degrees Fahrenheit.
Unique Miniatures items can be painted with both
oil and acrylic based paints. Staining is possible, but experiment first with
various techniques and materials. Since the polyester product has a strong whitener
added to the resin, it is a good idea to cover the piece first with an undercoat
of darker color. This allows the stain to "grab onto" something and
a lighter application will not "bleed through". Of course, this is not
necessary when staining the polyurethane fireplaces since they are sold with a
brown color and staining is relatively easy.
Most of the Unique Miniatures
items listed are good on one side only. Be careful particularly with such pieces
as windows and doors. In a dollhouse where the window can be seen from both sides,
we do not advise using these items.
Any top quality adhesive (such as epoxy
glue) can be used to adhere these items to there location. If any pieces should
chip from sawing or mitering, don't fear. The defects can be adroitly filled using
any commercial vinyl spackling compound available at all hardware and paint stores.
Look carefully at all of the Unique Miniatures line - and let your
imagination take over. A miniature room with your distinctive personal design
is only a few clicks away. |
