07
DEC 2016
miniature
art
ideas
using
friends
and
family


So for this miniature art idea, I took something from family members and used it in the design. I wrote down their names on a piece of paper, including my own, cut it up into strips, put it in a bowl and picked out 6 names. With those names, I then wrote down the first thing that came to my mind when I thought about the person.
- Wood – Joe loves to make things out wood
- Metal – David who is a Millwright
- Fabric – Julia who is a warrior with her sewing machine
- Ava – who is all about being a Christmas Angel
- Harrison – who is a music fanatic
- Me – who believes that we can all be inspired by a single thought
I hope you enjoy how I put it all together.
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Surface:
- Some type of product packaging, thick card stock, chipboard or heavy watercolour paper cut to desired size. My piece is cut to 3.5″ wide x 2.5″ tall.
Paint Palette:
- DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylics
- Phthalo Turquoise – DMFA26
- Phthalo Green-Blue – DMFA24
- Titanium White – DMFA39
- Translucent White – DMFA40
- Burnt Umber – DMFA03
- DecoArt Media Misters: Shimmer White – DMM12
Prep and Mediums
- DecoArt Media Matte Medium – DMM20
- DecoArt Media White Gesso – DMM18
- DecoArt Media Black Gesso – DMM19
- DecoArt Media Crackle Glaze – DMM17
- Americana Decou-Page Matte – DS106
Tools and Accessories
- DecoArt Application and Texture Tools – DAS221
- Americana Dual Sided Pouncers – DABK19
Stencils
- DecoArt Andy Skinner: Whirlpool – Andy54
Brushes
- Royal Majestic Brushes
- 3/4″ Wash – R4700
- #6, 10 & 12 Shader – R4150
- #3/0 Round – R4250
- Clear Choice Stencil Brushes
- 1/4″ White Bristle Dome – 1113
Collage Material
- Americana Decou-Page Paper: Victorian Romance – DP03
Specialty Items
- Vintage Photo
- Fabric Ribbon
- Quote
- Thin Wire
- Wood Snowflake
- Tiny Rhinestone
- Note: feel free to substitute and use what you have
General Supplies:
- Royal Brush Square Brush Basin – RD325
- Unstick Reusable Arts and Crafts Sheet
- Mister Bottle Filled with Water
- Paper Towels
- Baby, Kitchen Wipes or Kitchen cloths (for dry rub application)
- Heat Gun
- Scissors
- Tweezers
- Hot Glue Gun
Manufacturers
- DecoArt and Americana – DecoArt.com
- Royal Brush – RoyalBrush.com
- Unstick – Unstick.ca
- Vintage Photo from The Graphics Fairy
Free Fonts
Depending on when you are reading this blog post, it’s always a good idea to check out the terms at any free resource site.
- Font Squirrel – my favourite
- 1001 Free Fonts
- DaFont

What did you think?
Sometimes miniature art ideas are hard to come by, so I’d like to challenge you try this exercise. Without posting any names, think of one family member and what is the first thing that comes to your mind about what they love and how easy would it be to incorporate it into your next art piece? Please share in the comments below.