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These two cup and saucer scenes were made in some china passed on from my grandmother. I believe that because there was only the two (plus dinner plates) that they were a new set she had started. I've had them for over 10 years and wanted to do something winter in them every since a friend started doing stuff in cups. We have joked about her starting a business called Stuff-N-Cups as she has done over 40 in the past few years. These are my 2nd and 3rd cups. When I saw the resin concrete looking garden items at a show I had to have them. I knew that I could use them with these cups and achieve the winter scene that I've wanted to do.
To do both of these cups, I used spray adhesive to adhere baking soda. Prior to spraying I made a sample, that gave me some idea of how much to spray and shake on and then off. The waterfalls are both made with clear silicone chaulk. I am quite pleased with this as a medium since it is so easy to 'scuplt' into whatever shape I wanted while it is wet. Since it is clear it is important to paint the background prior to application. It took a few days but finally dried clear. I even used the chaulk to glue one of the cups to a saucer. My husband told me that I shouldn't have until I informed him that this particular brand has a 50 year guarantee. If this lasts half that long, I think it will be worth the extra two bucks for the tube.
Formal Garden in Winter
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This teacup and saucer inspired a formal look. The bench and the two small planters are some the concrete looking resin pieces I've purchased. The steps and walls were made with foam-core board. The tile on the platform was a purchased sheet. The greenery is all natural materials including lycopidum, casipia and others.
This scene is now proudly owned by Joyce Wesley. I drew her name this year for Christmas with my miniature club and decided after much thought to give this one to her. Later she told me that yes, this is the one should would have picked, if I had given her a choice.
First Snow
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This scene is in the woods. The rest of the water is two part resin. Again, I used natural materials for the landscaping. Before I used the chaulk or resin, and once I was pleased with placement of the materials, I masked off the stream bed with tissue and pinned in place to protect from the spray adhesive. After applying the baking soda and removing, I then removed the tissue. Then the resin was poured. Once dry, I applied the chaulk and added more snow to the missed spots of the stream bed. I was careful to not get the snow on the chaulk waterfall.
This page was updated 12/15/02. All photos are private property and are not to be used without prior permission of Preble McDaniel.
