✨ Welcome to The Little Mouse’s House – a place where I document my miniature makes and other arty things!
🛠️🎨 Please note, my videos are a personal record of my creative process and are not intended as tutorials or professional guidance. I’m not an expert – just someone who enjoys working on miniature projects and sharing the journey with you!
Some videos include the use of tools, materials, adhesives, small parts etc. that may not be suitable for all viewers. For safety reasons, these videos are not made for children, and adult supervision is always recommended when working on similar projects.
If you’re trying a new skill or working with unfamiliar materials, always read the instructions and warnings carefully, and consult a qualified professional if you’re unsure of how to proceed safely.
I hope that you enjoy watching today’s video, and please let me know what you think in the comments. It would be lovely to hear from you. ☺️
🌟 What’s in today’s video?
In Part 34 of my 1:12 scale doll’s house makeover series, I take you behind the scenes as I create a realistic miniature brass kitchen tap / faucet for my converted warehouse apartment! 🏠✨
This is not a tutorial, but a vlog-style diary entry where I show both a failed first attempt and a second, successful version of the tap — made entirely from milliput, press studs, and bits from my old jewellery box. You’ll see how I achieved the look of real metal (but please don’t copy this technique because I’m not sure about how the materials and substances interact – I couldn’t find enough safety guidance).
🔧 What makes this miniature tap special?
• It looks like real brass (but it’s not!)
• Made from milliput and upcycled materials
• Created for a twelfth scale converted warehouse doll’s house
• Set in the miniature apartment kitchen above an art gallery
🎨 Whether you’re into miniature DIYs, dollhouse restorations, or just love seeing creative reuse of materials in small scale, hopefully this video is for you!
⚠️ Please don’t copy the techniques I used in this video. I experimented with materials and varnishes without being 100% sure that they’re safe to use together. I couldn’t find reliable information about compatibility between certain finishes and surfaces. This video a creative diary, not a tutorial, so please enjoy it for inspiration only, and stay safe if making your own miniatures! ✨🛠️
🕰️ Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro & Doll’s House Overview (1:12 Scale Converted Warehouse)
00:37 – Failed Attempt: Miniature Tap / Faucet Made from Beads & Jewellery
02:25 – Attempt 2: Making a Realistic Miniature Kitchen Tap (Milliput & Findings)
03:12 – What is Milliput? Intro to Miniature Modelling Material
05:05 – Sculpting the Tap: Shaping Milliput in 1:12 Scale
06:21 – DIY Miniature Tap Handles Using Tiny Press Studs
07:48 – ⚠️ Safety Warning: Creating a Faux Metal Finish Safely
09:56 – Choosing Tap Colour for Industrial Miniature Kitchen
10:58 – Creating a Tarnished Brass Effect on the Mini Tap
11:33 – Gluing Tap Parts Together with UHU & Metal Rings
13:18 – Before & After: Comparing First and Final Mini Tap
13:58 – Drilling a Hole to Fit the Tap in the Mini Kitchen Worktop
15:01 – Final Reveal: Miniature Brass Tap, Sink & Draining Board
📏 Scale: 1:12
🪑A little bit of information about my doll’s house:
I’m currently transforming this second hand doll’s house, which I bought from a charity shop at my local recycling centre, into a twelfth scale converted warehouse with a miniature modern art gallery below and a mid-century modern / scandi-style apartment above. I document each part of the makeover here on my YouTube channel – from an interior restructure to miniature furniture and accessories… I plan on trying to make it all! If you’d like to watch previous videos, please have a look at my playlist, where you can see the doll’s house makeover from the start!
🔗 Link to this Doll’s House Makeover playlist:
🫶🔔 If you love miniature crafts, doll’s house transformations, and creative DIY projects, you’re in the right place! Please do remember to subscribe and turn notifications to ‘All’ if you’d like notifications when I upload each new video. It would also be lovely if you chose to leave a comment – I read them all! Thanks so much for watching. ✨
#️⃣ Themes in today’s video:
#MiniatureDIY #DollsHouseMakeover #Miniatures #1to12scale #MilliputMiniatures #DollhouseKitchen #MiniatureTap #ConvertedWarehouse #MiniatureVlog #MiniatureCrafts #RealisticMiniatures #UpcycledMiniatures #MiniatureArt
