Step 1: Building the base plate
Start by gluing the craft blocks together to form a stable plate. Make sure that the blocks are firmly connected to each other to create a stable base for your project.
Step 2: Clad the outer structure
Take the printed paper and stick it around the outside of the blocks using handicraft glue. This not only gives your base an attractive design, but also provides additional stability.
Step 3: Secure the edges
Decorate the edges of the board with birch branches. These not only provide a rustic charm, but also strengthen the structure of your diorama.
Step 4: Painting and attaching details
Paint the doors, windows, ladders, bridges and skylights with VBS craft paint and then attach them to the base with glue. These details will give your diorama life and personality.
Step 5: Design the windows
To make the diorama more realistic, you can cut out the paper behind the windows and replace it with vellum paper. This will make the windows look more authentic and allow your diorama to shine in a beautiful light.
Step 6: Set the fence
Glue the fence along your panel to border your miniature world. This gives your creations a frame and enhances the visual impression.
Step 7: Mark out the landscape
Place the bridge on the board and use a pencil to mark the positions for the river and the path. This will help you keep your bearings during the rest of the crafting process.
Step 8: Fixing the pebbles
Spread the handicraft glue generously on the board with a brush where you want your path to run and attach the pebbles. The glue will hold the pebbles in place and fix them permanently.
Step 9: Design the river
Apply handicraft glue along the intended river line. Then separate the layers of napkins and crumple them together slightly to create irregular river edges. Coat everything with glue and leave to dry thoroughly.
Step 10: Painting the river
Once the glue has dried, paint the river with the VBS craft paint to give it a vibrant colour and texture.
Step 11: Finalise and embellish
Add the finishing touches to your scene by adding moss, cut heather, mushrooms, wooden discs and small ladybirds. These details will enliven your miniature world and make it appear realistic.
Step 12: Create and place stones
Mould the stones from FIMO and harden them in the oven at approx. 110 degrees Celsius for 30 minutes. Attach the stones with hot glue as desired to form a small waterfall and place more stones in the landscape beds.
Step 13: Add water effects
Create wavy strips of hot glue along the river to add dimension. Apply the glue generously to the stone waterfall to simulate a dynamic water feature.
