Step 1: Mix the casting compound
You will need the following quantities of casting compound to recreate our idea:
Silicone casting mould "Houses Promenade" = 6 tablespoons of Keraflot
Silicone casting mould "Mini light houses", City = 4 tablespoons of Keraflot
Silicone casting mould "Mini light houses", gabled houses = 4 tablespoons Keraflot
Silicone casting mould "Christmas trees" = 10 tablespoons
Mix the Keraflot powder with water until a creamy mixture is formed. It is important that no powder settles at the bottom of the bowl and that there are no lumps left. This consistency is crucial for an even casting surface.
The white and black casting compounds are mixed and processed in the same way.
Tip: If you want to make black and white mouldings, start with the white Raysin so that the white moulding does not contain any residue from the black casting powder. Always clean the casting moulds well after demoulding so that no residue remains and you can enjoy your casting mould for a long time to come.
Step 2: Casting and achieving the desired result
Slowly pour the finished casting compound into the selected silicone moulds. Gently tap or shake the moulds on the table surface to distribute the mixture evenly and remove any air bubbles. After about an hour, the castings are ready to be carefully removed from the moulds. Then allow them to air dry completely to achieve maximum strength.
Step 3: Smooth and finish the surfaces
Any rough edges that may appear after demoulding can be easily smoothed with sandpaper. Once your castings have dried, you can coat your miniature houses and fir trees with gold leaf priming milk and cover them with leaf metal. Finally, apply a top coat of varnish for long-term sealing.
Step 4: Create a platform for the house presentation
Build a two-storey pedestal for the presentation of your houses by gluing wooden blocks together.
For the lower level, we built 1 block high and 2 blocks wide.
The upper level is 3 blocks high and 1 block wide.
For the "step", glue 1 block to the upright wooden block.
Once the glue has dried, you can attach a chain of lights to the back of the platform using hot glue. Finally, place the houses on the pedestal as you wish, whereby you can light up larger houses from the inside with light balls.
Step 5: Making a chain of lights for the houses
Create atmospheric highlights by adding a chain of lights to your miniature landscape. Thread the chain of lights through the top windows of a house and pull it through to the last light. Twist the end of the chain together to ensure a secure hold. Repeat this process for each house you want to light up in your ensemble.
Use these instructions to create an enchanting miniature "promenade of houses". Order all the items you need conveniently online right here and enjoy crafting and decorating!
