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Im looking for a 1-12th scale miniature FITTED kitchen furniture. I can't find anything modern. Anyone know of any websites??
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Assuming you are talking about kitchen cabinetry:
If you're looking for the minimalist-modern look, check out elf miniatures: http://www.elfminiatures.co.uk/
If you're in the US, the conversion to British Pounds can put a hurt on your wallet.
If you're OK with not-victorian-age, the closest thing to kits that is available in the mass market in the US is by Houseworks: http://houseworksltd.com/index.asp?listid=97&cpid=CABINETRY
Houseworks is available from a bunch of different retailers.
And if you are talking about dining table sets, there's a company called REACJapan that makes 1:12 scale mid century modern designer chairs that you can buy to create your own dining set. Unfortunately, they are pretty expensive too: http://amazingminiatures.com/shop/dollhouse-miniature-furniture/modern-reac-interior-designer-chairs-dollhouse-miniature-furniture
Also, there's a miniaturist named Paris Renfroe that has awesome modern miniatures. His products are top notch, so you can expect to pay for that quality. http://www.prdminiatures.com/
And if worst comes to worst, there are always custom requests from Etsy.com.
Good luck!
Assuming you are talking about kitchen cabinetry:
If you're looking for the minimalist-modern look, check out elf miniatures: http://www.elfminiatures.co.uk/
If you're in the US, the conversion to British Pounds can put a hurt on your wallet.
If you're OK with not-victorian-age, the closest thing to kits that is available in the mass market in the US is by Houseworks: http://houseworksltd.com/index.asp?listid=97&cpid=CABINETRY
Houseworks is available from a bunch of different retailers.
And if you are talking about dining table sets, there's a company called REACJapan that makes 1:12 scale mid century modern designer chairs that you can buy to create your own dining set. Unfortunately, they are pretty expensive too: http://amazingminiatures.com/shop/dollhouse-miniature-furniture/modern-reac-interior-designer-chairs-dollhouse-miniature-furniture
Also, there's a miniaturist named Paris Renfroe that has awesome modern miniatures. His products are top notch, so you can expect to pay for that quality. http://www.prdminiatures.com/
And if worst comes to worst, there are always custom requests from Etsy.com.
Good luck!
Best thing to remove goop,dirt and dried food from painted metal chair frames?
Mrs Me
Answer
Iron furniture requires more maintenance than other types of metal furniture. Clean it regularly with warm soapy water and then dry it thoroughly. Wax the smooth surfaces and apply mineral or baby oil to textured surfaces. Oil springs and moving parts once per year. Immediately touch up any scratches or rust by lightly sanding the spot with a fine steel wool. Then apply several thin coats of metal paint, letting each coat dry well before applying the next. If you're using a spray paint, apply with short light stokes.
Aluminum is a silvery, lightweight and easily worked metallic element that never rusts. Much of the early aluminum furniture from the 1960s was made from hollow-core extrusion tubing. Such furniture was extremely lightweight but not exceedingly wind-stable. Such pieces are still available today and are best used around a pool area. Cast aluminum is better used in outdoor dining or sitting areas.
Whether you're looking for extruded, cast or wrought aluminum items, there are a few items that indicate a quality piece. As with wrought iron, joints should be welded (preferably full-circumference welds) rather than bolted. If bolts are used, for example to connect webbing, they should be made of aluminum or stainless steel. Otherwise they will begin to rust even though the main frame does not.
Best quality aluminum pieces have a powder-coated finish, which determines the final color of the piece and the durability of the metal. Powder coating is a process in which colorful polyester powders are applied and then baked onto the frame.
If you're buying aluminum furniture with vinyl webbing or straps, look for vinyl that has been processed with mildew inhibitors and ultraviolet stabilizers. Any wooden pieces mounted on aluminum frames should be treated with a finish to guarantee durability.
Suntan oils, human perspiration, car exhaust and salt spray can all eat away at the powder coating on aluminum furniture. To ensure long life, clean your aluminum furniture twice a month with a solution of mild dish detergent and warm water. Rinse well. You can then apply paste car wax to any smooth finish frames.
Steel, a hard tough metal, is an alloy of iron and various small percentages of metallic elements. The alloys produce hardness and resistance to rusting. Galvanized steel has been plated with zinc; stainless steel has been alloyed with chromium and is virtually immune to rust and corrosion.
Before the production of aluminum furniture in the mid 20th century, steel furniture was common, dating from popular French-made items manufactured in the later half of the 1800s. American companies used solid steel until the Second World War when the heavy military demand for steel dictated the use of lightweight tubular (hollow) steel in outdoor furniture. Vintage steel sets can still be found at flea markets.
If you're looking at modern steel furniture, be sure the product is either stainless or powder-coated and that any hardware used is also rust-resistant.
Metal outdoor furniture in its many shapes and designs can be a wonderful addition to your outdoor living space. Choose wisely and enjoy!
Iron furniture requires more maintenance than other types of metal furniture. Clean it regularly with warm soapy water and then dry it thoroughly. Wax the smooth surfaces and apply mineral or baby oil to textured surfaces. Oil springs and moving parts once per year. Immediately touch up any scratches or rust by lightly sanding the spot with a fine steel wool. Then apply several thin coats of metal paint, letting each coat dry well before applying the next. If you're using a spray paint, apply with short light stokes.
Aluminum is a silvery, lightweight and easily worked metallic element that never rusts. Much of the early aluminum furniture from the 1960s was made from hollow-core extrusion tubing. Such furniture was extremely lightweight but not exceedingly wind-stable. Such pieces are still available today and are best used around a pool area. Cast aluminum is better used in outdoor dining or sitting areas.
Whether you're looking for extruded, cast or wrought aluminum items, there are a few items that indicate a quality piece. As with wrought iron, joints should be welded (preferably full-circumference welds) rather than bolted. If bolts are used, for example to connect webbing, they should be made of aluminum or stainless steel. Otherwise they will begin to rust even though the main frame does not.
Best quality aluminum pieces have a powder-coated finish, which determines the final color of the piece and the durability of the metal. Powder coating is a process in which colorful polyester powders are applied and then baked onto the frame.
If you're buying aluminum furniture with vinyl webbing or straps, look for vinyl that has been processed with mildew inhibitors and ultraviolet stabilizers. Any wooden pieces mounted on aluminum frames should be treated with a finish to guarantee durability.
Suntan oils, human perspiration, car exhaust and salt spray can all eat away at the powder coating on aluminum furniture. To ensure long life, clean your aluminum furniture twice a month with a solution of mild dish detergent and warm water. Rinse well. You can then apply paste car wax to any smooth finish frames.
Steel, a hard tough metal, is an alloy of iron and various small percentages of metallic elements. The alloys produce hardness and resistance to rusting. Galvanized steel has been plated with zinc; stainless steel has been alloyed with chromium and is virtually immune to rust and corrosion.
Before the production of aluminum furniture in the mid 20th century, steel furniture was common, dating from popular French-made items manufactured in the later half of the 1800s. American companies used solid steel until the Second World War when the heavy military demand for steel dictated the use of lightweight tubular (hollow) steel in outdoor furniture. Vintage steel sets can still be found at flea markets.
If you're looking at modern steel furniture, be sure the product is either stainless or powder-coated and that any hardware used is also rust-resistant.
Metal outdoor furniture in its many shapes and designs can be a wonderful addition to your outdoor living space. Choose wisely and enjoy!
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