Make Miniatures with Josje
Focus on... my collection (episode 3).
updated
It’s time to fix a few mistakes in the miniature kitchen, and the old kitchen pump needs a complete overhaul!
I had to reconstruct the old kitchen pump without repainting it, since I didn’t have any of the original paint left. I also added a faux marble backsplash to give the pump area a finished, realistic look.
Come along as I repair, rebuild, and add those little details that bring this miniature kitchen back to life. It's created a whole new look for the kitchen!
The link to the Petronella Oortman dollhouse at the Rijksmuseum: https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/dollshouse
In this video, I’ll show you how I designed and made this miniature weaving loom, including the tweaks I made along the way to get it working just right. Then it’s time to see how well it actually works for weaving tiny rugs!
If you enjoy DIY looms, miniature weaving, handmade miniature rugs, weaving projects, woodworking, and creative crafts, I hope you’ll enjoy watching this project come together.
#DIYWoodenLoom #MiniatureWeaving #MiniatureRugs #DIYLoom #Weaving #MiniatureCrafts #Handmade #DIYCrafts
The best part? I’m using free and leftover materials, so this is a wonderfully inexpensive way to add some handmade textiles to a miniature scene. The possibilities with this technique are surprisingly varied, and I’m excited to see where it leads.
A simple loom, a few scraps, and a bit of experimenting - what could possibly go wrong?
Come along as we explore the story behind these wonderful pieces and discover how they were used in the miniature world of the past.
Here is a short video on making the 'dookrollen' in Museum Eungs Schöppe in Markelo: youtube.com/watch?v=hTel6f09SmI
I've got a wonderful 144th-scale version of Sara Rothé's famous dollhouse, although it isn't quite finished yet. This time, I'm making a start on one of the rooms and seeing just how much detail I can squeeze into such a tiny space.
In this episode, I'm sharing the treasures I brought home from the Miniature in Tune auction. Come along as I unbox my auction wins, take a closer look at each miniature, and talk about why I couldn't resist adding them to my collection.
There's also good progress in my workshop! After what feels like an endless cleaning and organising project, the finish line is finally in sight. I'm glad to see my creative space coming back to life, and I'm looking forward to getting back to building and creating miniatures. Thank you so much for watching, and I'll see you in the next Miniaturist Journal! ❤️
Keywords: Miniature in Tune, dollhouse miniatures, miniature auction, artisan miniatures, miniature fair, miniature collection, dollhouse collecting, miniature workshop, craft room organisation, miniature vlog, miniatures YouTube, Miniaturist Journal.
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Along the way, I discovered beautiful works of art, unexpected details, and a recurring theme of mermaids that found their way into my creative process for my Miniature in Tune classes.
Wherever you find inspiration, there’s always another little treasure waiting to be discovered.
#Miniatures #DollhouseMiniatures #MiniatureMaking #MiniatureArt #MiniatureInTune #MiniatureInspiration #London #Brussels #Denmark
0:00 Introduction and updates
1:06 Museum visits in London
7:23 Trip to Brussels
14:29 Micro mosaic class
24:48 Embroidered jacket class
34:14 Conclusion
After all the excitement of events like The Kensington Dollshouse Fair and Miniature in Tune, I finally had to face the state of my workshop. Over the past year, I’ve been incredibly lucky to receive so many generous donations of dollhouse miniatures, furniture, materials, and miniature-making supplies—but there was one small problem… I had run out of space!
In this video, I’m sorting, clearing, organising, and cleaning my miniature workshop, while rediscovering some wonderful treasures along the way. And, as often happens when you start tidying a workshop, I found things I had completely forgotten about!
Some miniatures had been tucked away so carefully that I hadn’t even noticed them when they were first donated. From forgotten treasures to useful materials and delightful little surprises, you never know what you might uncover beneath the clutter.
So grab a cup of tea and join me for a satisfying workshop clear-out, a little miniature treasure hunting, and hopefully the transformation of my chaotic workspace into somewhere I can actually work again!
If you enjoy dollhouse miniatures, miniature making, workshop organisation, crafting and behind-the-scenes videos, I hope you’ll enjoy coming along with me.
NAME National House Party 1993 'Closet Clutter'.
National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts
#DollhouseMiniatures #Miniatures #MiniatureWorkshop #Dollhouse #MiniatureMaking #WorkshopOrganisation #CraftRoom #MiniatureTreasures
There is some information about how I made the rooms and some of the pieces in the "Tour of my Amsterdam Canal house" series here:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzWn2df-uyzLUEF8j1rupRUGdF4ahHnot
The Study episode is here:
youtube.com/watch?v=SfhFx8QH0Eg&list=PLzWn2df-uyzLUEF8j1rupRUGdF4ahHnot&index=3
Music by: LesFreeMusic via his Patreon account.
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Miniaturist Journal is a record of my activities, experiences, thoughts and observations, in vlog form, all relating to miniatures.
Alex Askaroff's video: youtube.com/watch?v=NTmE--hqOOE
Music by: LesFreeMusic via his Patreon account.
Join us for Miniature in Tune 2026: www.miniatureintune.com
Miniaturist Journal is a record of my activities, experiences, thoughts and observations in vlog form, all relating to miniatures.
Music by: LesFreeMusic via his Patreon account.
Join us for Miniature in Tune 2026: www.miniatureintune.com
Miniaturist Journal is a record of my activities, experiences, thoughts and observations in vlog form, all relating to miniatures.
Music by: LesFreeMusic via his Patreon account.
Join us for Miniature in Tune 2026: www.miniatureintune.com
Miniaturist Journal is a record of my activities, experiences, thoughts and observations in vlog form, all relating to miniatures.
Victoria and Albert Museum video "Inside the Shed Where Tiny Dolls House Furniture Is Crafted | How Was It Made? :
youtube.com/watch?v=CXSLII1gRhA
Music by: LesFreeMusic via his Patreon account.
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Did you receive a gift this Christmas that truly stood out to you?
Music by: LesFreeMusic via his Patreon account.
Venne wool yarn for miniatures: vennecolcoton.com/en/product-information/catalogue/yarns/organic-yarn/779/100-organic-merino-wool-nm-282
Fireplace video (burning in the hearth): youtube.com/watch?v=2wYtJwDkKIk&t=8s
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Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100270
Artist: http://incompetech.com
Intro music by: LesFreeMusic via his Patreon account.
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Fireplace video (burning in the hearth): youtube.com/watch?v=2wYtJwDkKIk&t=8s
Join us for Miniature in Tune 2026: www.miniatureintune.com
Miniaturist Journal is a record of my activities, experiences, thoughts and observations in vlog form, all relating to miniatures.
Join us for Miniature in Tune 2026: www.miniatureintune.com
Miniaturist Journal is a record of my activities, experiences, thoughts and observations in vlog form, all relating to miniatures.
Music by: LesFreeMusic via his Patreon account.
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Join us for Miniature in Tune 2026: www.miniatureintune.com
Miniaturist Journal is a record of my activities, experiences, thoughts and observations in vlog form, all relating to miniatures.
Music by: LesFreeMusic via his Patreon account.
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Here is the link to the video where I was upholstering the bed you see in this video (three years ago already!!): youtube.com/watch?v=43OyxG3hhDo
Join us for Miniature in Tune 2026: www.miniatureintune.com (registrations for the new classes start October 15, 2025!)
Miniaturist Journal is a record of my activities, experiences, thoughts and observations in vlog form, all relating to miniatures.
Music by: LesFreeMusic via his Patreon account.
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In this video, I turn the vintage type into a unique piece of miniature wall art, creating a typeface collage for my miniature workshop.
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Miniaturist Journal is a record of my activities, experiences, thoughts and observations in vlog form, all relating to miniatures.
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My dear late friend Trees’ magnificent dollhouse is for sale!
This extraordinary 27-room house was crafted in the UK by the renowned miniature-building duo Mulvany & Rogers. Its exterior is inspired by the 17th-century Palace of Het Loo in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands.
The house is offered unfurnished (apart from three exquisite inlaid parquet floors), giving you the perfect opportunity to make your own creative mark on this spectacular piece.
It rests on a base that opens to reveal beautifully designed basement rooms.
Dimensions (including base):
Width: 195 cm
Height: 213 cm
Depth: 68 cm
Price: €8000
The dollhouse must be purchased and collected before the end of November (in the Netherlands).
Please note: transport arrangements and costs are the responsibility of the buyer.
For serious enquiries, please email: 📩 unicorna4sale@gmail.com
A short video of this dollshouse can be seen here: youtube.com/shorts/iE5wASZwBXw
Join us for Miniature in Tune 2026: www.miniatureintune.com (registrations for the new classes start October 15, 2025!)
Miniaturist Journal is a record of my activities, experiences, thoughts and observations in vlog form, all relating to miniatures.
Music by: LesFreeMusic via his Patreon account.
youtube.com/channel/UCGidb49bbVT0li9auc1s0ag
Hello friends and fellow miniaturists!
Today I am coming to you with something very special: my dear late friend Trees’ magnificent dollhouse is for sale!
This extraordinary 27-room house was crafted in the UK by the renowned miniature-building duo Mulvany & Rogers. Its exterior is inspired by the 17th-century Palace of Het Loo in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands.
The house is offered unfurnished (apart from three exquisite inlaid parquet floors), giving you the perfect opportunity to make your own creative mark on this spectacular piece.
It rests on a base that opens to reveal beautifully designed basement rooms.
Dimensions (including base):
Width: 195 cm
Height: 213 cm
Depth: 68 cm
Price: €8000
The dollhouse must be purchased and collected before the end of November (in the Netherlands).
Please note: transport arrangements and costs are the responsibility of the buyer.
For serious enquiries, please email: 📩 unicorna4sale@gmail.com
After reading some of the comments on my last video, I decided to run a little experiment. What’s the best way to clean copper: polishing with a cloth, using aluminium foil and baking soda, or trying a soft Dremel brush? Any guesses which one worked best?
Join us for Miniature in Tune 2026: www.miniatureintune.com (registrations for the new classes start October 15, 2025!)
Miniaturist Journal is a record of my activities, experiences, thoughts and observations in vlog form, all relating to miniatures.
Music by: LesFreeMusic via his Patreon account.
youtube.com/channel/UCGidb49bbVT0li9auc1s0ag
Join us for Miniature in Tune 2026: www.miniatureintune.com (registrations for the new classes start October 15, 2025!)
Miniaturist Journal is a record of my activities, experiences, thoughts and observations in vlog form, all relating to miniatures.
Music by: LesFreeMusic via his Patreon account.
youtube.com/channel/UCGidb49bbVT0li9auc1s0ag
Join us for Miniature in Tune 2026: www.miniatureintune.com (registrations for the new classes start October 15, 2025!)
Miniaturist Journal is a record of my activities, experiences, thoughts and observations in vlog form, all relating to miniatures.
Music by: LesFreeMusic via his Patreon account.
youtube.com/channel/UCGidb49bbVT0li9auc1s0ag
Join us for Miniature in Tune 2026: www.miniatureintune.com (registrations for the new classes start October 15, 2025!)
Miniaturist Journal is a record of my activities, experiences, thoughts and observations in vlog form, all relating to miniatures.
Music by: LesFreeMusic via his Patreon account.
youtube.com/channel/UCGidb49bbVT0li9auc1s0ag
Join us for Miniature in Tune 2026: www.miniatureintune.com (registrations for the new classes start October 15, 2025!)
Miniaturist Journal is a record of my activities, experiences, thoughts and observations in vlog form, all relating to miniatures.
Music by: LesFreeMusic via his Patreon account.
youtube.com/channel/UCGidb49bbVT0li9auc1s0ag
My original video: youtube.com/watch?v=wlURhgyA4Jo
Miniaturist Journal is a record of my activities, experiences, thoughts and observations in vlog form, all relating to miniatures.
Music by: LesFreeMusic via his Patreon account.
youtube.com/channel/UCGidb49bbVT0li9auc1s0ag
The start of a new garden requires clearing, cleaning, digging and planting. The greenhouse also needs a good cleaning before I can start sowing the flower seeds I bought.
Plus: my tea always gets cold when I work in the garden, so I designed and knitted a tea cosy based on my own spring garden!
This is a re-upload from my other channel!
www.miniatureintune.com
Episode eight of 'The Spring Garden'.
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Music by: LesFreeMusic via his Patreon account.
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Sometimes you just have to follow the yarn...A fascinating artist and miniature knitter is Althea Crome. Watch an interview with her here:
youtube.com/watch?v=r--fQWphEwU
Join us for Miniature in Tune 2026: www.miniatureintune.com (new classes will be posted October 1st, 2025!)
Miniaturist Journal is a record of my activities, experiences, thoughts and observations in vlog form, all relating to miniatures.
Music by: LesFreeMusic via his Patreon account.
youtube.com/channel/UCGidb49bbVT0li9auc1s0ag
Please check out my new channel full of gardening, DIY projects, crafts and other artistic endeavours.
The Spring Garden: youtube.com/@thespringgardener?si=dZdMyada8hbY3z03
Join us for Miniature in Tune 2026: www.miniatureintune.com (new classes will be posted October 1st, 2025!)
Miniaturist Journal is a record of my activities, experiences, thoughts and observations in vlog form, all relating to miniatures.
Music by: LesFreeMusic via his Patreon account.
youtube.com/channel/UCGidb49bbVT0li9auc1s0ag
I start the video with some weird and wonderful Auction items from around the world, but I also filmed some of the items that were donated for our Miniature in Tune live Auction!
If you'd like to join Miniature in Tun next year, please check out the website (see below). The classes for 2026 will be posted there on October 1st, 2025.
Please check out my new channel full of gardening, DIY projects, crafts and other artistic endeavours.
The Spring Garden: youtube.com/@thespringgardener?si=dZdMyada8hbY3z03
Join us for Miniature in Tune 2026: www.miniatureintune.com (new classes will be posted October 1st, 2025!)
Miniaturist Journal is a record of my activities, experiences, thoughts and observations in vlog form, all relating to miniatures.
Music by: LesFreeMusic via his Patreon account.
youtube.com/channel/UCGidb49bbVT0li9auc1s0ag
Please check out my new channel full of gardening, DIY projects, crafts and other artistic endeavours.
The Spring Garden: youtube.com/@thespringgardener?si=dZdMyada8hbY3z03
Join us for Miniature in Tune 2026: www.miniatureintune.com (new classes will be posted October 1st, 2025!)
Miniaturist Journal is a record of my activities, experiences, thoughts and observations in vlog form, all relating to miniatures.
Music by: LesFreeMusic via his Patreon account.
youtube.com/channel/UCGidb49bbVT0li9auc1s0ag
If you'd like to join us next year, please check out the website (see below). The classes for 2026 will be posted there on October 1st, 2025.
Please check out my new channel full of gardening, DIY projects, crafts and other artistic endeavours.
The Spring Garden: youtube.com/@thespringgardener?si=dZdMyada8hbY3z03
Join us for Miniature in Tune 2026: www.miniatureintune.com (new classes will be posted October 1st, 2025!)
Miniaturist Journal is a record of my activities, experiences, thoughts and observations in vlog form, all relating to miniatures.
Music by: LesFreeMusic via his Patreon account.
youtube.com/channel/UCGidb49bbVT0li9auc1s0ag
Please check out my new channel full of gardening, DIY projects, crafts and other artistic endeavours.
The Spring Garden: youtube.com/@thespringgardener?si=dZdMyada8hbY3z03
Join us for Miniature in Tune 2025: www.miniatureintune.com
Miniaturist Journal is a record of my activities, experiences, thoughts and observations in vlog form, all relating to miniatures.
Music by: LesFreeMusic via his Patreon account.
youtube.com/channel/UCGidb49bbVT0li9auc1s0ag
Please check out my new channel full of gardening, DIY projects, crafts and other artistic endeavours.
The Spring Garden: youtube.com/@thespringgardener?si=dZdMyada8hbY3z03
Join us for Miniature in Tune 2025: www.miniatureintune.com
Miniaturist Journal is a record of my activities, experiences, thoughts and observations in vlog form, all relating to miniatures.
Music by: LesFreeMusic via his Patreon account.
youtube.com/channel/UCGidb49bbVT0li9auc1s0ag
Please check out my new channel full of gardening, DIY projects, crafts and other artistic endeavours.
The Spring Garden: youtube.com/@thespringgardener?si=dZdMyada8hbY3z03
Join us for Miniature in Tune 2025: www.miniatureintune.com
Miniaturist Journal is a record of my activities, experiences, thoughts and observations in vlog form, all relating to miniatures.
Music by: LesFreeMusic via his Patreon account.
youtube.com/channel/UCGidb49bbVT0li9auc1s0ag
Please check out my new channel full of gardening, DIY projects, crafts and other artistic endeavours.
The Spring Garden: youtube.com/@thespringgardener?si=dZdMyada8hbY3z03
Join us for Miniature in Tune 2025: www.miniatureintune.com
Miniaturist Journal is a record of my activities, experiences, thoughts and observations in vlog form, all relating to miniatures.
Music by: LesFreeMusic via his Patreon account.
youtube.com/channel/UCGidb49bbVT0li9auc1s0ag


