Let's Talk Glue: Always a Sticky Topic!

Which glue to use for what, when and how often ends up being such a touchy subject, especially for those who are just starting out making miniatures or working on a dollhouse project.

Join me for this special edition of Meet the Miniaturist where I'll share my knowledge of the right glues to use for your project and the best ways to use them to achieve the best results. I’ll also demonstrate and offer pro tips and tricks for getting things to stick!

This is perfect for beginners to the miniatures world and even for some intermediate players who may find something new to learn. Participants can expect to walk away feeling a bit more comfortable about glues and how to use them and to have some of their stress reduced when figuring out what glues to use for wood, for wallpaper or for other everyday minis (Above chart: www.favcrafts.com)

This event is sponsored by HBS/Miniatures.com, a family owned company which has been supplying quality dollhouse products to miniatures enthusiasts since 1975. To celebrate this event, HBS is offering webinar attendees a special offer: Use coupon code MTM425 and receive 25% off one entire order on starting 4/25/21 and valid through 11:59 pm 5/02/21.

We've extended participation and everyone who registers will be able to join this Zoom. You can always catch program replays on our YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/DThomasYT

This should be super!

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- Darren

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Meet 3D MiniTechnologist Amanda Kelly!

Meet Virginia-based artist and educator Amanda Kelly from Panda Miniatures, winner of Episode 1 of HGTV's The Biggest Little Christmas Showdown and best known for her work as a Badass Miniaturist of cutting edge work. Many of her miniatures are crafted using 3D technology and she is leading the way using this tool to craft in small scale.

We'll chat with Amanda, talk more about her work and get a close up view of her 3D printer. We''ll also get a demonstration of how she uses this tool to create some of her awesome miniatures and get to ask questions we might have.

This should be super!

Thank you for all your support and encouragement for the Meet the Miniaturist series. There is no cost for this programming but If you like what you see and would like to contribute to the development of this ongoing series, follow this link: paypal.me/dthomasminiatures

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Tiny Paintings That are Big on Giving!

First generation Canadian, Dale Dirks, whose father was born in South Dakota, is a Canadian Armed Forces Veteran and artist who turned is 81 this year. He has been painting since he was 4 years old with a passion for creating and for giving back to the community. When he was in the army, he helped start an arts organization.

Dale chose to spend his retirement years using his talents and time to create paintings in full scale and in miniature which he then sells to generate donations to worthy veterans organizations. He mostly applies acrylics on canvas but also uses pen and ink as well as pencil for his works.

While he enjoys themes which contain landscapes and seascapes, he also builds pastoral scenes featuring run down garages filled with rusted antique cars and snow capped cabins nestled in the woods.

His work has been seen across Canada, in Japan, Israel, England and other parts of the world and the sale of his work often benefits charities and organizations which give back to veterans. While Dale finds painting personally fulfilling, he hopes everyone who views his work enjoys them.

D. Thomas Miniatures is pleased to present a sale and auction of several of Mr. Dirk's work starting Sunday, April 4, 2021 at 7pm ET and ending Sunday April 11 at pm ET on eBay. 50% of the proceeds from the sale of each painting will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. This is a great chance for art buyers and miniatures enthusiasts alike to own a hand-painted treasure while giving back to a great organization.

The Wounded Warrior Project is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization which started in 2003 and is dedicated to "]]honor and empower Wounded Warriors who incurred a physical or mental injury, illnesses, or wound, co-incident to your military service on or after September 11, 2001."

We're excited to participate in this event and to help Mr.Dirks achieve his goal of painting miniatures and giving back to the veteran community for which Mr. Dirks has been a part of!

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