CDHM The Miniature Way iMag, Tutorials, September 2010, Issue 8

CDHM The Miniature Way
September 2010, Issue 8
Tutorial
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CDHM artisan Peiwen Petigrand of Oiseau deNim Miniatures will teach you a how-to in make French macaroon dessert (Ispahan Macaroons) dollhouse in 1:12 scale

Step 13

Gently smooth the edges of the macaroons with your fingers.

CDHM artisan Peiwen Petigrand of Oiseau deNim Miniatures will teach you a how-to in make French macaroon dessert (Ispahan Macaroons) dollhouse in 1:12 scale

Step 14

Make the texture around the edge of the macaroon with a needle tool; you will need to make a crispy effect by turning the point of the needle tool.

CDHM artisan Peiwen Petigrand of Oiseau deNim Miniatures will teach you a how-to in make French macaroon dessert (Ispahan Macaroons) dollhouse in 1:12 scale

Step 15

Texture the top of the macaroons with the scrub sponge or a toothbrush.

CDHM artisan Peiwen Petigrand of Oiseau deNim Miniatures will teach you a how-to in make French macaroon dessert (Ispahan Macaroons) dollhouse in 1:12 scale

Step 16

In this case, a scrub sponge works well but the toothbrush will work better on air-dried clay.

CDHM artisan Peiwen Petigrand of Oiseau deNim Miniatures will teach you a how-to in make French macaroon dessert (Ispahan Macaroons) dollhouse in 1:12 scale

Step 17

This is the difference between "before and after" texturing.

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