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5/26/2020 0 Comments

Storage Tote in 1/12th Scale

Original Totes Tutorial created on February 15, 2012                                  For Personal Use, Only
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Supplies needed:
  • One large container from Fast Food Dipping sauce. (approx 2-1/4" x 1-1/4" x 1" high) - I got mine from Jack-In-The-Box
  • 3" x 2" scrap of white Fun Foam
  • 10" x 3/16" strip of white card stock (or any paper that is the weight of an index card) Using paper is not recommended because the paint will make it ripple.
  • Acrylic Paint - your choice of color(s) - if want, you can paint the lid of the tote a separate color.
  • Glue - I use WeldBond, but any craft glue will work. **Don't use super glue, some brands of the foam melts and smokes when super glue touches it.
  • Matt Sealer (not pictured) can be spray, brush on or Mod Podge. Don't use glossy, that's too much of a shine in miniatures. The matt will make the tote look "plastic".
  • scissors
  • pencil
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  • Wash and dry container. Trim around lip to make lip smooth. (See Before/After photo)
  • Turn container face down on Fun Foam and trace around lip of container. This will make the lid. Glue fun foam to container's top, trimming edge as needed so they are even and smooth.

  • Start at short side of container and glue the card stock strip around the edge of the container to create the top's "lip". Continue all the way around the container, slightly overlapping beginning and end edges and then trim away excess.
  • Using several coats of paint(s) in your desired color(s), Paint tote and lid. I usually use 3 coats, letting each coat dry in between. Apply one coat of sealer to entire tote to make it look like plastic.

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    Elaine Goodwin

    I've been making 1/12th scale miniature since 2007. I prefer to work in 1/12th scale, as that's easiest to convert from real life measurements. I like the challenge of creating a miniature to look like its real life inspiration. I use items usually sent to the trash can, as well as every day items to convert into miniatures. My favorite mediums are Illustration board, foam core, card stock and balsa wood. I like being able to incorporate all of my favorite craft hobbies in making my rooms and miniatures.

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