How did it all start?

On our terrace we had an old wicker curtain that broke - I decided to use the wicker and build something out of it. I took the curtain apart and created the first chair… than a table… and eventually an entire room.

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Where do the ideas come from?

1. Copying a picture, while making adjustments and changes.

2. Recreating a childhood memory.

3. Finding an item that kick-starts my imagination and building the entire model around it. This is the most interesting option.

 

Which materials do I use?

Most of the materials come from nature: stones, seeds, leaves and junk - stuff we usually throw away. Some of the items I buy in hobby shops - glue, paint and beads for example.

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How long does it take to build a model?

Mostly I invest about 4-5 hours a day and build around 8 models a year.

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What do you need to know as a miniature artist?

A miniature artist needs to master handcrafts such as carpentry, upholstering, glaziery, sewing, embroidery etc.

I only learned book-binding as a profession; the rest I just learned by doing.