Monday, July 2, 2012

How I make miniature Water Lily and Lotus


Making Water Lily is my passion for a long long time.  I remember it very well that how mesmerized I was when I saw a miniature water lily in a miniature shop long time ago. I bought it, kept on watching it and adored its beauty and said to myself that I never ever able to create such a beautiful piece like this in my life.  

Years passed, I began to make miniature flowers, but not yet thinking of making water lily.  It's too difficult even thinking about it.  However, I eventually met an artisan who was very very keen in making beautiful flowers, and lucky enough that she was able to teach me how to make flowers including water lily. 


 I'm sure that you can guess that the first one I made was horrible.  But the second and third and so on and on became better and better.  Since it's my passion as I said, I made them almost a hundred!!!  It's true.  I did that much!!!  And now I can tell myself different from the one I told myself long time ago.


I hope you agree with me that I can make miniature Water Lily (and Lotus), and do it beautifully.


The Water Lilies I made have realistic stamen, that I hand-cut each single piece of clay into a tiny short line one by one for their filament.  Then I glued them together in circle to form a center of the flower, and painted their tips (tip of stamen has the same color as of petal) a little bit.


The petals are also hand-cut one by one. 


Ok, I should say no more and make you bore with details. 


Just hope you enjoy!!!


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54 comments:

  1. ElianaJuly 2, 2012 at 6:06 PM

    I really liked of your miniatures, this is a great work!

    * You could add the gadget to see the followers of your blog. ;)

    Hugs

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    1. UnknownJuly 6, 2012 at 5:54 PM

      Thanks so much Eliana. I just added a few gadgets as you suggested. It took awhile to know how... I'm so clumsy...lol

      I did see your miniatures. They are lovely and I like them a lot.

      thanks,

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    2. UnknownJanuary 5, 2015 at 1:19 AM

      I want to buy it. I live in Viet Nam. How can i buy it?

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    3. UnknownJanuary 5, 2015 at 1:20 AM

      Please contact me via viettrandba@gmail.com

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    4. UnknownAugust 9, 2016 at 8:56 AM

      First, your miniature water gardens are amazing and very beautiful. So stop putting yourself down. Stop worrying about what other people think; just enjoy doing your work and share it. Trust me, I'm an artist. -- Bjo Trimble

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    5. UnknownAugust 9, 2016 at 9:03 AM

      First, your miniature water gardens are amazing and very beautiful. So stop putting yourself down. Stop worrying about what other people think; just enjoy doing your work and share it. Trust me, I'm an artist. -- Bjo Trimble

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  2. Contrastes-Rosa MªJuly 24, 2013 at 1:48 PM

    Preciosas flores, al añadir la imagen en pinterest he descubierto tu blog, felicidades por este trabajo:-)

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    1. UnknownAugust 8, 2013 at 9:54 PM

      Thank you RosaMaria, your dolly are so beautiful!!!

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  3. isabelFebruary 3, 2014 at 8:18 AM

    Wonderful flower.

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  4. www.beauxminis.comApril 2, 2014 at 8:28 AM

    HI
    Your Blog is very nice and I look forward to following you in Blogland. I have added you to my "Blogs I Follow" on my website. www.beauxminis.com.
    Cheers
    fatima

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  5. Chris P's Minis and MoreApril 14, 2014 at 5:11 PM

    DID YOU USE A PUNCH?

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  6. UnknownApril 16, 2014 at 9:41 PM

    I use cutters (like cookie cutters but much smaller) that I make myself. I make them from tin can that is thin enough to sharp cut the clay.

    Punch couldn't be used with clay, I think.

    Thank you for your question, Pim

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  7. UnknownMay 19, 2014 at 11:48 PM

    You do beautiful work! Thanks for sharing : )

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  8. UnknownJune 4, 2014 at 9:09 PM

    You are so talented!!! Can you please post an article about how to make them?

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    1. UnknownApril 22, 2015 at 10:06 PM

      Thank you Swazz, but I have no idea what article that you mean. I was thinking of making a clip to post on Youtube, but not yet start the action.

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  9. UnknownOctober 6, 2014 at 8:26 AM

    Hello,
    I really love you Water Lily artwork ! would you agree to create something for me ? Please contact me at unicorn34@outlook.com
    Thank you !

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    1. UnknownApril 22, 2015 at 10:08 PM

      Thank you so much unicorn3482, I am sorry that I haven't checked my blog for a long long time. Now I just know that you're interesting in my water lilies. I'll send you email soon.

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  10. LeilaniNovember 12, 2014 at 4:13 PM

    Very nice work Pim! I like this very much. Thank you for sharing this tut.

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    1. UnknownApril 22, 2015 at 10:09 PM

      Thank you Leilani, I'm so happy with your comment.

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  11. Blog AdministrationNovember 28, 2014 at 1:19 PM

    You have a very fun talent! I dont blame you for falling in love with these little ponds. I think I just did too! I am making a dollhouse from scratch for my grandaughter and have been learning how to make these kinds of items too. So much fun. Thank you for this post!

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    1. UnknownApril 22, 2015 at 10:10 PM

      Thank you Blog Admin. Little things seem to be very easy addicted... LOL

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  12. UnknownDecember 3, 2014 at 6:17 PM

    Please bore me with the details :)

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  13. UnknownJanuary 11, 2015 at 7:25 PM

    hello, do you have a website where I can purchase some of your work?
    Please email me with pricing details and special request information.

    Thank you, love your work!

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    1. UnknownApril 22, 2015 at 10:12 PM

      Thank you Isabelle, I have a website, but it's quite inactive... just like my blog.... sigh.... It's BeeTreeMiniatures.com. Please check and let me know your comments and suggestions.

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    2. CarolynMay 7, 2017 at 2:51 PM

      Everything at BeeTreeMiniatures.com is about bees and bee hives--I didn't see anything about purchasing any of your beautiful work.

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    3. CarolynMay 7, 2017 at 2:52 PM

      This comment has been removed by the author.

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  14. NancyApril 20, 2015 at 7:36 AM

    Beautiful little water gardens and you make your own cutters....wow :)
    Thanks for sharing your work!

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    1. UnknownApril 22, 2015 at 10:13 PM

      Thanks so much Nancy... I have to make my own cutters because I couldn't find them from anywhere else... : )

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  15. UnknownMay 16, 2015 at 12:54 AM

    Wow ! They are so realistic that I first thought they are Bonsai Plants. All the Best for your future projects.

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  16. UnknownNovember 16, 2015 at 6:27 AM

    i never seen like this,wow such a wonderfull collections & marvellous creations,i have some bonsai collections in Ficus,these are like bonsai in lilly varites.

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  17. koi14December 6, 2015 at 12:35 AM

    how is the water created?

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    1. UnknownJuly 20, 2018 at 11:56 PM

      The water is made from liquid resin. It blends with hardener and let it sets for a while, then it becomes rigid.

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  18. Tania Cristina Ferreira CarvalhoJanuary 1, 2016 at 5:31 PM

    Caro Sr. Gostaria muito de aprender a fazer essas miniaturas, tem como enviar para mim o passo a passo de como fazer? Agradeço

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  19. Tania Cristina Ferreira CarvalhoJanuary 1, 2016 at 5:32 PM

    Caro Sr. Gostaria muito de aprender a fazer essas miniaturas, tem como enviar para mim o passo a passo de como fazer? Agradeço

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  20. Joni A SolisFebruary 16, 2016 at 7:31 AM

    Please bore me with the details :) -- do you have another article with more info on how you make these? Thanks!

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    1. UnknownJuly 20, 2018 at 11:53 PM

      Thank you so much, and sorry for late reply. I'll try to write another post with the procedure later, and I'll let you know when it completes.

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  21. Venera CollectionsFebruary 22, 2016 at 7:57 AM

    Would you please tell,how did you made it... the procedure?

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    1. UnknownJuly 20, 2018 at 11:53 PM

      Thank you so much, and sorry for late reply. I'll try to write another post with the procedure later, and I'll let you know when it completes.

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  22. UnknownAugust 13, 2016 at 6:32 PM

    Very good. I read your post. 당신의 섬세함이 사랑스럽군요.��

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    1. UnknownJuly 20, 2018 at 11:51 PM

      Thank you so much, and sorry for late reply.

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  23. Wahm of 10March 16, 2018 at 10:01 AM

    Do you sell them? (please say yes)

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    1. UnknownJuly 20, 2018 at 11:48 PM

      Yes, I do. If you're interesting to buy some, please let me know. Thanks.

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  24. UnknownJuly 11, 2018 at 12:49 AM

    Hello,
    I live in the USA & I'm very interested in your lotus flower gardens!
    Please email me w/ details.
    Thank you kindly,
    Rhonda

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    1. UnknownJuly 20, 2018 at 11:50 PM

      Hi Rhonda, what kind of details you want? The procedure of the making or items available? Please let me know.
      Sorry for late reply. I didn't check email lately.

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  25. UnknownJuly 31, 2018 at 11:19 AM

    Could you tell me how you make the realistic looking water? I make Fairy Gardens with pools or ponds with my Grandchildren but they just don't look realistic.

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  26. UnknownAugust 21, 2018 at 4:07 PM

    I would be interested in learning how to make them. Thank you for sharing. Your work is very beautiful.

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  27. UnknownSeptember 13, 2018 at 6:16 PM

    Are your miniatures for sale?
    vgaither1@cox.net

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  28. UnknownMay 7, 2020 at 2:09 PM

    I thought you were going to show us how you did this ..... but all I read is you bragging about your talent. Nice of the lady who took the time and patience to share with you how to make water lilies....too bad you can't pay it forward.

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  29. UnknownJune 15, 2021 at 9:19 PM

    how do u make them?

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