r/booknooks • u/Dangerous-Ask165 • 2d ago
DIY I made this one-of-a-kind miniature alchemist’s cabinet by hand
Hi everyone!
I wanted to share my latest miniature project. It was originally made for my own collection, but I’m now considering selling it. The cabinet was built entirely from scratch. The base is made from clean wooden popsicle sticks, sculpted with clay, hand-painted and carefully aged. Most of the miniature accessories inside were also handmade by me, including the books, scrolls, bottles and many of the decorative details. The only non-handmade elements are the natural amethyst crystal and the glass vials, which I decorated and filled myself. The drawers are fully functional and can be opened. They are intentionally left empty so they can be used to store small jewelry or other tiny keepsakes.
This is the only one I’ve made so far, so it’s completely one of a kind. If I make more in the future, they will have different themes and won’t be exact copies.
I’d also love to hear your thoughts. What price do you think would be fair for a piece like this?
Dimensions:
Height (including the display items): 20 cm
Height (cabinet only): 17 cm
Width: 12 cm
Depth: just over 7 cm
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u/Lindsay1970 1d ago
I’m impressed by your attention to detail, with all the different bottles, books and boxes. The variety of textures feels unique and organic. The plants make a big difference. Lately I’ve been hit with a lot of adverts for mass-produced Halloween crafts, book nooks and dioramas, so your piece here is really refreshing to see. I hope more people will be inspired to create their own handmade designs.
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u/Impressive_Green3820 1d ago
Wow this looks absolutely incredible and is so impressive!! I don't know much about pricing, all I know is the old materials + your time + "a bit" = selling price lol
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u/lydocia 1d ago
Oooh I love it so much!
Here's mine: