Cigar Box Bed Miniature 1:12 scale
I was cleaning the garage last week and came across an old cigar box that had fallen behind a shelf. Perfect size for a dollhouse bookshelf but then I remembered I really needed beds for my newest house. If you are a miniaturist you probably look at every piece of household scrap as a potential mini. This box is 7 inches in length ( makes a 7 foot bed) and wood. I believe cigar boxes are made from a type of cedar? Its very thin and cuts easily but it is strong. I used to have a full box of cigar boxes that I picked up from a smoke shop. I've used them over the years for all sorts of projects. They are great for storing small items and stack very well. Visit your local cigar/smoke shop if you can find one and I'm sure they would gladly give you a few boxes to play with. I gave it a good scrubbing and removed the paper labels. I glued the flat pieces together (The top and bottom of the box). The inside of the lid holds the mattress and the ...