MINIATURE GLASS DISPLAY CASES – Streets of Paris Event

I’m kicking off the Streets of Paris Event with a tutorial that demonstrates easy ways to create unique and elegant miniature glass display cases. You'll see these display cases again in future shop tutorials.

With just a few supplies, such as microscope slides rondelles, beads, and filigree, you can create beautiful display cases.   

A chipboard box, microscope slides, and a few other elements combine to make lovely display cabinets.  Using a chipboard box, some hardware, and picture frame glass, it's easy to assemble a single or double-tiered floor display case.

If you’re not into making furniture, no worries, as I’ll demonstrate how to jazz up three pre-made cases currently carried by AlphaStamps.

By looking at the contents of the cases, you'll get an idea of some of the miniatures goodies I'll be covering in future tutorials.  In the next tutorial in the series, I'll demonstrate how to make the yummy sweets you see below.  I have some tricks up my sleeve for making simple chocolates and pastries.  Also, I'll show you how to make polymer clay treats, plus introduce you to several cool tools to make the process easy.

VIDEO TUTORIAL

CHOCOLATIER TRANSPARENCY SIGNS FOR SLOPED CASE

Feel free to download and use these images in your project.  I've included both a regular and reversed version (per my suggestion in the video tutorial).

SUPPLY LISTS

As I mentioned in the video, I used many of the same products for each of the cases.  I’ve broken down the list for each display case to make it easy.  The best way to see the entire supply list is to click on the link below.

Click here to jump to the supply list at AlphaStamps

Simple Pastry Stand

Glass Microscope Slides - 2

Small Metal Box Feet – Tree Bark 

Antique Gold Roped-Edged Rondelles -4

Lrg Hole Plastic Corrugated Rondelle - 2

Raw Brass Box Feet - Cones - 2

Fancy Pastry Stand

Glass Microscope Slides - 4

42x30mm Antique Gold Diamond Filigree - 2

Sparrow Compass Brass Link – 4

                   or

Antique Square Open Fleur Filigree - 4

Raw Brass Box Feet - Cones - 2

6mm Round Corrugated Metal Beads – 6

Antique Gold Roped-Edged Rondelles – 2

Large Hole Plastic Corrugated Rondelle - 6

Long Glass Case

Glass Microscope Slides - 6

Set of Tall Cabriole Table Legs – 2 Sets

Mini Rustic Door Handles - 2

Smoke Grey Suede Paper

Short Glass Case

Glass Microscope Slides - 2

Antique Silver Swirl Cone Bead Caps

Mini Rustic Door Handles - 1

Smoke Grey Suede Paper

Upright Glass Case

Store Cabinet Base

Thin Ornate Filigree - 2

Slender Cabriole Table Legs – Set of 4

Romantique 6x6 Paper Pad

Large Silver Plated Brass Suitcase Handles

12 x 12 Clear Plastic for Windows

Small Square Brass Hinges - 2

Silicone Mold – Architectural Flourishes

Single Tier Glass Case

Antique Gold Roped-Edged Rondelles – 8

Lrg Hole Plastic Corrugated Rondelle – 8

Raw Brass Box Feet - Rounded - 4

Romantique 6x6 Paper Pad

Store Cabinet Base
Mini Floral Dresden Borders - Antique Gold

Art Décor Silicone Mold - Renaissance

Double Tier Glass Case

Antique Gold Roped-Edged Rondelles – 8

Lrg Hole Plastic Corrugated Rondelle - 12

6mm Round Corrugated Metal Beads – 4

Raw Brass Box Feet - Rounded - 4

Romantique 6x6 Paper Pad
Ornate Brass Box Feet

Store Cabinet Base

LONG PRE-MADE CASE

Long Store Display Case - White

Tiny Dot Dresden Borders – Black

Silicone Mold – French Flourishes

White Store Display Case - Angled Sides

Small White Store Display Case