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Saturday 5 September 2020

Diagon Alley Book Nook

I came across this wonderful DIY video from Nerdforge and had to make my very own Diagon Alley Booknook.  This was a fun start to finish!

I made it a little too big I will adjust the next one.  Its final size is 9"x5"x12".  I used 1/8" MDF for the frame- next time this will be 1/4".  This is what a prototype is for, to work out the kinks.




The bricks are made from foam bought at the hardware store.  I cut into different sizes then used scissors to distress to make them look like stone. I stuck on MDF frame with concrete molding paste. then painted with black gesso.  Next used a stencil paint brush to add color, use a variation of brown/grey for stone effect.
The floor is made with modling paste, a stencil and paint.



The storefronts are made from chipboard, designed them in corel draw then cut with a laser engraver.  Next just lots of patience to shape and form into 3-D structures with moulding and doors.  Painted with acrylic paint and distressed.



All the signs and lanterns are made with chipboard, glued on some printed paper signs.  Finally used a string of LED lights in the windows to light up the book nook.

I can't wait to make another one, and different scenes.  






4 comments:

  1. This is fantastic!! Such craftsmanship!!

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  2. Stunning! How lovely to escape into Harry Potter's world. Sigh...

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  3. Wow! I love what you have done. I just finished a book nook kit and had a wonderful experience. My next kit is called Romantic Road but I'm going to make it Diagon Alley. Thanks for the inspiration and tips.

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