A Haunted Halloween Mansion from Bob Francis
Sign up – September 15th through 22nd
Workshop Title: The Witch’s Keep – A Haunted House
Workshop Instructor: Bob Francis
Instructor’s Email Address: bfminis@gmail.com
Instructor’s Website Address: bobfrancisminiatures.etsy.com
Ordering Instructions: Email Bob to order and he will send a PayPal invoice.
Workshop Description: Adapted from an original design by Suzanne and Andrew’s Miniatures, The Witch’s Keep – A Haunted House, is a two story, Second Empire Victorian house that has seen better days. Kit includes all laser cut wood pieces, as well as windows, doors, shutters, flooring, siding and roof shingles required to complete the project as shown. Also included are custom “widow’s walk” railings with a delicate spiderweb detail and jack-o-lantern porch trim. In addition, you will receive a 7″ x 9″ MDF base (not shown). This is a truly special, Halloween themed, structure!
Finished Size of the Project: Approx. 7.25″ Wide x 10.5″ High x 5″ Deep (does not include base dimensions).
Skill Level: Beginner/ Intermediate
Tools and Supplies: Wood glue, “Yes” or Grandmother Stovers glue, extra thick Tacky and regular tacky glue (I prefer Weldbond), masking/painters tape, pencil, X-Acto knife with spare fresh blades, tweezers, metal ruler, assorted paint brushes, acrylic paints – Black & White, India Ink (art supply store or Amazon), rubbing alcohol (70% or higher), 220 grit sandpaper, cutting mat, Glue Jig (Large if you have it) or Lego to create an L shape to help keep pieces square
Total Kits Available: 30
Kit Cost: $125.00
Shipping (US): $30.00 up front Plus $15 to $25 UPS customs brokerage fee (based on package value) due upon delivery in US. UPS will contact buyers for payment.
Shipping (Canada): $20.00
Shipping (Rest of World): Not available
Shipping Exceptions: I’m sorry but Canada & USA shipping only
Payment Types Accepted: PayPal, Cheques (kits will ship once cheques clear) & eTransfer (Canada only)
Bob also has a few furniture and accessory kits available for your Witch’s Keep project:
Antique Cat Chair kit – $5.00 (Cut from 1/32″ craft plywood)
Cobweb Corner Shelf kit – $5.00 (Cut from 1/32″ craft plywood)
3 Bat Shelves OR Cat Shelf kit – $4.00 per kit, indicate Bats or Cat (Cut from 1/32″ craft plywood)
Cobweb Table & Chairs Set kit – $12.00 (Cut from 1/32″ craft plywood)
Just the Cobweb Chairs kit – Set of 2 – $8.00 (Cut from 1/32″ craft plywood)
Gothic Fireplace kit (with or without Spiderweb Details) (click on photo for larger view to see the beautiful spiderweb detail) – $8.00 each, indicate spiderweb or plain style (Cut from craft plywood)
(brass style) Bat Bed with Matching Nightstand kit – $10.00 (Cut from 1/32″ craft plywood)
Dripping Blood Trim – $3.00 (Cut from red shimmer cardstock – set of 4, approx 3″ strips)
To order your Witch’s Keep house and/or any of the above furniture and accessories, email Bob at: bfminis@gmail.com
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