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Paper & foil plates · Tea party

How to make a 1/12 scale afternoon tea platter from paper and foil

A three-tier afternoon tea platter for the dollhouse, made from paper & foil plates pressed in the mold from the earlier videos.

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A three-tier miniature tea platter with blue and white plates and tiny cakes, balanced on a fingertipPlay: How to make a 1/12 scale afternoon tea platter out of paper and foil.

Length 6:13. On YouTube since April 6, 2024. The player loads from YouTube (youtube-nocookie.com) only when you press play. Watch on YouTube.

What you'll make

This video continues Coco's paper & foil plate series. Using the mold from the earlier videos, she makes plates and turns them into a three-tier afternoon tea platter for a 1/12 scale dollhouse.

You'll make: a three-tier 1/12 scale afternoon tea platter.

  1. Introduction0:00
  2. Finishing and drilling2:19
  3. Assemble the platter2:43Put the three tiers together.
  4. Final details5:06

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For the plates, use Coco's printable paper designs: Royale Coronation is the sheet she links in this video's description. Printable PDF files, for personal use only.

Looking for the paper-plate molds? They are separate from the printable designs and aren't in the shop right now; they're coming back to the store. Until then, Part 1 shows how to make your own mold from cardboard.

Licence for Coco's designs: Personal use only: selling finished items made with these designs or files is not allowed, and the files may not be shared or resold. Instant downloads; prices in US dollars.

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Coco's crafting supplies

These are the crafting supplies Coco lists in the descriptions of her plate videos, plus the everyday materials for this project.

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Plates

Other supplies for this stage (2)
Your plate moldThe mold from the earlier videos in the series
Aluminum foil and printed plate designsFor the paper & foil plates

Coco's tips

Safety: miniatures have small parts and are not food safe. Keep them away from young children and pets.

Questions & answers

Do I need the mold from the earlier videos?

Coco uses the mold she made earlier in the series. Part 1 shows how to make it from cardboard.

How many tiers does the platter have?

Three, like a classic afternoon tea stand.

Which plate designs work?

Any of Coco's round paper designs. She links the Royale Coronation sheet in the video description.

Are these miniatures food safe?

No. They're decorative and not food safe. They also have small parts, so keep them away from young children and pets.

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