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How to make a 1/12 scale plate display shelf from cardboard

A wall display shelf made from cereal-box cardboard with Coco's free pattern, to show off the plates from her paper & foil tutorials.

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Watch the video

Two miniature wall shelves holding plates, one 3D printed and one made from cardboard, above a tiny armchairPlay: How to make a 1/12 scale miniature plate display shelf out of cardboard. (YouTube video)

Length 7:27. On YouTube since March 15, 2024. The player loads from YouTube (youtube-nocookie.com) only when you press play. Watch on YouTube.

What you'll make

Coco made this wall display shelf from cereal-box cardboard to show off the plates from her two paper & foil videos. The pattern is a free download, and the chapters below walk through the build.

You'll make: a 1/12 scale wall shelf for displaying miniature plates.

  1. Prepare the materials0:00 in the video on YouTube
  2. Staining1:00 in the video on YouTube
  3. Assemble the frame2:17 in the video on YouTube
  4. Final details and finishing5:35 in the video on YouTube

Steps follow the video's chapters on YouTube (YouTube creates these chapters automatically). Tap a time to jump to that part of the video.

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The shelf is made from Coco's free pattern. To fill it, make plates with her printable paper designs (Part 1 shows how).

Coco's shelf itself isn't sold in the shop right now; the free cardboard pattern on this page is the way to make one.

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.

Browse all of Coco's Paper & Foil Plates →

Free: Coco's plate shelf pattern (PDF, Google Drive) (opens in a new tab)

The free pattern linked in the video description. Print it at actual size (100%).

Coco's crafting supplies

From this video's description: the supplies Coco uses for crafting, plus the everyday materials for this project.

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Cutting & gluing

Other supplies for this stage (2)
Cereal-box cardboardWhat Coco makes the shelf from
The free patternPrinted at actual size (100%)

Coco's tips

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

Questions & answers

Is the shelf pattern free?

Yes. Coco's pattern is a free PDF, linked in the video description and on this page.

What is the shelf made from?

Cereal-box cardboard, cut from Coco's pattern and finished.

Which plates go on it?

The shelf was made for the plates from Coco's paper & foil tutorials (Parts 1 and 2), made with her printable designs or your own pictures.

Can I buy a ready-made shelf?

Not in the shop right now. The free pattern is the way to make one.

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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