1:12 scale Miniature DIY Bungee Cord project using floral wire, elastic cord, paint & jewelry chain

Welcome!

This is a 1:12th scale bungee cord project using floral wire, elastic cord, paint & jewelry findings for dollhouse or other miniature displays.

It shows one way to make mini bungee cords. You can make variations for your display.

Materials List:

1. floral wire - 30 gauge, silver, three inches or so

2. elastic cord - 1/32 to 1/16 inches; white, black or assorted colors, from sewing departments, name tag/badges cord, other sources like ribbons or label holders

3. jewelry findings - small necklace oval chain links approximately 3/16 inch length; discarded necklace bits; extenders, earring spring coils and/or floral wire to make bungee hooks & coils

4. acrylic paints - black, silver & assorted colors (Apple Barrel: jet black, neon orange, neon purple, snow white, too blue; Americana: santa red; DecoArt: bright yellow & shamrock green; Folk Art: metallic silver) or use enamel paints

5. sealer - matte finish to seal hooks & coils

6. glue - PVA clear drying & super glue

7. toothpicks

8. scissors & small wire cutter

9. tweezers

10. ruler & pencil

11. marker - permanent & highlighters, assorted colors

12. paintbrushes & paper towel

13. wax paper - to place wet or drying pieces on

14. containers - like plastic lids to hold flocking powder, paint & glue

15. clamps - to hold pieces

16. metal curved tool - or something similar, to bend wire coil edges

Notes:
*supplies & materials available online or from your local arts and crafts stores or department stores.
*sizes are close approximations

Uses ideas:

*1:12 miniature diorama scenes for garden landscaping, outdoor displays, garages, hobby or craft rooms, moving or packing, laundry or storage areas, work benches, shops or vehicle supplies & biking or other sporting activities

*as club projects or activities - for non commercial purposes

I hope you enjoy this project making mini bungee cords and are inspired to make some.

…Look for my upcoming 1:12 scale projects …including more from the wildflower series and spice holders with containers (getting closer on spice holders)…

Thank you for watching,
Cathy

Miniaturist

[elizabethraworth]

Brilliant ! I have to make a bunch of these. Thanks !

[queencityminis]

I'm making a basement diorama. I'll definitely make some of these for it. Thank you!

[debbralehrman]

Never thought of making Bungee Cords. They look so real. Thanks I saw the cute Cactus you did on Bentley House Miniatures. That is how I found your channel.