How to Make Miniature Vintage Water Pitchers from Cardboard | 1:12 Scale | DIY miniature Tutorial

In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to create charming miniature vintage water pitchers in 1:12 scale using simple, affordable materials like cardboard and acrylic paint.

This project is perfect for both beginners and experienced miniaturists. It’s relaxing, beginner‑friendly, and a lovely way to add personality and vintage charm to your dollhouse scenes.
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🧰 Materials Used
• 240gsm cardboard
• Nail stickers
• White gesso
• Tacky glue
• Acrylic paint (warm white + gold)
• Triple Thick acrylic gloss varnish
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🪄 Step by Step Instructions
• Draw the 2D shape of your water pitcher or jug.
The measurement of this jug are as follows:
Base Cone = 25mm high, 20mm diameter at the base and 10mm diameter at the top
Top/Spout cone = 6mm high, 10mm diameter join edge, 16mm diameter on the top, before shaping the spout
• Extend the diagonal lines until they meet
• Use these guidelines to draw the curved arc for each section
• Cut out each piece, checking the size as you go
• Assemble the pieces using tacky glue
• Cut a thin strip for the handle, shape it, and glue it in place
• Seal the entire piece with white gesso
• Apply two coats of acrylic paint
• Add nail stickers for decoration
• Paint the gold detailing
• Finish with two coats of Triple Thick gloss varnish