These three pieces I made from plans in The Home Miniaturist magazine. The cradle is made according to the pattern. I used 1/4" wood trim to make the corner posts, and I carved the balls by hand. For the table I used pre-packaged wooden "porch railing" for the legs, and cut the rest of the pieces from basswood. Both of these pieces were stained and sealed. The chair was made from a combination of basswood, toothpicks, and balsa (which I do not recommend you do). I made it from scraps to test the pattern, and wasn't expecting it to come out so nice. I painted and distressed this piece with brown and black acrylic hobby paint, since balsa doesn't take stain well. It has been squashed twice, but manages to look okay once it's glued back together.
