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I Built A Tiny Model Of Monica’s Kitchen From “Friends” (11 Pics)
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I Built A Tiny Model Of Monica’s Kitchen From “Friends” (11 Pics)

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I was asked to take part in an art show a few years ago and figured it would be a nice challenge to recreate the set of “Friends.” It was made using 100% recycled paper products and painted in acrylic. Everything you see was hand-cut using an 18mm box cutter and a ruler. Nothing is pre-built or repurposed from anything else. It might not be perfectly to scale, but I was going off just a couple of screenshots.

If you’re feeling adventurous, check out links below to see more of my work.

More info: Instagram | twitter.com | Facebook | damienjameswebb.carbonmade.com

Monica’s kitchen

This was my first step: laying out space and fudging the dimensions to how I wanted it

Here you can see the rough-ins for the cabinets

Making the little fridge magnets was probably my favorite part

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That blue color mixed perfectly

All the furniture was handmade (hand for scale)

The rough build of the table with a stubby pencil for scale

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Different angle for the sink window that shows off the custom-painted curtains

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The notorious post and beam… Only really used for the first few episodes of the first season because the cast kept running into it

Kitchen cupbards set dressed and looking great!

And of course, this wouldn’t be complete without the classic frame on the door!

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littlesaresare avatar
littlesaresare
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How did you make the objects? It doesn't look like paper. I've always wanted to do something like this but never knew how to make tiny 3D things. I'd love some sort of tutorial. Or is it a trade secret? ;)

damienjameswebb avatar
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I use a mix of different paper products. Cardboard, matte board, and different thicknesses of paper. It's no trade secret, more of a learned skill. And in saying that, everyone works differently with the same materials, so it's more of an exploratory art.

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Dorothy Parker
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It makes me want to see the living room too. Oh, and Chandler and Joey's place. The recliners, duck and chick... What fun this is.

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Freya Maat
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

LOL I'm binge-watching FRIENDS right now. Love It!! Your work is super. Maybe you could add the famous "cookie time" cookie jar.

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Coby Mattes
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The question is: Are the magnets arranged to Monica's liking?

damienjameswebb avatar
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hilariously, the crew would actually move and change things on the fridge constantly, so they were pretty irregular. Mine are exact to the screen shot I used S reference, however, so they're as correct as they can be 😅

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

yes it has! there's a neat story about it by the set designer who chose the color so that it would POP when people would be channel surfing. It's the same reason i use a purple cutting matte for my work. That way whenever you're browsing through Insta you can catch that color out of the corner of your eye and go "oooh there's new work posted!" :)

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laggy in zoom
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so cute and creative! It must have taken a long time to make and research the sizes of everything and a 3d view of the room. I love it.

damienjameswebb avatar
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you! and yes... it took a few weeks researching in my spare time before i could sit down to build it.

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b l a n c
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

very impressive! i love all the little kitchen utensils and jars, and the little knife holder! amazing how much detail you could make at such a small scale, especially the magnets! ♥

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Lisa Chambers
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is amazing! I am enchanted by minitures and these are relevant to my early adulthood! Amazing work!

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Abhinav Thomas
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They are all so amazing and perfectly made. The artist really must have high patience make such things with high details. Kudos to the artist. I am really amazed and inspired by this art

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Asjad J.
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You are a pro @Damien. Looking forward to more sets from Friends 😉

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Asjad J.
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This made my day. So many memories attached to this set. I'd love to buy one such model and put it on my work desk. Thanks for the step by step pics. Really enjoyed it :)

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Katie Bell
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Before you hate me I never watched the show but being an idiot (I almost died to a NECKLACES pls someone get that reference) I can see the effort and skill put in I watch birds and honestly it's hard to draw a BIRD in real life so to get multiple angles of a TV show room must be impossible

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Cheryl Girton
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Damien — I’m working on my apartments now !! Doing all 3 .. do you mind sharing your refrigerator plans ? I can send email

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EA
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazing! Joey and chandler’s apartment next :) the living room

littlesaresare avatar
littlesaresare
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How did you make the objects? It doesn't look like paper. I've always wanted to do something like this but never knew how to make tiny 3D things. I'd love some sort of tutorial. Or is it a trade secret? ;)

damienjameswebb avatar
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I use a mix of different paper products. Cardboard, matte board, and different thicknesses of paper. It's no trade secret, more of a learned skill. And in saying that, everyone works differently with the same materials, so it's more of an exploratory art.

Load More Replies...
shaynameidela avatar
Dorothy Parker
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It makes me want to see the living room too. Oh, and Chandler and Joey's place. The recliners, duck and chick... What fun this is.

maybeebuzzy avatar
Freya Maat
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

LOL I'm binge-watching FRIENDS right now. Love It!! Your work is super. Maybe you could add the famous "cookie time" cookie jar.

cobymattes avatar
Coby Mattes
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The question is: Are the magnets arranged to Monica's liking?

damienjameswebb avatar
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hilariously, the crew would actually move and change things on the fridge constantly, so they were pretty irregular. Mine are exact to the screen shot I used S reference, however, so they're as correct as they can be 😅

Load More Replies...
rweaver-boredpanda avatar
damienjameswebb avatar
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

yes it has! there's a neat story about it by the set designer who chose the color so that it would POP when people would be channel surfing. It's the same reason i use a purple cutting matte for my work. That way whenever you're browsing through Insta you can catch that color out of the corner of your eye and go "oooh there's new work posted!" :)

Load More Replies...
meowsicles52 avatar
laggy in zoom
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so cute and creative! It must have taken a long time to make and research the sizes of everything and a 3d view of the room. I love it.

damienjameswebb avatar
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you! and yes... it took a few weeks researching in my spare time before i could sit down to build it.

Load More Replies...
gabyk421 avatar
b l a n c
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

very impressive! i love all the little kitchen utensils and jars, and the little knife holder! amazing how much detail you could make at such a small scale, especially the magnets! ♥

lisachambers2018 avatar
Lisa Chambers
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is amazing! I am enchanted by minitures and these are relevant to my early adulthood! Amazing work!

abhinavthomas avatar
Abhinav Thomas
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They are all so amazing and perfectly made. The artist really must have high patience make such things with high details. Kudos to the artist. I am really amazed and inspired by this art

asjad_jamshed avatar
Asjad J.
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You are a pro @Damien. Looking forward to more sets from Friends 😉

asjad_jamshed avatar
Asjad J.
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This made my day. So many memories attached to this set. I'd love to buy one such model and put it on my work desk. Thanks for the step by step pics. Really enjoyed it :)

yazan-ali1905 avatar
Katie Bell
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Before you hate me I never watched the show but being an idiot (I almost died to a NECKLACES pls someone get that reference) I can see the effort and skill put in I watch birds and honestly it's hard to draw a BIRD in real life so to get multiple angles of a TV show room must be impossible

cherylgirton2012 avatar
Cheryl Girton
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Damien — I’m working on my apartments now !! Doing all 3 .. do you mind sharing your refrigerator plans ? I can send email

bagladyele avatar
EA
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazing! Joey and chandler’s apartment next :) the living room

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