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Jeff de Boer @jeffdeboer.bsky.social · 17h

That’s awesome! Thank you.

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Jeff de Boer @jeffdeboer.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Thank you. I am expecting to da another workshop at metalerx next year so I hope you can keep an eye on them for that.

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Jeff de Boer @jeffdeboer.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Good question, yes the armour is done now, just need to make the stands and bases.

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Jeff de Boer @jeffdeboer.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Thank you! On a good day working on these has been nothing but meditation.

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Jeff de Boer @jeffdeboer.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Yesterday I posted the phot, today I can take you on a video tour of the setup. #jeffdeboer #mousearmour #metalarts #tabletopphotography #miniatureart

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Jeff de Boer @jeffdeboer.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Yesterday I did my last production photo of all the parts for the Fat Henry VIII mice as a chaotic scene. I think this might be an image of the ideas inside my brain and much as an anything. #jeffdeboer #mousearmour #miniatureart #smallsculpture #metalarts

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Jeff de Boer @jeffdeboer.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Today I fully assembled the first Fat Henry mouse! Just need to document the parts in a final photo and I can finish assembling the other 14. #jeffdeboer #henryviii #mouseart #mousearmour #mouse

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Jeff de Boer @jeffdeboer.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I’m doing all the final assemblies of the articulating body parts for the Fat Henry VIII mice edition. Yes this is another riveting demo but its just nice to get a close look at everything. #jeffdeboer #mousearmour #riveting #miniaturesculpture #metalarts

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Jeff de Boer @jeffdeboer.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

I’m going to be teaching a three-session, two-hour live online hydraulic press workshop with Pocosin Arts on September 10th, 17th and 24th. If you’re interested in joining me, here’s the link: pocosinarts.org/product-cate...

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Jeff de Boer @jeffdeboer.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

I spent lasts week at Metalwerx in Boston doing a five day chasing and repousse workshop. All my thanks to the incredible staff and faculty here as they made this a very enjoyable and productive experience for everyone. #jeffdeboer #chasingandrepousse #metalworx #metalarts #jewellerymaking

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Jeff de Boer @jeffdeboer.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Just another what’s on my bench photo. This one is 15 finished Fat Henry mice helmets. It’s been a long day, my eyes and fingertips need a bit of a break.#jeffdeboer #whatsonmybench #mousearmour #metalarts #mouseart

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Jeff de Boer @jeffdeboer.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

What’s on my bench today! Assembling 15 pairs of shoulder armour for the Fat Henry VIII mice. #jeffdeboer #mousearmour #onmybenchtoday #metalarts #mouseart

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Jeff de Boer @jeffdeboer.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

I’m doing final finish and assembly of the Fat Henry VIII mice. Here is a finishing trick you might like.

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Jeff de Boer @jeffdeboer.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

A bit more about making the mice armour tails but this is also about modifying your tools!

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Jeff de Boer @jeffdeboer.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Yesterday I took this last stage progress photo of the making of the tail armour for the Fat Henry VIII mouse edition. After this I’m ready to start final finish and assembly. I also still have to make the bases and display stands. #jeffdeboer #mousearmour #mouseart #miniatureart #smallsculpture

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Jeff de Boer @jeffdeboer.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Yes it’s a good day working on these.

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Jeff de Boer @jeffdeboer.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

It’s let’s make tail armour for a mouse Friday!

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Jeff de Boer @jeffdeboer.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

I hope you enjoy the next three minutes

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Jeff de Boer @jeffdeboer.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Yesterday I posted this as a photo, today I’m showing you the video of the table top setup. #jeffdbeor #mousearmour #miniature #smallscupture #metalart

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Jeff de Boer @jeffdeboer.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

My latest story telling progress photo of the making of the articulating body parts for the Fat Henry VIII mouse armour edition. #jeffdeboer #mousearmour #henryviii #miniatureart #metalartistry

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Jeff de Boer @jeffdeboer.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

I have done a gladiator mouse as well as a helmet for a cat. I’ll Post an image one day

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Jeff de Boer @jeffdeboer.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

How I fit the articulating lames on the body armour for the Fat Henry mouse

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Jeff de Boer @jeffdeboer.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Fitting the brass trim on the back body armour for the Fat Henry VIII mice this week. #mousearmour #jeffdeboer #miniaturesculpture #metalarts #mouseart

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Jeff de Boer @jeffdeboer.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Thank you! I love my day job.

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Jeff de Boer @jeffdeboer.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Making and fitting the brass trim on the gorgets for the Fat Henry mice this week. #jeffdeboer #henryviii #mouseartist #mousearmour #miniatureartwork

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Jeff de Boer @jeffdeboer.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Thank you! I’m past the age of taking unnecessary risks. I’ll take extra care.

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Jeff de Boer @jeffdeboer.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Back in 2022, I did a series of customizable samurai mice that my collectors could choose from a curated selection of designs, metals and lace colours to create a fully original mouse. #samuraiarmour #mousearmour #jeffdeboer #miniatureartist #miniaturesculpture

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Jeff de Boer @jeffdeboer.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Back in 2021 I did an edition of “Viking Chieftain mice”. One of these was to go with the “Saxon Sutton Mew cat” I did later in 2023. #jeffdeboer #vikingart #vikingmousearoumur #mousearmour #vikingstyle

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Jeff de Boer @jeffdeboer.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Spend a few minutes on how I’m making the main body armour for the Fat Henry VIII mice. #jeffdeboer #mousearmoury #mouseart #tudorengland #metalarts

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Jeff de Boer @jeffdeboer.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Thank you! This was a very intimidating project for me.

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Jeff de Boer @jeffdeboer.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Yes yes! Just need a great story.

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Jeff de Boer @jeffdeboer.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

I have been asked if I could do a ferret before. Fox armour would be very cool!

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Jeff de Boer @jeffdeboer.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

It’s not all mice armour in my studio. Here is my “Sutton Mew”cat from 2023. It’s was a one of kind entirely hand chased and took 800 hours to make. #jeffdeboer #catarmour #catartist #suttonhoo #suttonhoohelmet

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Jeff de Boer @jeffdeboer.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Thank you, when it goes smooth it sure looks that way!

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Jeff de Boer @jeffdeboer.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Silver soldering the ears to the helmet cap for the Fat Henry VIII mice armour. #jeffdeboer #silversoldering #mouseart #minatureart #mousearmour

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Jeff de Boer @jeffdeboer.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

I published this book, “Articulation” in 1994 with an introduction by William Gibson as the catalog for my traveling exhibition of the same title. I looked it up today and see that it’s become a rare collectable book! It’s all a very strange thing in deed. #jeffdeboer #artbooks #exhibitioncatalogue

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Jeff de Boer @jeffdeboer.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Fitting the crown and ears to the helmet cap for the Fat Henry VIII mouse armour. #jeffdebeor #henryviii #mouse #mouseart #mousearmour

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Jeff de Boer @jeffdeboer.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

It’s a pure meditation for sure. You have to be present and focused for every hammer blow…. For hours at a stretch.

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Jeff de Boer @jeffdeboer.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Spend two minutes on a bit more chasing of the tiny Tudor Roses in the ears for the Fat Henry VIII mouse armour. #jeffdebeor #tudorrose #mouseart #miniatureart #chasingandrepousseb

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Jeff de Boer @jeffdeboer.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

It’s been a big week working on and posting about making the ears for my Fat Henry VIII mouse armour. This is a quick tour of the set for a photo I shot on Wednesday. #jeffdeboer #mousearmour #armourer #miniatureworld #metalarts

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Jeff de Boer @jeffdeboer.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Time to make the nickel alloy back plate for the ears for the Fat Henry VIII mouse armour. #jeffdeboer #mousearmour #metalarts #hydralicpress #miniatureart

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Jeff de Boer @jeffdeboer.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

There are several steps to making the front decorative fittings for the ears of the Fat Henry mouse armour. I use a die and press to get the initial form before chasing. #jeffdboer #dieforming #mouseart #metalforming #mousearmour

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