How to make modern miniature taps

 To make a modern miniature tap, I used:
1.   Round dowel (5mm) but you could use a paper straw (not plastic as you will not be able to paint it).
2.  BBQ skewer
3.  Craft glue

 First step is to cut 2 pieces of dowel.  One for the base of the tap and the second for the 'tap' part.  I started with both pieces being 3cm but you can trim them down to suit the size of your kitchen.

Next cut a small piece of BBQ skewer for the tap handle.  The two different size dowel and skewer give the effect of a tap.

Lay the pieces out so you can get and idea of scale and how you want it to look.




I used the sharp end of the skewer to make a small hole in the stand of the tap.  This will help attach the handle.

To attach the tap onto the base, I folded a piece of sandpaper in half and made a small notch on one end.  This is so that the tap will sit nicely on the round dowel of the base.

Glue the handle and the tap to the base, wait until glue dries and then paint either silver or black.