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Spooky GalleryMfulilnoi fdeflrigihgths t There is endless mischief brewing in this Halloween gallery of spooky and haunting miniatures. Prepare to be spellbound!H “alloween is a time when Deep into that darkness peering, long anything becomes I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, possible. A headless dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared man can ride horseback with ” to dre am b efor e.a vengeance, ghosts become ~Edgar Allan Poecharacters we wouldn’t mindgetting to know, curiosity Whether you are from the wants to come out and play.about death and the afterlifebecome heightened, inanimate US, UK, Germany, Spain, or Some prefer to make some-objects inherit personalities, Italy this is a fun filled holiday thing that may have frightenedand we can dress as our alter that many people just can’t them as a child into somethingego with no questions asked. resist celebrating. Perhaps it’s very cute that will now give because of the them a giggle, while others endless creative like to push the boundaries possibilities. and get a bit more haunting. It’s an excuse Whatever your preference, to get in touch I am sure you will enjoy this with the child spooky gallery of miniatures. inside you that The artists featured in this desperately October issue were very excited Top: Witch-shroom to share their interpretation of heads growing in a little pot by Kiva Halloween with you. In turn, Atkinson. I hope you will enjoy seeing how each of them celebrates this special day through their Left: Even miniature miniatures. Dracula, by Silke Janas-Schloesser, So now it’s time to clear your is ready to trick or head and prepare yourself for a treat! Who could giggle, a scare, and hopefully to resist those dimples be inspired to create your own and fangs? Halloween mini magic!52 American Miniaturist

ITalrlainhoaisys Spooky Gallery“I stumbled in to miniatures when I came upon a Above: A 1:12-scalesmall dingy half-finished dollhouse t a tag sale portrayal of thefor $10. After I began looking into miniatures, I headless horseman.was hopelessly hooked right away and shortlythere after I started my miniature business. Halloween has always been a passion at myhouse. We love the fun of decorating the house ina spooky theme. So of course, making fun spookyminiatures was a priority! I adore working with clients because it’s acollaboration between myself and other peoplewho love miniatures as much as I do. My best reward is an ecstatic customer wholoves their miniature purchase. I want big smileswhen you open a package from me. If they aren’tblown away then I feel I haven’t done my job tothe best of my ability. It makes all the hours ofwork worth it and not wasted!”Above: The ghost of the Blood Countess Bathory. She was rumoured Above: This little tea cart is overto have drank and bathed in the blood of her beautiful young victims flowing with Halloween treats!(possibly numbering in the hundreds) in an effort to stay young herself.The table is decorated to reflect her terrible hobbies. American Miniaturist 53

Spooky GalleryCJaanniacedavanbeek Above: The Plague, which depicts the 1665 plague of London. It includes a plague doctors’ mask, a drawer of herbs, a jug of leeches, laudanum and perfumes for the nose of the mask, and notices of quarantine for the doctor to post on the doors of the sick. Below: Dr. Hatfields is a coffin containing the mad doctors bag, his bloodied tools, some individual teeth and a meal that looks like it’s made of human organs!Above: Coffin and Embalming Servicesshows the various choices a customer hasfor coffin lids, nameplates and hinges. Butthen there are some creepy embalmingtools and tiny bottles of embalming fluidsand a bucket of bloody tools as well.“To me Halloween is the best time ofyear, but I prefer the scary side of it.Skulls and skeletons, eyeballs in belljars, weird bugs, witchy gatherings,ghosts, and spooky houses. I havespent hours making haunted houses inmy basement for friends to tour. NowI like to do similar things in miniature.I started making mini scenes in smallshadow boxes then realized they wouldbe even more special in a coffin shapbox! Each coffi is 6” tall and has its ownmacabre theme and title.”54 American Miniaturist

Spooky GalleryEJnagmliaenCdarring ton“I love the chance to step out of my normalzone and have an adventure with themysterious figures of Halloween. Costumescan break any rule and it’s all about creatingthe atmosphere of the spooky season. Eachtime I do, I learn something new to take in tomy regular figures.”Right: The Ghost of Lord Schene still lingers in theland of the living.Below: The Ghost of Lady Melhiush is endlesslybound to this world.Bottom right: Granny Cobweb is covered in webs. American Miniaturist 55

Spooky GalleryCJeanlitfuorttnliea“I love Halloween! I especially Above: This hollowed out foamlike making jack-o’-lanterns. pumpkin makes the perfect room box!Because of this addiction, I havea mass collection of mini jack-o’-lanterns. Most of them are evenwires so that they light up. This hallowed out pumpkinwas a perfect room box for aHalloween theme. I made thepumpkin candy bucket and allof the Halloween themed foodthat is on the table. One of the jack-o’-lanternsseems to have overindulgedHalloween night!” Left and right: These hand sculpted 1:12-scale pumpkins are all wired to light up. Below: An overflowing candy bucket, a table full of special homemade treats, and themed decorations fill this room box.56 American Miniaturist

Right: I bent Spooky Gallerythese little dollar American Miniaturist 57store skeletonswith a heat gunto pose them.They are enjoyinga hauntinglyromantic dinnerfor two under theglow of askeletonchandelier.Someday I wantto make ahauntedhouse filledwith skeletonresidents!SEpvaaiPnerendreu“In Spain we do not celebrateHalloween. Instead, wecelebrate All Saints’ Dayon November 1st. But itseems people everywhereare starting to celebrateHalloween more frequentlyand mainly through partieswith friends. I enjoy makingparty treats like fondantcakes, cupcakes, cookies, andlollipops, and then displayingthem on a table. Pumpkins,witches, skulls, ghosts andother scary characters are themain decorations in thosecompositions.”

Spooky GalleryRight: Ghostly cupcakes andmummy cookies fill the little tray.Whimsical cakes with Halloweenthemes are decorated with bowsand webs. A ghost and a pumpkinmake perfect candy jar lids andfresh plump pumpkins are tuckedaway under the table!Below: This haunting book shelfwith secret doors holds manymysteries. Cobwebs cover jars,jugs, and bottles full of ingredientsfor spells and other cryptic things.Eva has also added many books ofdifferent sizes, ages, and colors.58 American Miniaturist

Spooky GalleryEAnngnliaenWdillis“I got involved with dollhouses in the late 80’s, andstarted off ma ing fruit and vegetables, then I madefood for the famous dollhouse shop in Covent Garden.I was asked to make some dead rabbits for a Tudorkitchen, which then led to creating live rabbits and allsorts of animals and dolls. I especially like doing unusualcommissions with dolls or animals in different or amusingsituations. Specific times of the ear such as Halloweenand Christmas are especially fun because they help mestretch my imagination.”Right and Above: This little mouse has nibbled out abelow: A pumpkin for a sneaky place to hide!witch cat Below: Times have changed for a witch’sflying a choice of transportation. Hold on black kitty!broom anda wizarddog aboutto cast aspell! American Miniaturist 59

Spooky GalleryGSielkremJaannyas- Schl oesser“After visiting the US and experiencing Halloween, I becametotally hooked. In Germany we lost the Hallows’ Eve celebrationsand observe Allerheiligen (All Saints’ Day). Five years ago I spokewith a little boy from my neighborhood. He mentioned thathe loved fantasy characters and that he wanted to go aroundin costume with his little friends on Hallows’ Eve. So I helpedhim, and since then we now have thirty children who comein costume to our door on October 31. They don’t get candy;instead they have to master riddles and tasks. The first task is o get me to the door. Every year I hide thedoorbell and they have to either wake up an electronic singingpumpkin inside a birdcage or press a little red button andthen a witch starts cackling. This brings me such joy and I getHalloween fever, which this artist will never be rid of!“All of these little witchesin training have pumpkinbaskets full of treats!60 American Miniaturist

Spooky GalleryAbove: Two children, who are dressed as witches, are Above: Old Pumpkin Jack teaches the children aboutout to collect Halloween candy when Old Pumpkin Halloween traditions and he is not amused that the children Jack tries to scare them. They are only giggling had to buy their candy, because on All Hallows’ Eve they should be given candy. Their granny is with them; she is an because they assume it is just a man in a silly old true witch. You can tell because she carries her loyal toad. Halloween costume. Left: Whether you are a wizard, witch, or cowboy, there is nothing more fun than dressing up and getting candy for free! American Miniaturist 61

Spooky GalleryHKivaawAatkiiinson“I didn’t grow up looking at the worldthrough rose-colored glasses. Instead,I think the lenses were a little warped,so I saw the things around me as alittle bit “off”. I found things amusing,and if something looked too “normal”,I imagined it with odd additions orsubtractions. It was more fun that way,and I haven’t changed at all. My vision of the world affected thethings I made in miniature, not justduring the Halloween season, but all yearround. I like things creepy sometimes, orscary, but most often, I like them amusingor wry. As long as they’re not real,because if one of my creations came alive,I’d be the first to run!” Above: A specimen board with many creatures from the sea. Shells, starfish, a blow fish, and a bottled squid all make for wonderful ocean inspired remedies and potions! Left: Yummy eel soup for two. Dig in!Above: Mushrooms as well as many other important Above: What magic spell will theseingredient that are needed to make various potions. objects cast? The skull is amazingly realistic for 1:12-scale.62 American Miniaturist

Spooky GalleryAbove: Here we have many spooky treats that were handmadeby Kiva. Little ghost cakes, shabby graveyard brownies, boneyardpie, and skull and bone treats. As usual, her creations are full ofpersonality and showcase her outstanding skill set.Below: These monster blossoms are frightfully fragrantas they bloom while screaming in their little pot! Above and left: A plate of mummy pizza and skull pancakes are the perfect meals to fill your gullet on Halloween! American Miniaturist 63

Spooky Gallery “I have always loved to “make things”, I love any kind of artistic expression and I have tried many ofIL otarelyd ana Tonetti them, but when I discovered the wonderful world of miniatures I fell in love with the never-endingAbove: How difficult it would be to possibilities and haven’t stopped since.crack your egg while it looking atyou with such worry in it’s eyes. In Italy we don’t have a Halloween culture so my creations are influen ed by fantasy and magic. That gives me the opportunity to make everything that comes to mind without worrying about the fact that you would never find it in eal life. I usually work with the cold porcelain and I love to bring things to life by painting them with watercolors or acrylics. I have limited pieces due to the amount of time that it takes me to finish y miniature creations. “ Left: 1:12-scale mushrooms growing in this rustic pot with a label showing its latin name.Above: Loredana loves to bring life to Left: A sack ofher miniature creations. Mr. Mushroom potatoes like nois wide eyed and alert! other. I think these little guys on the64 American Miniaturist cutting board have figured out what’s coming next!

Grocery shopAofNloitstlteapligeciea Jeanette Streek brought back the flavors of childhood by creating this wonderful 1:12-scale British shop from the Fifties.Ashop theme gave Notice the figure in the Carol Bull, and built the theme Jeanette Streek’s the corner, leaning on her broom? around Betty and her wrinkled perfect excuse to buy That’s Betty, she was a “must- stockings,” said Jeanette.those hard to resist miniatures have”. Jeanette built thethat she didn’t actually have theme around Betty and her Jeanette bought the shop,a place for in any of her stan- wrinkled stockings. ready made at a Miniaturadard dollhouses. show. She fancied something “I saw the figure, made by different to her Georgian style American Miniaturist 65

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Grocery shopLeft: Loose biscuits and a basketof eggs are a few things that datethis shop to the Fifties beforeitems were prepackaged.Right: This little shop was theperfect size to create a smallgrocery. It can also be easilyadded to by stacking a few moreroom boxes on top of it.dollhouse and a counter- have extra floors added as and get in there and look behindservice shop meant she when required. the counter,” she said. Thecould include various British people suffered short-sweets and boxes of bis- “I can just about ages of food and raw materialscuits that she had been remember shops during the immediate post-warcollecting. like this when I years, which were even more was growing up,” acute than those of wartime. This particular shop, admitted Jeanette.already a reasonable size, has “Everything was It seems unthinkable nowthe advantage of being able to sold loose by the to imagine life without candy pound or quarter bars and dairy milk, but in and nothing was 1942 it was very much a prepackaged.” reality when sweet ration- ing started and was in force Even so, when for over 101/2 years, with the it came down to exception of four months in stocking the shop, 1949, when demand was so memories and heavy on sugar supplies that reference books did rationing was needed again. not give enough in- formation for such By the Fifties, luxuries such a specific theme, so as sweets had just started Jeanette visited the appearing in shops again. Lip- life displays at the ton’s tea was still popular and Museum of Shops would be bought loose by the in Battle, England pound – as tea bags were very for extra research modern and suspect. into what would have been available. Many people will remember food being sold from sacks, “You can really weighed out as required, American Miniaturist 67

Grocery shop Left: The shops side door has a special cat flap built i to it for this little furry resident.something that is seldom seen peared altogether. iaturists selling items fornowadays due to health and Once Jeanette knew what grocery shops and I wassafety EEC regulations. While only able to find thingssome packaging has changed she wanted to include on at larger fairs,” explainedvery little over the years and her shelves, tracking down Jeanette. Some of thestill looks similar today, other appropriate items proved dif- items she made herself,brands have redesigned and ficult and it became more of a such as the glass shelvesreinvented themselves to challenge to keep everything in the window display.become more eye catching in the right era and search outand competitive, or just disap- a suitable selection of stock. Jeanette also made the door at the side of the68 American Miniaturist “There are very few min- shop just so she could use the cat-flap cat made by Annie Willis. “I love the work of Annie Willis and Carol Bull,” admitted Jeanette. “Their characters are so individual and they make me smile ev- ery time I look at them – especially the cat”. Outside the shop, and no doubt of great interest to the cats, is an over- flowing dust bin – with no bin liner. In those days every- thing was just chucked as is, into the bin. The most that might be done was to roll something in news- paper first. Jeanette’s shop has become a talking point for friends and family. Furnishing the displays and shelves can be immensely satisfying, perhaps more than

Grocery shopAbove: Delicious specialty not simply a Above: Many retro advertisementschocolates and individual pastries pleasure to look and products fill the shop wind wfill the shel es and display counter. at; they also to entice anyone walking by. make a state-with a house or room box. ment about our despite the convenience of Such a project gives a social history. supermarkets, we can still buy a newspaper, bar of chocolate,fascinating insight into how “Many people or our favorite brand of ciga-our lives have changed and of a certain age rettes, but it feels like some-developed. Shops like this are can remember thing is missing. buying some- thing in a shop In today’s world of “new similar to this one, whether improved” products, some it was loose biscuits by the of the old brand names and pound, leaf tea, pats of butter advertising campaigns have or a quarter of sherbet,” said long since disappeared and Jeanette. may have taken “small store” Of course there are still gen- charm with them. Or is that eral stores around today, and just nostalgia talking? AM American Miniaturist 69

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WTheelcWomitechallI,s In Witch stand American Miniaturist 71 Gabriele Layne collected bits and pieces over time and mixed them together to make this mystical potion stand.My longtime friend, Silke Janas-Schloess- er, who has received great renown in the minia- tures world for her creations, gave me a small child doll I was admiring at her sales table during a miniature show in Germany. I was in disbe- lief as she handed the tiny treasure to me and said, “This child needs a good home.” The little girl had a charming expression on her face that seemed to be a combination of astonishment and curios- ity, and I knew she had to be placed in just the right setting to match her wonderful expression. At that same show I had also purchased accessories for a witch’s scene, so I thought a mystical market stand would provide the perfect back- drop for the inquisitive little girl. Upon returning home I went straight to work. The Right: A little girl is fascinated by all of the curious products for sale at this witch’s market stand.

Witch standBelow: A tentacle arm creeping out market stand kit was quickly I had bought from Georgiaof a jar, plants with faces and fangs, assembled, painted, and put Marfels on the counter. Herhypnotized toads, and all sorts of on a base with gravel and miniature creations includespellbinding potions make this mini moss. Then I placed the items the mandrake, tentacle, skull,witch’s market a curious creation. flesh-eating plants, skull and frog embellishments, jars with worms, and hollow pump- kin with the mouse mother and babies living inside. A potion bottle with a big smile is situated toward the side of the sales counter. Next to the pumpkin is a bowl of freshly boiled creatures mixed in with large eyeballs. On the right sits a mesmerized frog that is under a magic spell forcing him to stir the witch’s brew. On the counter in front of the little girl are two seashells that I painted gray and glued together and then filled with butterfly wings. The wings are actually thin slices of clay canes. A book on herbs, which was a gift from an- other talented miniatur- ist, is open while a fly relaxes on one of the pages. Perhaps it was once another creature? Multiple botanical charts are72 American Miniaturist

Witch standhung on the walls surroundedby dried pods, acorn caps, andbaskets filled with everythingfrom dried turtles to seedsand herbs. A witch’s broomrests prominently against thefront corner of the stand andnear the back a black iron potholds strange ivory walkingsticks with carved tops. Lookclosely and you’ll see they’reactually cocktail sticks! There are also many delight-ful animals getting into mis-chief. A hungry cat is huntinga mouse while a lizard scam-pers up the wall amongst theempty jars on the shelf. On the roof, a raven is feed- Above: Fancy cocktail sticks make ing her young, an owl sits on perfect miniature walking sticks or a pod waiting for nightfall, canes. Tiny little snails creep up the and a snail is slowly crawling sides of the stand and in the pots. up from the ground on the left wall. Georgia has such detail Left: This witch, as well as the little in her work that the snail even girl, were made by the talented has a slime trail underneath it. Silke Schloesser-Janus. I spent a lot of time mak- this was the right ing jars with tonics, “home” for the little herbs, and girl doll. Here, she potions. gets to visit the friend- For those, I ly witch at the market used colored stand while exploring resin, and glass all the curiosities that paints. I re- surround her. AM searched the Internet to find interesting names GET IN TOUCH for potion labels, and in the process I found a printable Gabriele Layne witch’s spell, which I placed Gaby’s Exquisite Mini’s on the outside back wall. I know positively that Email: inderferne97@yahoo. com American Miniaturist 73

Romani campA travelersplace to restRonnie Godfrey’s Romani travelers havefound a stopping place to make camp forthe winter and she shares how she did it.I t’s strange how coincidences there was another exhibition of The traditional bender tent occur. Within a fairly short Romani life, and more wooden was my starting point. I tried to space of time I re-read Miss flowers, but these were different. make one from thin basketry Read’s Thrush Green books, visited Whereas the first ones were cane as the real one was made the Milestones Museum in based on wide, flat disks, these from branches covered with Basingstoke, England and spent were longer and more plume-like tarpaulin. However, my cane a day at the Beamish Open Air in shape. Obviously there were either broke or wouldn’t keep Museum in County Durham. So as many variations to the flowers its shape, so I cheated and used what? You might say. as there were carvers. But I was coat hanger wire and barbecue already inspired and thought it skewers, which I bent into shape Well believe it or not they do might be fun to make some in and tied have something in common – miniature, based around my own together; as wooden flowers. Those of you Romani camp setting. the real one who have read Miss Read’s books would have will no doubt recall Mrs. Curdle, “ But I was already been. the gypsy woman who presented inspired and thought it the doctor’s wife with a bouquet might be fun to make For the of painted wooden flowers some in miniature, based tarpaulin I every year. I always wondered around my own Romani used a piece about those flowers, but couldn’t camp setting.” of curtain imagine what they looked like. fabric draped Although I didn’t want to make over the frame At the newly opened a caravan, I thought I would make and painted it Milestones Museum I was able a fair representation of part of the with stiffening to solve this particular mystery. scene at Milestones Museum. This liquid. When Amongst the exhibits I found included the tent, cooking, laundry, the tent had a gypsy caravan and all the and handmade items for sale and dried and paraphernalia of everyday life, of course – wooden flowers. set I realized including wooden flowers, which it looked far had been whittled and carved too clean, so from hazel sticks. I sponged it Later in the year at Beamish74 American Miniaturist

Romani campover with dirty paint water for a from polymer clay. Tools & materials:more authentic appearance. To make the camp look l Thick polystyrene tile My base was a piece of foam more “lived in” I made clothes (8” sq)core board which I spray-glued from a fine, white embroidered l Barbeque skewersgrass mat onto. Then I overlapped handkerchief and draped them 6” long (x5)the sides to give it a neat edge. I over the fence, as if drying. Again, l Barbeque skewersthen made an enclosure on three stiffening liquid helped to keep 4½” long (x3)sides with a mixture of fencing. the right shape and movement. l Coat hanger wire A nice touch was the lavender 10” long (x3) I pushed the ends of the tent bags, which I made from scraps l Coat hanger wireframe into the base, but didn’t of cloth and lace and filled with 6” long (x1)glue it in place. This means the small buds of real lavender. l Wire cutterstarpaulin can be lifted off to l Pliersaccess the interior. Inside the tent I was surprised to see a l Crochet cottonI spread another tarpaulin on the beehive in the camp setting at l Super Glueground, and blankets and a pillow the museum. It was made from l Brown acrylic painton top of that – one made from plaited straw, so I was able to l Green cotton fabriccrochet squares and another from make a fair miniature replica 10½” x 11”coarse embroidery fabric. using hat straw. l Fray check l Fabric stiffener Finding all the items that I Fortunately I already had a l Spongeneeded to complete the scene doll, which is elderly with grey l Paint brushwasn’t easy. The enamelware braided hair and a checked l Grey paintcame from pewter, plastic, or dress. With the addition of antin miniatures that I found at apron and a shawl she wasvarious shops and fairs, and the the perfect inhabitant of myfood and candlestick were made campfire scene. American Miniaturist 75

Romani camp The tent Step 1: Bend the three long wires to the desired profile. Step 2: If you have a polystyrene tile, push the ends of the hoops into the tile, approximately 2½” apart and lash the long skewers to the wire semi-hoops as shown, using crochet cotton. Step 3: Space them evenly around the curve. Step 4: Lash the short skewers together at one end and spread into a fan shape. Step 5: Lash the ends to the frame at the points shown to make a tunnel with a point at one end. Step 6: Bend the shorter piece of wire to fit neatly around the middle of the point as shown and tie in place. Step 7: Drip glue onto the crochet cotton and knots and allow them to dry.76 American Miniaturist

Romani campStep 8: Paint the wholeconstruction in brown paint.Step 9: Put fray check all aroundthe fabric and leave to dry.Step 10: Turn back one shortedge by 1½” and press the creasedown.Step 11: Paint the fabric with Step 2: Glue the overlap coils, start at the center and sewstiffening liquid and drape it over and leave to dry. a circle of straw to fit the circlethe frame, with the turned back of card.edge at the tunnel opening. Step 3: Leaving the plastic inside for strength, stick the Step 10: Stick the card to theStep 12: Fold the excess fabric hat straw around the card, straw circle and leave to dry.down over the pointed end of starting at the bottom edge.the frame and leave the wholething to dry. Step 4: When you reach the top edge of the card,Step 13: When the fabric is rigid pull the thread in the topit can be removed from the edge of the straw so that itframe and the structure is ready starts to coil.to use. It may be tempting tosecure the tent by gluing it in Step 5: Sew the coilsplace, but remember you need together to a point.access inside. Step 6: Before sealing the Tools & materials: point, insert a small loop of hat straw and glue or sew. l Natural colored hat straw l Plastic container (approx Step 7: Stretch a length of straw 1½” dia.) to narrow it and stick it around l Thin card the center of the hive. l Tacky Glue l Thread to match straw l Fine scissorsThe beehive Step 8: Remove the plastic Step 11: With the strawStep 1: Cut a strip of card container. Using the base as a downwards, insert the circle intoapproximately 1½” high, long template, draw a circle onto the the beehive, approximately 4”enough to wrap around the card and cut it out. from the edge.plastic container with a ½”overlap. Step 9: Pulling the thread on one Step 12: Finally, cut a small semi edge of the hat straw so that it circle out of the bottom edge. American Miniaturist 77

Romani camp Tools & materials:l Stones (natural, polymer clay, or manmade), enough to form a 12” squareScrap of black card or paperl Red or orange foill Black paintl Tacky Gluel Coat hanger wirel Short lengths of dry twigl Cauldronl Scenic waterCamp fire 31/2” Tools & materials:Step 1: Cut a square of black card l Cocktail stick or barbecueapproximately 14” square. skewer l Craft knifeStep 2: Glue the stones in l Florist’s paper-covereda square around the card, wireoverlapping the edges by about l Drill bit (same dia.4”. Leave to dry. as wire) l Tacky GlueStep 3: Crumple the foil and glueinto the center of the stones and brush randomly with black paint. Step 4: Glue the twigs over the painted foil. Step 5: Melt the scenic Wooden flowers water according to the Step 1: Cut the point off the instructions and pour cocktail stick into the cauldron. Using a syringe or straw, make Step 2: Carefully drill a 1/8” deep bubbles on the surface. hole in the cut end of the stick. Step 6: Bend your coat Step 3: Then, very carefully pare hanger wire into a hook thin slivers of wood towards the shape as shown and glue cut end, taking care that they into the base. Let dry. stay attached. Step 7: Now hang your Step 4: Rotating the stick, mini cauldron from the continue paring until the center of wire hook. the stick is thin enough to snap.78 American Miniaturist

Romani campStep 5: Insert and glue the wireinto the hole and snip to length. Tools & materials: Step 3: Then glue the other 11/2” Tools & materials: l 1” lengths of Qin x 4” piece on. strip wood (x10) l Plates, dishes, jugs l 12” lengths of 8” x 8” strip Step 4: Finally, glue the top in l White enamel paint wood (x2) place and let it dry. (or cream) l 14” length of 8” x 8” strip l Navy enamel paint wood The enamelware (or green) l 1” length of 8” x 8” strip Step 1: Wash the metal and l White spirit wood plastic items thoroughly to l Small, flat paintbrushes l Sandpaper remove all grease. l Cocktail stick l Wood glue l Right-angled jig (Lego Step 2: Paint the entire item with Step 5: Using the point of blocks or square tin lid white paint and allow it to dry. the stick and navy paint, mark will work) random “chips” on the body of Step 3: Repeat point two until the vessel if required. AMThe washboard the item is completely covered.Step 1: Make sure that the endsof the wood are smooth. Glue oneof the 12” pieces of strip wood tothe 14” piece as shown, using thejig to form a straight angle.Step 2: Stick the flat pieces intothe angle as shown, overlappingthem so that they fit exactly. 11/4” Step 4: When the base coats are dry, dip the end of a cocktail stick into the navy11/2” paint and let the excess drip off. Roll the stick around the exposed rim of the item. Don’t worry if it isn’t perfect because that will add to the charm. However, if you find this too clumsy then the side of a fine paintbrush may be better. American Miniaturist 79

AM’s news page is devoted to keeping busy miniaturists up to speed. Please submit items of mini interest to auralea@ ashdown.co.uk or to American Miniaturist - Itty bits, 68132 250th Avenue, Kasson, MN 55944.August Highlights contest winner Kathleen’s highlights: I just received my very first issue In our August Ali Alamedy creates elaborate gritty urban street scenes in miniature. of American Miniaturist and I love it! There is such a wealth issue of American of information that I don’t even know where to begin. From Miniaturist August 14 Issue #136 www.americanminiaturist.com making your very own miniature (AM136) we asked cotton candy, to making outfits what your favorite CANADA P$9r.2i5cCeAD$. U6K.£94.255 to fit your little family of dolls, CPTDPeoaroaktoltepljienDo•cgtCreCoBstotesstzno•iicenPnhsacCpl••aFeCunuraddzSsezyshdyaotCpaian•tMt•haisn’sisOsuuetfi: to learning how to construct a tile floor from cardboard and highlights within wall plaster from paper towel in water, the ideas are unlimited! the issue were. We I can’t wait to try and make my have randomly Dolls with personality own Cassata cake. The photos in selected Soraya Merino adds life to her mini dolls. the magazine look good enough Kathleen Sanns to eat! Soraya Merino’s miniatureof Loudon, TN to be our winner for 136_cover.indd 1 dolls are absolutely exquisite. All of the individual stories and 6/25/14 1:55 PM pictures of what the artist’s created are so awe-inspiring!the August highlights contest. To congratulate her for Thank you for a beautiful magazine!writing in to share her favorite things about the issue Missedwe will be sending her an X-tra hands with magnifier. measurementsCongratulations Kathleen! In our September issue (AM137) Lindsey Domer shared a tutorialWhere’s Arthur? on how to create some baking tools for yourArthur was Can you help miniature kitchen. A few of thefound on us find him? He is measurements were missingpage 54 in excited to go trick-or- points in front of the numbers.the Tombstone treating and is hiding The metal spatula measurementssaloon in the August on one of the pages of this should be .8” long and .2” x .3”.issue (AM136)! magazine. The rubber spatula should be .9”We have randomly selected Send your sightings to long and .2” x .3”. So sorry for thisLeilani Bonilla, of Bronx, Where’s Arthur? – Issue 138, confusion. I hope your kitchenNY to be our winner for American Miniaturist, 68132 projects turn out terrific!this month’s Where’s Arthur 250th Ave., Kasson, MNcontest. 55944, or fax them to (507)We will be sending her a 634-7691, or email themvery special Project CD for to [email protected] us find Arthur. We Please be sure to includehope you enjoy this gift! your name, address, phone number, and email address. But as you know Arthur The deadline for this contestnever sits still for too long is Monday, October 20and we are afraid he has 2014.scampered off again!80 American Miniaturist

ittybitsThere is endless mischief brewing in this Halloween’s Spooky Gallery! October Highlights contest We would love to know what your favoriteOctober 14 Issue #138 www.americanminiaturist.com CANADAP$9r.2i5cCeAD$. U6K.£94.525 highlights were in this October issue of AM. You could win this tool box with assorted mini items! All PROJECTS it takes is a small paragraph for our random drawing! • ASkweleebtobnedlacmakpe •• Romani camp • A coffin se ee • MMienlitewdizcaarnddles • Send your entry to October Highlights contest, American Miniaturist, 68132 250th Avenue, Kasson,The Grumbling Gut MN 55944. You may also send your entries via email Linda Guthertz Sullivan’s newest addition to Spirit Hill. to [email protected]. Please be sure to include your name, address, phone number, and email address. The deadline for138_cover.indd 1 8/26/14 4:33 PM this contest is Monday, October 20 2014.Halloween Armchair giveaway Pretty Hangers giveaway winnerKris Compas has donated this festivepumpkin armchair to giveaway. You In our August issue (AM136)can win this wonderful little handmade Auralea Krieger donated this littlechair by entering this contest! Send your set of hangers to giveaway. Weentry to Halloween Armchair giveaway have randomly selected Maryissue –138 American Miniaturist, 68132 Lou Robbins of Hunlock Creek,250th Ave., Kasson, MN 55944, or PA to be our winner for this littlefax them to (507) 634-7691, Pretty Hangers giveaway contest!or email them to auralea@ We will be sending her this littleashdown.co.uk. Please be sure set. Congratulations Mary!to include your name, address,phone number, and email Don’t forget to take a moment to visitaddress. The deadline for this The Crafty Cloud! It is the best place tocontest is Monday, October go to get your digital mini fix!20 2014. We have back issues, project Retro Caravan giveaway winner downloads, article downloads, all at the click of a button. It’s easier than In our August issue (AM136) Seaside Miniatures donated ever to connect with your favorite their new green style “Old Retro” caravan kit in 1:12-scale hobby. Stop by and see how it makes to giveaway. We have randomly selected Bonnie Nelson your minis even more fun! of Hibbing, MN to Find us at www.thecraftycloud.com. be our winner for this little Caravan giveaway contest! We will be sending her this green style caravan kit. Congratulations Bonnie! American Miniaturist 81

Coffin setteeA hauntingcoffin setteeLorrie Plasko-Andersen uses her skills tomake a 1:12-scale coffin settee that isperfect to add to any haunted scene.G hosties and ghoolies and Step 1: Cut out your coffin Step 2: Glue your pieces things that go bump pattern shape from matt board. together using Tacky Glue and let in the night are the I made my coffin 6” long and them dry. You can also use tapeinspiration for this unique settee. 1” deep. I chose a traditional on the inside if you need extraAll Hallows’ Eve and all the days Victorian style shape for my coffin. support holding it together whilethat lead up to it are a perfect You may choose what ever style the glue sets. We will be paintingtime to create special little will work best for your project. the outside of the settee.things for your witch cottage orhaunted dollhouse. I love this time of year whenpumpkins, ghosts, witches,vampires, and autumnal musingsfill my imagination. This tutorial isfor a coffin settee. Let’s get startedand create some mini magic! Tools & materials:l Matt boardl Thin cardboardl Craft knifel Tacky Gluel Fabric and trimsl Scissorsl Quilt battingl Filigree stickersl Beadsl Needle and threadl Black silk cordl Aluminum foil82 American Miniaturist

Coffin setteeStep 3: Now it is ready to be Step 6: Once the glue is dry, use Step 9: It will help to make apainted. Be sure to paint all a needle and matching thread to pilot hole up into the corners ofaround the outside, underneath, make button tucks in the fabric, the bottom of the settee first, soand also overlap the inside or if you prefer you can leave it as that it is easier to get the legs inedges. I used black paint, but you is. Be sure your button tucks are place. Insert the sharp end of thecan paint it gold, silver, purple, or equal lengths apart throughout. glue-covered pin in the hole so iteven red. Think outside the box! sticks to the bottom of the settee.Let the paint dry. Step 7: Now it’s time to glue it Let dry. into place! Glue the bottom pieceStep 4: Trace the pattern for the first, then the back/sides. Make Step 10: Apply the filigreeinside bottom and the inner sides sure the corners are glued down stickers where you wish. You canon your lightweight cardboard. securely to maintain its shape. also add wire for handles andCut those pieces out and use glue them in place. Also thinkthem to trace the shapes for the Step 8: To make legs that are about adding the filigree stickersquilt batting and then cut the a bit more creative, I used skull to the back to add a customquilt batting pieces. I glued two beads with large glass beads for finish to your creation. This way itlayers of quilt batting on both the the bottom. I glued each bead will look beautiful from all sides.back and the bottom. onto a straight pin. Shown below are some other bead choices that would make nice decorative legs.Step 5: Cover your now paddedcardboard with the fabric of yourchoice. Be sure to wrap it all theway around the batting andcardboard together and securewith Tacky Glue and/or tape. Besure all the corners are coveredwith fabric and that cardboardisn’t showing on any edges. American Miniaturist 83

Coffin setteeStep 11: Use silk cord to frame It has been such funthe settee around the edges of creating this settee andthe matt board pieces, front and sharing it with you. I hopeback. It makes for a much more you are inspired to makefinished look and adds some flair your own unique piece. I canto the piece. imagine this settee is longing for a lovely witch, vampire, orFinishing ghost lady to recline upon it.I also made little pillows and I hope you all have a magicala throw. The throw is actually autumn season. Be sure tomaterial that was cut into a square create otherworldly thingsand then lined with a piece of and think witchy thoughts. AMaluminum foil that is folded over.The aluminum foil makes it easier Right: This vampire princess isto drape the material and also resting in another version ofmakes the throw look as if it has the coffin t t you could trysome weight to it. your hand at making. You can use this setteepattern to make a full coffin aswell. Just add the other side toit and extend the side batting allthe way around. It may look nicewith a decorative lid as well! Above: The back of the settee decorated with stickers and handles. Left: This haunting settee is a perfect addition to any spooky theme. The wonderful candles that were made from beads are a fun touch as well.84 American Miniaturist

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A wee wizardConjure up awee wizardFollow along with Terrie Wertz as sheshows you her technique for transforminga miniature doll into a wise wizard!A wizard has many talents Tools & materials: underpants under to wrong side and wears many hats. He and glue. is an astrologer, fortune- l Man head/torso with teller, hypnotist, magician, and a arms and legs Step 2: Now turn under onementor. With a lifetime of study l Acrylic paints of the side edges and glue toand practice comes immense l Various cotton or silk wrong side. I glue the underwearwisdom. Terrie shares some of fabrics to the wizard by holding theher own practices by showing us l Scissors underpants in place on the leghow to make and dress a 1:12- l Pins and glue the finished side to thescale wizard in this illuminating l Tacky Glue unfinished side creating a tubetutorial. l Plastic wrap around the leg. l Nail polish Once you have your doll, if l Matt sealerneeded, paint the face and shoes l Accessories such as a using desired paints and colors of book and staffyour choice. I used acrylic paint l White or Platinum on his face and nail polish for the viscose for beard and hairshoes. Then I sprayed a light coat l Hair sprayof matt sealer on the paintedareas. Assemble the doll body. batting around the legs and arms as if it were cotton candy. Do not attach the arms until Stretching as necessary to makelater. There are many different a smooth wrap.assembly techniques out there.For this particular doll, I used the Step 1: I like to cover as muchwire and yarn method. I don’t of the quilt batting as I can,use this anymore because I feel so my wizard will be wearingas though I have less control, underpants. Cut out the patternbut you will see the yarn in the from ecru colored fabric. Turnphotos. I now assemble with the very bottom edge of thepipe cleaners and add bulk withquilt batting. I wrap the quilt90 American Miniaturist

A wee wizardStep 3: For the under-tunic skirt, Tip: Always check thecut a 6” x 4” rectangle from ecru pattern size to the doll firstcolored fabric. Turn the very by cutting out all the piecesbottom edge under to wrong on paper towels. Check for fitside and glue. Now glue one side and make any adjustments,edge to wrong side. Glue the then cut from the final fabric.two side edges together forming This saves lots of heartache,a tube. Slide onto doll, glue in especial when you are usingplace around waist. expensive fabrics like silk.Step 4: For the bib, cut a 11/4” x Step 5: Cut out the pattern for11/4” square from ecru colored the silk tunic using dark brownfabric. Turn the very top edge silk or cotton fabric. The tunicunder to wrong side and glue. doesn’t cover the wizards backGlue in place on the chest as because he will be wearing apictured. robe, but the tunic does show at his neck and feet. Step 8: Cut a 3” x 1” rectangle Step 6: Turn the neck edges of brown fabric for the belt. under to wrong side and glue. Turn the top edge and bottom Turn the very bottom edge under edge under to wrong side and to wrong side and glue. Now glue. I created a buckle from an glue one side edge to wrong oval jewelry finding and some side. Glue the two side edges sparkle nail polish and glued it together forming a tube. Slide on to the belt before gluing the the tunic onto the doll. belt to the wizard. Step 9: Cut out the satchel pattern from brown fabric and fold, then glue the side edges to the wrong side. Fold up the bottom and glue together at the sides. Fold down the top and glue in place. Add a decorative finding, such as a clasp, and glue the satchel onto the belt. Step 7: Glue in place around the waist and at the shoulders. I used plastic wrap around the waist for a few minutes to make it more form fitting. American Miniaturist 91

A wee wizardStep 10: We will be making false Step 11: Now glue one side ofsleeve cuffs. Cut out the pattern each sleeves edge to wrong side.from ecru colored fabric. Turn (See Step 10 photo) I glued thethe very bottom edge under to sleeve cuff to the wizard’s armwrong side and glue. by holding the cuff in place on the arm and gluing the finished side to the unfinished side. This creates a tube around the arm. Step 12: Now you can glue the arms to the body with the sleeves already on them.Under-tunic sleeve Hip Underpants cut 2 satchel cut 2 fold cut 1 fold cut on fold Tunic Step 13: Cut out the robe cut 1 on fold pattern pieces from brown fabric. Glue the robe front92 American Miniaturist pieces to the robe back pieces at the shoulders and the sides with the right side facing in.

A wee wizardStep 14: Fold the sleeve hem to Robe backwrong side and glue. Fold the cut 1 on foldrobe bottom hem to wrong sideand glue in place for a finishededge. Turn under the front edgeand glue to wrong side. After thisdries turn the robe right side out.Step 15: Slide the robe cut on foldonto the wizard andcheck it for a correct fit. Step 19: PinThink about how you the folds andwant this to drape and drapes of robe inhow he will be posed? place. Make adjustments until you achieve your desiredStep 16: Remove the robe and look. Then spray with hairsprayput glue on both of the dolls and let dry thoroughly.shoulders down to the elbow.Step 17: Now slide the robeback on and pinch in the foldsand bunch the sleeves to showunder sleeve. Adjust the arms toyour desired pose. Use pins tohold the folds in place untilit dries.Step 18: Stand the wizard ona platform that you can placepins into, such as corkboard orStyrofoam. Cover his head witha small baggy or plastic wrap toprotect it. American Miniaturist 93

A wee wizard Cut and trim sections of the hair until the desired layered look is Robe front achieved. Use a pin to comb out cut 2 any loose hair. Congratulations, You did it! AM Step 22: Take a section of hair and fold it over a straight pin and then lay the folded edge into the hairline of glue following that you made.Step 20: Make your viscose as Step 23: Give this a minute GET IN TOUCHsmooth as possible for the hair, or two to set, then take yourbeard and mustache. finger and gently push down Terrie Wertz to give a realistic edge to your Little THINGS ofStep 21: Make a hairline with a hairline. Do this as many times as Interestline of glue on the dolls head. it takes to cover the back of the head. Use this same technique Email: littlethingsofin erest94 American Miniaturist on his face for the beard. @gmail.com Ebay store: http:// Step 24: Now take a long strand stores.ebay.com/ of hair and carefully glue it right littlethingsofin erest under his nose for the mustache. Shoppe:: https:// www.etsy.com/shop/ LittleTHINGSinterest

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Melted candleMelted minicandlesAuralea Krieger shares some simple stepsto make a melted candle to help set themood in your special little room.H aving melted candles in piece of clay with your finger your dollhouse is a great on the wax paper until it is the way to make it feel lived thickness you prefer. in. You can fill candelabras and make any size and shape that Step 2: Cut both ends off with you wish. a razor. Roll the razor over the clay back and forth to make the Tools & materials: cut, this will keep it from getting squished. Round the top end by l Ploymer clay - transparent, patting it lightly with your finger. white, and yellow l Wax paper Step 5: Roll out 4-5 very thin l Razor blade tubes. If you like, make the end l Color Shaper Brush of one a bit more round as if the l Sewing pin wax formed a blob as it melted. l Tacky Glue l Black thread l Scissors l TweezersStep 1: I mixed my polymer clay Step 3: If you plan to fill ato match the color of a beeswax candelabra this is when you needcandle. You can create any color to be sure it will fit into the holecandles you want. Roll a small properly. You may have to repeat Step 2. Step 4: Make an indent using your Color Shaper on the top of your candle. American Miniaturist 97

Melted candleStep 6: Push the pin into the Step 9: Keep adding the thin thread into glue and then slip itcenter top of the candle. strips around the candle at into the pinhole. Once it’s dry, different lengths. You can add a you can squish the tip of the melted piece that is longer than thread a bit to make it look like a your candle and flatten it on the burned wick. table at the base as if it has been dripping for a while. Study how If you want to color coordinate real candles melt if you want to with your room, then mix any achieve realism. color you wish with some translucent clay. You can size to Step 10: Take out the pin fill your candelabras, put candles and bake on a tile at the of all sizes inside the fireplace, recommended temperature. or put them on little plates throughout your house or scene.Step 7: Start applying the melted Step 11: Once cool, cut a small They may not be lit up, but theywax pieces by folding them over piece of black thread. Use your will bring warmth to your specialonto the top of the candle. tweezers to dip one end of the little home. AMStep 8: Hold the pin and pressthat top piece gently into thecandle top until it is blendedwith your Color Shaper Brush. Above and right: The candles came out a bit more yellow after baking, perfect color for beeswax candles. This small brass object was given to me years ago by a non-miniaturist. It is perfect for a candle holder! I wonder what it really was?98 American Miniaturist

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