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dollshouse contentsWORLDTHE UK’S TOP-SELLING MINIATURES MAGAZINEIssue 262 - July 2014The small print 4 Open HouseEditor: Richard Jennings Sandra Harding continues the story of her Big House,Email: [email protected] which has grown from a small junk shop findAssistant editor: Jill Mundy 8 In this bakery, bread really risesEmail: [email protected] Karen Lynn Geisler’s bakery utilises the verticalFeature writer: Sandra Harding space of the room box in a natural wayAdvertisement sales: 12 Build a mini plant standMaria Fitzgerald - 01903 884988 Marianne Colijn shares a quaint,Email: [email protected] summery addition to your house 14 Small accomplishments –Subscriptions: Readers create a backyard dream patioEmail: [email protected] and a potting shed - a first mini project 16 Just a little mini luxuryDesign: Wendy Crosthwaite Deb Weissler shares the fine accessories of IGMA Artisan Lynda UlmerContributors: 22 Miniatura reportMarianne Colijn, Sue Kirkham, Ronnie Godfrey, Sandra Harding visits Miniatura with her husband,Mari Meredith, Martha Puff, Deb Weissler, and finds some lovely miniaturesAlison White, Beryl Hales, Jan Clarke 26 Burning the midnight oil One talented miniaturist prefers to work on her flowersPublished by ashdown.co.uk and grimy greenhouse in the dark of night 30 Cards from the heartISSN 0961 - 0928 Marianne Colijn shares several techniquesDistributed to the newstrade by Comag. for making a variety of cards for any occasion! 34 Worthwhile weatheringTo reach us: Creating a garden or patio? The setting alwaysCall us on +44 (0) 1903 884988 appears more “real” if it has been agedOr write to: The Editor, Dolls House World,Unit 5E, Park Farm, Chichester Road,Arundel, West Sussex BN18 0AGEmail: [email protected]: 01903 885514Internet address:www.dollshouseworld.comUS office: Ashdown Inc., 68132 250th Avenue,Kasson, MN 55944, USA. Tel: 507 634 3143Email: [email protected] rates:1 year (12 issues) UK £49; ROW £81; US $110iMAG £43. Add the iMag Digital Library to yoursubscription for only an extra £31.99 per year.TV £34.99. Add a year’s subscription to theonline Dollshouse.TV channel for only £29.99extra per year.Postmaster: Send address corrections to Ashdown Inc, 38 Standing alone on his own two feet68132 250th Avenue, Kasson, MN 55944, USA. Here we share a technique for putting aCanada Post International Publications Mail - man doll kit together to stand up!Sales Agreement No. 546038.All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part withoutthe written permission of the publisher is prohibited. Alleditorial contributions in the form of articles, letters and pho-tographs (b/w or colour print or transparencies) arewelcomed by Dolls House World but cannot be returnedunless accompanied by a stamped addressed envelope.In any event the publisher can accept no responsibility forloss or damage to contributions. Material is accepted solelyon the basis that the author accepts the assessment of thePublisher as to its commercial value.All material submitted to the magazine for publication inwhatever form is accepted solely on the basis that copyrightin the work will be vested in the publisher who assumes allrights worldwide, in all forms and in all media.© copyright ashdown.co.uk

40 The miniature art of jewellery editor’s Martha Puff introduces a group of miniaturists who are welcome putting a special spin on their favourite mini pieces THERE’S QUITE a lot of talk about other halves this issue.45 Amy follows family passion Sandra Harding went to report on Miniatura with her hus- Amy Purser, of The Dolls House Emporium, brings us up to date with exciting plans band, and he thought they should have a planning meeting before the show. Sandra left him to have the meeting on his own46Show news – she couldn’t resist the lure of the stands and set off headlong Sandra Harding is out and about at the into the show. Lyndhurst and Charmandean shows Colette Cameron’s partner may regret teaching her how to50 Roomboxes to excite the mind use power tools. It was the start of a love of making miniatures, A further look at some of the inspired scenes and she’s built so many big projects she’s taken over the entire created by master miniaturist Tom Roberts garage.55Who needs training? Colette said: “Trevor doesn’t have use of the garage anymore. Though she is hours away from any hobby store or Try as hard as I do – I can’t find a place to fit him.” Never mind miniatures club, Debbie Walker makes minis on her own power tools – that’s the power of miniatures.58Turning minis into jewellery We feature Colette’s latest house this issue – an incredible six- Martha Puff asks some of our mini jewellery foot high building based on the Spanish Inquisition. There aren’t artists for their top tips and tricks many subjects we’ve not seen re-created in miniatures before, but this is certainly one of them.60 Literature in miniature Sarah Boone celebrates her favourite literary detective — At the other end of the scales, we talk to Regina Bryant whose Ms. Jane Marple, with a roombox sitting room latest passion is quarter scale. Her husband wonders why she makes things so small he can’t see them – we guess that’s not a62 Polymer clay toast earrings complaint Colette’s partner has. Make polymer food into a wearable piece of art! Chloe Menage shares steps to make your own earrings Enjoy the issue, whatever scale you’re working in.64 Garden scene at a mini price Rhea Avery begins a new series on ideas for making Richard Jennings - Editor. [email protected] mini scenes on a budget with this gardening scene 72 Deli meats and cured ham65 House with a history Tanya Waughman shares her tips for making Carol Venner tells us about a house her father built, delicious deli meats and cured ham and why she is looking for someone new to love it 77 Here’s to you dad!66 Visiting the inquisition Kiva Atkinson shows us how to make mini Colette Cameron’s latest project is anything but small. olives in memory of her late father, Joe, who Her 14th century keep, The Inquisition, is over six feet tall enjoyed them as snacks70 Collector’s display case 75 Cut outs Vicki Sharkey created Victorian display cases that are 82 Fair dates perfect for your miniature naturalist House Hunt FIND THE little house hidden somewhere in this issue. Last issue it was on page: 39.

open houseWhy My Big Houseneeded extra wingSandra Harding continues the story of her BigHouse, which has grown from a small junkshop find. Here she adds an extra wing By Sandra HardingA t the end of part one I corridor leading from the housekeeper’s mentioned that I liked the idea room right through to the kitchen. This of adding a new basement and meant I could have hidden lighting along an extra wing to my growing the passage, and we used pea bulbs tohouse. That’s because I really wanted create the right effect. The corridor isa gorgeous big kitchen, housekeeper’s tiled and has a set of house bells on theroom, laundry and store. It also meant I wall, outside the housekeeper’s room,could move the original rooms about and for the upstairs lot to call when staff arehave a study needed. In the wing I wanted a new bathroom, a girl’s bedroom and a room that, at the time, I thought would be a garden room. By now, my husband was pretty good at electrics and, as I was starting this stage from new, I created a back4 july 2014 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D

We are great fans of The National House in Cornwall. The sink unit was time hammering it thin and cutting itTrust and we love the colours and decor made from a small solid thick sheet of into the correct shape, making the sink,of the kitchens at Uppark in West lead given to me by another doll’s house the draining board and the splash back,Sussex. We created the colours as near as friend, Pat Cole. Bob spent quite some which fitted into the wooden base unit.we could, using small Farrow and Ballpots of paint. I also made the “above thedoors” fanlights in the basement usingthe bottoms of food containers, as theycreate just the right look of Uppark. Icreated the doors out of wood off-cutsand coffee stirrers. It’s amazing what new things one canlearn about someone you know well, andit was during this time that I discoveredthat my husband was a very good makerof miniatures. He discovered this himselfby accident when I was looking for akitchen range, with attached cupboards,to fit an exact position. He said: “I willmake you one” and, much to our amaze-ment, he did. That was just the beginning. He thenproceeded to make me the kitchen table,the chopping block and the lovely wallunit on the left hand side, which wascopied from Uppark and Llanhydrock D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D july 2014 5

open houseThe lovely geyser was purchased from were purchased, from makers such of tins, packets and other little items toLili-Anne Miniatures. as Shepherd Miniatures and Platts, add the touch of realism we crave, and amongst others. We all have to have lots these suppliers, and others of course, cer- The large amount of food is from tainly do give us quite a choice .almost everyone I can think of thatmakes food, including Et Cetera (apples The lady ironing is one of the veryin basket), cakes and more from Mini first dolls I bought as part of a 1960’sMixtures, many other items from A family, and before I “found” porcelain.Basket of.., and Jay’s Minis and even She is wired plastic but I have a senti-some potatoes and carrots I made myself. mental liking for this lady, even though I have redressed and rewigged her several In the laundry room there is a corner times. Her “husband and child” are in acopper made of sandpaper, which I made box, and only come out when I want tousing instructions from a Dolls House create a “crowd” for some charity eventWorld article. The sink, various irons or other. Don’t worry, they are not lonely,(mostly from Village Wheelwright), man- as there are an awful lot of friends withgle and clothes’ horse were purchases, them, who are also taken out and dustedand the shelves and storage on the right off for special events.were made by my husband. The unusualwine casks were “plundered” from one At the right of the basement is theof those 1960’s holiday dioramas which I housekeeper’s room. She has been withfound at a car boot sale. Very effective if the family since she was a girl and isyou can find them. allowed a lot of freedom. Mind you, she is good at her job and keeps a tight I have also used the shelves for stor- rein on expenses. Her desk is covered inage, which I know would not normally household accessories, books and papersbe in the laundry room. However, once (from Steph’s Miniatures, and Dollsagain, I had too much “stuff ” and not House World cut outs), and she is cur-enough space, so there they will stay and, rently chatting to the postman.anyway, I like the effect it creates. He is going out with one of the house- Most of the accessories in this room maids, who has just popped her head around the door to say “hello”. Most of the items in this room were purchased,6 july 2014 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D

including the three white mice in the where. The nursemaid is from another from Simply Silk and the pretty girl infront, which I know should not be there. show and, although I purchased the little blue was another Miniatura purchase, byHowever, they were a special gift from girl from Miniatura some years ago, I Veronica Ann Pickup. Samplers on themy sister, so they will always have pride regret I can’t recall the maker. I wish I wall are by Ellen, and the Rupert book isof place in my house, along with the could remember as she is so beautifully from Dateman.lovely samplers on the walls. These were crafted, she deserves a mention.all made and given to me by friends, The fully-furnished, 144th scale doll’sincluding Sheila, Madge and Ellen, and Accessories on the washstand are from house in this room was made by Queeniealthough some have dates which do not Reutter and the dressing gown is from Rose and only purchased in 2013 from abelong in the era, they will always have a Bluebell Miniatures, one of several in my Dolly Daydreams show at The Marriottplace on my walls. various establishments. in Portsmouth. The workbox and cleaning boxes are In the young daughter’s bedroom we Last, but not least in this part is theall full of equipment needed to keep a have a bed which I made from obeche garden room. I decided on one windowhouse clean. They were from Shirley wood, and dressed with lace, ribbons and looking down to the lake at the bottomMalyon and the accessories in them from beads. She has quite a collection of teddy of the hill, and a set of double openingShepherd Miniatures. bears, which is very odd, as they had not doors leading to the garden. However, I been “discovered” at this time. Many are was never quite happy with this, and in On the top floor we have the bath- from Hiccups, Shoe Button Bears and the next part you will see how I changedroom. The set was an early purchase others, and are all lovely. The pink dress it yet again.from Dolls House Emporium and the (from Katy Sue Dolls) is ready for hergeyser in the corner will actually let off to wear this evening, as she is going to In part three you will see the finishedsteam/smoke using a tablet. However, I meet some of the family before the soi- house with its extra rooms in anotherhave not done this, and have no intention ree. The dressing table and chairs were extension and attic rooms, includingof doing it. Even I draw the line some- purchases; the lovely blue silk one came servants’ quarters, an artist’s studio and a chapel. DHW D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D july 2014 7

BAKERYIn this bakery, breadreally rises Karen Lynn Geisler’s bakery utilises the vertical space of the room box in a natural way By Jan Stuart PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAN STUART I n “The Staff of beginner’s dream to study. Life” bakery, Indeed, you could easily make a study the bread rises (pun intended) of Karen’s breads alone—their oval, where the baker’s artful round, and braided organic shapes are sculptures adorn the brick wonderful posed against the rectangular walls—up and up! In this bricks, within rectangular shelf spaces, twelfth scale room box, and above the squares of a parquet floor. which otherwise might The contrast is an especially pleasing have appeared unfilled display. You’ll want to note the way each and uninspired, artist Karen loaf is placed within its semi-formal set- Lynn Geisler has mastered a ting, because the poses are all-important. difficult vertical space. Along Though they appear unassuming, some with Karen’s use of intriguing loaves reinforce the room’s lines, while complementary colours (purple others help “point the way” for our gaze with golden crusts), well- to move about the room. How? Karen defined lines (which you can has placed golden French loaves end- easily follow, both horizontally to-end below the back wall’s top shelf, and vertically), a balance of where they reinforce its horizontal dark shapes (in the form of beautiful line midway up the box. And check out breads and baskets), and orderly the row of dark pumpernickle loaves at detail (stacks and rows of doorway-height on the right, which carry many loaves), this “upscale through that shelf ’s line. bakery” room box is a complete success, and a Finally, throughout the room, crusty baguettes and more French (or are these Italian?) loaves direct our gaze upward, ABOVE: This elegant room •Mini breads are fun and easy for “giveaway” projects or “takeaway” club classes! box holds an upscale bakery. Note how the organisation of After baking, arrange them in a shallow, sturdy white box, such as the ones jewellery the breads complements the comes in, simply painting the interior and adding one or two painted shelves, which vertical space. can be cut from a strip of basswood. Use a mini-hold product on the backs of the breads so they can easily be rearranged, just for fun, or used as a “trial project” to8 JULY 2014 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D learn how their placement affects space

BAKERY Planning the bakery interior Use a pencil to draw your room box dimensions on paper, then draw in the fronts or ends of any counters you will be using. Next, draw an assortment of bread shapes on cardstock, cut out, and move them about the paper surface until you find how different arrange- ments work on imaginary shelves. When you find one you like, draw a line for each shelf, then draw around your cutouts to create a permanent picture to refer to when filling your room box. Make several more drawings, learning as you go. As you will still want to have fun arranging your breads when your scene is ready for them, you might want to spray them lightly with Testors brand matte- finish acrylic spray so their chalks or paints don’t rub off (test on one first to see if you approve of the effect, and be aware that other brands are not as matte as Testors).where they stand in baskets, waiting ABOVE: Don’t missto be purchased. Can you find the two the arched bakery oventhat Karen placed, ends tipped slightly doors on the lower leftoutward toward the left and right brick side.walls, to visually “tie” things together Right: The “flip side” ofand help unify the entire bakery? That’s this room box holds agetting a lot out of a small, inspired chocolates shop.touch. Finally, you can’t miss the single,criss-crossed cottage-style loaf resting If Karen Lynn’sjust below a heart-shaped basket—where, work makes you hungrytogether, they “pin” the room’s centre. for exceptional roomThat’s a unique trick we don’t often see boxes and miniatures toin room boxes, and a very effective one go in them, you can lookhere, as it also helps cut the vertical space for her show dates bydown to size. entering her name or her dealer name “Kreative So fond am I of Karen Lynn Geisler’s Goodies,” into yourwork that I could go on and on. But, Google browser. DHWright now, I’m hungry for a piece ofcrusty bread, warm from the oven! D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D JULY 2014 9

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mini plant stand pbulaildnta smtianni d Marianne Colijn shares a quaint, summery addition to your house. You may already have most of these materials on hand! By Marianne ColijnR ecently my local garden centre Assembling the pieces • Side supports: The supports are a tiny sent me a catalogue and there it was: the plant stand I had I will try to give the measurements in bit over 6 cm (2.37”) long and 1 cm (0.39”) always wanted. It was way centimetres and in inches. I am not used wide. I did cut 6.5 cm to start with so Itoo expensive, and when I looked at the to working with inches so I had to convert could adapt them to what I needed on themeasurements I found it was too big for the them. I hope this does not complicate finished stand. I suggest you do the samespot I had in mind as well. things for you. thing. But here are my finished sizes for you to use as a starting point. The slant for the For a moment I felt a bit sad, but then I I sanded all the pieces with the nail file; top starts at 4 cm (1.57”).had a brilliant idea; why not make me one you can also use sandpaper. If you like youin twelfth scale? That would be affordable can round off the corners of the top piece Building the standand could go anywhere I wanted. like I did but that is optional. Step 1: Glue the top of the stand between The thing is, I am not a very experienced The plant stand is 8 cm (3.14 inches) tall. the tops of the craft sticks.woodworker, so I had to keep it simple. I You will have to cut the following pieces: Step 2: Glue the matchstick spacersended up making mine using part woodand part thin cardboard. But you can make Out of thin woodan all-wood or all-cardboard one, if youprefer. • Top of the stand: 4 cm (1.57”) wide by 2You’LLneed cm (0.78”) high. n Craft stick • Sides: I used the craft stick and cut it to 8 n Thin wood n Match sticks (can be replaced cm (3.14”) long. Then I cut this piece in half lengthwise. by wood strips) n Thin cardboard Out of matchsticks n Tacky glue or wood glue n Black paper • Spacers (to fit between the sides and to n Mod Podge n Tiny pictures of birds (optional) support the shelves): I did not have any n Craft knife and saw. strips of wood so I used matchsticks, cut- n Ruler and cutting mat ting 2 pieces that were 4 cm (1.57”) long. n Brown and white paint n Sandpaper or cardboard nail file • Front of shelves: I cut 2 similar pieces of matchstick to add to the bottom of the shelves. They have no function but just add a little extra touch. Out of cardboard or wood • Top shelf: 2 cm (0.78”) by 4 cm (1.57”). • Bottom shelf: You will need a piece that is 3cm (1.18”) by 4 cm (1.57”).12 july 2014 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D

mini plant standPLANT STAND DIAGRAMbetween the craft sticks. Have your shelves Step 8: When the white paint has dried,ready to check where you want them to go. sand away the white paint a little bit atStep 3: Glue the shelves on top of the some spots to give it a worn look. Do notspacers. overdo this or it will look just very shabby.Step 4: Add matchstick pieces to bottomof shelves at the front Final touchesStep 5: Add the supports at the side.Check for size and position and glue in I wanted the blackboard on the top so Iplace referring to the photos. decoupaged a tiny piece of black paper to it. I added some tiny pictures of birds too,Painting the stand but that is totally optional. I wanted my plant stand to have a shab- Now put some nice plants and stuff onby chic look. It’s easy to do, and gives the your plant stand and display it around thestand a nice finish. garden, balcony, patio, or even in a shop. DHWStep 6: Start by painting the stand withtwo thin coats of dark brown paint. D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D july 2014 13Step 7: Add two think coats of white overthe brown.

smallaccomplishments Share your fun with other readersSend us your photos Backyard dream patioWe want to feature readers’projects every issue. So whether Winnie Abernathy created the miniature backyard of heryou’ve dressed a doll or deco- dreams until she was able to create it for herself in real liferated a mansion, send us thephotos. Don’t be shy. [email protected] withSmall Accomplishments in thesubject line. Or send photosto Small Accomplishments,Dolls House World, Unit 5E,Park Farm, Chichester Road,Arundel, West SussexBN18 0AG By Winnie Abernathy windows and imagine a backyard looking she was featured on the cover of Nutshell like a park. Dreams are nice, but reality News. She was a natural choice for thisIlive on a private driveway off a very said it would be years before the swing miniature scene. busy street. All the neighbourhood set, the dirt field for playing ball games, children loved to play at my house and the playhouse would be gone. Since After completing the patio and mak- because the backyard was so big, had it would be years, I decided to make my ing flowers or purchasing them, I mount-three levels, and was barren. yard in miniature; after all, miniatures ed the patio on a large board and let my can be the answer to many of our dreams. dream start to come to life. I made the While I was raising my two children, fishpond from clay and resin; at the timeI would look out all my It was right after it was impossible to purchase one. Easter that I went to a 50% - 70% off sale. To outline the yard I used clay to cre- I found the lattice ate rocks, and also used them to create patio and fencing a pathway. The rocks were a challenge there; what luck! I because they were small and it caused covered the top of boredom. The wagon cart with gerani- the patio and poles ums was a fun purchase as well as some of the hanging baskets. The flowers with moss and around the fence and pond I made, but twigs, and I already they sure tired the eyes. I hope to make had the wicker more, but it seems there’s always another furniture and project to do. lemonade set, so I placed them inside. In every yard there is one area that I purchased the need to be completed or redone. The doll on the swing tree area is mine. I found the tree in a Halloween store, added some moss, put at a show. I had to in on real dirt which I sprayed to settle wait a whole year it down, and I had an area to complete. to get her because The wheelbarrow and chicken found14 JULY 2014 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D

their way to this area. This area will SMALL ACCOMPLISHMENTSalways remind me of how my own yardlooked long ago. Potting shed The grass is, of course, the rolledout sheets found in hobby stores. The Mary Primeau sharesgravel around the patio came from story of her verya dried riverbank up in Forest Falls, first mini projectCalifornia. It took some time to sift itfrom the larger pieces, but this added By Mary Primeauinterest to the project, and was anotherthing I did on my own. T his is my first miniature project—a potting shed. Last summer I went to a miniature museum, The Mini Time Machine, for the first time. It was The final step in completing this fun to see all the creative miniature worlds.wonderful yard was to make a Plexiglas Later, cleaning my garage, I picked up a pot and it broke in half. Itcover for it, due to the fact that the cat appeared to be the perfect size for a miniature potting shed. So, I brought it into theliked to sit on it. Thanks to my neigh- house, got out a ruler, and pulled out some moss and twigs.bour and friend Dave for making thecover, the cat survived! When I became a little more confident, I purchased a few supplies to create the shed. Living in Tucson, I wanted to give my potting shed a southwest accent. So I My children are grown now and the purchased a Mexican decorative saucer to use as a base and Guatemalan fabric for thebackyard has grass, roses, and flow- cushion and rug.ers. The childhood playthings are goneexcept for the playhouse. The real yard With this theme in mind, I purchasedresembles my miniature yard quite a paint, clay, glue and craft sticks to make alot. potting bench, chair, table, tiles and plants. I learned by trial and error that magic mark- I enjoy my real yard, but treas- ers make great stains. But, I needed to redoure my miniature yard for the fun I a number of things because stains don’t takehad making it and how it helped me on glue. I bought clay to create cacti, suc-through the stretch of time I couldn’t culents, pots and tiles. The tiles were easy tohave a beautiful yard. I think I just make, but the pots and plants are somethingneed to add a playhouse to complete I’m still struggling with. I throw away athe project. DHW least half of the pots and plants I make. The good news is that the expense of throwing away a batch of pots or piece of furniture is very small. Needing essential tools to make the shed function, I visited a local miniature shop and purchased the clippers, trowel, dog and stor- age cabinet. One of the greatest miniature tools is the internet. Downloading pictures to use as seed packets, gardening catalogues and food packaging is fun and easy. I don’t feel the shed is finished, but I’m building my first house kit. The skills I gained from creating the potting shed are allowing me to customise the house. D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D JULY 2014 15

meet the makerJust a littlemini luxuryDeb Weissler shares the fine accessories ofIGMA Artisan Lynda Ulmer—everything amini lady could dream to have and more By Deb WeisslerA s a busy court reporter for more she would turn to time after time while miniature IGMA Artisan Priska Hess- than two decades, Lynda Ulmer working and raising a family. For thirty Groetsch when she spotted one of her always found comfort and years she made and sold reproduction dolls on eBay. She was immediately capti- happiness when she was busy and original porcelain dolls. vated by the beauty and intricate detail ofdesigning and creating. It was something Priska’s exquisite Elizabethan and Tudor In 1999 Lynda discovered the work of dolls. From that moment on, Lynda tran- sitioned to making miniature porcelain dolls, and her addition of exquisite ladies’ accessories resulted from the desire to add a purse or fan to complement her dolls. When Lynda shared a table with Priska at a miniature show one year, her items were so well received that Lynda knew she was on the right track. Over time her brilliant accessories— handbags, fans, gloves, shoes, masquerade masks, jewellery, and dressing screens—have become her biggest selling items. One look and it’s clear which eras are her favourites. “I absolutely love Jane Austen’s novels and the Georgian period, the reign of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette,” Lynda enthuses, “along with the Victorian and Edwardian periods. Those fortunate enough to live Left: An elegant dressing table topped and surrounded by everything a fine lady could desire. above: Toss some fans and gloves on a chair along with a few well-placed handbags and you have the perfect mini vignette of a fine lady’s items.16 july 2014 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D

meet the makerabove: Pairs of Lynda’s beautiful kidleather dancing slippers.RIGHt: Lynda discovered the mini worldwith her charming dolls. This child withringlet curls is delightful!beLow RIGHt: Lynda’s beautiful MadamePompadour dressing screen.in the upper echelons of society enjoyed through antique shops natural light to enter thea relaxed and elegant lifestyle, with an and thrift stores looking space. A crystal chandelieremphasis on the finer things in life. The for treasures others have hangs above her workcraftspeople of those eras employed discarded, amassing an table, and framed vintagehighly skilled artistry. I appreciate the impressive collection over fashion plates from Laquality workmanship, attention to detail, the years of vintage lace, Mode Illustree decorategorgeous fabrics, exquisite lace, and kid leather gloves, fabrics, her walls. With a closetbeadwork found in vintage accessories and beads that she incor- overflowing with her shop-and clothing.” porates into her dolls and ping finds, a collection of accessories to make them period movies to play as Inspired by anything historical—lit- unique and varied. she works, and books anderature, books, or art— Lynda sur- treasures from other talent-rounds herself with a personal library on And what better way ed artists on display, Lyndafashion, art, and historical biographies. for this romantic to get is surrounded by meaning-The wonderful historical dramas put on inspired than her shabby ful objects that impart joyby the BBC provide an endless parade chic French country work- and serenity as she works.of period costumes she loves to emulate. space. A large picture win-Godey’s Ladies Books, the most widely dow framed with black and Her typical day beginscirculated magazine in the pre-Civil War ivory toile drapery allows with a morning walk withUS, contain lovely hand-tinted fashionplates and pictures of accessories just D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D july 2014 17begging to be recreated in miniature.Even contemporary fashion magazinesprovide re-emerging trends that Lyndafinds appealing. Her ongoing challenge is findingfabrics, laces, and trims that are suit-ably scaled, but it’s part of the processshe finds infinitely satisfying upon find-ing just the perfect piece. She combs

meet the maker Left: This étagère filled with Lynda’s charming creations makes the perfect fine ladies’ shop display. above: This charming vignette reflects Lynda’s own handbag fetish. below: Accessories for mini ladies who love the sleek look of black. up from my desk to take a much needed break. When I returned, one of the fans was missing. I rummaged around trying to find it without success, so I gave up the search and continued working. Bella, our Schnauzer, wandered over from her bed to sit beside me, but I paid no atten- tion. When I finally looked down at her, there, stuck to the end of her nose, was the tiny paper fan!”her dogs through the rural countryside. of the same design in different colours.With chores and housework out of the I keep a notebook filled with photos ofway, Lynda is free to spend the afternoon finished items and detailed instructionsand evening in her studio. of the techniques I use so that I can refer back to it in the future without having to “I’m a night owl by nature and am relearn the process.”most creative late at night when there areno interruptions,” Lynda says. “I usu- Recalling an incident that happenedally work on one type of item at a time, in her studio, she says, “After working onsuch as handbags, creating two or three miniature fans for awhile one day, I got18 july 2014 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D

meet the makerabove: A boudoir dresser after a minilady’s fine day of shopping.RIGHt: Ladies’ salon dressing screen.beLow: Elegantly dressed and coiffedFrench doll. Like many miniature artists, Lynda— who wanted a doll made to look like his quite thrilled when she realised who thean IGMA Artist—is never fully satis- daughter in her wedding gown.” And buyer was!fied with her creations, and is constantly Lynda won’t name-drop, but the crea-trying to improve her designs and tech- tor of a popular fashion doll who lives The number of pieces she creates eachniques. With her love for accessories, in NYC purchased one of her peacock year is dependent on her show schedule.attention to detail is important, and she feather fans through eBay. Lynda was Recently Lynda has concentrated ontakes pride in the quality and workman- selling through her website and on eBayship she imparts into the tiniest item. under the name just-a-little- luxury. Collectors familiar with her work Admittedly a handbag addict in realeagerly await each new offering, know- life, Lynda loves making them in mini-ing Lynda’s meticulous work will ature and thinks DIYers will too. She’senhance their own vignettes. Her dolls currently designing a selection of twelfthand accessories are in private col- scale handbag kits.lections in the UK, United States,Canada, Spain, and Germany and she “Since I have entered this smallhas three dolls on display in the pres- world, I am continually fascinated bytigious Puppenhausmuseum in Basel, the incredible pieces created by so manySwitzerland. skilled artisans. The range and quality of miniature work is amazing! Accessories “I receive great satisfaction knowing are the finishing touch for a doll or mini-collectors admire my pieces and I love it ature setting. I’m continually trying towhen they share photos of their projects improve my designs and skill level as Iand explain how they plan to incorporate crave variety, so incorporating new itemsmy items.” After purchasing some of into my miniature work keeps thingsher items online, clients will often con- interesting.” DHWtact her for a special commission. “Oneof my favourites was from a customer D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D july 2014 19

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SHOW REVIEWNewbies given warmwelcome at Miniatura Sandra Harding visits Miniatura with her husband, but forgoes the planning meeting to dive headlong into the show By Sandra Harding Miniature Scene Totally Unique, Tudor Miniatures (who Angela Pyatt Miniatures sells silver) and Yvonne’s Dollshouse. Totally UniqueA t last, after what seemed Also there were Art of Mini from like weeks of talking about Germany with their nostalgic “aged” Miniatura, the weekend had looking miniatures. All the first-timers arrived. We drove north to mentioned how they had been made toBirmingham, in good weather this year, feel welcome by the old hands.and on arrival we checked in with theHopwoods who extended the usual warm Showcase Miniatures, who usewelcome. Sudbury silks for their lovely dresses, said: “This is our first show ever - talk We consulted the floor plan and, as about in at the deep end, and it’s beenalways, my efficient husband insisted on quite an experience.”a sensible planning meeting. So I left himto have the meeting alone with his cof- I did try to get to all of the newcomersfee and I rushed off like an excited child before the doors opened, but they wereand made a distinctly unplanned start byseeking out the Miniatura first-timers. There were twelve of them includingA Basket of....., Elite Petite Interiors,Mini McGregor, Miniature Scene, withhis unique pot bellied stoves, Nordwain,and Angela Pyatt, with her unusualmaps. We also had Rosemary Interiors,22 JULY 2014 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D

SHOW REVIEWABC Tedi Bach HugPat Cutforth with the Hopwoodsall so good, with such lovely things to Carol Smithsee, that I kept getting sidetracked. Mags-nificent Miniatures Amongst the many ‘old-timers’ wehad ABC Ted Bach Hug, with the tini-est teddy, Aiden Campbell with a minifolding doll’s house book, The DollsHouse Store, with one arm bandits(machines, not pirates), Top Toise Designwith a lovely Art Deco house, TrulyScrumptious with reels of film and spiralcut records, plus others with everythingone could ever wish for in miniature. Isimply did not get a chance to talk toThe Dolls House Store them all – there were just too many. Amongst all the other stallholders there was Pat Cutforth and her ladies very busily raising cash again for Cancer Research and, as they were short-handed, my husband and I both briefly helped behind the counter. I even had a go at selling the draw tickets (for a donation). The winner of the doll’s house was Ellen Button, of Cirencester, by the way. Overall the total collected was £3349 pounds, including a generous cheque from Miniatura, and £100 from The Polymer Clay group. Pat would love more volunteers, so contact Pat on her D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D JULY 2014 23

Barbara’s Mouldings Pat with celebration wine from Bea of Petite Properties, polymer and chocolates for achieving clay tips from the guild and, last but notwebsite if you would her target of two hundred least, making fairy wings, by Amandalike to give an hour or and fifty thousand pounds Campbell. I was watching the ladies andso next show time. The for the Cancer Research children making wings in this class whenHopwoods also took this Charity. one of the ladies yelled out: “I have burntopportunity of presenting There were many inter- my fairy’s wings” causing great amuse- ment around the table. Karen’s Miniatures Making a welcome return we had SEume iHlyaargrineg1t0o,nwdiothll a esting and busy workshops the Warley Model Railway Club, who kit throughout the weekend, have their own exhibition at the NEC in including rag rugs by November. For only their second time, Teresa Norton, doll assem- the Miniature Book Society were mak- bly by Sue Harrington, ing an appearance, with their European boxes galore from Lorna Payne, Travelling Exhibition with the most beach holiday by Alison from Seaside Miniatures, 1/48th kit construction Penny Tomson24 JULY 2014 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D

Showcase Miniaturesbeautiful display of miniature books,which all must be under three incheshigh. They ranged from the early 1800sto 21st century creations, includingmicro-miniatures.The Miniature NeedleworkSociety were there, with theirexquisite delicate needlework,and The Ironbridge GorgeMuseum Trust and QueenElizabeth doll’s houses addedunusual and interestingaspects to the show, as always Harlands of Hedonto be expected from the Jane Harrop with new kit (for my husband),Hopwoods. an Art Deco radio bottle from Shepherd Miniatures, forMy purchases this time for a friend’s birth- no reason at all, except it was so sweet. Iwere unplanned and varied as usual, day from Pat Cutforth’s charity table, also purchased one of Jane Harrop’s newfrom a twelfth scale fireplace from and filigree findings from Tee Pee and 1/48th doll’s house shops, which I amMiniature Scene, 24th scale kits for Valerie Claire. thinking of making up and showing youmy Tudor house from Model Village I also bought a silver cruet set from how I got on. Mind you, I am still onlyMiniatures, two saws from S&M Tools Tudor Miniatures and, oh yes, a ketchup thinking about it! There were visitors from all over the world as usual: Norway, Germany, France, Spain, USA, Holland and even Northumberland and Edinburgh to mention a few. However, one lady I want to mention is Julie from The Wirral, mainly because she has 73 doll’s houses, and every issue of Dolls House World from issue 1 to date. Now, that’s what I call a fanatic! Wish I lived close enough to pay her a visit. Another very successful show for eve- ryone I think, and our thanks must go to Muriel, Bob and Andy Hopwood for another lovely weekend. DHWHiccups • The next Miniatura date for your diary is 20th- 21st September 2014. For further information contact www.miniatura.co.uk, or telephone 0121 783 9922. D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D JULY 2014 25

MEET THE MAKERBurning themidnight oilOne talented miniature artist prefers to workon her quarter-scale flowers and grimygreenhouse in the dark of night By Allison CroatPHOTOGRAPHY BY REGINA BRYANTR unning out of space is a fear rate a new dollhouse, and she began cre- to stay up all night until I get it done.” every miniaturist must face. ating her own miniature pieces. Life got Being completely self-taught, Regina When deciding what to do, in the way, as it often will, and only after there are two basic options: start raising a family was she able to return to has learned her skills through trial andgetting rid of your full-size furniture, or the miniature hobby. error. “I have taught myself how tostart creating in smaller scales. Regina cut wood, mitre corners, use polymerBryant has opted for the latter, and Now, Regina spends her evenings clay, do electrical wiring, use different working in her studio making beautiful paints to apply faux techniques, make now has created some absolutely quarter-scale creations. “I can’t work on my own lights, pretty much everything stunning quarter-scale pieces. something unless I am in the mood,” you need to make a dollhouse.” It takes Her first encounter with she says. “I have to ‘feel’ what I want to some serious dedication to your hobby to miniatures was at a young make because pretty much all of it comes teach yourself such intricate skills, and age. Her mother enjoyed straight out of my imagination.” First, Regina’s time and patience has paid off. miniatures, and the two of she plans out all of the details in her them would build pieces mind, and only after she is satisfied does from things found outside, she begin making the piece. “Sometimes like leaves, acorns, and it takes days and even weeks before I pebbles. In 1975, Regina am ready to make something,” admits helped her mother deco- Regina. “But when I am working, I tend Painted and placed petals Quarter-scale flowers are her current passion. Each intricate piece is hand- crafted and is one of a kind. She uses many different kinds of paper, depending on what type of flower she is making, and has several paper punches that, “while they make a lovely border,” also make tiny leaves and petals. Almost every one26 JULY 2014 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D

MEET THE MAKER housed inside. It only took Regina two months to create this stunning piece of art. A piece as well thought out as The Beauty Within might seem effortless, but Regina notes that it is quite hard to make things in quarter-scale. “I have found it difficult to find the right materials, not to mention the right tools,” she admits. One tool that she would not be able to work without is a pair of tweezers with a very fine point that she uses all the time. She notes that even with this indispensable tool, making realistic flowers in such a small scale is a challenge. “I have to take frequent breaks just to work with the tiny petals.” Even her husband recognises the minute nature of his wife’s work. He helped put in cabinets, a long coun- tertop, and lots of shelving in Regina’s workshop, despite the fact that he can’tis hand-painted and placed one at a time. The floor of theWire is used to make stems and branch- greenhouse is madees, which are then covered with a mixture from polymer clayof glue and paint. and has been aged to look like a dirty stone While she does have two doll’s houses floor. Everything elseshe has made from kits, Regina now is made from hand-cutmakes everything from scratch. She has pieces of wood, exceptmade a quarter-scale Tudor house and for the windows, whichgarden and a quarter-scale room box of a are made from thin,Tuscan kitchen. clear plasticine. “I went hunting out-The Beauty Within side in the yard Another of her handmade quarter- amongst the winter detritusscale pieces is a Victorian greenhouse to find ‘dead’titled “The Beauty Within.” The real- things for theism of the piece is astounding. The outside,” recallswindows look grimy, and the exterior Regina. Thelooks extremely weathered. Though the gloom and grime ofplants indoors are flourishing, the outside the exterior only highlightslandscaping looks worse for wear. Regina the bright and bold flowers that aremeticulously created this wonderful pieceto house her quarter-scale flowers. D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D JULY 2014 27

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MEET THE MAKERunderstand why she wants to make things and techniques as she goes. She is never cate it.” Each of Regina’sso small he can’t even see them! Even at a loss for inspiration; she says she pieces certainly drawthough he says he can’t see her quarter- is inspired by everything! Anything you in, asking to bescale work, her husband still loves the interesting is a challenge to her, and she looked at. And you can’twork that she does. delights when, in the end, she is able to help but let yourself be accomplish something new in miniature. pulled into the beautiful It’s easy to see why her husband, and flowers and scenes thather whole family, loves her miniatures. All of Regina’s flowers, like her pieces, she has created. AllEach intricate flower seems to come alive are one of a kind. “I could never mass from scratch, all fromwhen you look at it, the colours popping, produce anything,” she notes. “I consider the dead of night. DHWand stems and leaves mimicking the real what I do art, and I simply cannot repli-plant. Because Regina has spent so muchtime planning each piece down to the lastdetail in her mind before she starts, everysingle leaf, every petal, has its place. Regina doesn’t sell her pieces; shemakes miniatures simply because sheenjoys it. “Pretty much all of the thingsI have made are still with me,” she says,“though I have given away a couple ofthings.” There is not a large miniaturebase where Regina and her husband live,but she has found that the internet is awonderful way to connect with otherswho share her hobby. She has also attend-ed two shows, and, reminiscing about hershow experiences, she recalls: “I spentthe whole time I was there looking ateverything. I didn’t even stop to eat! Icame away humbled, but determined towork harder.” In the future, she wouldlove to attend another show, and possiblytake some classes while she is there. But for now, Regina continues towork on her own, picking up new skills D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D JULY 2014 29

CARD-MAKING TcaHrEdsHEfrAoRmT Marianne Colijn shares several techniques for making a variety of cards for any occasion! By Marianne ColijnM aking greetings on mini cards like decoupage hard to lift off the plastic foil and ers in the shape of little cat’s cards is my other and working with mini stick- a lot of them just fell apart. But faces and they looked quite hobby, sometimes ers. In this article I would like to if you can find nail stickers it is a good because of the 3D effect. when I need a share some of my cards with fun thing to play with.break from the mini world I sit you. Lace, ribbon, anddown and make cards. I love Place your card on your stickershand made cards because You will need to find the right work surface, making sure theythey are more personal and kind of paper for your cards. are going to open the right way! YOU’LLneedare made with love. For a while Not too thin because they will Remove the nail sticker from theI had been thinking about get a lot of handling and you plastic foil and transfer to your ■ Paper for card blankscombining the two and making still want them to look crisp and card using tweezers or a pin. and cutting tools astwelfth scale cards. I know there neat after all that. Not too thick Some stickers will break but beforeare printable cards on the net either or your cards will look out you can sometimes piece themand magazines often have cut of scale. In the end I found that together again. You can com- ■ Tiny stickers in a plainouts of pretty mini cards. But envelopes were just the type of bine different stickers to make a colour (I love usingI wanted to try and make mini paper I was looking for. nice picture on your card. gold or silver)versions of the kind of cards Iwould make myself. Nail art stickers TIP: If you can’t find nail art ■ Lace and ribbon stickers you could try very small ■ Stick on beads I soon found that a lot of YOU’LLneed stickers. I found the domed ■ Tacky gluetechniques do not work very Winnie the Pooh ones at thewell: they simply cannot be ■ Nail stickers dollar store and they work veryscaled down enough and lose ■ Cutting mat well. I also tried tiny foam stick-their appeal. So I had to experi- ■ Craft knife, ruler toment quite a bit. Miniature cardsare very—and I mean very— cut your card blankssmall; the average card would ■ Paper for the cardbe about 1 cm so not muchroom to play with. I did make blanks, your choice ofsome of cards a bit bigger and coloursome quite a bit bigger; after ■ Very fine tweezersall, when you visit a card shop ■ Straight pinswill you find cards in all kinds ofshapes and sizes. Some tech- One of the first things thatniques do really work very well worked was using nail art stickers. It was actually not as easy as I thought it would be because the stickers were very30 JULY 2014 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D

CARD-MAKING The next step was combin- Step 2. Cut the cards as be the thing for you. I did make YOU’LLneeding little strips of very narrow before but make sure there is tons of decoupaged cardslace, ribbon, and stickers. I one central motif on the card. because I really like them. For ■ Strip of wood aboutused the tiniest gold and silver To make this motif stand out your first cards it will be best 1 cm wide, yourstickers I could find. I also had more, paint the whole motif to cut out little square or rect- choice of lengthsome stick on beads and the with Mod Podge dimensional or angular pictures and decoup-smallest ones actually worked just do details like berries and age them on the card blanks. I ■ Small hooks andon the cards. hearts. used the decoupage technique loops (like you use on Step 3. Cut the card with a of gluing with Mod Podge clothes) Start by gluing a strip of lace central motif and cut out the and then varnishing with Modon the card. Then on top of same motif from another piece Podge; because your cards will ■ Tacky gluethe lace add your ribbon. The of paper. Use a tiny piece of not faint, pictures will show upfinishing touch will be the tiny foam tape to stick the motif better on the cards and it is an cards together. You will noticestickers. There are lots of variet- on top of the motif on the card easy way to deal with the tiny the card holders and since theyies you can make using different for a 3D effect. If you like you pictures. are fun an easy to make I willcolours and materials can also apply the Mod Podge Step 1. Try cutting out tiny tell you about those. dimensional on this card. critters like the bears and theDecorative paper Step 4. The basic card cut cats I did. Look for pictures that Just glue the hooks (we out of decorative paper can printed in darker colours on a are not using the loops) to theYOU’LLneed be used as a back ground for light background so you can wood and you can place your other techniques like the stick- see the details easily. cards in the hooks. When you ■ Cutting tools as ers, decoupage or lace. do different sizes of cards, like I before With this technique you can did, it might be easiest to place Decoupage even make dimensional cards. the cards in the hooks when ■ Small and really sharp Cut one picture and decoupage you glue them on so you can scissors YOU’LLneed it on your card blank. Cut out space them and there will be a second one and glue on top enough room for the cards. ■ Decorative paper with ■ Card blanks as before of it with foam tape between small and clear motifs ■ Tiny sharp scissors the layers. If you really want to I hope you will have fun ■ Tons of tiny pictures fiddle, you can cut out a detail making mini cards. DHW ■ Tacky glue ■ Mod Podge from the picture, like the heart ■ Mod Podge ■ Paintbrush (for Mod one of the little bears is holding, and then foam tape that to the dimensional (optional) Podge) picture on the card. It is a good ■ Foam tape, the idea to varnish the top of the If you like cutting out tiny dimensional picture with Mod thinnest kind you can pictures, then decoupage may Podge or even Mod Podge find (optional) dimensional for an extra effect. Then I tried using decorative I used tiny pictures of birdspaper with allover tiny motifs. I and flowers to make a series ofhad different sheets with cup- sweet cards that would be suit-cake motifs and felt they would able to send for tons of occa-work well. There are several sions like birthdays, get wellways you can use these or cards, mothers day etc.other fun designs. These cardswould work well for Mother’s Actually I made so manyDay or birthdays. cards that there are too manyStep 1. Cut the card from the for this article! I experimenteddecorative paper and use as is. with different ways of foldingThis works if the paper is really cards and even tiny pop-upinteresting by itself. I did make cards. But I will save those forthe card a size that would look another article.right for the cakes so some aresmaller than 1- 1 cm and some Card holdersare bigger. I tried printing tinyHappy Birthday stickers on the To show off my cards I cre-computer to add to these cards ated a little card maker’s studiobut they were unreadable so I in a book. Nothing fancy; just adid end up not using them but way of keeping all my preciousyou could try and see if you likethe result. D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D JULY 2014 31

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projectwWoErAtThHwEhRilIeNGWhether you are creating a garden or patio, thesetting always appears more “real” if it has beenaged. Learn to create the perfect worn look By Sue DubowiW eathering your garden will give ple, brown, and orange. This will soften the of cardboard to try out the colour wash. it that “been there for ages” look of the pavers and make them look like Step 3. Paint the sundial and bench using look. I like my gardens well the firing tints that happen with old bricks. the bristle paintbrush, making sure you established as well as a little Step 2. When dry, varnish with a coat of cover the whole surface. Using the flat ofneglected. I’ll show how to achieve this matte acrylic varnish and leave to dry. the brush, apply strokes in short straightishlook and then you can apply these finishes Step 3. Apply the grout paste evenly. Get lines; they need to be a bit wavy. Vary thein quantity or just slightly suggested to suit it into the gaps and wipe it off carefully with directions a little to get a natural grain.your style. I have used my plaster cast a damp rag. You’ll need a couple of goes toherringbone flooring, garden bench, and get it clean. Step 4. Before the paste is dry, stippleswan sundial to create this little corner. it gently with the end of the brush to add The stone effect texture to the grain. The more marks you It is always a good idea to take a look make, the livelier the stone texture. A tooth-around some local gardens at the statues Step 1. Mix up the ‘stone’ paste in the brush makes a very good stippler.and walls; look at centres and how plants small mixing pot. You can use this recipe for Step 5. Use a damp brush to removeand fungus grow. Take some photos or any type of stone effect on objects and for excess paste before it dries if you need tomake notes. You will find that moss and walls. The base colour can be varied and reveal details that have got too clogged.lichens seem to grow everywhere but most- you could add a sprinkle of fine sand for Leave to dry.ly on the north side of objects. The very more texture. Step 6. Mix up about a tablespoon of solu-small golden and grey lichen spots can be tion of very weak brownish-black waterco-over 50 years old! Collect some specimens • 1⁄2 tspn cream acrylic paint (base colour) lour paint in a saucer.to get the colours right. • 1⁄2 tspn white glue Step 7. Try on your practice piece first; • 1 tspn cellulose filler powder leave some space for another try. ApplyPavers • 3 tspns water (add more if needed) heat to see what it looks like dry. Hair driers are handy. If the stone is too dark, then addStep 1. Glue down your flooring with white Step 2. Mix all the ingredients to a smoothglue; allow to dry. With the watercolours, creamy paste. It should be like doublepaint individual bricks with a wash of very cream and paintable. Practice on the piecewatery paint, some red, some ochre, pur- • You can use this stone tech- nique on most items and materials, although wood and resin will need some preparation first. Wood needs to be sealed, and both resin and wood will need a base coat of matte paint before you apply the paste.34 july 2014 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D

projectYou’LLneed Weathering and green scatter which, when dry, can be built up into bigger clumps. They can then n Rag Step 1. Arrange the garden. be painted dark green or left as they are. n 1⁄2” bristle paintbrush Step 2. You’ll be weathering one side Step 5. At this point glue the sundial and n Small paintbrush (no. 5 size) more than the rest. Moss tends to grow bench in place with superglue or white glue. n Old toothbrush (optional) more profusely on the north side, lichen Step 6. Paint some tiny spots of golden n Fine sandpaper anywhere, and leaf litter collects as the wind yellow and grey for small bits of lichen. Now n Small mixing pot blows. for the moss wash: A solution of sap green n Saucer watercolour is painted on the pavers and n Scalpel or thick needle Step 3. Paint dots of white glue with the dabbed and dribbled down the sundial and n Water point of the small paintbrush onto the sun- the bench. Soften the edges of the paint n Piece of stiff cardstock dial and bench. Sprinkle the ochre scatter with your finger or a damp brush. If it’s too n White glue material on and gently blow the surplus mossy, soften what you don’t want with a n Superglue away. Do as much or as little as you want. damp brush and remove with the rag. You n Watercolour paints and paint Repeat with the grey scatter. could paint some “earth” colour at the base of the objects as well. brush (artist’s or kid’s palette Step 7. Glue the sundial and bench in will be fine) in sap green for place with superglue. Mind your fingers! For moss and golden yellow for the sundial verdigris, mix dark brown paint lichen in some varnish. Paint it on with a small n Matte acrylic decorators varnish brush to get into the details and, when (not art varnish! It goes milky on dry, dab the surface loosely with turquoise plaster) acrylic paint. n Cream and turquoise acrylic paint or ‘Matchpots’ For the final touches, apply white glue n Cellulose filler powder where you want the leaf litter. Sprinkle it on n Scatter material in green, grey and press into place with the knife blade and ochre or needle. Tiny bits of dried moss can be n Leaf litter: a selection of glued to look like they are growing out of chopped up dried or autumn crevices. The living moss was so beautiful I leaves, bits of dried moss, red couldn’t resist using it in the model! DHW chilies, tiny plants, seeds, etc.more water; if too light, add more paint or Step 4. When dry, just use golden yellowgive the object two coats. paint to colour the yellow lichen spots and add a little spot of weak cream paint on the Step 8. When you grey ones for grey lichen. The moss clumps are happy with the can be added by more spots of white glue wash colour, cover the bench and sun- dial thoroughly. Step 9. Sand light- ly to get off the nibs and to reveal the grain and the someof the cream base colour.Step 10. I like to carefully sand the edgesand the top of the details too. D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D july 2014 35

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DOLL-MAKING standing alone onHIS OWN TWO FEETWhen putting together a doll mould, it can be difficult to haveyour man stay standing without external help. Here, we sharea technique for putting a man doll kit together to do just that! By Viola WilliamsV ictorian lady dolls, in my opinion, cleaner because it depends on how hollow glue and insert the wire into the arms. manage to successfully wear a the doll’s arm is; the more hollow it is, the Check to be sure that the lengths are still doll stand because their long skirts longer the length of the pipe cleaner will be. correct by comparing it to the template. hide the stand. It is more difficult You will probably have to cut it to fit.for a man doll to appear natural when being Attaching the legs to the torsosupported by a doll stand. I have now Now push that piece through the hole indevised a way to make a man stand on his the doll’s shoulders, all the way through to Step 4. Cut a piece of galvanised wireown, and it’s not too difficult to do. Please the other side. The doll’s shoulder hole can approximately 12” long. If your wire isread all instructions before beginning this be made in the leather-hard porcelain stage curved or bent, straighten it as much asproject. by pushing a small drinking straw through possible, either by pulling both ends apart the porcelain at the end of the shoulders. to stretch it or by shaping it by hand. To make sure that the soles of the shoes Step 2. Fit the arms over the extendedare flat, lightly sand them in the greenware wire and lay the doll over the template pro- Step 5. Fold the wire in half. Twist togetherstage before firing them. They should be vided. Slide the wire inward until one arm the folded end for about one inch. Twist aable to stand upright even before adding matches closely pipe cleaner around and around the twothe remainder of doll to them. If you do not to the arm length wires that hang below the twisted portion,make your own dolls, ask your doll supplier of the template. all the way to the end. The wire is now cov-to perform that step for you. This may cause ered with pipe cleaner. the second arm Step 6. Wrap and glue a strip of quiltingYOU’LLneed to be too long; in that case, cut the ■ Man doll kit wire shorter until ■ 22 gauge galvanised wire both arms match correctly over the (wire coated with zinc) template. ■ Pipe cleaners Step 3. Fill the ■ Tacky glue hollow arms with ■ Cotton quilting filler cut into 1/2” strips or narrowerAttaching the arms to the torso TIP: If the shoulder hole is not large enough to accept the double thickness, insert only one thickness of approximately 5” in length all the way through. Now try to pushStep 1. Cut 2 pieces of pipe cleaner and (and glue) another single wire (long enough to twist around the first one) into onetwist the two sections tightly together. This shoulder hole as far as it will go, then twist it around the existing wire all the way towill provide additional strength to the wire. the end. Repeat for other side.It’s hard to determine the length of the pipe38 JULY 2014 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D

TEMPLATE DOLL-MAKINGCompare your doll to thisas you go to make sure A seated poseyour pipe cleaners are thecorrect length. This doll To pose him to be seated, bend hiswould be 6” tall. legs at the knee, and then place him in his chair or sofa. Do not try to bend his legs while he is seated because it might put too much pressure on the chair’s legs, causing them to break.filler around the twisted portion to add bulk Both ends of the spread the legs a bit wider.to that end. strip should be glued Your doll is now ready to dress and willStep 7. Drip glue inside the hollow torso to hold it in place.and insert the cotton-covered end deep Glue only the ends, be completely posable. He’s shown hereinto the torso cavity as far as it will go. Add not the whole strip. both standing (previous page) and seatedmore glue and push more stuffing into the Remember that the (below). For added security, you can addtorso until the cavity is completely filled and top of the arm and tacky to the soles of his shoes; however, ifthe wire fits snuggly inside the torso. leg should be slightly he is balanced properly and the soles of hisStep 8. Spread the extended wires (legs) thicker than the bot- shoes were sanded flat, that may not beout across the edge of the doll’s hips and tom half, so wrap necessary. DHWglue that portion of wire to the edge of the those sections a bittorso, then bend the wires down to form a heavier. MINICONTACTSleg shape. Step 11. Test theStep 9. Fit the two wires into the hollow doll’s ability to stand alone by holding down Original dolls by Viola Williamslegs. If necessary, cut the wires so the his toes and balancing his body so he can 9412 Hingham Dr.legs are an acceptable length to make the stand upright. Slowly release him to see Huntington Beach, CA 92646doll approximately 6” tall. You can use the if he can stand. If not, reposition his body Email: [email protected] as your guide. If the leg wires are to correctly balance him. It often helps to Web: www.violasdolls.comnot long enough, twist more pipe cleaneraround the lower portion of the leg wire.Insert the wire into the leg and test againfor length. Then put glue into the hollow legand insert the wire into it. Now stand upthe doll to make sure the legs are the samelength. It is possible that your doll can standalone at this stage.Step 10. Let dry overnight. When dry, useapproximately 1/2”-wide quilting filler strips(or heavy yarn) to wrap around and aroundeach arm and leg to give the limbs shape. D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D JULY 2014 39

JEWELLERY GALLERYThe miniatureart of jewelleryMartha Puff introduces a superb creative groupof miniaturists who are putting special spinson their favourite mini pieces By Martha PuffW hen it comes to what kind statement-making, her themes are based TOP: “Bewitch Me” necklace with Moon of jewellery to wear, you mainly in fantasy and nature. Many of plus Wolf in tiny glass bottle. might want to consider a Marisha Postier’s miniature jewellery ABOVE: Ring, 1/2” tall white reindeer with fun conversation piece. You pieces are also rooted in fantasy and red stars on antlers in dome.know— an attention-getter, showstopper, nature in addition to her offerings of BELOW LEFT: Forest Friends ring. Glassa design that catches the eye and captures charming miniature food jewellery. dome 1” tall.the imagination. Something to make yousmile—quirky jewellery—a stocking An extraordinarily creative artist, SUZIE HO - HOKIOUstuffer. The artisans whose miniature Danielle Pedersen’s incredible hand-jewellery is shown here strive to bring painted miniature sculptures express •I have been makingyou all that. a deep appreciation for the beauty of nature. Her exceptional body of work miniatures since child- Their distinctive wearable art pays reflects great originality and a love for hood. I believe my inspi-tribute to fantasy and fairy tales, favourite different animals and birds. ration comes from myliterature, nature, and the major holidays. Asian ancestry. I startedIt is imaginative and filled with whimsy. Everyone deserves to take pleasure in designing jewellery about two years ago,At the same time, their designs are earthy, wearing jewellery. The handcrafted wear- with adjustable rings being my favourite tosexy, and a bit bohemian. They are pretty able art shown here caters to a wide vari- make. I also make necklaces and earrings.sure everyone can be a “fashionista” and ety of people’s taste. Take time to peruse I particularly favour hand sculpted scenesknow what looks great on them. Their this gallery to see if something strikes utilising hand-blown glass domes or glassideas for creating unique wearable jewel- your fancy. You may find that “perfect” bottles that evolve around nature, animals,lery seem to just flow. Each handmade piece of unique miniature jewellery you fairytales, and fantasy. Each piece is hand-piece is distinct and inspirational— would love to wear! made and comes with a nice box.almost a magical talisman. Stephanie Blythe, Jill Dianne,Caroline McFarlane- Watts, and ErickaVan Horn take us on a journey of pureimagination. Their jewellery has itsfoundation in a magical world of fantasyand fairytales and each piece tells its ownstory. Paris-based artist Suzy Ho (HoKiou)makes an engaging line of glass-domedrings— baubles filled with eye-catchingpolymer clay miniatures. Festive and40 JULY 2014 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D

JEWELLERY GALLERY CAROLINE MCFARLANE-WATTSTOP: Eiffel Tower ring, 3/4” •I love taking symbolic icons from knowntall. Glass dome 15/16” tall.RIGHT: “Fox: the forest fairytales and myths and making them intospirit” necklace in glass a miniature wearable art-form. Three peoplebottle 0.78” tall. have written that they proposed marriageBELOW: “Zen Goldfish” using my Frog Prince rings. I’m lookingearrings. Glass bottle 0.78”. forward to releasing the new ranges I have been working inBOTTOM: Rabbit and Alice ring, 9/16” tall. miniature fairytale jewellery. This year, expect to see many well-Glass dome 1” tall. known myths and fairytale favourites covered and available as unique rings, pendants, earrings, bracelets, and even cuff links. TOP: Sparkly “Fairy/ Leprechaun Shoes” dangle earrings and “Pixie/Leprechaun Shoes” ring. RIGHT: Caroline’s “Toadstool in a Bottle” pendant on a chain necklace. BELOW: Fairytale “Frog Prince with Golden Crown” ring. D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D JULY 2014 41

JEWELLERY GALLERY STEPHANIE BLYTHE ABOVE: “Flora” a •I have made jewellery with my porcelain faces since 1985. face pin with abalone, As with all my work, my jewellery has elements of beauty, opals, pearls, fantasy, and whimsy with elements from my vast collection of and carved natural and antique materials. I have created a series of baby watermelon necklaces that have been commissioned as party favours tourmalinefor Hollywood celebrity parties as well as souvenirs for the United Federation flowers, 1” xof Doll Clubs Regional. 1.24”.ABOVE LEFT: Collection of Flower Baby MARISHA POSTIER - TINY TASTE JEWELRY CAFEnecklaces in an assortment of bright colours.TOP: Pink Flower Baby necklace in a gift •I began designing miniatures in 2008. My favourite theme is my newestbox. collection of woodland miniatures. It is a compilation of various miniature42 JULY 2014 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D insects, plants, and animals enclosed in lockets or tiny wearable snow globes made into rings. There is an opportunity to put so much detail into them and yet they do not overwhelm and are very versatile. I recently began designing other doll’s house miniatures— animals, miniature markets, and plants. LEFT: “French Breakfast with Croissant and Tea” ring. By Marisha Postier.

JEWELLERY GALLERY ERICKA VAN HORN - EV MINIATURES •Many of my twelfth scale books use jewellery parts for the locks and hinges and have jewels adoring them. Some areso ornate that they look like a piece of jew-ellery. This gave me the idea to put them ona necklace. My book necklaces are Gothicor Victorian Steampunk in style. I also makewizard wands, orreries, telescopes, potions,reliquaries, Vampire and Victorian Butterflycollections, polymer clay items, candy, andmore.RIGHT: One-of-a-kind wizard book neck-laces on 18” antique-look brass chains.RIGHT INSET: Leather bound book neck-lace with Gothic bat and real amethyststone accent. LEFT: Curious miniature owl inside a globe ring. By Marisha Postier. RIGHT: Locket with six handmade butterflies (1 1/2” x 1 1/2”). By Marisha Postier. BELOW: “Alice Tea Party” ring made by Marisha Postier. D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D JULY 2014 43

JEWELLERY GALLERY FAR LEFT: Hand-sculpted Barn Owl post earrings. DANIELLE PEDERSEN - HANDY MAIDEN LEFT: Raccoon post •About five years ago, I began creating earrings. ABOVE LEFT: Panda unique jewellery that fit my style. The scale pendant, 1” wide. varies depending on the piece. My favourite RIGHT: Red Fox pendant, themes are animals of all sorts. Right now, 2” ears to tail. I’m big into owls. Necklaces are my favourite BELOW: Fennec Fox (from to make. They can be dramatic or understated—and are a the Sahara of North Africa) quick way to change the look and feel of an outfit. I also post earrings. make a lot of animal figurines, hair accessories, and wedding cake toppers. ABOVE RIGHT: Elephant post earrings, roughly 3/8”. RIGHT: Great Horned Owl in flight, 2” wingspan. (5ft wingspan in real life.) FAR RIGHT: Polar Bear pendant, 3/4” wide. JILL DIANNE - JILL DIANNE ART •I was inspired to make the Alice bracelet by Lewis Carroll’s engaging mix of nonsense and wisdom via Alice. I used vintage and antique charms and purchased six new sterling silver Alice characters from England to paint and antique. While this particular bracelet is in a private collection, I can recreate it in a one of a kind but similar fashion. I also make antique-style puppet theatres, prams and buggies, two-room doll’s houses, and more.ABOVE: Tiny hand-sculpted rabbit onmechanical penny-farthing for broochor pendant.ABOVE RIGHT: Silver painted Alice.RIGHT: Small hand-painted and weatheredwatering can for pendant or bracelet.FAR RIGHT: Part of Alice bracelet line-upwith silver vintage and antique charms,hand-painted characters, hand-sculptedjointed glass-eyed Humpty, etc.44 JULY 2014 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D

FEATUREAmy follows family passion for minis Amy Purser, of The Dolls House Emporium, brings us up to date with exciting plans within the popular miniatures business By Amy PurserO ver the years The service received by our cus- take weeks to deliver as they were transferred; for instance Dolls House tomers of today. only order stock when the there were one or two unfore- Emporium has customer places their order. seen difficulties with certain developed from We hold all of our own This means that if we adver- areas of our website, and therea cottage industry, in my range in stock and the most tise a house, you can buy it! were delays for some custom-mother’s dining room, into a popular items from other lead- ers with delivery times. Thebusiness which sources and ing miniature brands so that We have a new pricing larger issues resulting in thesells across the globe. when you order, you know policy which brings our range delays have been addressed you’re going to receive eve- inline with other firms and and we are working hard The past year has seen rything we’ve promised very gives our customers a raft of behind the scenes to get allmany changes in the structure quickly. Even for less popular lower prices across the range, the smaller crinkles ironedof the company and with that items, these will be sent on so you won’t pay extra for our out.there have been some changes with only a few days delay. own brand of very special careto the way we operate and to and attention. There are advantages tothe way we supply miniatures We’ll also keep you up-to- our new set-up: our customershops in the UK and abroad. date on your order’s progress. However, it is no exag- services team is based at theOur personal mail order Some mail order retailers can geration to say the handover same site as our warehousecustomers are also now period was a massive task in operation which means clearserved direct from our many ways, and we are aware lines of communication indistribution centre in of glitches when operations the case of customer queries,Peterborough rather and we have been able tothan from our former introduce a system of rewardpremises. points to give something back to our loyal and regular cus- However, our ethos tomers.and love of miniaturesremains as strong as ever. I still make it part of myAs our longer-standing daily routine to read and lis-customers will know, I am ten to customer feedback andthe daughter of the founders, respond where I can, so pleaseJackie Lee and Adam Purser, get in touch and we can con-and grew up surrounded by tinue the conversation I begandoll’s houses and the amazing over 30 years ago when I firstworld of miniatures. As such, started out in the hobby whichI am passionate about both became my job! DHWthe business I run - and the •www.dollshouse.com D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D JULY 2014 45

showNEWS ■ Share your show news and pictures - write to Show News, Dolls House World, Unit 5E, Park Farm, Chichester Road, Arundel, West Sussex BN18 0AG, or email [email protected] Jilly’s HatsCriss Cross Miniatures In MiniatureLyndhurst attractsregular buyers Kristin Baybars and visitorsby Sandra HardingA trip to the New Forest calendar, for the regular visitors in Hampshire is always particularly. I have been going for worthwhile, but it’s even better probably the last 15-20 years, and when the sun is shining and I always manage to buy somethingyou’re heading for the Lyndhurst Fair. lovely. This is one of those fairs that always This time it was to be a 1/48gives you something more, and has trunk kit and a grandfather clock - (yesalways been a very popular event on the my friends 1/48th, and I still have not CJ Miniatures Sally Meekin’s Ceramics46 JULY 2014 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D

Victoria Lane SHOW NEWS Criss Cross Miniaturesgot to grips with 1/24th yet!). Alice and Henry“I think I really must be mad,”I said to the stallholder, Jill ofC.J.Miniatures. But she told me:“Lots of people are going thisway, as space becomes a premium,and people like you really do notwant to give up their twelfth scaletreasured collection, so just go course, with her vintage range of oldsmaller.” Truth in that, do you collectables. It was also nice to bumpthink? into Brian again, supporting his sonChatting to her I was inter- Gary, on his popular stand Mastersested to be told that this was the Miniatures.very first show that she has done,and the first time these kits by Petworth I also noticed that there were plentyMinis, from Montreal Canada, had been for). I also managed to get a collection of children in attendance, including thefor sale. They really are very small, and of decorative bits to stick on my Tudor lovely Alice, who chose to go to the fairvery beautiful. house, Tudor lights and LED strips from on her ninth birthday to choose a present.One of the other lovely things that Pandora’s Box. Her parents and brother Henry were alsocaught my eye was the leather club The show seemed very busy as usual, happy to help her with her choice.sofa and chair, and fine embroidered and most of the exhibitors seemedChinese screen, from husband and wife pretty popular throughout my visit from Thanks must go to Wendy Hobdayteam David and Maggie of Criss Cross In-Miniature’s lovely gardens and water for a very good show, and well done toMiniatures. A really good display from features to K&S Miniatures’ handmade her for making sure the public were sup-this couple in only their second year of furniture, from The Flower lady, with plied with refreshments on the day.exhibiting. her pretty collection of realistic flow-As always, Sally Meekin’s lovely ers, to Pandora’s Box with her realistic The next show at Lyndhurst is onchina created a colourful display. I loved leather prams, Kass Toys and Wendy, of October 12th 2014, and other listingsher new range of Cabbage Ware and, can be seen in Dolls House World or on www.wendysworldfairs.co.uk or 01895 834348. DHWof course, always a delight, were her Tumdee MiniaturesBeatrice Potter character teapots. Tumdeehad a wide range of household items ondisplay, and my favourite here had to bethe large collection of musical instru-ments.SAR Miniatures had her new range offabulous bedding, and Victoria Lane hadher newest range of pretty shoes, whichwere selling rather fast I noticed. I almostforgot, I did buy a Tudor doorknobfrom the wide range supplied by TonyHooper, and my husband bought a pro-tractor from Harlequins. (Why do menbuy things I don’t know what they are D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D JULY 2014 47

SHOW NEWS Colin and Yvonne RobersonCharmandean fair Chloe and Luke from Worthingproves to be busySandra Harding visits a Sussex fair, recentlytaken over by Dolly’s Daydreams We spent a few lovely hours at the same stand were finely detailed prams The Charmandean centre, from The Pram Company and tinplate Worthing, visiting the fair cars and bikes from Colin and Yvonne Jan and Barry Phillips of Roberson. Dolly’s Daydreams have recently taken over. It was good to see Armins at their first show this year, and we were reminded It was also good to meet many that summer is coming by Jacqueline members from some of the local doll’s Wheatley’s windmill and bucket and house clubs again: June Smith and her spade in sand. Added Extra had her Henfield ladies, and the ladies from lovely luggage, and I bought a very Horsham. Johlin Designs Jan and Barry were a little concernedAdded Extra about the numbers of sellers, as the date clashed with a fair at Appeldoorn, which always has a knock-on effect. However, those who did make the effort were rewarded with the usual enthusiastic reception from members of the public, who were very eager to enter the fair before the official opening time, and most of the tables seemed busy for most of the day. I was entranced by the lovely William Morris screens from Cats Whiskers and the beautiful 24th scale buildings by Brian Frost, which sold very quickly. On48 JULY 2014 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D

SHOW NEWS The Pram CompanyMrs Millsreasonably priced doll’s house for June events maybe. Alice’s Wonderland had Shepherd MiniaturesSmith’s charity this year. Mind you, just mouth-watering fruit salad and prettyfor a moment I saw the look of horror on little French macaroons wrapped in rib-my husband’s face, until he realised that bon, and Jays Miniatures provided foodTerry of T&S Miniatures was going to galore. Dolls House Delights had lotstake it home for the club – not us. of kitchen stuff, and Shepherd Miniatures had a sitting skeleton, which Mini Interiors had a lovely bridal my husband bought to put in my Tudordisplay, and Mrs Mills from Bognor House garderobe. (Men have strangeRegis had produced lovely small dressed ways of looking at things, methinks)!boxes, a haberdashery, babies’ room, plus Mind you, they also had a fabulous fish-others, ideal to commemorate specialAlice’s Wonderland pond to finish off any garden. I loved Johlin Designs lovely knitted items, and I was so tempted with her lovely old couple in their knitted bed- clothes. Unfortunately I have nowhere for them to go, and you can’t have home- less old people can you? Well done to Jan and Barry, and the next show at Charmandean is on the 9th November 2014 which, hopefully, will be fully booked. They would love to have local clubs exhibit at their next show, and for further details contact them at [email protected] DHW D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D JULY 2014 49

MEET THE MAKERRoomboxes to COURTESY OF JIM WALKERexcite the mindIn Part Two of a special DHW retrospective we takea detailed look at some of the inspired scenescreated by master miniaturist Tom RobertsBy Martha Puff with notes from Tom Roberts PHOTOS BY PHILLIP TATE MCPHERSON AND PETER WEISER W ith great theatrical flair, Tom Roberts’ superb roomboxes delight the eye and excite the mind. Fanciful and often unlikely, some of his designs have started with “Wouldn’t it be fun if …”. Other settings have been influenced by his travels out of the country. Each one is finished in exquisite detail. An innovative thinker, Tom’s highly stylised scenes utilise many different styles and periods.50 JULY 2014 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D