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Dollhouse Miniatures contents68132 250th Avenue PRoJEcTsKasson, MN 55944 23 Make a mask for the ballPhone: (507) 634-3143 The traditional New Year masked ball is an occasionFax: (507) 634-7691Toll Free: 1-866-606-6587 33 for dressing up and everyone loves to join in the fun.E-mail: [email protected] A cake fit for Arlecchino Natalia Antonelli shows how to make a traditionalUK: PO Box 2258Pulbrough 41 Italian sweet treat to welcome the new year.RH20 9BA A tiny heart full of loveGreat Britain This little box is the perfect way to say I Love You inTel: 01903 884988 43 miniature for Valentine’s Day.Publisher: Kelly Johnson Construct a grand entryEmail: [email protected] Follow along with part one of Jo Bevilacqua’s tutorial and create your own magnificent entrance way.Editor: Auralea KriegerEmail: [email protected] 72 Getty up and let’s ride This little horse tricycle is easy to make followingAdvertising Manager: Sara Vix Maria Malmström’s instructions!Email: [email protected] 75 Miniature winter hatCustomer Service: Alison Hare makes a miniature bobble hat and scarfEmail: [email protected] for your little doll that will surly knock your socks off.Distribution: Alex Schwemmer 76 A bureau for your boudoirEmail: [email protected] Julie Warren, of Little Bits & Pieces by Julie, shows us how to build a three and two drawer chest.Designer: Auralea Krieger fEATUREsAd Designer: Alison Smith 10 The importance of lightCover Photo: Scene by Mercedes Spencer. Spain’s Francisco del Pozo Parés takes us on an illu-Contributors: Natalia Antonelli, JoBevilacqua, Catherine Buron, T.A. Gozeski, 15 minating journey to show us the importance of light.Alison Hare, G.M. Kelly, Maria Malmström, Evolving easily with the timesFrancisco del Pozo Parés, Martha Puff, Kathy & Brian Tepper introduce their new collectionMercedes Spencer, Kathy & Brian Tepper, of intimate room boxes! It’s urban living at its best.Julie Warren, Deb Weissler, Elizabeth Winters 20 A mask for every occasionIssue 43 Take a romantice stroll in Venice through the world ofJanuary/February 2015 1:12-scale miniatures. By T.A. Gozeski.Published by Ashdown Broadcasting SUBSCRIPTION RATES: 1 year (6 issues): $39.95 Canada $45.00 (US funds); UK £42.00 Europe $80 (US); Rest of world $98 (US) 2 year (12 issues): $74.50 Canada $82.50 (US funds); UK £74.50 Europe $149 (US); Rest of world $190 (US)Dollhouse Miniatures (ISSN 1094-1916 (USPS957-440) is published bi-monthly at 68132 250thAvenue, Kasson, MN 55944. Subscription price$39.95. Periodicals postage paid at Kasson MNand additional mailing offices. Postmaster: Sendaddress corrections to Dollhouse Miniatures, 68132250th Avenue, Kasson, MN 55944.All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or partwithout the written permission of the publisher isprohibited. All material submitted to the magazinefor publication in whatever form is accepted solelyon the basis that copyright in the work will bevested in the publisher who assumes all rightsworldwide, in all forms and in all media. Submittedmaterials cannot be returned unless accompaniedby a stamped addressed envelope. In any eventthe publisher can accept no responsibility for lossor damage to contributions. Material is acceptedsolely on the basis that the author accepts theassessment of the Publisher as to its commercialvalue. All material submitted to the magazine issubject to editing.

welcome tors’ talent will inspire you. After sitting back and reviewing this January marks the fresh start of a words are neededissue of Dollhouse Miniatures as a to see that allwhole, my instincts tell me that this is new year and February represents the of these artistsan issue that will truly be treasured for celebration of love. With this in mind, share our love foryears to come. If you are a collector, I hope we can introduce you to some new miniatures.then you will most likely find a “must- artists and that you will fall in love withhave” piece within these pages. If their work. Not only do we have talented I welcome youyou are a hobbyist/artist, there is no miniature artists from the United States, all to 2015 anddoubt in my mind that our contribu- but we are also graced with artists from I hope this year brings each of Italy, Spain, France, you everything your heart desires. New Zealand, and Hopefully you will be kicking off the Finland just to New Year with a new mini project. name a few. I will be starting one myself and you better believe that the informative Even though articles in Dollhouse Miniatures there is a slight magazine will be continuing to help challenge in and inspire me along the way. translation at times, when you look at their work no26The shabby craft shed 6 REGULARs New Zealand’s Mercedes Spencer makes the craft Your letters shed of her dreams in miniature. See what your fellow readers and miniaturists are36Ever faithful, true of heart Elizabeth Winters creates little one-inch scale animals learning, discovering, thinking, and discussing. 66The big buzz that you will surly fallin love with. Hear what’s buzzing in our mini world! These pages are filled with news updates, events, and contests.48 The fine art of silversmithing 67 Mini cutouts Meet some of the world’s finest miniature silversmiths Masquerade masks, a box for a single rose, a heart shaped box, and various school supplies. and see their exquisite pieces. By Deb Weissler. 71 Show calendar Pull out your mini pens and mark your mini calendars52 Good Sam Show Gallery so you don’t miss any of these upcoming shows. The 2014 Good Sam Show was held in San Jose, 81 In a Nutshell G.M. Kelly uses his miniature model making skills to CA. A grand time was had by all! By Martha Puff. pay tribute to Simon Rodia’s, the Watts Towers.62 Home is where the heart is Catherine Buron of France cordially invites you into her little world that is filled with realistic details. DOLLHOUSE MINIATURES 5

yourLETTERs Write to DHM, 68132 250th Avenue, Kasson, MN 55944 or email [email protected] Letters may be edited, if necessary.Star letter winner Thanks to all the people who use their abilities to createThis month, our Star Letter these items that amaze,winner is Valerie Collins, who has been challenge, and intimidate us.a long time DHM subscriber and wrotein to let us now where Snickers was Frances Strokerhiding and to cheer us on. Shreveport, LA Keep those letters coming, readers. ComplimentaryWe appreciate your comments, ideas, contributorand suggestions, and your kind letterswarm our hearts every day. I just had to drop a quick note to let you know that the emailsLong time subscriber I have been receiving about the DHM Breakfront articleI am excited to have just received seem to be endless, and with- out exception are waaaaayDollhouse Miniatures magazine beyond complimentary. I doNovember/December 2014 (DHM42) believe they have collectively covered every known superlative adjective,today. I always go through it as soon and I think I may have even learned a few new foreign phrases as well.as it arrives. As I Just wanted to share their prevailing sense of appreciation and affirmationwas taking delight MAKE YOUR VERY OWN MINI ARMOIRE WITH JULIE WARREN close to a vampire proves how with you. Thanks again Auralea for thein reading it, I have beautiful job. November / December 14 ISSUE 42 Lynne Sobol dhminiatures.com Thousand Oaks, CAfound Snickers on THE WORLD OF MINIATURES IN A NUTSHELL adventurous he really is.page 44 in the toppicture of Kelly PROJECTS Price US $6.95 Canada $7.95 Your magazine in anMorin’s Tudor Traditional thatched roof art treasure. The Stylish doll wig Fashionable dress forms colors and details Turkey with stuffing Evergreen tree to decorate An armoire to admirecastle. He is sitting are shown so wellon a chest in the MOhDomEReNsEwHeOeMt E you feel as though you could reachstudy of the Tudorcastle. What an Dragjooinnthwe myercrimkenCt aat stle out and feelenchanting castle! the texture.I have enjoyed DHM42_Cover.indd 1 9/23/14 3:09 PMDollhouse Miniaturesmagazine for many years, starting inthe 1980’s and have most of the maga-zines still in pristine condition. They aresuch great magazines to enjoy otherminiaturists’ projects and stories. Themagazines are also great for reference.I really like that there is a cut outs pagetoo. I hope to continue subscribingfor many years to come. Please keepthem coming. Valerie CollinsBrampton, Ontario Kind words Your silly squirrel is on page 35 of the Sept/Oct issue (DHM41). Sitting that6 DOLLHOUSE MINIATURES

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FEATUREThe transformingpower of lightSpain’s Francisco del Pozo Parés takes us on anilluminating journey to show us the importancethat light plays in our miniature homes. By Francisco del Pozo ParésWith a background in TOP, ABOVE, AND RIGHT: Arco lamp from architecture, Francisco has Achille Castiglioni was made in the sixties. a deep understanding of This light mainly shines on the floor, but also the power of light and how on the ceiling because of the holes in the it can influence an environment. In metallic lampshade. Shown in 1:12-scale. fact, his career path seemed inevitable as he explains, “My great-grandfather was an architect and engineer; my grandfather an engineer, my father an architect and engineer. It was not very difficult to imagine my future.”‘When I make a miniature work, I want it to be as realistic as possible. And, in order to achieve this realism all details, even the smallest ones, are’important. You may have seen some of his magnificent structures in DHM34 and Dolls House World (DHW248). Although he isn’t concerned with setting up scenes or putting dolls in10 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

FEATURE place, there are a few accessories that he does create—one of them being 1:12-scale lighting. In this feature Francisco shares the importance of light in our miniature environments.ABOVE: The Cubrik lamp turned ‘Miniatures are an art,on in a room full of other furniture as well as sculptureand accessories that Francisco or painting…so it is ahas made. When illuminated, way of expressingthe light is soft and geometrical. my reality andLEFT: The Cubrik lamp was origi- ’my world.”nally designed in 2006 by AntoniArola for Santa & Cole. Francisco In his own wordshas accomplished an amazing When I make a miniature work,replica in 1:12-scale. I want it to be as realistic as possible. And in order to achieve this realism, all details, even the smallest ones, are important. So, when we design a house or a structure we have to take care with all building elements and accessories, because if this house or room box looks false when it’s empty, it will be very difficult to change this feeling when we have furnished it. The way we relate with miniatures is mainly through sight; for this reason the lighting in our dollhouses should not be a secondary issue or a mere formality, it should be most impor- tant. With lighting we can change the atmosphere of a room. It can be more friendly and warm or bright and cheery. When designing the electrical system, I believe the builder should be generous. The more miniature plugs and switches that are added, the more“Light should not interpret architecture; it must transform it!Light should not enhance space and form; it should empower it!Light is the life-force of man-made structures.It is through light that events become meaningful.Light marks our presence as alive and self-aware.Burned in memory, light is profoundly experienced.” -Edward P. Bartholomew - Professor of Architecture D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 11

FEATURE diffused, or direct. I’m not searching for a sim- freedom they will have to play with lighting to create a ple bulb to light my miniature realistic effect. room or house; I want to create a specific mood in that atmos- This can also be achieved phere. Not only should the by considering how natural light look complementary in light will come into play the day, but also when darkness through the windows and falls and the light turns on. balconies. If your windows are dressed with shutters or LEFT: The original Le Soleil from blinds then you will have Vicente García was designed in even more possibilities to 2009 for Foscarini. With fine preci- play with light. sion, Francisco has paid tribute in miniature. BELOW: The Le Soleil and I often design my lights in the Cubrik are shown installed in the a modern style. Not only do room of one of Francisco’s beautiful I pay attention to the clean miniature houses. The distribution of lines and simplistic shapes, light in the day is just as important to but I also consider the quality him as the mood that’s created when of light that they will admit. the lights are on at night. Each has its own personal- ity whether it be warm, cold,12 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

FEATURE ABOVE AND LEFT: Two Atelier Sedap plaster sconce designs give an indirect light that’s more or less brilliant according to the wall color.ABOVE: This is a miniature replication of Biluna, from Luc ABOVE: The Marc Sadler Twiggy lamp is a wonderful reading lampRamael. It was designed in 2008 for Prandina. and also gives light to the floor and ceiling. Shown in 1:12-scale. D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 13

FEATUREABOVE: A finely crafted 1:12-scale rice paper balloon ceiling light. BELOW: The TMC floor The mood that each light createslamp has a white shade as well as a white reflection part of the projector. The final light is is just as important as the mood thatcold. Shown below in 1:12-sale with natural light and with light turned on. natural light evokes. As you can see, light can be very enjoyable and the results can be ex- traordinary. It lets us dream a bit more when we work on our miniatures. I hope these examples of lighting possibilities add to your miniature dreams. Don’t miss the opportunity to play with lighting! DHM “Light is a fundamental element to architecture; it interacts with the space, affecting the way we perceive it. The way lighting acts can change the spatiality, the atmosphere and the visibility. The lit environment deals with brightness, shadows, lighting distribution, color and many other aspects that influence our visual experience and plays with our mood.” - Ciro Vidal Fontenellee14 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

FEATUREEvolving easilywith the timesKathy & Brian Tepper introduce their newestcollection of intimate room boxes that are alsofunky and fun! It’s truly urban living at its best. By Deb Weissler PHOTOS BY KATHY & BRIAN TEPPERI’m a Gemini, what can I say? I flit long enough to cover them all!” truly spectacular. The Tepper’s latest from interest to interest,” Kathy Their most recent foray has been line does that and more, and it took an Tepper chuckles, as she ticks off the incident to make it all happen. number of careers, interests, and dubbed Urban Elementz, with theminiature styles she’s pursued over “Z” an added twist to their version of Two years ago Kathy suffered athe years. A Gemini has a passion urban décor and, like all the Tepper’s serious accident that resulted in losingfor novelty, curiosity, creativity, and is creations, is loaded with panache. It the use of her right hand and arm. Foroften difficult to pin down. Boredom doesn’t take a large space to create a months she was unable to work andis toxic to a Gemini and one thing can fabulous atmosphere, in real life and wondered if she would ever be ablebe said about Kathy, her work is far in miniature, and in fact many urban to create miniatures again. While shefrom dull. dwellings are short on square footage, was recovering, she indulged in some making decorating a challenge. of her favorite television programs, Her split persona is hubby Brian, especially those on HGTV.who stays in synch with Kathy every A few carefully chosen furnish-step of the way. Over the years the ings; rich fabrics such as silk, brocade, “I was watching “House Hunterscouple has explored dozens of styles damask, and velvet; personal accesso- International” and marveling at howand genres—Native American, theater ries; and complimentary art work can incredibly boring many of the tinyart, dragon lairs, pirates, shell furniture transform a tiny space into something apartments looked in the big cities(called Grotesque), Egyptian, Moroc-can, Rustic European, Steampunk,and more. “Because we’ve taught classes inall these categories, collectors andstudents have had an opportunity toacquire multiple pieces from eachclass, amounting to over 450 piecesfrom each of these groups,” Kathyexplains. “We try to introduce a newgenre every year or two and hope I liveRIGHT: French-inspired high back chairbeside an ethnic buffet displaying an eclecticcollection of treasures. Modern sculpturewas made by Kathy Tepper. D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 15

FEATUREABOVE: Burlwood Table with Lars Mikkelsen wooden bowl. “Wassily” chairs, Rainbow Hand they were featuring,” Kathy recalls.painting, and a pedestal holds a dried Sea Fan. ABOVE RIGHT: White kid glove leather chairs “I wondered what one could do withgrouped on a hand-painted zebra rug. Oil painting by Rainbow Hand and little paper covered such a small space; something different that would appeal to people living inballs in a bowl. BELOW: Urban Elementz in various shades of brown. these spaces.” Kathy thought that if and when she returned to work, she wanted to create something truly different and that’s how ‘Urban Elementz’ was born. Not the stark, sleek, look of mid- century modern one associates with urban de- cor, but a blend of styles that juxtapose to complement one another. The results are small, intimate, and charming room boxes that combine a mélange of styles that work brilliantly together—eclectic, organic, contempo- rary, and vintage—that blends seam- lessly to create warm, inviting spaces that are also funky and fun! It’s urban living at its best. “We could live in one of our room boxes!” Kathy says enthu- siastically. The Teppers love combining pieces of their own creations with those of like-minded artists like Paris Renfroe, Warren Richardson, and Standing Peoples Designs, Lars Mikkelsen, Gil Mena, and Wright Guide. And then there’s those quirky, one-of-a- kind treasures they find on their daily16 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

FEATUREforays, eyes peeled for treasures others LEFT: Walnut Buffet by at the show tables, and it’s gettinghave discarded. PRD and beautiful wood harder for people to find venues nearby turnings by Standing to enjoy the miniature hobby first hand. “We get inspiration from every- Peoples Designs. Thething! I think we must be more sus- agate slab table holds “As the collector base ages, in recentceptible to outside stimuli than most hand blown glass. Wall years several collections have gonepeople. That could be good, or not so decor includes paintings on the auction block,” Kathy reflects.good, depending on how you look at by Brian Tepper and a “I think it’s so important to createit,” Kathy laughs. “Rooster Tail” natural miniatures with which young people wood piece. can identify. We’ve spoken with tweens,Hunting for treasures teens, and folks in their twenties whoMost mornings find them prowling many years and enjoy are fascinated with Steampunk, con-through antique shops, flea markets, adapting these to min- temporary, and other quirky pieces weyard sales, and vintage consignment iature settings.” Brian create. Everyone likes to see some-shops in hopes of finding something works in a number thing new and exciting. Room boxesspecial that sparks a room’s theme or of mediums—oils on are replacing large dollhouses. Youngcompletes it. Over the years they’ve had canvas, acrylic collage, people, our future in this business,to look farther afield as Kathy swears and watercolors. His need new things and new ideas. Theythey’ve absorbed all the goodies within copper sculptures are have different tastes and interests wea hundred mile radius of home. sleek and fluid. must satisfy.” “Accessorize wisely,” she cautions. “It Ironically, the Tep- And that’s what Urban Elementzis the icing on the cake. You should be per’s’ carefully staged miniature spaces is all about. DHMable to look at a room and tell what the do not spill over into their personalperson is like who lives in this space.” work room. “Our work space defies GETINtouch rational thinking,” Kathy laughs. Floor Throughout these urban oases hang to ceiling drawers and cabinets contain Brian (Rainbow Hand) & Kathy TepperBrian’s art works. Occasionally one treasures only Kathy and Brian under- 4420 A. Catlin Circle, Carpinteria, CA 94013of his paintings will inspire Kathy to stand. There’s a drawer labeled “funky Tel: 805-684-5821construct an entire room around it. trim” and another identifies “things too Email: [email protected]“Even though art shouldn’t be col- special to use without great thought”. Website: http://www.rainbowhandandlected to “match” the décor of a room,” kathy.comBrian says, “it can influence a particular The couple works to-mood. I enjoy painting the various gether in their bedroom,aspects of nature—the changing colors every flat surface filledof the four seasons, or just random ab- with projects in variousstract designs that come together in a stages of completion.pleasing manner. I’ve done abstracts for “We’re kind of like the grandparents in Willie Wonka; the bed is the center of our lives!” Keeping up with the times As miniature artists for thirty-seven years, the Teppers have seen the miniature world change and evolve. Many shops have closed and shows are fewer. The Internet is devouring a lot of the business once conducted RIGHT: A cozy fireplace grouping with a vintage wicker chair, plant by Carl Blindheim, and paintings by Rainbow Hand. D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 17

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FEATUREA mask forevery occasionTake a romantic afternoon stroll along thewinding streets of Venice through thewonderful world of 1:12-scale miniatures. By T.A. GozeskiThe place is Venice, Italy. It is A beautiful assortment of Venetian The room box I used is an unfin- not San Marco Square, but masks fill the shelves. ished kit of MDF and regular wood, part of one of the many small with an acrylic panel. I stained the piazzas found here and there choose what he or she prefers when outsides with a craft gel stain. I thenon the island. The event is not the purchasing and they are applied then.famous days of Carnival, but just He offers a variety of ribbons, braidsone of the many festival days they and more in many colors.celebrate during the year. This particular master Venetianmask maker, Fiore by name, choseto display some of his creations outamong the wanderers, for the tinystreets where he and others have theirshops will be very crowded and evenhard to get around in. Wandering in Venice is a favoritepastime. The small streets, the grandedifices and churches, the smallbridges and more small bridges, thepiazzas, cafes, shops of all kinds andthe soft lapping of the waters makefor delightful roaming. The manycharms of Venice can surprise you,and the masks and mask makers aretrue embodiments of both the pastand the present. Each mask maker has his ownunique style of craftsmanship andeven his own choices of mask types.In their shops you can often evenwatch them at work. This artisanchooses to offer his masks withoutties attached; the customer can then20 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

FEATUREFun fact mixed craft paints for the inner court- LEFT: These bins are filled with more myste- yard walls, adding a touch of faux sand rious masks. BELOW: A charming scene toIt is said that the Carnival of to the mixture, to give a softly textured showcase this Venetian mask stand.Venice began in 1162; it became finish. The upper stone trim is a wall-official and prestigious during the paper border. Before applying to the plate for making my half circle, thenRenaissance. Approximately three top edges of the walls, I glued a round, measuring and cutting for the rightmillion visitors now come each flat sequin under each korbel, to give a angles to fit into the corners. I tookyear. On the last weekend, the hint of depth on the wall. The bottom two of the four pieces, trimmedmost beautiful mask is chosen by trims are just wood window molding, approximately 2mm off of thea panel of international costume cut to fit and painted grey. rounded edge. I glued these narrowerand fashion designers. pieces onto the wider ones, lining up The small corner plots were a the corner right angles. This gave me challenge for me. It took me several a small lip to glue the beads to. days to think of an inexpensive way to do it. What I decided to use was For my faux bricks, I used 6mm x poster board, square beads, glue, and 6mm x 2mm square glass beads. One craft paints. I began by cutting four at a time, I glued them along the pieces of poster board, using a bread wider round edges (the lip enables for easily placing them up against each other and keeping them properly up- right). I used clear Tacky Glue. Once all of this is dry, I painted the beads the same grey as the trim, and painted the inner plot surface brown. It then was a joy to insert and glue the real dried vines and the handmade clay flowers. I finished by adding to and filling in with the foam faux greenery, which can be purchased where they sell supplies for dollhouse miniature D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 21

FEATURElandscaping or even model railroading. the size I wanted from a historical ABOVE: Small metal charms are perfect to The cobblestone street surface was design book at my local office store. use as miniature masks. LEFT: The stained I gave them a double poster board glass windows in the room box were coloranother of my cost saving ideas. I copies that were glued onto poster boardthink it came out well, considering backing, and then cut, glued, and then framed with wood.how inexpensive it was. It is actually and painted the wood frames.the surfacing you can buy for Once these were dry I glued The final details I added seem toChristmas village scenes. It is some them onto the panels. Again, be the ones that make the scene more once dry, I glued the windows realistic. The gold gondola figurine‘It then was a joy to onto the wall. I made from a charm and a Lucite insert and glue the bead cap. The porcelain holder with real dried vines and The mask maker’s stall was a his rolls of tie trims and my real the handmade clay pre-cut wood kit found online. Florentine paper gift bags are ready ’ower It just required some sanding, for doing up a purchase. There are painting and gluing. I cut and also a basket of fresh flowers that theform of rubber and comes in a roll painted quarter scale filigree Italians love as much as good foodwith a width of three and a half wood trim strips and added and wine.inches. I cut my strips to fit, and then them as accents.applied three coats of different brown The sweet blue bird is having acraft paints one at a time. After each The masks, hand fans, and little rest and a little look-see fromcoat, I wiped away the excess with a opera glasses are all actually the top of the stall. I added a fewtissue, let dry, and applied the next. metal charms. After snipping fallen leaves here and there and, ofOnce all were dry, I glued them in, the charm loop off of each one course, two of the feline members ofstarting from the rear. and then filing them smooth, the mask maker’s family, Piero and I used various methods to Paolo, who can’t always stay awake The windows on the left wall were decorate them. Some I painted for their duties!fun to make. I had them printed at with metallic pearl paints, others I gave only a wash of I hope you enjoy my tiny corner patina(s). Tiny 15/0 petite of Venice, and I hope I have maybe Czech glass seed beads and given you a few ideas for your own even tinier glass no-hole micro miniature moments in time. DHM beads were used here and there. I also used real feathers on some, and foil accents, too.22 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

PROJECTa lavish maskfoR THE BALLThe traditional New Year masked ball is anoccasion for dressing up and through the ageseveryone has always loved to join in on the fun.A s the clock strikes midnight and Step 1: Use the outline pattern to paint YOU’LLneed the bells ring out to welcome in the New Year, the party revelers using your own color scheme, perhaps gold u Scissors divulge their identities as their and silver or black. The basic design can be u Craft knifebeautiful masks are discarded. All through altered adding tiny wings, points, or fancy u White gluethe centuries masks have been used to surrounds. u Tiny crystalshide identities, to enable the wearers to u Glass beadsbecome someone or something other than Step 2: Then add a little sparkle with tiny u Colored sprinklesthemselves. u Glitter crystals, glass beads, and colored sprinkle, u Feathers From the early days of the Greek theatre, this can be found in many craft shops u Florist wiremasks have been used to enable artists to or even on the make-up counter of your u Cocktail stickchange characters, as each theatre group department store. Use just tiny dots or thin u Craft paintconsisted of only a few players. So as not lines of glue so the sparkle sticks only to u Paint brushto confuse the audience masks allowed places where you want it. Leave to dry afterthem to change character completely, and each stage of painting or gluing. Step 3: Feathers are a must and thethe mask could be fashioned to create anymood. From outrageously happy to the sad brighter the color the better the end resultand unhappy face of the masks that are will be. Use tiny pieces of feather and makeused as symbols of the theatre. them curl by running them across the blade of your scissors. Glue the feathers in place, Today if you wander through the streets using the center quill to make a handle ifof Venice you will come across the street you want to hold your mask.artists in their wonderful costumes completewith a mask. Some masks cover the entireface while others are designed to hide onlythe eyes. Venetian masks are known to be some ofthe most beautiful and outrageous creationsand have been used as the central propfor a masked ball throughout the world formany centuries. Make your own mask designs accordingto these instructions, or use the ready-made masks in this month’s cutouts page. D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 23

PROJECT Step 4: Handles for your masks can be made by using cocktail sticks or florist wire. Each can be painted to match the color scheme used in the mask. Many of the handles through the ages were made from ivory, some decorated with silver or gold bands or inlaid with tiny pieces of mother of pearl. Men also wore masks to the ball, but they were usually the a simple, traditional black design. But should their costume allow, they may also need one that is elaborately decorated. These little 1:12-scale masks are easy and fun to create and with a little imagination you too can make a mask for a Venetian carnival, a masquerade ball, or even Mardi Gras. You can also display them on the wall in your miniature scene. DHM 24 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

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FEATUREThe shabbycraft shed New Zealand’s Mercedes Spencer makes the craft shed of her dreams. Now if she can only get her husband to build it for her in real size! By Mercedes Spencer PHOTOGRAPHY BY MERCEDES SPENCEROne day while I was browsing in an op shop, I came across a little 1:12-scale MDF building that was calling out to me. It was very ordinary looking, but I could see it had the potential to be trans- formed into something special. For someone who doesn’t particularly enjoy constructing buildings, the shed was a thrilling find. When I got it home it sat on my worktable for a few weeks while I figured out what to do with it—as usual I had more than one idea and wanted to get it right the first time. The shed is quite small measuring approximately 9”x 6” wide and less than 8” high, but it all comes apart and slots back together, which made things much easier when it came to decorat- ing the interior. I usually make things in miniature that I’d like to have in real life but can’t afford. I think it’s probably every craft- ers dream to have a little shed of their own to create in. This little shed was just the right size for a craft studio. I had to make the side windows TOP: The shabby craft shed all assembled. Mercedes used corrugated cardboard for the “tin” roof. RIGHT: Someone is planning to build this tiny house. On the table is a doll- house book and clipboard with pencil. 26 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

FEATUREfrom scratch using TOP: This little room iswhatever I had lying full of wonderful minia-around. I always like ture moments. ABOVE:to challenge myself A well-deserved teato use what I have break awaits a busyand I’m constantly artist! RIGHT: Perfectlysurprising myself with crafted painting supplieswhat I can achieve. cover the worktable. While thinkingabout how I wasgoing to make a door,I found an olddollhouse windowthat fit into the doorspace perfectly, so Iremoved the bottom pane of glass andtransformed it. Originally, I was goingto make bi-fold doors for the end ofthe shed with the big door space, butthat was going to take some time andI like things to be done quickly. I hadbought some special windows on a trip D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 27

FEATURE ABOVE LEFT: A stylish dress made of paper is fashioned on a dress form next to a stack of vintage boxes and a suitcase. On the wall there is even a ribbon spool dispenser! TOP: A supply cupboard filled to the brim with material, storage boxes, books, and many other supplies waiting to become part of a project. Mercedes attention to detail is awe-inspiring. ABOVE: A tiny statue of liberty in tribute to Mercedes daughter stands proudly next to a teeny-tiny chair. LEFT: Another doll- house waiting to be assembled sits under the work desk.28 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

FEATUREto America and when I turned one of wallpaper “Roosevelt Rose” lying ABOVE: When painted and detailed, charmsthem on its side it fit perfectly in the around and I managed to patch them and jewelry findings turn into all sorts ofgap. Once I had the windows sorted I together to cover a couple of the walls. interesting miniatures. ABOVE LEFT: The let-had to decide on the best, and quick- For the wall with the windows, I used ters along the shelf that form the word “cre-est, way to finish the exterior. I chose a pretty scrapbook paper that had an ate” are made from alphabet pasta.a stucco finish and mixed up a vintage aged feel. I wanted a slightly saggy ceil-pink paint color. I felt it looked too ing because I figured an old shed would BELOW: The vintage step stool was madenew so I then used some antiquing me- have a few issues with dampness, so I using an online tutorial. Mercedes has a lovedium to tone it down. played around with a piece of scrap- for rust and has added it in all the right places booking paper to create that effect. throughout the shed. The peeling wallpaper I had some scraps of my favorite adds to the charm of this amazing room. D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 29

FEATURE Making the things to fill the shed was the fun part. I tried to put as many of the crafts I’ve done in there as possible. I was in a shop where there was a real-life cabinet painted shabby in different colors, so I gave the same look to a little unfinished work table I had bought some time ago. There’s a copy of a book showing how to make a vintage sheet music wreath on the worktable and the mini beginnings of the wreath. On the table there is a piece of sheet music with the title Liberty (that’s my daughter’s name and I wouldn’t have stumbled across this hobby if I didn’t have her so I like to include her in my mini scenes). On the shelf above the big end win- dow, alongside the vintage enamelware (all made of paper), there’s a tiny Statue of Liberty ornament. On the shelves under the worktable is a pile of cutout sewing projects—I always have a pile of those lying around and rolls of pretty paper. Beside the table stands a roll of fabric and a basket of knitting supplies. It looks like someone’s been knitting baby socks. On the wall above the desk is a shelf with a row of drawers underneath. That shelf came out of a desk that was LEFT: A roll of fabric shoved in between the furniture, paper patterns on the shelf, and selective distressing make this room delec- table. BELOW: Bits and pieces for a vintage sheet music wreath are on the worktable.30 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

on the larger side of 1:12 scale. I was FEATUREgoing to give it away, but I’m glad Ilooked at it differently and was able to ABOVE: A scrapbook project is underway;take it apart to use in a better way. it looks as though someone went to Paris! LEFT: Rolls of ribbon, a tape dispenser, and After seeing a vintage painted step a tiny craft knife are on the desk. BELOW:stool on the Internet, I just had to try A small box of tools holds a staple gun, aand make it in miniature. And no one file, screwdrivers, and other important items.was more surprised than me whenmy little step stool created from wire, D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 31wood, and toothpicks actually turnedout terrific. On the step stool is a flask that wasonce bright red, but ended up gettingthe pretty shabby treatment. Thenthere’s a little table with oil paints andpolymer clay. Someone seems to bemaking mini cakes! I made an easel and my mother,who is an artist, painted a miniaturepainting for it. She painted a scene ofa beach we used to go to when I waslittle. Under the table is a box of thingsfor future projects or “junk” as my hus-band would call it. There are plenty ofboxes like that in my real craft space. There’s also a sewing machine casejust like my real one and an embroideryhoop. That was fiddly to make with adiameter of about a third of an inch! Iwas given a mini box of vintage crepe

FEATUREpaper, but it was a bit too big for the tin boxes and a little suitcaseshed so I made a new box and cut to hold all manner of craftthe faded crepe paper down to size; it supplies. I had made a clockwas too cute not to go in the shed. A case, but never got around totiny cage on the wall above is home putting a clock in it so I hungto an antique book and a bird’s nest. it on the wall and filled it with spools of thread and rolls of On a vintage pink desk in the ribbons. And above the doorcorner someone’s been doing some there’s a shelf full of knick-scrapbooking—notice the tiny rolls knacks. The word “create” isof washi tape. Under the desk is a made from painting alphabetpartially built dollhouse with a tool- pasta in pretty colors.box full of mini tools given to me bya friend. Above the desk is a vintage- A shabby old aqua cupboardlooking blackboard with a row of old is overflowing with all sorts ofpegs that were made from whittled craft supplies, Christmas stuff,down toothpicks. old photos and books, paint, fabric and lots of things that By the door stands a mannequin get tucked away just in casewith a beautiful shabby dress in front they’re needed someday.of a vintage mirror, and there are old Hanging from the ceiling is a chandelier—the perfect shabby lighting accessory. It lights up the old rusty tin ta- ble, which has a tiny version of my shabby dollhouse standing on it. I made a couple of rusty old chairs to go with the table. I love rusty things! I’ve kept the outside simple with an old umbrella and a little garden of pink roses with a rusty old gate behind them and a little birdhouse. You’ll find a little birdhouse or two in all my mini creations. The outside light was made from a half cage jewelry finding. It was so much fun thinking up and making all the little bits and pieces to go in the shed. Now I just need to convince my husband to build the shed in real size. I could fill it up in no time! DHM ABOVE LEFT: This small vase of walnuts, along with a nutcracker, sits romantically on the windowsill. LEFT: Mercedes recreated her actual sewing machine case and placed a mini pat- tern on top. ABOVE RIGHT: Vintage frames await the appropriate art pieces and a rustic, beat up shutter adds a splash of charm. RIGHT: This rusty chair holds blooming pink roses, which a lovely welcome or farewell to this beautiful shabby craft shed.32 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

PROJECTa cake fit forARLEccHINoFollow along with Natalia and discover how tomake a traditional Italian sweet treat in miniaturethat will surely welcome New Year’s with a smile. By Natalia AntonelliVenice is a city full of magic and and yellow colors lighter and softer. YOU’LLneed this is especially true on February Condition each piece of clay to a similar during the Carnival, when the softness and roll out a layer of each color to u White, black, red, green, light streets and the main square are approximately 1cm (0.39 inches) thick. blue, and yellow polymer claycrowded with elegant, fascinating andelaborate masks. This cake is inspired Step 2: Using a circular cutter with a u Single sided bladeby one of the characters of the Italian u Rolling pin“Commedia dell’arte”, probably the most diameter of 2cm (0,78 inches), cut out a u Metal circular cutterpopular mask among children: Harlequin, circle of clay from each of the four layers u Metal icing nozzleArlecchino in Italian. you have rolled out before. You can powder u Cocktail stick the cutter before using it, so that the clay u Paper punch (optional) Harlequin is the comic servant par will not stick to it. u Liquid polymerexcellence. He comes from Bergamo, in u Clear gloss varnishthe North of Italy, he’s astute and nimble, Step 3: With a single-sided blade, cutbut he is so poor that he cannot afford a Step 4: You now have 16 sections of clay.full costume for the Carnival. That is why each circle in half down the center andhis costume is made of different diamond- then again in half in the opposite direction, Choose four pieces of different colors thatshaped patches of red, green, yellow, and following the two diameters. Try to make look similar enough to be combined andblue fabric sewn together. the cut at 90° or use a ruler to measure the put them together to form a new circle. exact center and diameters of each circle. Press them gently together but be careful His black leather half-mask and slapstick not to squeeze them or they will lose theirare reminiscent of the ancient origins of the shapes.character, in fact the name Harlequin comesfrom that of a black-faced devil who led atroop of demons or damned souls. EvenDante in the Divina Commedia’s Infernorefers to a demon called Alichino. This cakecombines the colors of Harlequin’s dress,Carnival confetti and streamers with thedark side of the character, covered with amysterious black mask.Step 1: Mix approximately a 1:1 ratioof each colored clay, except black, withwhite clay to make the blue, red, green, D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 33

PROJECTStep 5: Roll out a very thin, even layer Step 9: Toof white clay and then cut out two narrow make the confetti,strips. The sheet should be 1mm thick and use whatevereach strip 2mm wide. Be sure the clay is tool with a smallsoft and warm enough, or the strips will hole you can find,break. Powder the surface you are working that can cut outon to be sure the strips will not stick to it. tiny circles. A metal icing nozzle will work just not too stiff. Gently press each decoration perfectly. Roll out a very thin layer of clay and onto the surface to make it adhere. then cut out circles.Step 6: Place each strip on the two Step 10: Carnival masks can be easily Step 13: Set in the oven to harden for 10diameters of the newly assembled, multi- made using a paper punch, silicon molds, or minutes at 220°F/105°C. When the cakecolored circle and cover the lines of joining molding them yourself. I am using a paper is baked take it out of the oven and addof the four colored sections. punch, which cuts out a heart with wings. a coat of clear gloss varnish. Alternatively, Be creative and choose a shape that looks you can leave the surface matte as if it wasStep 7: Cut off the excess and press each like a carnival mask. Insert a very thin sheet covered with sugar fondant. of clay into the punch and then cut out thestrip firmly onto the cake surface to make little masks. Powder the sheet of clay so that You can now add other paper decora-them adhere. the masks will not stick to the metal. To mold tions, such as a white, gold, or multi- the masks yourself, think of an eight-shaped colored lace to the side of the cake, and form or use a blade to cut it out from a sheet then place the cake on a plastic or paper of clay, then adjust the edges. doily to display it in a miniature pastry shop or a miniature kitchen. I have used a paper punch to cut the scalloped paper doilies, confetti and little paper masks at the same time. Remember to add paper confetti and paper streamers all around the cake, as well as other colorful treats and candies. DHMStep 8: It’s time to add some decorations. Step 11: Using a cocktail stick, press two GETINtouchTo mold the streamers, roll out some very little holes in the masks to make the eyes. MiniAcquolinethin sheets of colored clay and then cut out Natalia Antonellivery thin strips. Then wrap them around Step 12: Now place each decoration onto Email: [email protected] pointed end of a cocktail stick forming Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/a twist. Do not press too much or you will the cake, using a tiny drop of liquid polymernot be able to remove the twists from the as glue. Be sure everything looks natural and miniacquolinecocktail stick. Powder the stick if the clay is Blog: miniacquoline.blogspot.comtoo soft or warm and it sticks. Facebook Page: https://www.facebook. com/miniacquoline34 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

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FEATUREEver faithful,true of heart When you can see a soul within a piece of art you know the artist has created from within. Elizabeth E. Winters’ little animals are full of love. By Elizabeth E. WintersIstarted out as a freelance artist creating wood burnings and paint- ings, but when I started making miniature animals it immediately became my focus and my passion. I have always loved making art. I spent a good portion of my childhood drawing pictures and painting and kept at it as I grew up. There were always Old English Sheepdogs, cats, chickens, peacocks, rabbits, and all sorts of other interesting little creatures running around while I was growing up, so animals have always been a big feature in my art. I branched out from drawing and painting to sculpting, and my love for sculpting animals just grew from there. Within the last couple years I’ve become more serious about the miniature hobby and started making 1:12-scale pets for people’s dollhouses. Balancing my home life and my addiction to miniatures can be a challenge at times. I stay home with my husband’s and my three children TOP: This little silver tabby is busy cleaning up for a cozy nap. RIGHT: Elizabeth surely captured personality in this remarkebly realistic miniature dapple grey mare. 36 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

FEATURE and sculpt throughout the day. My For me, it’s a TOP: Elizabeth creates her wonderfully husband has started to show interest fun challenge to sculpted animals without the use of molds. in the hobby as well. He is a build- make tiny animals ABOVE: Jane pays a visit to Misty in the ing contractor and carpenter by trade from polymer clay barn and brings a fresh carrot for a treat. and wants to start making furniture and fur and make in 1:12 scale. He’s also helping me them look as re- the real-life animal so that when it alistic as possible. arrives in its new home it brings joy‘When starting a When starting a and memories of the original. miniature, I think of it miniature, I think as a character and of it as a character imagine its personality and imagine its and mannerisms. I try personality and to create it as not just mannerisms. a little sculpture, but as a little being. I try to create it as not just a little design my dream dollhouse. Together sculpture, but as a little being. I love’we both became members of the the expressions animals have on International Guild of Miniature their faces at different moments and Artisans (IGMA) and we’re looking I want to try to capture that in my forward to applying for artisanship in sculptures. the future. When I’m doing a commission of someone’s pet I ask questions about its size and features, and also about the animal’s personality, poses, and mannerisms. I want it to resemble D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 37

FEATURE TOP: Ever faithful Isis retrieves a pail for his owner without hesitation. ABOVE: This I sell the miniatures animals I make precious little lamb will steal your heart with to have room to create more. These one glance. LEFT: These miniature rascles, furry little beings bring life into Rocky and Bandid, are up to no good, but people’s dollhouses and scenes. It also they are so cute that you can’t help but let brings me much joy receiving photos them get away with their mischeif. of the little animals I make in their new homes. some mythical creatures in 1:12 scale. I love the whimsical nature of fantasy‘One of my goals is creatures and creating something that to make a miniature only exists in the imagination—like pet shop to hold my unicorns and little dragons. To me, little animals. It will be making them as realistic as possible a place they can live with fur and feathers in some way while they’re waiting makes them more real. for their new home.’One thing that I love about min- After making a Pegasus and nam- ing it, I realized that I would have a iatures is being able to set up a scene very difficult time parting with it if it and pose my miniature animals in sold. So now, Pride, the Pegasus, it is them in a way that fits a story, such a permanent part of my personal col- as a dog begging at the dinner table lection. The trick for me is not to fall or a cat stalking a mouse in a barn or kitchen. To me it brings out the ani- mal’s character and a sense of realism. One of my goals is to make a min- iature pet shop to hold my little ani- mals. It will be a place they can live while they’re waiting for their new home. I am also working on making 38 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

FEATURESnow, the baby unicorn, makes awonderful domesticated pet! Darcy patiently waits for his best friend to come home. D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 39

FEATUREin love with everything I make! I think miniatures are an art formof their own and that there are alwaysgoing to be people wanting to collectscaled down versions of their favoritethings. I also believe 3D printingtechnology may bring new possibili-ties in the world of miniatures, butI think collectors will always favorartisan-made miniatures.The process tion of my husband’s desk, the entire ABOVE: A bed of straw makes the perfectMy home has a large family room- room is dedicated to miniatures. resting spot for this sweet fawn. Elizabethtype space that I converted into an has a keen eye for detail in each piece.office/studio. My husband built beau- On a typical day, I start workingtiful shelves to put my art supplies on in my studio early in the morningand I have a very large worktable next before my children are awake; onceto a computer desk. With the excep- they’re up it becomes a balancing act between parenthood and artist. I spend as much time as I’m able to on my animals. They are sculpted in polymer clay, detailed in acrylic paints and ink, and then covered one layer at a time with fur fiber us- ing tweezers and glue. I must say it would be difficult to live without my tabletop magnifying glass! After taking photos of my crea- tions, they are ready to find their way to their new homes. I sell most of my animals through eBay, but I also take special requests and commissions through my website and Facebook page. My miniatures minimum bids usually start at $99.00 and commissions start at $200.00. I’ve also sold some for several hun- dred dollars. DHM ABOVE LEFT: Little Cheif is ready to get to work when needed. He even fetched a fire- man’s hat! LEFT: Rosco’s ears are perked and his full attention is directed towards his loving owner for his next command. GETINtouch Elizabeth E. Winters, Animal Miniaturist Email: [email protected] Web: www.eewinters.wix.com/eewinters Web: www.facebook.com/eewintersdesigns Current offerings can be found at: www.ebay.com/usr/eewinters40 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

PROJECTa tiny heartfULL of LoVEWe all know that it’s the little things that count,so these quick-makes are the perfect way to sayI Love You in miniature for Valentine’s Day.Make a little heart shaped gift YOU’LLneed box for someone special. Use the box patterns that u Scissors or craft knife are on the cutouts page, u White glue unless you have designs of your own to u White lace try. Remember to stick the boxes onto u Ribbon thin card before cutting out precisely. This u Lace gives support and makes them easier to cut out and work with, rather than doing Step 3: Glue a heart on top of the tabs to it afterwards. Complete one section at a time so the heart shaped pieces do not get hide them and give a neat finish. muddled up.Step 1: Cut out the top inside heart anda side strip. Cut the gluing tabs and gentlyscore along the edge of the tabs and thestrip. This will make it easier to fold thetabs under. Making bows Bow makers are an excellent, trouble-free way of making bows if you feel you are all fingers and thumbs. But you don’t have to spend a lot of money on buying one, you can quite easily make your own and create easy, effective bows to dress your gift boxes – or anything else for that matter.Step 2: Glue tabs to the underside of Step 4: To decorate add roses and Step 1: Start by simply screwing twothe heart neatly and allow it to dry before ribbons to the lid, or trim with white lace. Fill tiny hooks into a piece of MDF board approximately 3/8” apart (this can becontinuing. with the gift of your choice. adjusted depending on the size of bow you require). D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 41

PROJECT Step 2: Loop ribbon round hooks over the start end.Step 3: Take the ribbon up through the Make some chocolets!hooks passing under the loops. Use light or dark brown polymer clay. Cut into tiny squares or rolled into tiny balls and flattened at the top and bottom. Decorate with tiny pieces of other colored clay as icing, nuts, cream, or fruit.Step 4: Bring the ribbon down over theloops.Step 5: Tie in a knot, making sure theknot is in the center of the bow.Step 6: Gently ease the bow off thehooks – and there you have it!42 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

PROJECTconstruct aGRAND ENTRYFollow along with Jo Bevilacqua in part oneof this extensive tutorial and create your owna ni c nt ra iniatur ntranc way. By Jo BevilacquaWhen I first laid eyes of the Note: I always begin my YOU’LLneed majestic mansion doors, it was love at first sight! That is prototypes in foam core, that way u A decorative frame 14” x 17” when I knew I had to create I can see where the architectural u 4 cabinet pulls – shorter bolts forsomething magnificent to showcase them items will need to be in order toand so “Chateau” was born. line up. If you do this for each of wood thickness for box legs the components of the box you u Lawbre – archway #AE251 This project was specifically created for will make a close estimate of u Unique Miniatures- top trimthe 2014 Chicago International Show and dimensions before cutting. Keepwas limited to a total of nine kits, but with in mind the foam core thickness is #UM28 15” longthis tutorial you can make your own! thinner than the actual wood! u Balsa wood - ¼” x 1/2” x 15” long u 2 pieces of spacer to push the In creating this box I wanted to createan alcove with different lighting effects. The balsa wood further outwardentire box was put together like a puzzle; 1/8” x 3/16”the tricky part was in what order to put it u Half round trim 2 pieces 18” ortogether. In this tutorial you can make your what is available - ¼” widthown procedures by what you choose to use 15” longin this project. u 2 mirrors to fit on sides (mine were 41/2” x 15 ¼”)Read through these instructions u Cork backed metal ruler 6”thoroughly to familiarize your self with u Mechanical pencilthe steps at least one time before u Gray primer spray paintattempting to build this project. u Door – Used Majestic Mansions or select another brandStep 1: Begin building the box to fit flush out the hole for the door, you need to u Glues – craft glue for majority decide how high that door will be, and of gluing, wood glue, silicone,to the frame. Dry fit the frame to insure decide on the height of your alcove patio hot gluethe fit. It will later be attached by set pins and steps. u Vinyl tiles to have laser cut oror magnets. Either clamp or use straps to hand cut with cork backed rulersecure the outer walls of the box after you u Paint brushes soft and detailedhave used wood glue to adhere it. u Dremel u Dremel cutting discStep 2: Measure and cut the wall that u Matte acrylic sealerwill fit into the outer box in the back (thewall the front door is in). Before you cut D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 43

PROJECTUse ½” ply wood to build a Arched wall and back wall 165/8” 4 risers under front subfloorbackless frontless box-fit to thesize of the frame. x 13¾” - Using ½” thick wood 2 walls. ¾” tall x 4¾” long - Using ½” thick wood.Assembly will consist of: Door hole on back wall 79/16” x Bottom step (step #1) 3¾” wide x 10”Overall dimensions of box 59/16” opening for the majestic mansions long x 1¼” thick.11” deep (without frame attached) x 17½” doors shown.tall x 14½” wide. Top step (step #2) 1¾” wide x 10” long Sides around the door hole onFrame 14½” x 17½” - Using a 3¼” the wall should be approximately 4” on x ¾” thick.wide frame material. the sides and 33/8” on top and bottom 2 pieces of 17/16” long by ½” wide and is (this is the space around the hole cut out).Alcove subfloor 4” x 13¾” long - 1/8” thick. The base’s top ledge. Archway cut out (use Lawbre archUsing ½” MDF or wood. Pieces of 11/8” long by ½” wide and is pattern) - I cut 95/8” X 6¾” opening (this is2 pieces of wood for stays to adding room for the bases under the arch 1/8” thick. Top pieces for base.support the alcove floor up to unit). If you don’t use bases for the archwaythe door - Used 4” x 2¾”-½” thick. use the template that came with the arch Stick wood needed for bases to way set. arch are as follows:(The vinyl floor tiles will need to be addedon the top of the alcove floor to get the Sides around arch cut out on • ½” x ½” beam wood, for over the backneeded height.) the arch wall the sides are 3½” on of the door on top to mount led strip to. • 1/8” x 1/8” a brace to go inside the base.Two pieces of wood for stays for the each side from the hole to the edge of • 1/8” x 18” (2) one end of the base endtop (inside the outer box to support and the wall and the top and bottom are 3¾” • 5/16” x 3/16” this is used on one end of space-this is the space all around the each base. See Step 19.space the front arched wall) they are 4” x arch cut out. • 2/16 x ½” the opposite end of the base1¼”-½” thick. end. See Step 19.Install these on the far back walls - left Front Subfloor (up to front arch wall) • 13/16” x 11/4”, 1/4” thick strip wood.and right top, up to the door wall (see Houseworks floor trim-#HW7142Step 7). 4¾” deep x 13¾” long (½” thick wood or MDF).Step 3: Cut 2 wood rectangles to support installation. When these pieces fit, glue the top and bottom stays into the left and rightthe alcove subfloor. (See dimensions above) walls (top and bottom).Place the vinyl tile to be used for the top ofthe alcove subfloor, dry fit the door and trial Step 7: Place a piece of vinyl floor tile forfit the alcove subfloor, placing the door unitin to mark how high that subfloor needs to thickness on top of the alcove sub floor,be. Cut 2 risers now the depth of the alcove Mark the perimeter of the subfloor againstsubfloor. Place the frame over the box to the back door wall and side walls with asee how it looks esthetically in height. mechanical pencil. Mark the center for the door to be positioned. Cut out the door opening.Step 4: The pieces must fit all together Step 5: Using the outer dimension of thelike a puzzle. Cut 2 more wood stays for the back wall that will contain the door, cut another wall out that will be the arch wall. Ittop. Photo below shows the subfloor parts. must be removable without catching as you slide it into the box. These 2 walls will haveSee my dimensions for these. the same outer dimensions. Step 6: The stays cut for top and bottom will brace the arch wall when ready for44 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

PROJECTStep 8: Dry fit the archway wall and Step 11: Cut another piece that will bemeasure the back wall cut out. Mark the the front subfloor (see dimensions). Theline to indicate the bottom of the door depth may be less than mine dependingopening. You can lay the back wall on top on the overall project depth; keep in mindof the arch wall, then mark the perimeter the wall thickness of the back wall, theof the cut out for the door to know the line alcove subfloor depth and the arched wallup for the archway. This will be the mark for thickness along with this front subfloorthe archway threshold to begin. depth. They must all fit inside the outer box with some clearance in the front. My box was 11” deep. See the dimensions that I used on the front subfloor to compare. The front subfloor will serve as a riser to put the steps on top of and will remain removable until final installation. It basically brings the 2 steps up to the opening of the archway (see Step 4 photo and below).Step 9: Dry fit the back wall, it can be Step 12: You will want 2 steps to beslightly loose. Glue the 1/8” x 1/8” wood visible if you want it to appear as mystrips with wood glue on the left and right project. Add risers to the front subfloor -back side of that wall. When dry, place the 4 strips of wood - to the underside to liftalcove subfloor on top to retest the fit. It it to the correct height. I used my framemust be easy to remove these items! thickness to determine my height. My dimensions were ¾” tall x 4¾” deep x ½” thick wood. Things to keep in mind while at this The step height and the step depth will point: How will the door line up and look be affected by your box depth (how much when the frame is added? How high should room you have front of the box to the the alcove floor be? How tall should the arch wall). The dimension of my steps front subfloor be and how deep should the used in my project were - one piece 2 ½” steps be? What level should they be with deep x 10” long x ½” thick and a piece the frame added? Do you need to raise the 4” deep x 10” long x ½” thick. archway higher?Step 10: Using the archway template, Tip: I used 2 steps and then Imove the pattern upward about 13/8” above left a ¾” of space in the front ofthe floor line marked on the archway wall the front step, this was to makeand pencil off the template outline. When a thin line of pathway stones upthe column bases get built they will make to the steps (approximately ½” ofup that difference in height (see Step 8 stone), Leaving a ¼” space in thephoto). This is IF you use bases to the front that will be where the framearchway, if not use the template that came comes up to. This is done to keepwith the arch set. the frame from chipping off the front edges of the stone on the front pathway up to the first step as you remove it. See next photo. D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 45

PROJECT To complete the archway base My bases consist of these pieces (use wood glue on this part). Step 16: Cut 2 pieces 13/16” wide x 1¼” tall x ¼” thick per base, make 2 of these.Step 13: When deciding on how high The top rim will consist of 2 pieces of strip wood each base- 1/8” x ½” wide.the archway needs to be, use the archway Step 20: Cut one piece 17/16” long andtemplate to mark the hole to be cut (see Step cut the second one to be 11/8” long. This8, this is adding more height to the arch). top ledge should over lap all around the outer sides of the bases by 1/8” on bothStep 14: I cut off the back flange of the Step 17: Glue these 2 pieces of wood sides and ends. You will cut 2 sets.archway (3) pieces to allow the arch to be together to form a “V” (one glues into the Note: You should have 2 pieceslaid on top of the stone wall, not to sandwich other). You should have 2 of them in a “V”the stone wall. This makes it easier to install. formation. Use a 1/8” x 1/8” 1¼” long to fit of 17/16” and 2 of the 11/8” piece,To do this use a cutting wheel on a dremel in the apex of each “V” on the inside for enough to do the 2 bases tops.Use a mask and goggles. support the 2 sides (see photo in Step 1). Step 18: Pre fit to the arch and column to get a visual using a few of the stone for realistic height.Step 15: Paint all of the arch pieces in aprimer gray. Step 19: Cut one piece per base 5/16” Step 21: Once the 2 bases are built, cut x 3/16” x 1¼” long. Wood glue this to the a piece of floor trim about 10” long to be inside of one end of each base. Then cut primed along with all the arch pieces to the 1/8” x 1/8” by 1¼” long to the other inner match up in finish. side (the opposite end). There will be a left and right base. Note: Floor trim will be applied These transitional pieces added to the ends on both sides of the “V” will make the base last when installing the arch appear to wrap around the wall, (under columns to give a finished look to the arch column), so that they can be slid the bases when set on top of the around these columns to position them stone steps on both sides. level- when installing the archway. You should have the 3 piece arch set, a strip of floor trim, 2 bases, balsa strip wood ¼” x ½”, UM28 trim, 2 half round strips all primed in gray primer.46 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

PROJECTCut the archway out of the front wall. Step 28: Begin to finish theNote: The stays that were glued in earlierto the inside box (top and bottom) in the wood to match the frame (usealcove area will help to secure the back wall your chosen colors). I used aand give a guide for the front wall to stop at combination of browns.a level position. Step 29: Use a matte sealer toStep 22: Dry fit the alcove subfloor on the seal the finish. I applied 11 clearstays, then add the front arched wall. coats to complete my matched finish. Step 30: Dry fit all the components once the box has been completed in a faux finish.Step 8: Test the front subfloor with risers My frame was magnetically still allowing the frame to set into place. attached with round magnets.up to the front arch wall with steps 1 and Search for cabinetry online if you R The 2 steps should be glued together choose to do this. You will have to2 to see if they are the right level with the route out the frame to install them and fit on top of the front subfloor. and then line them up with the outerframe added to the front sub floor. box edge. R Components to the box should all be Set pins can be installed as well, you will primed. need to line up 4 set pins marked with paint to press to the back of the frame. This will The photo below shows the finished scene leave the marks where to drill out so the set inside of the frame. Now that your structure pins will press into back of the frame ¼”. is complete, in the next issue we will This should hold the frame in place or you continue on with this tutorial an complete can use Velcro tabs. the finishing. DHM To add the legs, measure from the outer edges of the corners 1” or less from 2 sides and drill. Attach the 4 legs. Check List R The outer box should be faux finished to match your frame color and be clear coated.Step 23: Glue the 4 risers on the bottom R The back wall should beof the front. installed permanently into the back of the outer box and beStep 24: Prime all the other components primed with paint.in white: alcove subfloor, front subfloor, the R The spacer stays should bestays glued inside the box, front archedwall, and both sides steps 1 and 2. glued in the bottom and the top of the inner box to support theStep 25: Prime the inside of the outer box alcove subfloor and to support and space the front arch wall.with a primer.Step 26: Glue the 2 steps together and R The arch wall should beprime them with a Cacti color spray paint or able to set in and then beacrylic paint and use the same color paint removed easily.on the arch front wall. R The front subfloor shouldStep 27: Prime the outer box the color of have 4 risers attachedthe frame finish chosen. Once the primer is underside and be able to slidedry, sand till smooth. in up to the arched wall easily, D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 47

FEATUREThe fine artof silversmithing t so o th worl s n st iniatursil rs iths th ir uisit i c s will l ayou wantin to a to your coll ction. By Deb WeisslerNo well-heeled Georgian, Vic- the best silversmiths in TOP: t r c uisto has co in his sil r torian, or Edwardian house- the world, turning out hold would consider serving brilliant pieces that stag- with nny tarin rt s lu an whit their guests on anything less ger the mind with theirthan silver. With its polished luster exquisite details. Here are orc lain to cr at a stunnin w r. ABOVE:and timeless elegance, silver has been six of the very best crafts-historically the symbol of respectabil- men presenting their t r c uisto s uisit sil r s r r is stillity, refinement, and wealth. From the latest works.time one’s guests entered the front us to ay to k oo war .door, everything was served up on a Peter Acquistosilver platter. The name Peter Acquisto returned with dozens of orders. is synonymous with min- “Making miniatures requires prob- Calling cards were placed upon iature silver, whose lovesilver salvers; hors d’oeuvres presented affair with the precious lem solving,” Peter explains. “Makingon silver trays; and meals were served metal began in his teens an exact reproduction is challenging inat tables sparkling with silver candela- when he and a friend 1:12 scale because it can’t be made inbras, napkin rings, and dozens of silver began buying and selling silver Na- exactly the same way due to its size.”serving pieces. tive American jewelry. With demand Working with photos, Peter meticu- high, they decided to hire a Navajo lously calculates proper scale using From the Victorian period on, the silversmith and Peter sat beside him, calipers. His originals are made fromhallmark of any fine dining table was learning the trade. silver rather than from a wax carving,sterling flatware. Dinners were elabo- enabling him to make pieces that arerate and extended affairs with numer- “My father taught me there is lighter, thinner, and infinitely realistic.ous courses, each with its own utensils always a demand for high qualityand an assortment of specialized products,” says Peter, “whether it’spieces. After dinner, digestifs were full size custom furniture or jewelry.”poured from silver-trimmed decanters When his sister challenged him toin the gentleman’s study, while ladies make some pieces for her dollhouse,enjoyed tea on a silver service. at first he declined but, after a num- ber of shops in his area were robbed, The love of silver may have tar- Peter thought exploring another linenished over the years, but the art of of work might not be a bad idea. Hissilversmithing remains a time-hon- sister took three of his pieces with herored tradition requiring steady hands to a miniature show in Chicago andand a well trained eye. The miniatureworld is fortunate to have some of48 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

FEATURE His favorite styles are Georgian, Mike’s customers love ABOVE: r nc trin r s th c nturyVictorian, and Queen Anne; his best- to set a beautiful tableselling pieces being table cutlery and with his cutlery, butter sil r ical instru nts in scal .his limited editions, which collectors dishes, tea and cof-appreciate for the degree of difficulty fee pots with handles styles of early Georgian to the equallycreating them. carved from ebony, and minimalist and geometric shapes often ask him to create of Art Deco. “As is often the case,Mike Sparrow OOAK pieces, like the more simple shapes as the eyeMike Sparrow learned silversmith- lipsticks and fountain sees them are often more difficulting at Art College in Kent and, for pens that have become to produce in miniature,” says Ter-a time made jewelry and full sized part of his portfolio. ence. “Sadly for some time now fullsilver pieces. But work became harder size silver pieces have been viewed byto come by and, after making a few Terence Stringer many simply for its weight in mon-miniature pieces for an aunt who had a After many years as etary terms. Fortunately miniaturedollhouse, Mike took some pieces to a company director of collectors appreciate our work and thelocal miniature fair where his exquisite a wine merchant and efforts required to produce it.”attention to detail was greatly admired. bonded ship stores supplier, Terence turned to silversmithing and wood- His silver-topped ebony and snake “It’s a challenge including all the turning as therapy to relieve mounting wood walking sticks, desk accesso-working details of the original, and it’s stress. When he finally threw in the ries, cocktail sets, and salt and pepperthese that turn a model into a minia- towel, he decided to try his hand at shakers remain some of his bestsellingture,” says Mike. “The tea and coffee crafts full time. It was at a small craft pieces.pot spouts are open and can pour; the exhibition that a young lady advisedoval teapot with its fret holes to strain him there were far more people inter- Jens Torpout tea leaves; the chamber stick with ested in 1:12 scale than the 1:4 scale As a child growing up in Silkeborg,an extinguisher sitting in its socket; he was making. Denmark, Jens enjoyed access to histhe wine funnel strainer that can be father’s cabinet maker’s tools. Whileremoved to clean out the dregs.” No Having dabbled with a dolls house searching for a trade, Jens chosedetail is overlooked. once before and familiar with the goldsmithing and became an appren- scale, Terence attended evening classes tice. In those days it took 4 ½ years to Mike’s favorite era is early to mid- to learn the art of silversmithing, He qualify and in each of those years heGeorgian, considered the high point fashioned jewelry, bought his first spent six weeks in Copenhagen at theof English silversmithing, although he silversmithing tools, and shortly after Royal College of Art. He finished hisalso fashions pieces from the Victori- registered his hallmark with the Lon- qualification with a silver medal, thean era through the mid-20th century. don Assay office. With easy access to highest honor awarded in Denmark, the silver district in London, Terence then promptly moved to England.BELOW: ik arrow s co l t inn r became enamored with object d’art.s r ic co l t with lat s ut nsils s r He eventually opened a workshop inin i c s win ottl an cast r salt c llars His interests lie in the unadorned West Sussex where he was introduced in ar oil cru t an r a ask t. to miniatures and was immediately enchanted. With dozens of books on silver for inspiration and a love for Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian, D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 49

FEATUREABOVE: ns or s tra lin cant n h l understands that he lives his ABOVE: t h n ara s thr lall th ut nsils n c ssary urin a oya . art. Adjoining a state park, tro anoABOVE RIGHT: ns or s ri in w r. he need only step outside to la is cou owl as on th sketch moose, deer, birds, andJens adores the minutiae—the tiny wildflowers. A love and respect oll ction o i rial ussia.fins of a fish holding up an inkwell; for nature is reflected in histhe forty tiny holes in the top of a work. life’s work. Despite taking a degree insugar caster; and the lion’s expres- aeronautics and becoming a licensedsion as he grasps a ring handle. His Harry’s appreciation for both commercial pilot, Stephen continuedbread baskets, lion bowl, candlesticks, French and Russian art, espe- to study under several American andand tea and coffee sets are perennial cially Louis XV and the works European silversmiths, working in fullfavorites. of Fabergé, have influenced his work, scale gold and silver. his creations in wood and sterling sil- “I think people appreciate the ver the subjects of many books. Many His mother, a miniaturist andcraftsmanship that goes into making of his silver pieces are decorated in dealer for over thirty years, helpedsuch small but exquisite items,” says 24kt gold vermeil and precious stones, inspire him to create object d’art inJens. “One or two pieces in a setting including tiny hand-carved flowers in 1:12 scale, which led to a series ofjust finish off the overall impression of the style of Fabergé. more than 300 handcrafted piecesperiod and style.” In recent years Jens “Creating a carving in miniature, cast in solid silver and gold, honor-has begun teaching classes in minia- whether in wood or metal, begins ing the legacy of early silversmiths ofture silversmithing and his students with visualizing the full size piece Europe and America.quickly understand the amount of reduced to scale,” Harry explains. “It’swork and patience needed to master physically impossible to put every The O’Meara gallery in Scottsdalethe craft. detail in a piece a fraction of the size has created more than 3500 silver of its full sized counterpart. The art items in both full scale and miniature.Harry Smith is what to include and what to omit. Stephen’s 17-piece breakfast set andHarry is an artist, illustrator, author, If done correctly, our eyes fill in the lapis and 18kt gold bowl are customerjeweler, sculptor, furniture maker, omitted details and the miniature favorites. This multi-faceted artistand designer. In a studio perched on comes alive.” Harry’s greatest satisfac- favors no one style, preferring insteadthe side of Mt. Battie, overlooking tion comes when a photo of one of his to make what he fancies, his wife likes,Maine’s Camden Harbor, one quickly miniatures is mistaken for a full size and special pieces he puts aside for his piece. young son and daughter. DHM And isn’t that what finely crafted miniatures are all about? GETINtouch Stephen O’Meara c uisto il r o any Stephen was introduced to silver- t r c uisto smithing when he was eleven, at- l tending summer camp near his home ail inisil r aol.co in Denver. Upon returning home he www.ac uistosil r.co erected a makeshift silversmithing bench in his bedroom where he made small sculptures and jewelry for his friends. By thirteen he had registered his first sterling hallmark. During an educational trip to Europe, he was enamored with clas- sical sculptures and knew this would become his LEFT: arry ith s si natur a r styl low rs l t to ri ht l in h art or t nots an lily o th all y.50 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S