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TimekeepersTthiemeesisseonf ce Ever since man walked on this earth, time has ruled his day – whether it was the sun or the latest digital timepiece. By Margaret Knell.There is a vital ingredi- words “at the tone the time Above: Longcase clock built by ent which none of us will be…”. Today I suspect Halls Miniature Clocks. can live without, for that fewer of us do this on aalthough we sometimes wish regular basis as we now have cally announcing intervals ofit would stop, it regulates access to radio controlled and time. An instrument withoutour lives day by day. We can digital clocks. such a mechanism i.e. silent;sense it, but we can neither is traditionally known as asee it, hear, smell, taste or Clocks are one of the old- timepiece although the wordtouch it. We have all heard est of human inventions and “clock” today is more gener-the phrase “time marches on” were devised to measure ally accepted as meaning aand many of us have read on shorter intervals of time thanour clocks “Tempus Fugit”. the natural ones of day, lunar month, and year. Timekeepers Since the dawn of time or timepieces were devised asmankind’s days have been instruments, which measuredmade up of hours, minutes time and clocks have beenand seconds. We cannot stop part and parcel of Englishtime for it marches, relent- domestic life since at least thelessly on. 17th century. A clock there- fore is an instrument which“Since the dawn of time measures and indicates timemankind’s days have and when correctly adjustedbeen made up of hours, keeps it well.minutes and seconds.” The word clock comes from In the days before we had the Celtic “clocca” whichsuch accuracy in our clocks, means “bell” and whilst it isit was usual to telephone a word which has come tothe Speaking Clock when mean anything resembling awe would hear the famous clock; for horologists it means a device with a striking mech-52 American Miniaturist anism such as a bell, set of chimes or a gong for acousti-

Time keepersBelow: A beautiful lantern clock in Gill Rance’s dollhouse. American Miniaturist 53

Timekeepers Left: This schoolhouse “It is also easy and type of clock can be seen inexpensive to make in the kitchen of Dorothy small clocks by the use of and Bill Jacques’ house. a large button and a pre- printed clock face; these device that measures are particularly suitable and displays the time. as wall clocks.” In the same way like to try something akin to that we have clocks in the former one. our homes, a minia- ture house will also There have been many ways be more realistic if of powering clocks, two of we ensure we haveAbove: 20th C English Carriage clock. such items around theRight: 19th C Scottish Longcase clock. various rooms. SuchFar right: An ornate mantel clock in miniature clocks canMargaret Gowling’s house. be purchased from various retail outlets54 American Miniaturist or fairs, some with a fixed clock face, others with working parts and a small battery, which adds realism. It is also easy and inexpensive to make small clocks by the use of a large button and a pre-printed clock face; these are particularly suitable as wall clocks. Apart from the Speak- ing Clock I suppose the other best known ones in this country are the little Rococo style one which features on a well known brand of chocolates and, what is probably the largest long case clock in the world, Big Ben. Whilst the latter would not serve as inspiration for a miniature version, some of the more adven- turous miniaturists might

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Timekeepersthe oldest being the water Right: A wonderfulclock and the sundial. Water example of a 20thclocks have been known to Century Austrianexist since the 16th century in Cuckoo clock.Babylon and Egypt and it isthought that they have been Astronomi-around for even longer in cal clocks areIndia and China, possibly as known to haveearly as 4000 BC. Some water existed in Chinaclocks are still in use today since the 11thand can be found in ancient century and acastles and museums. mercury clock in the 13th century“The English clockmaker in Spain. Astro-William Clement created nomical clocksthe anchor escapement installed in Eu-in 1670, which improved rope were mostit still further.” notably at St Al- bans and Padua. Around this time also there were increasing references to clocks for signaling and notifying in church records times of services and various and these would public events. appear to be of the At the end of the 13th and mechanical vari- ety. These would have been used56 American Miniaturist

Timekeepersbeginning of the 14th centu- Left: A Grandmother eral centuries been knownries mention has been made clock in Margaret as Greenwich Meantime isof a number of large clocks Gowling’s house – they sometimes known today asinstalled in churches in Eng- are much smaller than Universal Time.land, France and Italy; in this the Grandfather ones.country these are notably at This is such a vast subjectDunstable Priory, Canterbury ing device. that space does not permitCathedral and Norwich. The Although Galileo more than an overview. Wereworld’s oldest surviving me- I to go into the movements,chanical clock can be found had the idea it is mechanisms, power source,at Salisbury Cathedral and generally recog- and makers, and in detailwas built in 1386. nized that Chris- into the numerous types, tiaan Huygens was styles and country of origin, During the 15th century its inventor. The this would take several is-spring driven clocks made an English clockmaker sues.appearance, the earliest exist- William Clementing one from about 1430 is in created the an- I am therefore confiningthe German National Mu- chor escapement this to some of the more wellseum in Nuremburg. Many in 1670, which known clocks with maybe aof the early clocks were not improved it still less well known one throwntotally accurate but with the further. To improve in for good measure. Timeinvention of the pendulum accuracy many display methods today areclock some time after 1656, governments in Eu- analogue, digital and auditory.the swinging bob regulated rope offered a large prize forthe motion of this time tell- anyone who could determine Bracket clocks longitude accurately; The Bracket is the umbrella British Parliament offered description for spring driven £20,000, which was eventu- clocks ally claimed by John Harri- designed son who dedicated his life to to stand improving the accuracy of his on a clocks. His H5 clock was in surface error by less than 5 seconds such as over 10 weeks. a table, One clock of which we shelf have all heard is at the Royal or wall Observatory in Greenwich. bracket. It was John Harrison whose These clock won the prize, which are eventually culminated in this some- becoming the center of world times called table clocks or time. mantel clocks although the The accuracy of his clocks latter usually refers to small- meant that by international er clocks. Bracket clocks agreement this was endorsed were developed from c1660, as the Prime meridian of the which was about the same world. What has for sev- time as longcase clocks. American Miniaturist 57

TimekeepersCarriage clocks Lantern clocks today due to the decrease inCarriage clocks were pro- Lantern clocks get their size of modern houses.duced mainly in the 19th name from the similarity to acentury al- household lamp and were the Mantel clocksthough they earliest clock to be producedare still in England. The Mantel clock is a smallmanufac- The earliesttured today. continental bracket or table clock typicallyThey are ones werethe most produced in made from mahogany, rose-collected of the 16th cen-all antique tury. wood or an ebonized woodenclocks andare still a They were case and was produced mainlygood investment. originally weight driven in the first half of the 19th They have a top handle and and with a few exceptionsare easy to carry, hence the have only one hand. They century.name. Almost always made are not accurate timekeepersout of brass, the majority are and gain or lose five to ten Perhaps less well knownof French manufacture and minutes a day.are ornately engraved. Dials are Skeleton clocks, whichare invariably white enamel Longcase clocksand some have a brass trim. The Longcase clock is a weight were made in such a way asEnglish carriage clocks are driven floor-standing clockusually plainer but more solid and was created to house the to display as much ofin appearance. pendulum and works. William Clement is also credited with the working partsCuckoo clocksThe Cuckoo clock is a deco- developing this as possible.rative wall clock produced form about 1670.in the Black Forest from We often know Once popu-about 1850. They are usually them as grand-weight driven and feature a father or for lar, thesemechanical cuckoo, which the small ones,calls when the clock strikes grandmother elaboratethe hour and often the half clocks.hour. They have a carved designs arewooden case with a gable They are maderoof and have a wooden in a variety of fascinating,cuckoo. These are one clock, different woodswhich you either love or and whilst some and alwayshate, some folk switch the are quite plain,cuckoo “off “, for me person- others are more stood on aally I love the sound and find ornate. Once ait friendly. popular clock in base of marble or wood and many homes this is not always so were covered with a glass dome to prevent dust settling on the movement. The first English ones were made from c1820 – 1870. They were often used as presentation clocks. Tavern clocks The Tavern clock has an interesting his- tory. The Scot- tish clockmaker Alexander Bain patented the electric clock in 1840 and a year later he patent- ed the electromagnetic pendu- lum. In the 20th century the58 American Miniaturist

Timekeepersdevelopment of around 1770 being the suc- Watches are everelectronics has cessor to later versions of the popular and I dareled to clocks with Tavern clock. As they were to suggest thatno clockwork relatively inexpensive these very few of usparts at all using became increasingly popular do not have one.instead quartz as the wealth of individuals Radio clocks arecrystals or pow- increased. There was there- commonplace asered by batteries fore a great demand for hav- are various otherthus removing the ing ones own clock and they electronic gadgets,need for winding. would probably have been which incorporate placed in studies or libraries a time mechanism Tavern clocks of large private houses and in either analogue orfirst appeared clubs. digital.about 1730 andwere very ac- Making your own clock Counting up thecurate. Later ones Many of today’s clock manu- various timepieceswere often known facturers now use the mod- in my own homeas Act of Parliament clocks ern digital, electric or quartz I am amazed to find we havesince an Act of Parliament in movements. Whilst hourglass- over 20 means of seeing the1797 levied a tax of five shil- es are not now in general use time and this does not includelings per annum on all clocks. many folk still have a sundial a number of watches!Although this was repealed in the garden and there are If this has whetted youra year later, the name stuck a number to be seen in the appetite why not have a goand as late as the 20th century gardens of large houses and at making a clock or two forpeople still believed that they on the sides of churches and your miniature houses, youwere put in taverns, as private other public buildings. never know, you just mightownership of a clock was too get hooked. A simple oblongcostly. Astronomical clocks are still shape would suffice for your featured either inside or out- first effort either treated withWall clocks side many ecclesiastical build- a wood stain or painted withWall clocks are, as the name ings especially cathedrals. gold paint.suggests, any clock that can Many leaflets and brochuresbe hung on a wall, embracing have clock faces printed ina wide variety of styles from them or you could go on linethe plain English round dial and print some off or go to a dolls house shop or fair where clock to the you are sure to find some. more elabo- As you become more con- rate ones fident you could try different favored shapes and more ornate de- by some signs. Some of the photos with continental this article may give you a few countries. ideas. Whatever else you do or don’t do remember there is These always time for just one more.would be either carved wood Good timekeeping. AMor ornately cast metal ones.English ones were introduced American Miniaturist 59

Grandfather clockMinis aroundthe clockThe industrious Keith Walker finds thatmaking this miniature grandfather clockon a small budget is time well spent. T his is a fairly simple and Tools & materials: effective design for a clock that I chose to l Ladies wrist watch make in mahogany with a burr l Wood of your choice walnut veneer panel. I used l Brass knobs x 2 an inexpensive ladies quartz l Mini hinges x 2 watch to keep costs down to a l Gold craft paper minimum. l Fine chain 70mm l Gold bead Step 1: Cut out the bottom pieces, then using a round file Measurements (in mm) or miniature rotary tool, scallop l Base feet 52 x 8 x 4 (2 of) out two areas on the front and 30 x 8 x 4 (2 of) back strips to form the feet. Cut l Plinth 45 x 38 x 4 (1 of) out the piece to form the plinth, l Block 30 x 20 x 30 put a radius on the edge of the l Pendulum plinth 35 x 28 top face. x4 l Door and back 76 x 22 x4 l Sides 76 x 20 x 4 l Clock housing plinth 38 x 30 x 8 l Front 35 x 35 x 5 l Sides 32 x 25 x 3 l Back 32 x 29 x 3 l Top 42 x 25 x 3 l Ornate piece 35 x 10 x 4 l Veneer 65 x 1 x 1 (2 of) 14 x 1 x 1 (2 of)60 American Miniaturist

Grandfather clockStep 2: Glue the four strips and the plinth Step 4: Glue the bottom, block and strip -together, then produce a scallop on the together and set aside to dry.sides to complete the feet.Step 3: Cut out the block to the size Step 5: Cut out the pendulum box sidesindicated on the drawing. Create a pattern and back. I made a block from some scrapon the front. I made stamps from a tube wood that fits inside and holds the box tospanner and brass rod, then pressed into the correct size while setting. Glue togetherthe wood in a bench vice. Cut out the strip and clamp. Leave to set.that carries the pendulum box, blend aradius around the edge.Tip: If you wanted to use wood Step 6: Cut out the door piece. To make anand a clock movement that is sold ornate feature I cut a piece of burr walnutspecifically for uses in miniatures veneer and glued it to the front. If youinstead of a ladies watch, they areavailable, but keep in mind it will American Miniaturist 61increase your costs.

Grandfather clock have a wood vice, clamp the door tightly to press the veneer onto the door and leave it to set.Step 7: To finish, cut some very thin strips Step 9: Glue the back and side into positionof wood to make into a frame, cutting a on the base. When set, push the door into45 degree angle on each corner. Glue the the bottom so the hinge pin makes a markstrips into place using Super Glue Gel. on the base. Remove the door and whereWhen dry, sand the panel flat with some the hinge has marked the base make the240 grit sandpaper. hole deeper with a bradawl or sharp spike to locate the hinge. Step 8: Try the door in its position, sand the sides if necessary, then blend a radius on the right hand (hinge side) to assist when opening. Push the hinge pins in the door approx 2mm in from the side and end. Cut off the pins to leave about 5mm protruding.62 American Miniaturist

Grandfather clockStep 10: Cut out and make the clock Step 12: Again, I made a block to the insidehousing plinth. On the underside file a size of the clock housing. Apply glue to theradius, front and sides. Alternatively just sides of the back and then clamp onto thetake the edge off at an angle. Push the setting block. The clock can be screwedplinth onto the top to make a mark in the through the strap holders to the front orcorrect position for the top hinge pin. Make apply a little Super Glue Gel to the watchthe hole deeper then glue the plinth into front edge.position.Step 11: Cut out the front, sides and back Step 13: Drill a hole into the clock housingof the clock housing. Mark the center on the plinth, drilling at this stage rather thanfront face with a pencil. Depending on the before assembly ensures that adjustmentwatch to be used you will now have to make can be made for the position of thea hole the size of the clock face. This can be pendulum. Cut a length of chain 70mm.done by drilling a small hole first. Then file At one end add 10mm of wire to threadout to the required size. I used a 20mm drill the bead onto and at the other end, 25mmbit then filed out to a 22mm diameter. To get should be bent into the plinth hole tothe clock face closer to the front, you can file locate the chain for hanging correctly.a chamfer on the inside of the hole. I used cheap wire bangles for this. American Miniaturist 63

Grandfather clock Step 17: Cut out the wood for the ornate top. Use tracing paper to copy the shape of Step 14: Sand the top, then transfer to the wood. a radius on the sides of the clock housing top, then glue into position. Try the door for the correct width. Step 15: Try the clock housing on top of the plinth, checking for flatness and that it all fits squarely.Step 16: Using Super Glue Gel, glue the Step 18: You can use two round files tohinges onto the left hand side of the shape the top, 10mm and a 3mm diameter.housing, about 4mm in from the top and I used a craft multi tool with a small drumbottom. This will enable access to thewinder for changing the time. Take care notto get the glue on the hinge pin.64 American Miniaturist

sander, which made the task much easier. Grandfather clockUsing a 1.5mm diameter drill bit, drill twoholes in the position as on the sketch. With Tip: Old watchesa small round file make three grooves to can be boughtgive a tapered angle. from charity shopsStep 19: Glue the ornate top into position. or car boot sales.Finish by sticking on some gold self- If your watchadhesive and fixing the brass knobs. I movement istreated the surface with teak oil then wax battery run, whypolish. AM not replace the battery before Diagram not to scale fixing into the Grandfather clock? This will ensure your clock will run for the full life expectancy of the battery and you will get the most out of your hard work. All of the measurements are in mm. American Miniaturist 65

Conestoga wagonsAlitthliestowraicgaol n Susan Downing took on the challenge of creating a Conestoga wagon in miniature and the result was well worth the work.This little project began be needed for the construc- handmade, even the longhorn just after I discovered tion and what supplies would skull! Wood, paper, cotton, a miniature Cones- be necessary for the story I felt, and polymer clay were alltoga wagon kit. The kit itself wanted to portray. used to complete the scene.wasn’t of the highest quality, I had a lot of fun researchingbut I did think it was a bril- Although Conestoga wagons and reading about the timeliant idea. were primarily used in the period and the history of east, a few did travel west. Conestoga wagons. After studying it for a mo- Overtime the shape of thement, I decided to take on wagon was altered to adapt The biggest challenge wasthe challenge. So I set about better with prairie terrain. I the construction of the wheels.researching all of the envision a family owns this When I was making thisparts that would project the Internet wasn’t wagon and they are in pro- available, so I relied on a book66 American Miniaturist cess of moving westward. with great instruction on the building of miniature wagon The dog, china bowl, wheels. I wasn’t always sure metal bucket, and if all of the items that were coffee pot were my only needed could be made, but purchases. At that time I looking at it now I think the didn’t know how to work goal was accomplished in wonderful ways. with metal or glass. Everything was The parts that I had the most fun making were the wagon cover and the sign, California or Bust. I didn’t want them to look new and clean so I had to figure out how to age wood and Left: Susan cleverly set the Conestogo scene on a tree slice.

Conestoga wagonRight: The sign andcanopy were Susan’sfavorite elements tocreate in this scene.cloth to make the items Thanks to my master’s degree was selling my products to 32look well worn. Learning in art education and, more miniatures supply stores inthose techniques led me importantly, ten years of Ohio. This shop will be fea-to do several more pieces teaching art to elementary tured in Dollhouse Miniaturesthat needed an aged patina. school students, I figured March/April (DHM44). MyFamous Thomas Bug Juice out how to make most great-great-great-grandfatherbecame my favorite product to things myself, starting with built 10 Downing Street and alluse for a weathered effect. 1:12-scale toothpaste tubes of the houses on that road. So with tiny hand-painted labels. building and creating is mostA little about Susan definitely in my heritage.I got hooked on making “I got hooked on makingminiatures at my daughter’s miniatures at my Economics forced me topreschool Christmas Festival, daughter’s preschool develop another interest,where a group of holiday Christmas Festival, where which was interior design. Iroom boxes were on display. a group of holiday room could only afford to work onAn acquaintance said that we boxes were on display.” small apartments, but hadwere fortunate in Brooksville, dreams of the palatial. SoOhio, because there was a Making a room box of my again, thanks to my art edu-great miniature supply store in great-grandfather’s general cation and much relocation, Itown that had all the materials store increased my skill and became skillful at making myI would need. inventory and before long I living spaces appear larger than they actually were. I was entranced when Iwalked into the miniature I hope to combine these twoshop—until I saw the prices. talents in my miniature work and to communicate with American Miniaturist 67

Conestoga wagonsother miniaturists to not 42 years ago. I am so Above: Susan challenged herselfonly encourage creative happy to just be making min- by hand making the majority of theideas in our community, iatures and nothing else! AM pieces used in this project.but to also increase thenumber of enthusiasts inthis joyful hobby. I’ve had a wonderfulcareer as an interior designerspecializing in small-spaceliving and I’ve loveddollhouse miniatures sincechildhood. So I decided toput these two loves togetheron my Facebook page. Ihave also created a websiteand have an Etsy shop. I love making miniatures.I have had many jobs in mycareer—teaching, carpentry,hospital work, etc. My friendssay I am like a butterfly flittingfrom flower to flower. How-ever, miniature making hasbeen a constant since I beganThe history of the Conestoga wagonIn 1717 James Logan noted a purchase of a feet long, eleven feet high, and four feet wide andConestoga wagon in his accounting log. This could carry up to 12,000 pounds. Iron rimmedwas the first ecorded mention of a Conestoga wheels helped to endure rough trails. The wagonwagon. It was named after either the Conestoga body was built with a curve or slant in the frontRiver or Conestoga Township in Lancaster County, and rear to keep the cargo from shifting duringPennsylvania. There was also a local Native transport. The wood seams were covered in tar,American tribe called the Conestoga. which helped to prevent leaking while crossing rivers and deep streams. The durable canvas that These covered wagons were used for stretched across the wagons protected the cargotransportation southward through the Great from inclement weather.Appalachian Valley and then later they openedup commerce to Pittsburgh and Ohio. Before the The prairie schooner was the descendant ofdevelopment of the railroad, the Conestoga was a the Conestoga wagon. It was used to transportvery important vehicle in transporting cargo over the pioneers’ possessions westward. Its canvasthe Appalachian Mountains. Teams of up to eight top was stark white, which resembled a sailinghorses or up to a dozen oxen were used to pull ship from a distance, hence the term schooner.one wagon. Its body was fl t and its sides were lower than the Conestoga wagon. The average Conestoga wagon was eighteen68 American Miniaturist

Winter hatKnit a warmwinter hatJill Mundy makes a warm winter hat that’sperfect for a snowy day full of fun! Onceyour finished, put it on your 1:12-scale doll.T his little hat can be knitted K5 (22 sts) Tools & materials: in all sorts of different l Row 5: P colors – darker ones for l Row 6: K4, K2tog, K9, K2tog, K5 l Size 16 (1.5mm) needlesboys and pretty ones for the girls. (20 sts) l 2 ply yarn in 3 colorsThe design is perfect for keeping l Row 7: Pnot only their heads warm, but l Row 8: K Abbreviations:their ears as well. l Row 9: P Change to C l Row 10: K l st or sts = stitch orFlaps (make two alike) l Row 11: P stitchesl Using A, cast on 4 sts. l Row 12: K2, K2tog, K5, K2tog,l Row 1: Knit K5, K2tog, K2 (17 sts) Step 4: Using contrast color yarn,l Row 2: Purl l Row 13: P blanket stitch around edge ofl Row 3: Increase in 1st st. K to end. l Row 14: K2, K2tog, K3, K2tog, hat, including earflaps.l Row 4: Increase in 1st st. P to end. K3, K2tog, K1, K2 tog (13 sts)l Row 5: K l Row 15: (K2tog, K1) to last 4 sts Step 5: Using contrast yarn,l Row 6: P – K2tog, K2 (9 sts). embroider snowflakes, cross-Break yarn and leave flap on a l Break off yarn leaving long end stitches and French knots alongsafety pin or spare needle. for sewing up. each stripe.Winter hat Make up Step 6: Make two plaits usingl Using A, cast on 3 sts; K 3 then Step 1: Sew in ends. Fold hat all colors ofK 6 sts of Flap 1; Turn needle and right sides together. yarn.cast on 6 sts;l Turn back to r/s and K 6 sts Step 2: Thread needle with end Step 7: Tiefrom Flap 2; of yarn and pass through all 9 sts. a knot atl Turn needle and c/o 3 sts. (24 sts) one endl Row 1: P Step 3: Gather up and stitch and stitchl Row 2: K down length of back seam. Turn other endl Row 3: P Change to B to right side. just insidel Row 4: K5, K2tog, K10, K2tog, earflaps. AM American Miniaturist 69

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Dolly bedA charmingbed for dollyMaria Malmström made a small wire bedfor a miniature doll’s dolly. Follow alongwith this tutorial and make your own.M ake a tiny bed for a Step 3: Connect two of the child’s doll or use the designspieces together by tightly basis of this design to winding a thinner wire aroundmake a child size or adult size them at their centers.bed using wire. Tools & materials: Step 2: Draw the headboardl 22 gauge and/thinner wire design on a piece of paper as al Wire cutters guide (max height 33mm). Bendl Pliers the wire to create 4 designs.l Paper and penl Paintl Paintbrushl Wire meshStep 1: Cut four pieces of 30cm(12”) of wire. Fold each of them inhalf and twist as shown below. American Miniaturist 71

Dolly bedStep 4: Measure the width of the Step 5designs and bend the headboardframes to fit around. Make thelegs twice as long so you can foldthem over to make the structurestronger. Wrap wire up each leg.Step 5: Connect the designs Step 6: At the base ofto the headboard frame. Do the designs wrap wirethe same for the footboard by and twist to the lengthwinding a thinner wire around desired. This will bethem on each side. the frame to hold the mattress. Then connect Step 4 the wires to the footboard end at the base of the footboard designs. Step 7: Cut a piece of mesh to the size of the bed. Wire it to the bed frame using thin wire.72 American Miniaturist

Step 8: Draw your desired side Dolly beddesigns on paper and use as a American Miniaturist 73guide to twist the wire and shapethe two side designs.Step 9: Secure the side designsto the bed using thin wire.Step 10: Paint the bed if desired.Make a mattress and beddingto complete the bed. Now adollhouse dolly or bear has acomfy place to sleep! AM

Gentleman’s studyAprivgaetnetleSmtuadny’s A place where worldly knowledge and a warm heart are as essential as a golf club and a loaded gun. By Frances Roe.Dollhouses of a certain and there are hundreds of are acceptable, from tradition- era are almost guaran- wonderful miniatures that you al paper to paneling. teed to have two partic- can collect to help the man ular types of room, apart from of the house put his mark on The windows would have a the essentials of kitchen and what is essentially his private full curtain, made of velour, or bathroom that is. I hardly ever space. a muted print, plus a valance see a dollhouse based in the Georgian or Victorian period, For a start without seeing a nursery, or a the study gentleman’s study. Both offer would be wonderful opportunities for decorated in miniatures. But for now, let’s masculine explore what lies in a gentle- colors and man’s study and examine just would be why this room is so popular practical and in miniatures. functional, but still com- While the lady of the house fortable. No had the parlor to entertain intricate frills her friends, the gentleman or superficial insisted on having his own furnishings territory, to which he could here. escape, with or without company. His study was the A variety of place where he could strike wall coverings deals, carry out business and conduct family affairs and Top: Guns were accounts – something that the an important man of the house was solely part of a country in charge of. gent’s kit. As such, the study is a Right: The study particularly masculine room was a place to which a man74 American Miniaturist could escape.

Gentleman’s studyFurniture would be in darkwood, which contributed tothe room looking sombre. American Miniaturist 75

Gentleman’s studyand tiebacks. Floors might be especially in smaller houses past as they are today – and acovered with an where the study period study might also haveOriental rug, also comprised the latest must-have equip-quite the new the family’s ment, such as a box camera orthing. A sisal library. telescope. If the room was bigrug, wooden or A large, dark, enough, a billiard table wouldparquet floor give the fireplace is be appropriate for the maletraditional look. socialite, as it was a game as- another focal point, sociated with the aristocracy A gentleman’s with a mantle above and therefore, most desirablestudy calls for displaying orna- to master.organization and of ments and a car-central importance riage clock. Below: A well-stocked library and awould be a large, For the well globe indicate that this gentlemanhandsome desk in traveled Victo- is well informed.dark wood with brass rian man, animalhandles. To accompanysuch an important piece of specimens in a display case,furniture - an adjustable, or at least preserved birds andswivel chair; this probably insects under a glass dome,came with the desk as a set. would give the impressionThe usual accessory items are that he was worldly wise.required for anyone burning In the same vein, a celestialthe midnight oil, a green glass globe was a common acces-banker’s lamp, a candlestick sory for a man who wantedlamp or a brass piano light, to appear well educated andpapers and documents. knowledgeable. Tasteful artworks and As the study was also atraditional country themes, room that other male guestssuch as horse-and-hound art retired to, perhaps a drinksis standard fare, but themes cabinet, card table or game ofthat indicate the gentleman’s chess are appropriate for youroccupation or interests are a gentleman’s convenience.subtle way of helping us to Then they would need some-understand who he is. where to sit, so a well-stuffed easy chair or leather winged Furniture would be in dark chair are important items ofwood, which contrib-uted to the furniture.room look- Boys’ toys wereing somberin compari- as popular in theson to othershared fam-ily rooms.A bookcaseis a must,76 American Miniaturist

Gentleman’s study All these things go to show house is a good all-rounder. deportment, able to dance,that the man of the house is a skilled horseman, provedboth interested and interesting. What makes a gentleman? achievements in the field of As the word suggests, the sports, never the cause of an Outdoor sports of hunting, definition of a “gentleman” argument, but a courageousshooting, and fishing were comprised two parts. Firstly, defender when required andvery masculine pastimes, so a the gentle; knowledge of art, able to handle a weapon.gun rack, fishing equipment music and literature, lively A man of honor.and even stuffed and mounted conversational skills and politetrophies were all part of the and courteous manner, a gen- To master all these skillsimage for a successful gentle- erous host and attentive to the and qualities as second nature,man. Similarly, you could dis- comfort of family, friends and the “gentleman’s” educationplay sporting trophies along- guests in all situations. started at a very young age.side certificates of learningto show that the man in your Then, the man; masterful If the male in question came from a wealthy family, he American Miniaturist 77

Gentleman’s studywould have received private of the 19th Century subjects curriculum. Young men wouldtuition, perhaps in Greek and such as English, writing, and be taken out in the schoolLatin and attended Eton or arithmetic were taught along- holidays to hunt, shoot, andHarrow. By the beginning side the classics as a matter of fish. Cricket was also popular. Left: A keen interest in natural history and science.78 American Miniaturist

Gentleman’s study By the time he was a young to write a good letter. For the street robbers, bandits,man, our gent would already sake of socializing and taking pickpockets, con men andbe an excellent horseman, in- a well-bred wife, being able to cutthroats roaming the lanes,formed on military matters, able dance was essential. roads, heath lands, wood-to speak a second language and lands, coastal paths and city Much the same as today, streets. A gentleman had toBelow: It was also a place where he violence in the 18th and 19th know how to look after him-could entertain his guests. Centuries was widespread. self and his companions. AM There were highwaymen, American Miniaturist 79

AM’s news page is devoted to keeping busy miniaturists up to speed. Please submit items of mini interest to auralea@ ashdown.co.uk or to American Miniaturist - Itty bits, 68132 250th Avenue, Kasson, MN 55944.November Highlights Gemma Figueras was inspired to create a traditional Amish barn. to find in Miniaturist, is my mostcontest winner anticipated magazine of every November 14 Issue #139 www.americanminiaturist.com so many month. Big kudos to all of you.The article “A Collector of varieties Thank you.Miniature Art” was one of my CANADA P$9r.2i5cCeAD$. U6K.£94.255 not justabsolute favorites. I appreciate art spaghetti. In our November issue ofand want to paint in miniature PROJECTS American Miniaturist (AM139)myself. The direction of choosing, •••••••CPACPHWalerurokoeusselctahisodhvtssiatiescnqayatrgnuuahodicaraofsreamfbelllaoskuetfti we asked what your favoritearranging, and hanging art was highlights within the issuefascinating. This is something no Natalia were. We have randomlyone has ever talked about. selected Gina Brege of Elba, Antonelli NY to be our winner for the I also really enjoyed the pasta November highlights contest. Tocreations. They are so realistic An exceptional collection has done congratulate her for writing in toand give great examples to By Kathy and Brian Tepper this medium share her favorite things aboutcreate my own clay dinners. I’m the issue we will be sending herfrom an Italian heritage and this 139_cover.indd 1 an America’s Doll House book.is something that I have been Congratulations Gina!looking for, but unable 9/23/14 4:44 PM and this choice of foods fabulously! Last, but not at all the least, “The Time Traveler” that Lianda Sutherland created. Wow! I love steam punk and she did it with great flare. This is creativity to the hilt! Your magazine, AmericanWhere’s Arthur? Snowman Cookies giveawayArthur Can you helpwas found us find him? He is Jen Tuttle baked and decoratedon page 20 gallivanting about some delicious snowman cookiesvisiting the farm looking for mischief as to giveaway! Sendin the November he explores the pages of your entry toissue (AM139)! this magazine. SnowmanWe have randomly selected Send your sightings to CookiesJeanne Christofferson, of Where’s Arthur? – Issue 141, giveawayNapa, CA to be our winner American Miniaturist, 68132 issuefor this month’s Where’s 250th Ave., Kasson, MN –141Arthur contest. 55944, or fax them to (507)We will be sending her a 634-7691, or email them Americanvery special Project CD for to [email protected]. Miniaturist,helping us find Arthur. We Please be sure to include 68132 250thhope you enjoy this gift! your name, address, phone Ave., Kasson, MN 55944, or fax number, and email address. them to (507) 634-7691, or email But as you know Arthur is The deadline for this contest them to [email protected] active little fellow and we is Monday, January 20, Please be sure to include yourare afraid he has run off to 2015. name, address, phone number,get into mischief again! and email address. The deadline for this contest is Monday, January 20, 2015.80 American Miniaturist

ittybitsEva Perendreu takes us on a mini Gypsy caravan journey. January Highlights contest We would love to know what your favorite January 15 Issue #141 www.americanminiaturist.com CANADAP$9r.2i5cCeAD$. U6K.£94.525 highlights were in this January issue of AM. You could win this 1:12-scale fireplace! All it takes is a small paragraph for our random drawing! PROJECTS Send your entry to January Highlights contest,• Patio set American Miniaturist, 68132 250th Avenue, Kasson,• Mason jars MN 55944. You may also send your entries via• Party dress• Grandfather clock • Knit a winter hat • Bed for dolly • Plush monkeyOLD-TIME GENERAL STORESHistory recorded in miniature FiDnodllisnhsopiursaet.iToVn with email to [email protected]. Please be sure to include your name, address, phone number, and email address. The 11/24/14 1:40 PM04JA15_p001.indd 1 deadline for this contest is Monday, January 20, 2015.Quilting Basket giveaway The art and miniature world welcomes the launchwinner of D. Thomas Fine Miniatures Artisan Dollhouses, Collectibles, DIY Workshop and Gallery.In ourNovember New Storefront Opens in Hastings-on-Hudsonissue (AM139)Gabriele The Metro New York City area welcome a BIG introductionLayne donated into the miniature world with the opening of D. Thomasthis wonderful Fine Miniatures which will open on Thursday, November1:12-scale quilting 20, 2014. The new storefront on Warburton Avenue in thebasket to giveaway. village of Hastings-on Hudson, in the heart of the historicWe have randomly selected Kellie Ayle Lower Hudson Valley, is brimming with the charm,of Phoenix, AZ to be our winner for this wonder and excitement of fine scale miniatures andquilting basket giveaway contest! designed to excite and inspire visitors of all ages.Congratulations Kellie! D. Thomas Fine Miniatures is a retail destinationHoliday Ham giveaway featuring artisan dollhouses and top quality collectibleswinner including 1/12” scale furniture and accessories. D. Thomas Fine Miniatures will also offer DIY/workshops and classesIn our November issue taught by master artists and craftsmen in the field. The(AM139) Amanda concept, designed to appeal to collectors, crafters andPhillips has enthusiasts at all skill levels and abilities, was created, indonated this part, to raise awareness of miniatures as a decorative art1:12-scale ham form and to introduce the discipline not only to a newon a platter generation but to those who may just be discovering it.to giveaway. The shop also features a galley space showcasing worksWe have randomly selected Louise in miniature by well-known artisans from all over theMcCoskey of Modesto, CA to be our world.winner for this Holiday Ham giveawaycontest! The D. Thomas Fine Miniatures retail shop is locatedCongratulations Louise! at 579 Warburton Avenue #6, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY in the Movie House Mews -- a converted theater built in 1920 and restored as a commercial destination. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday 10am-5pm. Sundays 12Noon-5pm. Evenings by appointment (closed on Mondays). American Miniaturist 81

Men’s sweaterTime for awinter sweaterFollow along with Auralea Krieger andhave fun making a basic knit sweater foryour male doll that is removable.T here is a chill in the air, so Step 3: Place the sweater front Tools & materials: I thought it might be fun to and back with the good side of l Fabric make a sweater for a mini the fabric facing each other and l Fabric gluegentleman. This little sweater will sew the sides up to the bottom l Needle and threadbe removable. I used stretchy knit of the armhole. l Scissorsmaterial from a sock. Step 4: Tuck the sleeves inside Cut up the center of the back.Step 1: Cut out the patterns. Pay the still inside out sweater andattention to the collar because line up the sleeve holes. Sew allyou must be sure it is cut with the around.right side of the fabric facing up. Step 5: Sew the shoulders together leaving a neck hole. Step 6: Turn the sweater right side out.Step 2: Sew the sleeves and turn Step 8: Slip onto the doll andthem right side out. then cut a half-inch or so down the front, from the neck. Then snip off the left and right extra to make a V-neck. Step 7: This part feels so wrong, Tip: I used the top of the socks but is necessary to make it for the end of the sleeves and removable. Heidi Ott dolls arms the bottom of the sweater. are too far apart to be able to slip This adds a nice detail. the sweater on while sewn up.82 American Miniaturist

Men’s sweaterSweater front and back Sleeve cut 2 cut 2 Step 12: Put glue around the right side of the color up to the back. Press the edge of the collar onto the glue.Glue this Collar - cut with fabric underside upend first to change your dolls outfit. I used Step 13: Put glue on the left a thread in a slightly different side and press collar edge along color so I can find it easily. as well. If you need to, snip off the tip so the front left butts up Step 10: Put a dab of fabric glue against the front right without on the end of the side of the overlapping. Let dry. collar that will face up. Use a toothpick if your glue bottle has no nozzle.Step 9: Overlap and sew the Step 11: Adhere to the center ofback of the sweater up from the the bottom of the V-neck. Be surebase to the back of the neck. Just the flat end tip is straight acrossa few stitches because you will for an even look.snip these apart when your ready American Miniaturist 83

Men’s sweaterStep 14: Fold the collar downand snip the back and stitchtogether so you can open it up inthe future to remove the sweater.This sweater was made with amedium-thick fabric, to make aform fitting sweater use a thinnerknit as shown in the photo tothe right with the burgandysweater. You may have to makesize alterations to this pattern fora tighter fit. If your chosen fabric does nottake glue very well just make afew stitches around the collarinstead. If you use natural fabricsthe glue will adhere easier. To make pants for your maledoll see my tutorial in AM136,“An outfit for a young man”. Youcan extend the knickerbockers totrouser length. The doll shown inthis tutorial is a 6” Heidi Ott doll. AM84 American Miniaturist

Images may be cut out or copied for personal use only SnippetsBirthday celebration! Glue flags o to card, cut out and glue the tops to string. Drape string Snippetsacross room. Glue hats onto paper, cut out and assembImlaege.sGmalyubeecuotonutsortcionpigedffoorprerssotnraalupse.only Inches Works of art to frame and hang in your project.HAP PY 1B I RTHDAYotGlhuere seiddgee under 2 mm 10 20 30 40Birthday wrapping paper. 1:12 Music book. Pin the tail on the donkey. American Miniaturist 85 AM139_Snippets_p085-086.indd 85 9/22/14 5:38 PMClock faces. American Miniaturist 85

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showdates We always advise checking times and dates before traveling. We wouldn’t want you to drive 500 miles to a show that’s been canceled.2015 Opportunity drawing to General Public 10-4. $7 Adults,JANUARY 17-18 benefit an Pasqual Academy. $4 Children. Pre-registeredSARASOTA, FL www.sdminiatureshow.com. Workshops Friday & Saturday. Questions: sd.minishow@The Florida Gulf Coast gmail.com. facebook.com/ FEBRUARY 21Miniatures Festival will be sdminiatures. AUGUSTA, MEheld January 17 & 18, 2015,Saturday and Sunday at the FEBRUARY 14 Whitefield Lions Club 29thRamada Waterfront Hotel, CULVER CITY, CA Annual Model Railroad and7150 North Tamiami Trail, Miniature Dollhouse Show,Sarasota, Florida. Special show The 29th Annual Miniatures National Guard Armory,room block price. Reserve now: West ‘Minature Fantasy Show Western Avenue will be held941-355-2781. Show Includes: & Sale’ will be held at the February 21, 2015, fromSaturday—Pre-registered Doubletree by Hilton, 6161 10:00am-3:30pm. AdultsPreview 5-8, $18 Early Sales, Centinela Blvd off of 40 $5.00, under 12 free, familyWeekend Admission, Cash Freeway from 9:30am to 4:00pm. $10.00. Operating layouts,Bar & Refreshments. Mail Admission is $7.00 adults, $3.00 miniature displays. Contact:reservation to: Molly Cromwell children under 12. Free exhibit Steven P. Laundrie, 50 FairviewPresents, 44421 Adare Manor room, workshops on Sunday. For Ave., Randolph, ME 04346.Square, Ashburn, VA 20147. general and dealer information, Telephone: 207-582-1410,Sunday—Sales Room open contact: Nancy Branch, (310) E-mail: [email protected] for Preview Attendees. 454-2054, [email protected] Public 10-4. $7 Adults, net. Visit the website at FEBRUARY 21-22$4 Children. Pre-registered miniatureswest.com. MORRO BAY, CAWorkshops Friday & Saturday. FEBRUARY 14-15 Our 25th AnniversaryFEBRUARY 7-8 ORLANDO, FL “Central Coast Dollhouse &SAN DIEGO, CA Miniatures Show and Sale”, The Orlando Miniatures Festival will take place at the MorroThe 41st Annual Miniature will be held February 14 & 15, Bay Community Center, 1001Show & Sale, “Nostalgia in 2015, Saturday & Sunday at the Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, CA.Miniature” is presented by International Palms Resort, 6515 93442 from 10am to 4pm onthe the San Diego Miniature International Drive, Orlando, Saturday, February 21 andCrafters. The show will be Florida. Special show room block 11am to 3pm on Sunday,held Saturday, February 7, price. Reserve now: 407-351- February 22. Daily Admission:2015 from 10am to 5pm 3500. Show Includes: Saturday— Adults $5.00, Seniors $4.00,and Sunday, February 8, Pre-registered Preview 5-8, $18 Children (8-12) $3.00 &2015 from 11am to 4pm at Early Sales, Weekend Admission, Under 8 yrs. free.  For furtherthe Al Bahr Shrine Center, Cash Bar & Refreshments. Mail information please contact5440 Kearny Mesa Rd. San reservation to: Molly Cromwell Mike or Cherrel Botkin atDiego, CA 92111. Adults $8/ Presents, 44421 Adare Manor 805-772-7858 or email:Children (8-12) $2. Classes, Square, Ashburn, VA 20147. [email protected] or LindaExhibits, Food Available. Sunday—Sales Room open S. Costley at 805-772-7202 or early for Preview Attendees. email: [email protected] American Miniaturist

MARCH 7-8 located at Best Western Vista General Public 10-4. $7 Adults,SEATTLE, WA Inn at the airport, 2646 Airport $4 Children. Pre-registered Way, Boise, Idaho. Saturday Workshops Friday & Saturday.Seattle Miniature Show. 10am-5pm and SundayDoubleTree Suites by Hilton - noon-5pm. Adults $4, children JULY 12Seattle Airport/Southcenter, (5-12) $2. No strollers please. FOGELSVILLE, PA16500 Southcenter Parkway, For more info, contact BobbiSeattle, Washington (located Hargett c/o Mini Les Bois, PO The 38th Annual Dollhousein Tukwila). Doors open both Box 4482, Boise, Idaho 83711- and Miniatures Show anddays at 10am. Free parking! 4482. [email protected]. (208) Sale, sponsored by theHandicap accessible. Food on 377-9154. Lehigh Valley Miniatureslocation. Workshops. Childrens’ Club “Small on Scale”, will beclasses - free. Exhibits. APRIL 24-25 held at The Holiday Inn,  ExitNew website: http://www. CHATTANOOGA, TN 49A off I-78 o to Rt. 100SeattleMiniatureShow.com. South.  First right on PennContact: Pat Bennett. Phone: Chattanooga Miniature Drive, then turn right.  GPS503-362-6012 evenings & Society announces their info:  7736 Adrienne Drive,weekends. Email: PatBennett@ annual Fun Days, featuring Breinigsville, PA 18031  610-SeattleMiniatureShow.com displays, sales and workshops. 391-1000 10 AM – 4 PM  $5.00 “May Day” will be held Fri. Adults (4.50 with coupon),MARCH 14 April 24 and Sat. April 25, 2015 $1.00 children under 12. BOCA RATON, FL in the meeting rooms behind Exhibits, free parking, food Innovative Miniatures on Lee available.  Free children’sLes Petits Collecteurs of South Hwy in Chattanooga, TN. For class.  Show information:Florida will hold their Dollhouse information on registration, Jo Roseberry 570-620-Miniatures Show and Sale on hotels and class offerings, 0810 [email protected] orSaturday, March 14, 2015 from contact Ginger Morrison at Mary  Breidinger 610-762-9:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. at the [email protected] or 8370 mbreiginger4547@Boca Raton Community Center, by phone at 423-344-8502 gmail.com .  Check150 NW Crawford Blvd., Boca our website:  www.Raton, FL 33432.  Admission is MAY 30-31 lehighvalleyminiatures.$5.00 for adults and $2.00 for STURBRIDGE, MA com for more showunder 12. There will be many information and to printdealers, a large exhibit room The Sturbridge Miniatures a discount coupon.  Showfeaturing What’s Cooking?, free Festival will be held May proceeds benefit cha itiesMake It and Take It demos, and 30 & 31, 2015, Saturday & and educational endeavors.lunch facilities. Workshops will Sunday (First weekend afterbe held on Friday, March 13th, Memorial Day) at the Host To add your event to the2015. Proceeds from our show Hotel on Cedar Lake, 366 Main American Miniaturist Showbenefit ids In Distress and Street/Rte 20, Sturbridge, Dates calendar for a nominal fee,AVDA. For show information, Massachusetts. Special show please contact Sara Vix.contact Marilyn Freedman, room block price. Reserve now: Email:[email protected]. Website 508.347.7393. Show Includes: [email protected] http://sites.google.com/site/ Saturday—Pre-registered Phone: (507) 634-3143lespetitsclub Preview 5-8, $18 Early Sales, Fax: (507) 634-7691 Weekend Admission, Cash Mail:APRIL 18-19 Bar & Refreshments. Mail Show DatesBOISE, ID reservation to: Molly Cromwell American Miniaturist Presents, 44421 Adare Manor 68132 250th Ave Kasson, MN35th Annual Mini Les Bois Square, Ashburn, VA 20147. 55944Miniature Show and Sale Sunday—Sales Room open early for Preview Attendees. American Miniaturist 89

Half-inch scale malt shopMMemalot rSiehsop Gabriele Layne’s 1:24-scale soda shop is set in a framed shadow box and proudly serves up a big helping of fifties nostalgia.It was the place to go for the creations of this vintage slice half the size that she normally best 5- and 10-cent cherry of life, as is Gabriele’s mini constructs in for the simple or chocolate Coca-Colas in malt shop. reason that she was running town. Malts and milkshakes out of space. were served brim- Her version in miniature is ming to the top of the She created glass with the excess the 1:24-scale waiting for you in the soda shop to be same frosty silver tin entirely con- it was mixed in. tained in a 4.5” x 7” shadow box You could do a full which she divided 360-degree turn on the into two scenes. bar stools and didn’t She stained a even have to leave small vignette box your seat to select and then glued your favorite song on in a foam core the mini juke box. divider to create the second floor Soda shops, or malt which highlights shops as they were the shop’s iconic- also called, were wild- looking booths and ly popular during the background. fifties and early sixties. The first floor They made a comeback features the malt in the ’70s and ’80s— shop counter com- but only on television plete with mirrored when Happy Days aired Tuesday nights at 8. Left: The Wurlitzer jukebox kit included Today a few authen- a wood piece with a tic diners and malt photo and silver trim shops exist, but most that Gabriele glued on. establishments are re-90 American Miniaturist

Half-inch scale malt shopbackground and delicious ice Above: Sign prints werecream sundaes. The flooring, glued onto metal from awhich looks like aged vinyl, pie pan and then cut out and placed on the walls.“She found kits for thebenches, tables, a soda Right: The soda fountainfountain, a jukebox, and was made from a kit.even an old pop crate,but had to fabricate the Part of the fun forstools, shelf, and counter Gabriele was re-herself.” searching old images of bygone malt shopswas actually a print of pat- to see how they wereterned wallpaper. The walls furnished. She foundare painted in soda shop red kits for the benches,with acrylic paint. tables, a soda foun- tain, a jukebox, and even an old pop crate, but had to fabricate the stools, shelf, and American Miniaturist 91

Half-inch scale malt shopBelow: The benches are from kits that included shaped wood, which was then covered in black faux leather andtrimmed with red cord. The table kit’s sides and legs were painted silver and the foot is painted black.92 American Miniaturist

Half-inch scale malt shopAbove: Gabriele made the counter These tiny banana splits were The counter stools for the sodausing matboard and paint. made using painted seed pods shop were made using styrene and then they were filled wit rods. Cut pieces were insertedcounter herself. banana halves. The scoops of ice in metal eyelets that serve for She used matboard to cream are air dried clay. Then they a base and then a round fl t were topped with brown paint to bead was glued on top for thebuild the shelf and counter look like chocolate syrup. seat. The stools were paintedand painted the items with in a matte silver and the stoolacrylic colors to get the look tops in a deep red. Then a stripof the red laminate that was of silver was glued around theubiquitous during the fifties. bead to cover the holes.Her addition of trim pieceswith silver sticker lines These strawberry and chocolate Small cone shaped metal beadsperfected the design she milkshakes flo ts have straws glued to silver stud bases serveenvisioned. For the bar seat- made from toothbrush bristles. as ice cream sundaes, anding, she used beads, styrene milkshake cups.sticks, and metal eyelets.“The stools were a little American Miniaturist 93tricky,” admits Gabriele, butthey turned out perfectly.We especially like how thestool seats look worn andtorn—amazing use of paintand ingenuity! She then, of course, hadthe delicious task of find-ing and creating bananasplits, ice cream sundaes,milkshakes, and root beer

Half-inch scale malt shopEarring backs These little cups were painted floats in quarter scale. Aftermake an silver and then filled wit searching local craft shopseven smaller scoops of strawberry, chocolate, for materials, she foundversion of a and vanilla ice cream that was that cone-shaped beadssundae or made from air dry clay. and jewelry pieces mademilkshake realistic metal cups and thatcup. This idea came from oval seed pods could easilyRuth McIntosh, a member of become banana split dishes.Gabriele’s miniature club. She created the malt shop menu items using air-driedGabriele printed out variousvintage labels to use as signs. “Part of the funThey bring something special for Gabriele wasto this miniature scene. researching old images of bygone malt shops to see how they were furnished.” clay and paint. Other items like the posters, sign, wall décor and clock face were either printed from com- puter templates or found in the kits she purchased. AM1.Scooby Doo 2.1974 3.Malt powder 4.Soda jerk Malt Shop Trivia 1.What cartoon featured a malt shop that served a pickle on its ice cream sundaes? 2.What year did Happy Days debut? 3.What is the difference between a malt and a milkshake? 4.What was the guy behind the counter at the soda shop called? See the answers at the bottom of the page.94 American Miniaturist

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Plush monkeyMonkey see,monkey doJoin in the fun and make this adorablemini monkey. Elles Leenders will walk youthrough with her pattern and instructions.E very mini nursery or mini Step 5: Sew hands and feet to Tools & materials: toy store needs a bounty arms and legs. Double the pieces l Soft material in dark of plush toys. What could and sew from the seam to the brown be more fun than a mischevious end of the arm or leg. l Suede in light brown monkey? Once you master l Stuffing making this little fellow who Step 6: Round off hand/foot at l Thin wire knows how many other critters the upper end and close seam. l Fabric glue you can make! Turn the limbs very carefully. l Black stranded cotton Place legs (seam to the inside) to Step 1: Transfer the patterns to the front of the body. American Miniaturist 97 the material and cut them out, except the ear parts, which you will cut later.Step 2: Fold body part in halfand close one side so that hisseam ends up at the center back.Round off the upper corners ofthe body to form the top of thehead. Close the top seam.Step 3: Turn the body. To definethe neck, make running stitchesabout 1/2” (10mm) from the top ofthe head, all around the body.Step 4: Stuff the head and pullthe thread tightly. Wrap aroundthe neck once more and thenfinish off thread end.

Plush monkey Body put them into the arms (rounded Last Word contest(1 x dark brown) side down). Do you have a miniature Step 11: Stuff the arms lightly. story or project you would Carefully insert the wire into like to share with us? Each the body in the spot where the month, we select one such arm should go and sew the arm special story to publish on to the body with tiny mattress pages 97-98 in that issue of stitches. our magazine, and we want to be able to feature yourArms & legs Hands Step 12: Close the dart in the special mini project in an (4 x dark and feet snout. Place the face and one upcoming issue! brown) (4 x light snout part together and sew. brown) Your special project will Step 13: Sew both snout parts inspire us as well as ourTail (1 x dark brown) together and close the rounded readers more than you know. side without darts. We urge you to share your Snout (2 x light own vision and creativity. brown) Step 14: Place the face onto the Tell us a little about you Face (1 x light head and sew with tiny mattress and the project you want brown) stitches. to share, where you got the Ear (2 x out of a inspiration, and how you double layer of Step 15: Embroider eyes, nose made it all came together. material, light brown) and mouth with one strand of black cotton. Please keep your stories around 500 words,Step 7: Sew the upper legs to Step 16: Sew the tip of the tail, accompanied by a fewlower body, leaving the backside turn and close the rest of the tail pictures of you and youropen for now. part with tiny overhand stitches. special project so that our readers can enjoy it as well.Step 8: Cut two pieces of wire Step 17: Cut three inches of wire It could be your work onabout 4” (10cm) and bend these and fold this piece. Put the wire those two pages of a futuredouble. Place one piece of wire into the tail and then insert the AM issue!into each leg (rounded part bare end of the wire into thetowards the foot). Stuff the legs back of the body. Send your entry to Lastlightly. Bend ends of the wire and Word writing contest,put them in the body. Step 18: Attach the tail. Glue two American Miniaturist, 68132 pieces of material for the ears 250th Avenue, Kasson, MNStep 9: Stuff the rest of the body together (right sides out) and 55944. You may also sendand close the back with tiny when dry, cut out the ear shapes. your entries via email tostitches. Glue the ears to the body. [email protected]. Please be sure to includeStep 10: Cut two pieces of wire You can now bend and arrange your name, address, phone3” (7cm). Bend these in half and your monkey’s arms and legs. number, and email address. Have fun monkeying around! AM The deadline for our next Last Word writing contest is Monday, January 20, 2015.98 American Miniaturist

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