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OPEN HOUSE It all started off with Judy filling in bits that the crow’s nest, hence the name “Wren’s Nest” (wren being a lady sailor). Jenny is‘should be filled in, cleaning and tidying, and from Jenny Wren and Nelson the cat was’then papering and decorating. the name of the ships cat at Trafalgar.a carpet sweeper. One can often find an The rest of the furniture inside is a Isn’t that cleverly thought through?odd rogue basin, or even an abandoned very eclectic selection of makes, mixedlavatory, but to find a complete bath- in with home-made pieces. There is also I love it when an otherwise discardedroom, plus a Lundby family of dolls is some that has obviously been lovingly and unloved doll’s house is brought backamazing. I am unsure about the mak- made by Judy, including the curtains, to life, and if people like Judy didn’ters of the kitchen table and chairs, but bedding, and smaller items around the embark on such rescue missions our min-I believe they are from about the same cottage. iature world would be a sadder place. DHWtime. I must tell you the story that Judy •If you have done something simi- In those days 16th scale was not seen has invented about the family and theirabout much, apart from at car boot sales names. lar that you are really proud of, andand some fairs, so this was a really useful would like to be featured in DHW,gift and helped create just the right look Judy lives in Gosport in Hampshire, just email me direct at sarenharding@and feel. a naval town, so the name Jack Tarr yahoo.com or contact me through (sailor) was born. Sailors climb rigging to DHW at [email protected] and I will be in touch. D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D JUNE 2014 51

featureTreasures at atrain showGayle Baillargeon gives you a crash courseon how to incorporate model railway scaleitems into your next mini project By Gayle BaillargeonMy husband is a or a kitchen utensil. Half the in size that is found in train scale isn’t really usable in our model railyway fun is seeing the pitying looks scales baffles my mind. Keep collections but it does offer enthusiast and as I they give my poor husband! in mind that O scale can be the occasional item that can wander around his used as 1:42, and there is also fit. Trees can become gardentrain shows, I search for odds At the last train show, I a model railroad gauge called shrubs and HO scale cars andand ends that will suit my came away with several treas- O 27 that is the equivalent trucks will work perfectly asminiatures. Sometimes, the ures including an old “O” of 1:64, so if you are treasure little toys for a twelfth child.best bits are found in the junk scale cottage that was manu- hunting at the train shows HO animals can make thebins that dealers tuck under factured by Marx. O scale is make sure you don’t buy O 27 perfect porcelain-like figu-their sales tables. The dealers usually the equivalent to 1:48 accessories by mistake. rines with a coat of gloss andoften look a bit sceptical so it is perfect for our quarter a decorative base, or bronzewhen I buy a single brass scale miniature projects. You Half of O sculptures when painted withengine part and they hear me will note that I said “usually.” The most common railroad copper and brown acrylicmention that it will become a Considering that railroad paint. And then there aretwelfth scale piece of jewellery modellers are as obsessed with scale is HO, which actually those bits of etched brass with scale as we are, the variation stands for “half of O.” This lovely intricate shapes that will surely tempt your mini imagi- nation. If you are looking for half inch items, give G scale or garden scale railroad items a try. This scale is often usable in miniature scenes, but it can vary from 1:24, to 1:20, to 1:32. That is a broad range in scale for these models, and yet railway selectors seem to be obsessed with accuracy. They will often research the exact left: An example of an HO scale layout, complete with train engine, building, and tiny people.52 june 2014 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D

feature ABOVe: HO scale animals can be turned into mini porcelain figures or bronze sculptures. ABOVe left: Believe it or not, but this 1:144 scale house was created from an N scale model train building kit. left: Tiny window pieces from the N scale house kit.details of the real trains, such extra windows, doors, or bits The variety of commercial- Unfortunately the exterioras how many single rivets are of exterior detailing that can ly produced N scale houses steps were moulded onto thefound on a particular type of be used for other projects is limited, but I recently pur- base so I could not discard itengine. Go figure! chased a Model Power plastic completely. The kit was cast There are laser cut kits kit for a beautiful Victorian in six colours so there was Occasionally there are that can be easily transformed N scale house. I don’t intend very little painting necessary. Imodel buildings available in into doll’s house doll’s to furnish it so I made the did antique it a bit to age thetwelfth scale. These are also houses, and a company called kit following the instructions foundation and a thin blackmade for garden railroads Northeastern has created a and included all four exterior wash accentuated the roofand seem to be custom built line of 1:44 kits that have walls. Instructions for many slates. The grass also neededto match custom built trains. been adapted specifically for of the railroad building kits to be painted.Unfortunately, there doesn’t our hobby. With the model are little more than diagramsappear to be any commercial railroad emphasis on manu- with arrows indicating where If I had decided to fur-manufacturer that produces facturing and railroad opera- this numbered piece fits into nish the house I would havebuildings fit for our scale. In tions, the buildings tend to be that numbered piece, so it changed some of the con-fact, that is one area where the more commercial than resi- is a good idea to take a few struction steps and followedmodel railroaders come to us! dential. There are also com- minutes to understand exactly the steps I took to make the O panies such as Grandtline that how each step is completed scale Marx house into a quar- To make up for this obvi- make doors and windows for and follow them in sequence. ter scale cottage with the backous lack of the necessities of N and O scale and they have wall removed and new floorslife, they do have N scale. branched out a bit into half Small details printed on the computer andThis is usually equivalent to and twelfth scale for miniatur- The windows included glued to heavy cardstock.1:144 scale—the perfect scale ists. Many of the wood kits Either way the kit makes aof a doll’s house set in your available use their windows acetate for glazing and a nice lovely Victorian dollhouse andtwelfth miniatures. An N and doors. selection of printed, paper lace eventually the house will goscale house kit can be beauti- curtains. A grain of wheat into the miniature collector’sfully detailed and often has bulb inserted into the house room in my large (and still from the display cabinet will unbuilt) twelfth scale doll’s show a nice glow from the house or maybe in a mini paper covered windows. I miniature shop. did change this kit by trim- ming off the base as much as A few interior details are possible so that I could build also available in N scale. a table to display the house. Accessories made of white metal, such as pot-bellied D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D june 2014 53

left: A miniaturist could surely appreciate the detail, accuracy, and skill needed to create a model train scale layout like the one left. BelOW: Many model train scale engines and layout build- ings feature working parts, like a working smoke stack.stoves, antique trunks, park manufacturing of trucking. lers. Take a scale ruler with ing centrepiece for your nextbenches, and lampposts can The female figures seem to you and use it to determine miniature project. How aboutbe found and some railway spend a lot of time hanging whether the treasure you have a working carousel or flashingitems can be adapted for use out the wash. They do get to found will work in your mini neon signs?in a more domestic scene. go to the circus, movies, or scene. Sometimes accesso-The model “people” for N sporting events, but seldom ries in one scale will work as Entering the world ofscale are the right size for do they visit the opera or a smaller or larger examples of model trains is akin to visitingdoll’s house dolls and come in costume ball, and greasy din- a particular item: a train bell a foreign country—you rec-various poses and costumes, ers are found more often than in a small scale might work ognise the landscape but thealthough the long Victorian elegant restaurants. I think well as a dinner bell in twelfth cultural differences are still astyle dresses are almost our mini people have a much or a street lamp could be bit puzzling. Next time a trainimpossible to find. better life. used as a unique floor lamp. show rolls into town, make Model shops, train shows, Railroad hobbyists also have sure to pay a visit and check it Unfortunately the items and even garage sales are access to a wonderful array of out. You can always shop foravailable for model railroads good places to explore the mechanised accessories that souvenirs and come away withseldom include the more often overlooked treasures with a little ingenuity just a few treasures!domestic bits that we love. available to railroad model- might become the awe inspir-Railway modellers rarely Stay tuned, because inhave any furniture for their ‘The female figures seem to upcoming issues of the maga-miniature people, unless they zine I will be showing youhappen to be moving and spend a lot of time hanging out how to bash an O scale housecarrying the furniture to a kit and how to landscape ittruck, but they do have a with items from the modelbroad range of housing and railroad hobby. DHWcommercial buildings. Thepark benches, exterior light- Don’t miss the onlineing, and other miscellaneous TV channel www.modexterior details can often be elrailway.tv for ideasadapted for our use. Tools,cars, garage, and workshop the wash. They do get to go toaccessories are also heavilyavailable. It is a “guy hobby” the circus, movies, or sportingafter all! events, but seldom do theyModel figures ’visit the opera or a The mini people that live costume ball.on a railway layout are oftenabout to travel on a train, orthey work for the railroad orthey work in construction or54 june 2014 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D

featureComing tolife with paintIn this second part of his two-part series,Tom Yorke discusses painting techniquesfor a variety of surfaces and materials By Tom YorkeP aint and finish brings a design. That’s what starts it all. Paint is miniature to life. It is not what completes the picture. necessarily the most important part, but it is probably the Notice I did not say paint was thething that is noticed first. For me, it is final step. Sometimes paint is appliedby far the most fun, except for maybe during and even before assembly. It is important to gauge when paint should the development of the initial be applied. Sometimes areas when com- pletely assembled cannot be successfully painted simply because there is no room for a brush! That’s why it is most important to think through a project as you go and even before you start. D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D june 2014 55

I want to mention here that I am what I am trying to do. There are cation. These dyes are very potent, so usealways experimenting with new and dif- a few basic steps that are common sparingly in a mixture. They make greatferent methods. Once a process has been to all my work, however. under coats for aged wood.learned, there is a danger in becomingcomplacent about it. That is to say, the Applying an undercoat Typically for wood pieces, I start withprocess is so familiar that it is just rushed An undercoat or under painting is the wood that has been grained with a needlethrough without thought. Work can first step. For Balsa Foam, I undercoat and an X-Acto knife with a #11 blade. Ibecome boring then. It all looks the same with artist’s Gesso. This coats the surface then decide whether I want a warm baseand tends to become sloppy. The mind and seals the “dusty” particles in place colour of brown or a lighter silver-grey.knows what it is doing, but the eye is not allowing paint to be applied. When this stain has been chosen, I applyallowed in the process. I try to learn at it to my satisfaction and let dry. I thenleast one new thing a day to make things Painting wood apply a thin coat of black stain. Thisinteresting! Wood or plastic (resin) parts are darkens the initial stain and also creeps into the cracks and graining to bring out My philosophy about painting is easy undercoated differently. Wood is stained. the texture. Don’t go too dark here. Thisto sum up. I view my work as what might I use acrylics and water them down to is only an accent.be painted on a canvas only my work is make my stains. Care must be taken withthree-dimensional. It’s that simple. I will this, because if the model is glued togeth- Sun bleached effectuse several miniatures here to illustrate er with white glue, water will soften it. For a silver-grey, sun bleached effect;my painting process, all of which are Don’t soak the wood. Allow it to dry.present in the Balsa Foam structure from I use a dry brush with a little very lightissue 258 of DHW. I have taken to mixing my own brown, grey and hit the high surfaces. This light- grey, and black stains of late. I use shoe ens the surface a little and greys down It isn’t so easy to give step-by- step or leather dye in a base of either alcohol the colour. Be subtle here.instructions with my method, as I vary or sometimes ammonia instead of water.the process somewhat depending upon The former dries or evaporates faster If the aged wood is to be painted than water, and the latter effects the wood a colour, this first step is necessary to by slightly bleaching it. It may sound a prepare the base as some of it will show little weird, however, it works very well. through. The colour is stippled on using a flat brush. Leave a lot of the bare wood Very thin stains should be mixed in (stained wood) showing. jars and applied by building up layers instead of trying to stain with one appli- When dry, I go back with another very similar colour and repeat the process56 june 2014 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D

of stippling. This second very similar featurecolour will add depth to the surface.Do not cover the entire surface! Let Masonry wallssome of the wood and the original col- Carved Balsa Foam is next. Theseour show. It’s best to practice on somescrap wood. walls need to be painted with a coat of Gesso as mentioned before. If DIY fillerPlastic and resin is applied as stucco (pictured at left), For plastic or resin parts such as the then when dry, apply another thin coat of Gesso overall to even out the surface.roof is made of, these parts also need to This will ensure that stains will react thebe undercoated. First, I add grain to the same over different surfaces.parts with a needle. Just scratch the sur-face to represent the wood grain. It need I first apply a thin stain of brownnot be too deep. washes as an under painting. Most of this will not show, however, here and Add wood grain, as it would really there it will and it adds depth. This stainappear on the “wooden” members. When is applied very loosely and unevenly. Befinished, give the parts either a brown or aware of where rain would drip down thesilver-grey stain to match other wooden wall and add some brown streaks there.parts you are using. Use a slightly more Stain under different changes in surfacedense stain. Don’t worry if it doesn’t and in corners and cracks. You need notcover completely. Some variation is be too neat. Add “shadows” under pro-advantageous. The parts can be left as jections and details. Let dry.such with a little black applied to height- Stones and bricksen the grain and or a little silver-grey canbe applied, both to match the existing I stain the stones and bricks beforewood work. Colour can be stippled on as going any further. The stones can bewas done to the wooden parts in exactly brown, grey or whatever is appropriatethe same manner. It takes a little practice, for the particular miniature. This colourbut once mastered, it will serve you well. is built-up by adding successive layers of stain. There is really no rule about this. After time, you will know what to do and how to do it. Just build-up slowly until you are where you want to be. D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D june 2014 57

feature Cracks and spaces between the stones base coat of a brick red overall. Then I the wall together and gives the bricks acan be stained darker or mortar can be paint some individual bricks in differ- proper, toned-down effect.applied into them and wiped off with a ent reds and browns. When this is dry, Iclean, dry rag. Gesso or filler from the over spray with a dulling spray to seal the Repeat the process in small areas untilDIY store works very well as mortar. brick colours. I then use Gesso as mortar finished. Try not to go over areas previ-Work in small areas at a time. Be aware and paint over a small area. I then wipe ously finished as this can remove somethat this process will lighten up the stone over the surface with a clean, dry rag. colour from the bricks. Trust me. It’scolour, so you may want to go darker This will remove most Gesso from the easier than it may sound.initially to compensate. The magic word brick surfaces, but leave it in the joints.again is practice. As with stones, the Gesso will tone down Painting the walls the brick colour some, but it acts to tie Now for the application of paint Bricks are done differently. I paint a colour to the walls. I use craft acrylics58 june 2014 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D

featurehere too. This time, they are used full The methods I have just described ever works best for you. The only waystrength. The paint is applied with a flat should be used as a general guide. There you will know that is to try it. Practice.brush and stippled to represent chipped really isn’t one way to do this. Its what- I cannot tell you how much fun I derivepaint. Paint all wood and stucco: eve- from this process. Every miniature is anrything that would get a coat of paint. adventure in itself. Sometimes there areUse different colours as you like. Don’t what I call “happy mistakes.” Somethingforget to let some of the “wood” show you didn’t really plan, but yet somethingthrough. that just works! The trick is to try and remember how you did it! After the first coat has dried, comeback with a second coat of similar colour, Another important thing to rememberbut not exact and stipple another layer. is not to get too comfortable with any oneThis layer is applied a little thicker to technique to the point where it becomesimpart some actual texture to the surface. automatic. It will lose spontaneity and aAgain, don’t cover your first coats com- spark.pletely. You want to see all layers to someextent. This is where the depth comes in. Study the example photos and note where dark areas are used. Notice how boards rot more at the bottom. See where dirt collects and where water runs and stains. Shadows can be “forced” or enhanced with stain. There is so much to cover that it can- not be handled in one article. This pres- entation is intended to get you thinking and to try your hand at weathering and ageing. It is hoped that it will get you going and experimenting on your own. I should warn you though: once you get started, you may not be able to stop! DHWFinishing with stain When all is dry, come back with athin stain of brown and apply to thecracks, nicks, crevices and corners toadd more depth and definition. Applyseveral coats if necessary, but don’toverdo it. Add some shadow lines whereappropriate. Finally, wash some very thin brownstain over the surface here and there andadd drip lines where water has run downand discoloured the surface. All of thisshould be kept subtle. You can alwaysadd more, but it is difficult to take away. D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D june 2014

featureHome, home onthe vineyardLearn how Mary Carroll made and decoratedEllie Rutherford’s 1920s home on beautifulMartha’s Vineyard By Mary CarrollSPECIAL THANKS TO STENGLEIN PHOTOGRAPHY OF FRANKENMUTH, MICHIGAN, FOR THE PHOTOSW hen a local I covered the entire tabletop cat was alive, he unfortunately to use my thumbnail to crease miniature store with “noch grass”; it looks discovered that the bushes the paper where I need to cut, closed in 2004, I and feels like real grass. Then would bounce! Often I came such as along baseboards and purchased three I added a small, ready-made home from teaching school to ceilings and around doors andfloor models, including this greenhouse and furnished it find them scattered across the windows. Then I trace thecottage. Around the same with a potting table and vari- room, sometimes along with template on the actual paper,time, I began composing my ous garden implements. A set his miniature namesake! cut, check the fit, paste, andstories and decided that this of pavers creates a path fromwould be Ellie Rutherford’s the front door to the green- Interior decorating above: The 1920s home on1920s home on Martha’s house. The push lawn mower The first project for the Martha’s Vineyard faces the sunVineyard. and yellow boots are my and sea. greenhouse favourites. interior was to wallpaper the left: Daniel plants some flow- The cottage is one of my entire house after painting ers while his mother, Anna, hov-favourites, perhaps because of After adding the basic the downstairs ceilings white. ers nearby in the greenhousethe 1920s décor, as opposed shrubs and flower beds, I The sloping ceilings upstairs door.to the Victorian setting of gradually acquired other could be papered. Fortunately, below: The yellow boots arethe Rutherford Queen Anne items, including Adirondack the walls were already primed. one of Mary’s favourite minihome and the Nicholas chairs, a bird bath, a croquet (Never attempt to add wallpa- items from the greenhouse thatPeabody San Franciscan set, a wheelbarrow, and a sun- per over raw wood.) Because Ellie added.house. dial. When the real Buddy the of the open design, I needed to coordinate the colours; inLovely lawn this house, shades of pink Because the house is on seemed to suit Ellie. Two or three times a year I purchasea rotating table, I could generous supplies of wallpa-have fun with landscaping. per, carpet, fabric, and cur-Gardening is one of my other tains, so I always have plentyhobbies, so it was fun to do to choose from.it in miniature. As I am defi-nitely not an artisan, I pur- Perhaps there is an easierchase everything. Most of the way, but the following methoditems I ordered from Hobby works for me. First, I makeBuilder’s Supply catalogue, a template for each wallwhich was very useful in plan- using pages ripped out ofning the design. catalogues, sometimes taping them together. This allows me First, using two-way tape,60 june 2014 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D

featureapply it. The tricky part is twelve inches wide, a pattern Because stain will not adhere left: Mary created her ownmatching the design at the could be twelve inches for the to glue, I am careful to wipe flooring and also added thecorners. first strip, six and six for the off any excess. wallpaper herself to make Ellie’s second, three and nine for house follow the style of the The next step for this the third, then seven and five You can leave a little space 1920s.house was to install wood for the fourth, then four and between the strip and the above: The colourful andfloors. As with the wallpaper, eight for the fifth. wall, because the baseboard welcoming entrance also has aI also maintain what I call will cover it. Put weights at set of pavers heading off to themy “lumber yard.” Two or Starting at the front of each end to hold the strips in greenhouse.three times each year I order the room, repeat this pattern place until the glue dries. I below left: Ellie’s cook, Flo,wood supplies, including trim, until the floor is covered. It use lead flooring weights (also readies another meal for Ellie,from S.H.Goode & Sons in is wise to have two or three purchased from Goode). I Daniel, and Anna while they areAtascadero, California. widths on hand in case you have three pairs of weights, so out in the garden and in the liv- have to adjust at the end. For usually I can complete two or ing room The process involves three example, instead of using 1/4” three pattern repeats before I below: Ellie’s small study atphases: planning, installing, for the last strips, a 3/8” strip have to stop to let them dry. the top of the stairs is whereand finishing. (Goode also might be needed to meet the she writes and illustrates herpublishes a how-to manual.) back wall. The finishing involves children’s books. There is also aThe first step in the planning photo of Mark, Ellie’s deceasedstage is to choose the type of The installation is time- fiance, on her desk.wood and the width of each consuming, but well worthstrip. Flooring comes in vari- the effort. First, I measureous widths, including 1/4”, the pieces needed for one row3/8”, and 1/2”. For this house, and then cut them using myI chose 1/4” alder. hand saw and mitre box. After checking to be sure they fit, I Measure the width of the use a toothpick to apply glueroom and design a pattern. (my favourite is Weldbond).For example, if the room is D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D june 2014 61

feature Ellie Rutherford’s storysanding, staining, and var- tac to hold the pieces before E llie and her dren’s books.nishing. I use a small hand- gluing. For example, I cut sister, Sophie, Ellie’s gardening led toheld electric sander, starting four pieces for window casing, are daughterswith a coarse grain paper then use it to check the fit. I of Robert and her meeting a neighbour,and ending with a fine grain. usually have to adjust it. Dorothea Rutherford. Daniel Bradstreet, whoAfter wiping the floor with a Sophie was born in 1890, offered advice, sharedtac cloth, I am ready to apply Next, the stairway needed Ellie in 1895. They and plants, and helped withstain with a small foam appli- a banister and spindles. I their brother Nicholas heavier tasks. Beforecator starting at the back of painted the spindles and spent a privileged long, they fell in love,the room. I use paper towel to posts white and stained the childhood in Boston. but they’ve agreed to livewipe off the excess. For this banister to match the floors, Against their parents’ apart and postpone discus-house I chose a natural stain. then glued them to the stairs wishes, the high-spirited, sion of marriage. Daniel, a using a fast-drying, colourless independent sisters descendant of the Puritan After the stain has dried, I glue (Magna-tac works well). volunteered as WWI poet Anne Bradstreet,apply a thin coat of varnish. nurses’ assistants. Both earned a degree in theThis is a long process, but the above: The garden of Ellie’s had tragic affairs with classics from Harvard,result is, I believe, far supe- house is what first brought Ellie British soldiers killed in where he remained anrior to ready-made sheets of and Daniel together. France. Ellie and Mark associate professor. Afterflooring. below left: The bath of this Carlyle (a distant cousin his wife died of tuberculo- 1920s home is true to that era of historian Thomas sis only a year after mar- After the floors were and features Mary’s choice of Carlyle) were to marry. riage, he took a sabbaticalcompleted, I glued in the wallpaper, which she even At first inconsolable, Ellie to work on a new transla-baseboards, ceiling moulding, matches at the corners. has reconciled herself to tion of The Odyssey. Hisand window and door casings. below: Ellie’s bedroom, as his death, but still keeps widowed mother, Anna,First, I painted all the strips well as several other rooms, his picture in her study. lives nearby and putters inwhite. After measuring, I cut are all wallpapered in shades the greenhouse and gar-the pieces using my miter box of pink, which Mary thought Upon their return in den. She was very worriedto get the proper angles. This “suited” her. 1918, the sisters lived about Daniel after his wifeis very challenging! I made separately. Sophie com- died and thinks Ellie ismany mistakes at first. I’ve poses short stories, several perfect for him.found it helpful to use plastic of which have been pub- lished in The New Yorker, The three households and loves the excitement share the services of Flo of the Manhattan literary Hawkins, a colourful scene, while Ellie prefers local and the source of her cottage on Martha’s most island information. Vineyard where she lives She cleans, does laundry, with her cat, Buddy, and cooks, and frequently her bird, Icarus, whom offers unsolicited advice. Buddy constantly har- Flo is sure she knows asses. what is best, and maybe she does! The cozy cottage has been with the Ellie and Daniel are Rutherfords for dec- usually together and love ades. Ellie is proud of bicycling, croquet, and her renovations, includ- sailing. They don’t mind ing the greenhouse. the harsh winters; they Her spacious grounds linger by the fire, listening face the sea. The first to music and radio broad- floor has a living room casts on the victrola and and kitchen; the second, reading. Anna and Flo a bathroom, bedroom, still hope they will marry, and study, where Ellie and perhaps they will. For writes and illustrates chil- now, though, they are per- fectly content.62 june 2014 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D

featureabove: An overview of Ellie’s bedroom, bath, and study New range of ceiling panelsgreenhouse, where she and were custom-made by Pat ofDaniel worked on planting flow- Pat’s Village Miniatures in Sue Dubowi has recently launched some lovely ceilingers—and the seeds of love. Dearborn, Michigan. panels. You can choose from a wide variety of detailedbelow: The homeowner, Ellie, panels to create your own individual ceiling to size.rests in her spacious living room. I bought the furniture a Visit the website to see more of Sue’s architectural little at a time, trying to stay features in one twelfth and twenty-fourth scales. All ofAfter waiting a day, I glued true to the l920s. The kitchen her pieces are hand cast from her own originals. www.the banister to the spindles. was the most fun. As with any suecookminiatures.com Or call 01822 834092.I had never attempted this room, I tried to imagine whatbefore, so I am especially I would want if I lived there. roByritaish lspleased with the result. I love the old appliances and the open shelving for dishes Baby SGoeuovregneiSr pEecdiiatilonFinal furnishings and vintage canned goods. Attention to details proved The refrigerator is full, and a NEW INTERACTIVE ROYAL MAGAZINE pie is baking in the oven. FOR YOUR IPAD. DOWNLOADvery rewarding. In the study, ‘THE BRITISH ROYALS’ NOWMark’s picture is on Ellie’s There isn’t room for alldesk, and pictures of her and the dishes in the kitchen cup- from the publishers of Dolls House World magazineof Sophie hang on the walls. board, so I put the rest in theSophie and Ellie’s pictures living room china cabinet withI purchased already framed. the flatware and glasses. EvenMark’s picture I cut from though you can’t see insidea sheet of old pictures and the refrigerator, oven, or chinaglued it into a readymade cabinet cupboard, it is impor-frame. Nearby, Buddy is tant to me that they be appro-crouching on the laundry priately stocked.hamper, taunting Icarus. For some indefinable I especially like The Great reason, this house appeals toGatsby on the living room me. I feel that I could movecoffee table, perhaps because in and be perfectly comfort-it was one of my favourite able. Sometimes on sleeplessnovels to teach. This book, nights, I imagine that I amas well as those in the shelf Ellie, lying in bed listen-upstairs, I purchased in a set. ing to the sounds of the sea.The exquisite curtains in the Sleep and dreams of Martha’s Vineyard soon follow. DHW D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D june 2014 63

FEATURELoved the company somuch… they bought itAndrew and Liz Peerless took overRomney Miniatures three years agoand have never looked back By Sandra HardingT he thing about loving have become so busy they have little time grandfathers is that they are to play with their own toys. inclined to make things for their grandchildren – like However, at one of these shows, theydoll’s houses. And that’s how Romney met and became friends with Brian, theMiniatures came about for Andrew and then owner of Romney Miniatures. OverLiz Peerless. the years they purchased items from him and a friendship developed. During one It was in about 2004 when the afore- of their many conversations Andrew andmentioned house was made, as a present Liz hinted that if Brian ever wanted tofor Chloe, their nine-year-old daughter. sell his business they would like firstQuickly following on, as usually happens, refusal. It was at Miniatura in 2011 thatwere visits to fairs and shops, looking for he told them he was retiring, and askedthose special little things that girls love to whether they were still interested. Byhave in their doll’s houses. December that year they were the happy new owners of Romney Miniatures. In no time at all, they had the bug.Andrew and Liz bought themselves a They knew that their customers hadSquirrel Georgian doll’s house at the become used to the high quality andCanterbury show and began building it. variety that Romney Miniatures offered,When pushed, Liz did confess that the and they were very keen to keep up thishouse is nowhere near finished, as they standard – which they continue to do.64 JUNE 2014 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D

FEATUREMind you, it was a massive learning Continuing their desire to bring us They work in both twelfth and 1/24thcurve for this busy couple, as they were authenticity and quality, they like to use scale, and they have noticed that theboth working full time, and Andrew real twigs, wood, charcoal and ashes 1/24th scale is becoming more popularcontinues to do so, fitting in the house for their fabulous open fires (I know with customers telling them that lackbuilding and any complicated bits Liz this because I have some) and the ashes of space is the reason. They have alsowants doing. are from Liz’s parent’s own fireplace. recently done a workshop for their local The twigs and wood are collected when doll’s house club, Palamacy, based in They are both always looking for new Andrew walks the dog, and the thought Dover, and they hope to do more forideas, and they have recently introduced of him being sent out to get some that other clubs.rainwater products to their range after look “just right” somehow appeals to me.requests from several customers, and Liz eventually gave up ‘proper’ full-added door furniture and hinges to their time work in February 2012 and nowironmongery range. devotes herself to their business, working from the ‘Dog House’ at the bottom of the garden (I didn’t ask). There she cre- ates all their products and plaster items, handles all the administration and prepa- ration for the shows, with Chloe some- times lending a hand. Andrew works on some of the technical issues and the doll’s houses in his workshop, and they both admit they love what they do – and it shows. They do 22 shows a year, includ- ing Alexandra Palace, Miniatura, York, Kensington, and for the first time this year they are going to Holland. DHW MINICONTACTS Romney Miniatures Tel: 01304 831940 Email: [email protected] www.romneymin.com See advert on Page 36 Banner advertising now available on our mobile device app. Worldwide readership, limited space. Call Maria now for details 01903 884988 or email: [email protected] D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D JUNE 2014 65

PROJECTdcrroacgheotnatmoyiniThis Amigurimi-style toy is perfect for any children’sroom, classroom, or any other place where theremay be stuffed toys around! By Marianne ColijnAfew months ago I important to use a marker to The body around; close with a slip stitch heard about Amigurimi keep track of your rounds. and fasten off. Leave a tail for for the first time. The body is worked from the sewing up. They are little crochet If you are familiar with the neck downwards. Work 4 sc inanimals that are a lot of fun magic ring it is best to use a magic ring (4sc) in green. The headto make. They make great that to start your dragon partsdecorations, toys, and gifts in because it leaves no holes. But Round 2: 2sc in each st The pattern for the headfull scale. I made some and you can also chain two and (8sc). Rounds 3-5: starts at the nose. Round 1:then I realised how awesome work the number of sc for the work 6 sc into a magic ringit would be to have them in first row into the first chain. Work 1 sc in each st (8sc). (6sc) using green.twelfth scale for they would Round 6: 1 sc in first st, 2 scmake brilliant toys. Of course I I used punch thread in light in second st. Repeat. (12sc) Round 2: 2 sc in every sthad to design smaller patterns green and cream. You can Rounds 7–8: Work 1 sc in (12sc)and use thinner thread but I replace that with fine wool. every st. (12sc)soon got that bit cracked and Round 9: 1 sc in first 2 sts, 2 Round 3 – 6: work 1 sc inmade some really nice animals. You’LLneed sc in next st. Repeat. (16 sc) every st. (12sc)I hope to share some patterns Round 10: 1 sc in first 3 sts,with you this year. n Punch thread in light 2 sc in next st. Repeat. (20 sc) Round 7: this is where you green and cream Round 11: 1 sc in first 4 sts, shape the head. 2 sc in every st The first one is a little 2 sc in next st. Repeat. (24sc) of the first 6 sts, 1 sc in each ofdragon. I think he would make n 0,60 crochet hook Round 12: 1 sc in first 5 sts, the other 6 sts. (18 sc )a great soft toy or perhaps even n A little bit of stuffing 2 sc in next st. Repeat. (28 sc)a pet for some Harry Potter like n Needle for sewing up Round 13-16: Work 1 sc in Round 8: 1 sc in each of thewizard-kid. But he would also n Black beads for eyes every sts. (28 sc) first 8sts, 2 sc in the next 2 sts,feel right at home in a witches n A black pencil Round 17: sc first 2 sts 1sc in the last 8 sts (20sc)house or shop or perhaps he n Tacky glue together, sc in next 5 sts.could become a Halloween Repeat around. (24 sc) Round 9-11: 1 sc in everydecoration. Hope you will love Abbreviations Round 18: sc first 2 sts st. (20sc)him as much as I do. together, sc in next 4 sts. Sc= single crochet Repeat. (20sc) Round 12: sc first 2 sts The dragon is worked SS = slip stitch Round 19: sc first 2 sts together, 1 sc in next 3 sts.Amigurmi style, which means DC = double crochet together, sc in next 3 sts. Repeat. (16 sc)the pattern is worked in spirals Ch= chain (stitch) Repeat. (16 sc)using mostly single crochet. ST= stitch Round 20: sc first 2 sts Round 13: sc first 2 stsRounds are not closed unless STS = stitches together, sc in next 2 sts, together, 1 sc in next 2 sts.the pattern says so. It is very Repeat. (12sc) Repeat. (12sc) Round 21: sc 2 sts together Round 14: sc first 2 sts together, 1 sc in next st. Repeat. (8sc) Close this round with a slip stitch and leave a tail for sew- ing up.66 june 2014 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D

PROJECT st.; close round with slip stitch Repeat from 8 to * till end and fasten off leaving a tail for of chain. Fasten off and leave a sewing. long tail for sewing.The tail sts, 2 sc in the next st. Repeat. The wings Nostrils (8 sc) The pattern begins at the tip Make two in cream. Make two in green.of the tail. Row 4: 1 sc in the first 3 Row 1: chain 10, leaving a Row 1: chain 4, close into sts, 2 sc in the next st. Repeat. long tail. circle with a slip st. and fasten Round 1: Work 3 sc into a (10 sc) Row 2: work sc in 2nd chain off. Tie threads and cut offendsmagic ring (3sc) using green. from hook and in each remain- as close to the ring as possible. Row 5: 1 sc in every st, ing chain. Round 2: 2 sc in every sts. close round and fasten off, leav- Row 3: Chain 1, turn and Eyelids(6sc) Round 3: This round is ing a tail. Thread tail through work 1 sc in 9 sc.worked in dc! chain2, *1 dc in needle and make gathering Row.4: Chain 1, turn and Make two in green.first st, 2 dc in next st*, repeat stitches through the last row work 1 sc in 7 sc. Chain three. Fasten off.the part in the asterisks, and and gather tightly. Fasten off but Row 5: turn and work 1 sc Apply Tacky glue to beginningclose round. do not cut thread yet. in 7sc and end of chain. Leave to dry Row 6: chain 1, turn and and cut off threads when glue Round 4: work in spirals ag The feet work 1 sc in 5sc. Fasten off, cut has dried.ain: 1 sc in every st. (9sc) thread, and weave in end. Make two in green. Row 1: Making up Round 5: 1 sc in first 2 st, 2 work 4 sc in a magic ring. The spinesc in next st Repeat. (12 sc) Step 1.Stuff and close head Row 2: 2 sc in each st. (8sc) Make one in cream. Row 1: and body. Weave in all lose Round 6: 1 sc in every st. Row 3-8: work 1 sc in every chain 25. ends.(12 sc) Round 7: 1 sc in first st. Close row 8 with a slip Step 2. Sew body to neck. It3 sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat. stitch, fasten off and leave a tail Row 2: 1 sc in second chain may help to pin the head to the(18sc) for sewing. from hook, *chain 3, 1 sc in body first. next chain*. Step 3. Stuff tail but leave Round 8: work 1 sc in every The armsst. Make two in green. Row Round 9: 1 sc in first 4 sts, 2 1: work 6 sc in a magic ring.sc in next st. Repeat. (23sc) Round 2- 6: work 1 sc in every st. Round 10-15: work 1 sc inevery st. Close row 15 with a Round 7: * 1 sc in first st. 2slip st. fasten off and leave a sc in second st* , repeat from *tail. to * (8sc)The ears Round 8-9: work 1 sc in every st. Make two in cream. Row 1:Work 4 sc into a magic ring. Round 10: sc first 2 sts together, 1 sc in every other Row 2: 1 sc in first st, 2 scin next st. Repeat. (6 sc) Row 3: 1 sc in the first 2 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D june 2014 67

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PROJECTopen. Pin to the back of thebody and sew in place. Weavein ends.Step 4. Do not stuff the legs;weave in the ends and sewthem to the bottom of the body.Do the same with the arms,only place them on the sides ofthe body.Step 5. Sew the ears to theside of the head and weave inends. Step 6. Pin the spine in place a flat back so I cut them in half Step 9. For nostrils, glue the from the tip of the tail to the with pliers but if you prefer you tiny circles to the tip of the neck and sew in place. Weave can sew on the whole beads. snout. Check with photo for in ends. Flat backed beads can be glued placement. When the glue has Step 7. Sew the wings to each on. When the eyes are firmly dried, gently colour the very side of the spin at shoulder stuck in place, glue the eyelids centre of the nostrils with your height. Weave in ends. in place. Check the photo for black pencil. Step 8. I like the eyes to have placement. Your dragon is complete! DHW D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D JUNE 2014 69

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project DOALSLSSHEOEUNSOEN.TVsSmAYileCHanEdESEJoin Tanya Waughman from Dollshouse.TV in thisthree-part series on making items for a fun andelaborate sandwich board. First up, the cheese! By Tanya WaughmanW e’ll be making all the items for quantities. You will use this to begin all your a sandwich board, including cheeses, so make quite a bit. cheese, deli meats, and of course the delicious bread Edam cheeseand other doughy treats! In this issue, we’llhighlight the various types of cheeses youcan include. Before you begin, make your basecolour. Mix white and transparent in equalYOU’LLneed Step 1. To your Step 3. Roll out the red clay into a thin white/transparent mix, sheet, using talcum powder to keep it from ■ Ceramic tile add a tiny bit of yellow sticking. Neaten up the edges of the red ■ Rolling pin to make it very pale. with your single-edge blade. ■ Craft knife Remember that less Step 4. Place your yellow ball on top ■ Single-edge blade is more! And you can of your red piece of clay and cut off any ■ Selection of Fimo colours (white, always add more if excess from the ends. the first addition is too light. Roll into a ball. Step 5. Roll the red over the yellow to transparent, ochre, orange, yel- Step 2. Mix equal parts of carmine and red encase it. Cut off any excess from the ends. low, carmine, red, leaf green, for your wax colour. Step 6. Pinch the edges of the red togeth- dark blue) er to close in the cheese colour. Smooth ■ Flour ■ Almond oil (for softening your Fimo if it’s older) ■ Talcum powder ■ Paintbrushes ■ Acrylic varnish (matt) ■ Degreasing agent (methylated spirits) ■ Nail varnish ■ Hand wipes ■ Piece of coarse sandpaper ■ Pins with heads of different sizes D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D june 2014 71

project the creases together, and roll the ball to make it smooth and round. If some of your cheese colour shows through, simply add a bit of red on top and smooth it in. Step 7. Cut a wedge using a single edge blade, then bake according to the manufac- turer’s directions, and you’re done! Brie cheese Step 1. To your base mixture, add a tiny bit of yellow like you did with the edam. Step 2. We’re going to be using the same method as with the edam to cover your cheese-coloured clay with white. First, roll out the white on some talcum powder, making a thin layer of white. Then place the cheese inside and roll the white over it. Step 3. Cut off the excess white, squeeze the ends together, and smooth the edges. Step 4. Roll this into a ball shape. Once you have a ball, place it on your mat and use your finger to squash it down, making the top and bottom flat with the cheese still round. Step 5. Continue to shape the cheese, smoothing it as you go. Use the end of your rolling pin to flatten it if the top pops up as you’re working.72 june 2014 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D

project Step 2. For the casing, take your basic mix and add a tiny bit of ochre.Basically, you are trying to create the shape Step 2. Flatten and shape the yellow ball Step 3. To make the blue specks, mixof a regular cheese wheel. into a nice shape, using talcum powder equal parts of green and blue. Roll out intoStep 6. Texture the outside of the cheese to keep from sticking, and your rolling pin a thin snake.with your sandpaper. Roll the cheese to flatten the top. Again, you want it to be Step 4. Placearound, making sure every side is textured. round on the edges and flat on the top and your blue-green bottom to mimic a cheese wheel. snake on top of your cheese colour and chop Step 3. Cut out a slice if you’d like and add it to the tray with your other cheese. into many little tiny pieces. Make sure the blue-green is well distributed throughout the cutup pieces.Step 7. Slice a wedge from the cheese;then bake.Cheddar cheese Blue cheese Step 1. Add a tiny bit of yellow to your basic mix.Step 1. Take your basic mix and this timeadd a fair bit of yellow to it. D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D june 2014 73

projectStep 5. Gather your mix together and simply shape the clay a bit to make it standsquish into a rough ball, taking care not to taller.work too much. You don’t want to lose thedefinition of the specks. Step 10. Texture the outside with your Swiss cheese sandpaper. Step 1. Take a slice of cheddar or makeStep 6. Roll out your ochre colour for the a ball using the sameouter coating of the cheese. colour combination. Step 2. Using the head of a pin, push into the clay to create small indents. Step 3. Use a smaller pin to create different sizes of holes, then bake. Step 11. Lightly dust the whole cheese with flour to give it a little bit of a blue colour.Step 7. Add your cheese mix to theinside of the ochre. Cut off the excess andsmooth the edges. Finishing all the cheeses When all your cheese pieces are baked and cooled, degrease them with methylated spirits and paint them with your nail varnish. Let dry, and enjoy! DHWStep 8. Roll into a ball, covering up any Step 12. Blue cheese is cut differently.places where the cheese mixture is showing Slice through the cheese halfway, and thenthrough. cut down on the top to the halfway markStep 9. Use the rolling pin to squash and work away the slice.slightly. Blue cheese is a tall cheese, so Step 13. From your slice, cut smalldon’t squash it down too much. If you do, wedges.74 june 2014 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D

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