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The Old WestTTohuegthowTnoDtoioeInspired by the town of Tombstone inArizona, Marion Gordon has created hervery own replica of an Old West saloon!~Photography by John FranksIwas born and raised in sure what to do with it. All I Wyatt was able to buy into Germany and now reside knew was that I didn’t want a gambling saloon with his in Geneseo, Illinois and am it to be ordinary. Soon after, brothers. The scene shows Ike enjoying my retirement from I had the idea of creating a Clanton at the bar bullying my career as an Accounts saloon from the old days in the barkeeper because he is Executive. Even though I am Tombstone. This saloon is my mad that he just lost all of his retired, I still can’t get to my very first project in dollhouse favorite hobby for weeks be- miniatures and I hope you Below: This two-story saloon is cause much of my time goes enjoy it as much brimming with wild west flair. towards taking care of injured as I enjoyed mak- and orphaned wildlife. ing it!“This is my very first It is based onproject in dollhouse the time that themaking and I hope you Earp brothers,enjoy it as much as I Wyatt, Virgil, andenjoyed making it.” Morgan came I am a huge fan of western into movies and my all-time favor- town ite is, Tombstone with Kurt with Russell and Sam Elliott. their spouses. We visit the town of Tomb- stone every year. This is a town where grown ups can play dress-up all year round. Several years ago, I was given a room box, but wasn’t52 American Miniaturist

The Old Westmoney in the card gameto “Doc” Holiday. Virgilis behind Ike ready towallop him in the headwith the butt of his gun. The gaming tableseats a few locals’ play-ing cards with “Doc”,who of course is win-ning. Next to “Doc” ishis woman, Big NoseKate as well as Wyatt,who is keeping an eyeLeft: A cowboy is arriving atthe saloon for a cool drinkand some company.Below: Hopefully thisfriendly game of cards won’tend in a saloon brawl! American Miniaturist 53

The Old WestAbove: Virgil is behind Ike at thebar ready to wallop him in the headwith the butt of his gun.Right: The piano rings out Westernmusic while this starlet sings away.on things. Morgan Earp isstanding to the side. A dusty cowboy, just com-ing in from a long ride, isentering the saloon for a cooldrink and some company,while a loyal dog is patientlywaiting outside for his owner. The saloon girls are keepingthe patrons company. One ofthe girls is singing on top ofthe piano, while the other triesto dance with the cowboy inthe crowded saloon. I took pictures while inTombstone and sized themto fit in the saloon. There54 American Miniaturist

The Old WestAbove: Even though Marion had which is there as well. “I had to make theto redress some of the dolls, they Carol Kubesh created the dresses by sewing andturned out looking fantastic. gluing. Thank goodness Earp Broth- for tutorials in Americanis a photo of a Wells Fargo ers and Miniaturist, which werestagecoach and a nude picture “Doc” Holi- very helpful. ”of the actual Big Nose Kate. day dollsOn the side is a poster of a and if you the Internet.famous belly dancer of that look close, After purchasing the dollstime known as, Fatima. you can see they without clothes, I learned a In the left-hand corner of resemble valuable lesson. These type ofthe saloon window there is a the actual dolls are dressed prior to thebullet hole that was left by a actors from head and limbs being assem-drunken cowboy. the movie. bled. Dressing them was quite The Salon a challenge. The picture on the front of girls camethe building with the hang- from vari- I had to make the dressesman’s noose reads, “Hanging ous ven- by sewing and gluing. Thankaround Tombstone” and an- dors from goodness for helpful tutorialsother reads, “Kick your heels Chicago in American Miniaturist. I alsoup in Tombstone”. Of course, shows and had a few wigs I didn’t like, sono saloon would be complete I had to redo them. All I canwithout a wanted poster, say is that it was an education! Below: Each horse has realistic saddles and one is even branded! American Miniaturist 55

The Old West The sweet dog that is sit- cowboy. Above: The beautiful Sadie Joe isting in front of the saloon is Her name the future wife of Wyatt Earp.named, Henry. He was as a is, Sadiegift from AM. Joe and the wiring and he also put her permit the bullet hole in the corner Upstairs is where the soiled for her of the window. We both gotdove entertains the lonely trade hangs caught up in this project and on the had a blast. wall and is signed Working with miniatures by none allows me to create a small other then, area to escape to in my Wyatt Earp, home where I can relive past who at a experiences. It is my way to later time relax and there is still a child became her within me that loves to play. husband. Her room is set up to keep My future plans are to her clients comfortable, but strip out a Victorian style it comes with a price. Gisele room box and make it into a created the doll. Tombstone pool hall. I also My husband, Tony, helped want to redo a dollhouse to me with this project by doing look like my own home and I also have a room box, which I have turned into a section of my wildlife refuge. AM56 American Miniaturist

Afullliottflehkeitacrhetn Mediterranean kitchen American Miniaturist 57 Eva Perendreu makes a Mediterranean kitchen room box that’s full of tiny gifts from many of her miniature friends.Eva Perendreu has created a 1:12 scale Mediter- ranean kitchen room box that’s full of tiny gifts from many of her friends in miniatures, as well as ones purchased from other Spanish miniaturists. First, Eva explains, “I live in Spain, and wanted this rustic kitchen room box to represent a Mediterranean lifestyle, which for me, is healthy food and growing friendships.” So, speaking of food, let’s look inside the cabinet Eva made from balsa wood and cardboard. The jars were all gifts and are filled with raspberry jam, honey, and bread crumbs. The cheeses on the shelf came in a pack, but Eva took on the challenge of making the Stilton cheeses and was very happy with how thy turned out. She also made the two breads in the basket on Right: Fresh ingredients to make a delicious Mediterranean meal in a miniature rustic kitchen.

Mediterranean kitchen the left, as well and ham, was Above: Mini room boxes are aas the hanging tomatoes and purchased from Carme Naran. perfect way to collaborate withgarlic. The bread wrapped in Afterward, Eva added the other talented friends.paper and the smallest one on tomatoes and slices of salami,the right were both gifts to her, which were also gifts. table, white colander, and awhile the plate with the Cata- honey jar from last year’s min-lan dish of bread, with tomato In describing her treasured iature show in Madrid. Four miniature kitchen’s furnish- or five years ago she bought58 American Miniaturist ings, Eva tells us other pur- the newspaper with leeks, chased items are, the wood-top potatoes, onions, and a knife. “I have always loved that piece

Mediterranean kitchen made the little tin sign and a tiny green spatula sitting inside the colander. Eva speaks glowingly of the items in this room, which were gifts. For example, the cushion was handmade and stitched by Eva’s good friend, Rosan- na, and given to her when Rosanna came to visit her, in Barcelona. She comments, “It’s amazingly tiny; I feel it is perfect because of the beautiful message on it.” She goes on to tell us, “The pretty decorated pumpkins were from my friend Elena, while the wine box with lid, were from another friend, Carmen. The green pot sitting on the shelf was a gift from Sandra, from a SWAP. And, the chilies I strung together began as a gift, as well.” Happily, she adds, “Thank you so much to everybody for the gifts, and for the talent in the purchased items.” Eva is happy to share some of the techniques she used in making this 1:12 scale Mediter- ranean kitchen scene:Above and Left: For Eva, Terra-cotta flooreach little treasure holds a The terra-cotta floor began asspecial thought about one 2mm thick cardboard. First, Iof her good friends. used a pencil to mark the tiles, then I followed the pencilsand feel it was very well lines with a tool, to embossmade”. As for more of them. After that, I sealed theher own work, Eva re- cardboard with a primer, topainted the plastic chair properly prepare it for painting.with primer, and then First came black oil paint, withwith acrylic pint, and the excess quickly removedgave it a patina in green with a rag. Then I used thatand brown. She also method with terra-cotta colored American Miniaturist 59

Mediterranean kitchen Left and Below: Cardboard is a great recourse for construct- ing a tile floor on a budget. Above: Paper towel soaked in water and blended, make a great pulp for emulating rustic wall plaster.paint. After that dried, every- wrinkles, so it was perfect to blended the paper with waterthing was sealed with a thin use for this effect. Once all the in an electric blender. After-layer of satin lacquer. stones shapes were cut out, I ward, I began draining theThe stonewall pulp and squeezing out theTo make the stonewall, I first painted them with a ges- water. Finally, I put that pulpcut small pieces of cardboard so primer. When that was in a bag, added white glue,from a print toner container dry, I coated the stones and stirred it until everythingfrom my office. This type shapes with gray paint, was well-integrated. I thenof cardboard has a lot of and removed the excess used the paste to fill in the with a rag. After that spaces between the stones on60 American Miniaturist came the brown paint, the wall. with it’s excess removed the same way. The stones The rafters You can also make rafters by shapes were cutting pieces of round wood then glued on dowels to the lengths you the wall, with need, then carving them with some spaces a utility knife, to look old and left for grout, imperfect. After that, dye the which I made rafters with aniline dyes mixed from paper with water to obtain the color mache. To you want. AM make it, I first put cut pieces of paper towels in water to soak. Then, I

Quilting shopAforlqitutlielctoirnnger It started as a kit to serve 100 guests, then Gabriele Layne put her own personal miniature touch to it and voila!The Quilting Corner is the Gabriele remembers, “It swer the many questions that result of the Society of was a fun day, too! We had were asked, and assist with the American Miniaturists instructors who explained the guests’ gluing, cutting, sand-birthday party. Gabriele’s club, steps required to assemble the ing, and painting. “How-to”“Inching Along”, held the walls and floor of the box, and tips were exchanged, and thereparty in San Antonio, Texas on also how to put together the was a buzz of excitement ina rainy day in February of 2012. furniture kits.” Meanwhile, the air as all of the pieces came helpers walked around to an- together. Months of organization andpreparations had takenplace at the club’s monthlymeetings. After a venuewas selected, the invitationsand sign-up sheets weresent out. The kits were designedand cut by members, to begiven out for the workshopheld the day of the event.And on that day, every clubthat attended brought about100 items to distribute astote bag favors. Also, “Inch-ing Along’s” club members’finished boxes were ondisplay, so they could beused as references duringthe guest’s instruction.Right: This is Gabriele’s finishedroom box kit. She transformed itinto a lovely miniature quilt shop. American Miniaturist 61

Quilting shopAbove: The shelves are full of tiny to finish, as well as to make orful tote bags, and a quilt pat-spools of colorful thread. many additional items to place tern sample book were printed inside the finished scene. First, on fabric; the shopping bags, By the end of the day, Gabri- using her computer to compose notions, magazines, posters asele found it most interesting to designs, the quilts, pillows, col- well as the “Quilting Corner”see how every one of the fin- sign, were printed onto cardished scenes were differ- stock. Also, a printed label wasent, although, in the be- used to cover the rolls of quiltginning the kits had been batting and label the bolts ofthe same for everyone. fabric on display.“For me, the best partwas being introduced to Additionally, Gabriele tellsall of the club members us, “I designed most of thefrom places like Dallas, items in the cabinet, such asFort Worth, Austin, and a spool and sewing items box,other parts of Texas. a standing rack for ribbons, aWhen this birthday event checkered sewing basket (hold-was over, though they left ing fabrics, scissors, and spoolstired after the day’s work, of thread), a three-tiered spooleveryone was happy.” holder, and the cloth-covered lamp, as well as the fabric Long before the party, sample chart on the wall.”Gabriele had taken herown assembled kit home As for the wallboard of no- tions, it began as a wood frameRight: Miniature printables with a sheet of embroiderymade great quilting plastic attached. The packets ofmagazines to fill the rack.62 American Miniaturist

Quilting shopAbove: This spinning rack is full of Above: Fabric rolls are in containers and on the wall. The cutting table has atiny printables and mini scissors. pile of merchandise that is ready to be made into something wonderful!accessories are prints, and the they are three-dimensional. two slices of full-size molding.scissors you see were printouts The standing sales display, The oval hoop is cut and gluedthat were covered with green which also holds multiple sup- veneer edging, with a pieceplastic, to give the impression plies for the quilter, is made of fabric draped over foam of wood with a dowel with a board, inserted into it. Also, Gabriele created the magazine round disc for rack by gluing foam core pieces its stand. together and then covering the sides with wood-grain paper. The quilts displayed on The Quilting Corner’s story their rack were reaches it’s conclusions with pieced together, Gabriele’s observations, “The while the quilt- final touch that I added to this ing frame is scene was the naughty puppy composed of that has gotten into a box of wood turn- spools on the floor, because I ings, with feet love to try and have a pet in created from every scene! Altogether, The Quilting Corner was a won- Left: A very derful project that I enjoyed mischievous pup creating.” AM is working on his own project. American Miniaturist 63

Laundry roomAlaumndodreyrnrodoamy Danielle Muller continues her tour of her Grosvenor Hall dollhouse by showing us her little laundry room in the basement.Having a laundry room, it looked so much better in side and white on the opposite in my personal opinion, when painted white. wall. I added wooden planks is quite important. I to the other two walls, which have one in our house as well I had some black and white gives the room a warm touch. as in all my dollhouses. When tile sheets left over from a I started to plan my Grosve- previous project, which I used Once the lights were nor Hall dollhouse, I knew on the walls. Then I decided installed, all I had to do was from the beginning that there that I wanted each wall to find the right place for every- would be a laundry room in somehow look different, so I thing. The far right corner the basement. put dark red wallpaper on one has a little step-up on which I When you’re a miniatur- ist, the only limit you have is your imagination. Of course, there were a lot of possibili- ties on how to create such a room, but I decided to make it in a contemporary style with- out letting it look too sterile. The first thing I did was make the wood flooring. Before I did anything to it, it was stained in a very light oak color, but then I decided to paint it white. I had to sand it all over before applying any paint, but it was worth the extra effort and in the endRight: A perfect little laundry roomwith everything you could everneed to keep a clean dollhouse.64 American Miniaturist

placed the washing machine fire extinguisher, and Laundry roomand the dryer. Just in case a barrel for the mops. American Miniaturist 65there was a “water” problemone day. There’s always a I hope I didn’t for-chance that the appliances will get anything impor-not be damaged if they are tant in this room soslightly elevated. Believe me, I that the lady of theknow what I’m talking about; house, with the helpI do unfortunately have some of her maid Ernes-experience on that subject. tine, are both feeling comfortable while I also added a sink, which is working in this room.standing up against a marble Because even whenwall. The marble wall is self- it’s a room whereadhesive paper that I glued you have to get somedirectly onto balsa wood. On work done, it shouldthe other side of the room I still be a nice room,have all sorts of items one shouldn’t it? AMmight need in a laundry room,such as a rack with differentwashing powders, cleaningproducts, a cute little wallshelf, and another wall rackthat I made from scratch. I will post a tutorial onmaking this shelf on my blog,www.danysdiyminiatures.blogspot.com. There is also an ironingboard, a little table with allsorts of already neatly foldedclothes, etc. Under the table, there is alitter box with a scoop for thecats as well as a bag of freshlitter. I also added a portablecooler box, which I madesome time ago from a videotutorial by the late and verymuch missed, Joyce Dean.There was even a little spacefor the vacuum cleaner, theAbove and Right: Danielle madeher dream laundry room for herdollhouse with lots of DIY projects.

Removable dressA removabledress patternAuralea Krieger shares a virtually no-sewmethod to make a miniature dress foryour doll that you can also remove.A fter I was having a This will help keep her hair Tools & materials: difficult time finding free from getting bits of fabric and patterns for 1:12 scale glue in it as you work. Tape some l Fabricdolls online, I decided to spend wax paper to your work surface. l Wax papersome time making my own that This will help keep your project l Tacky Glue or fabric gluewere based on the outfits my clean. I keep a damp cloth nearby l Scissorscharacter Ophelia wears in my to wipe my finger on occasionally l Pencil or a white colored art. It was a lot of trial and error, to keep the fabric clean. pencil if your fabric is but I think I have come up with a dark.few dress patterns that work well Making the skirt l Needle and threadfor a 1:12 scale doll. Step 1: Cut out a 6” x 2¼” piece l Thick thread of fabric. This dress is inspired by mypiece “Taking Flight”. This is abasic pattern and will give youa place to start if this is your firsttime making clothes. My hope is that this will helpany other miniaturists out therewho feel intimidated aboutmaking clothes. This is somethingyou can easily accomplish. Justbecause you don’t like to sewdoesn’t mean you can’t makeoutfits! Tacky Glue is a wonderfulproduct and you will only needto do a few small stitches. I would recommend wrappingyour dolls hair in the corner of asandwich bag and then cinchingit with a rubber band or tape.66 American Miniaturist

Removable dress F S Snip all of S Abbreviations:Inside F = Fold fabric and gluefront F F these small S = Glue two seams together solid lines F Shoulder on patterns. FF F F Bodice F Bodice F front F back side side cut, then flip and cut S F cut, then S S Sleeve S flip and cut cut 2 another another FF Fohlderfecauabtnridc Below: This dress was inspired Slip by the 9” x 12” mixed mediaStep 2: Fold (F) both sides and piece titled, Taking Flight, bythe bottom 1/8” and glue. I used part way up from the bottom so it Auralea Krieger.an iron to flatten my folds before can slip off easily after I snip thoseI glued them so I didn’t have to top stitches that I made to close Step 3: Fold over 1/8” of the topfight with the fabric for an even the waist. Just leave the hole big of the sleeve as you stitch aroundfold. I also sniped off the corners enough to get over the feet. it. Start at the pit and go all thediagonally to keep the corner way around with small stitches.from being too bulky. I didn’t The sleeves Slip the sleeve onto the doll andseam the top of the skirt because Step 1: Cut out the sleeves, fold then pull the thread to gather.I didn’t want it to be bulky and iron the seams (S), or just run Evenly spread the gather aroundaround the waist, the bodice will your finger over them a few times. the shoulder and close with acover it anyway. knot under the arm pit. Step 2: Glue the seams (S)Step 3: Stitch along the top and together and press.pull the thread to gather it. Afteryou have fitted it snugly to thewaist then remove it, be carefulnot to let go of the thread at theunfinished end and then make aknot. Put the skirt on the doll andsew it closed with a few stitchesat the back.Step 4: Because this a removabledress, I glued the back seam only American Miniaturist 67

Removable dressThe bodiceStep 1: Cut out the left andright front bodice pieces. Gluethe folds (F).Step 2: Put dots of glue down Step 4the center of each front bodicepiece (on the back of the Step 5material) so you can adherethe pink front piece. You areputting glue in the center ofthe two bodice pieces, becauseyou need the very edges of thefront bodice, that frame thepink piece, to be glue free soyou can thread a lace in it easilylater. I made an extra ruffle toglue under that front piece. Thisis optional; you could also gluelace there.Step 3: Cut out the two backbodice pieces and glue folds (F).Step 4: Glue the two sidebodice seams (S) to the twofront bodice seams (S).Step 5: Once completely dry,glue the front bodice pieceto the top of the skirt byoverlapping the gathering.Let dry.Step 6: Pull the back pieces the back bodice sleeve edges. If The sliparound to the back of the doll you prefer you can also just do Step 1: Cut out the slip pattern.so the bodice is snug and then a few stitches instead of glue for I use no fray on this becauseglue the bottom of the bodice this. I found sometimes the glue if you hem it, it will not ruffleover the skirt gather. Press it a holds the sleeve gathers and as freely. Test your fabric first,few times to be sure it adheres. sometimes it doesn’t. because it may discolor it.Step 7: Put glue on the inside of Step 8: Put a dab of glue on the Step 2: Put glue along the topthe front bodice strap edges and underside of the end of the front of the slip piece and slowlypress those edges onto the pink strap and then over lap onto the begin tucking it up inside thesleeve tops. Now do the same for back strap and press. skirt. You can choose to run glue68 American Miniaturist

Removable dressalong the entirepiece or you cando it in sectionsas you adhereit up inside theskirt. Gather it asyou go and checkthat it is even andpress firmly. Payattention to howyou are spacingout the ruffles asyou go. Be surethe two endsmeet in the backof the dress. Pressa few times to becertain it is tackedsecurely to thedress.Step 3: Fold a stitches so you can easily remove Above: Ophelia in her new dresssmall piece of the dress later if you wish. with her beloved friend, Bat.fabric or lace andglue it around Step 5: Use some thick black Ophelia loves her new outfiteach of the sleeve thread and sew the front to look and is ready to get into anotherbottoms. I used as if it’s laced. Close it with a bow adventure! I hope this wasa piece of folded and a tiny dab of Tacky Glue. helpful to make your mini dollover fabric. You’re finished! even more special to you. AM I love theseHeidi dollsbecause you canpop their hands onand off to get thesleeves on easily.If you don’t havethis type of doll,be sure to test your sleeves asyou go to be certain you can getthe sleeves over your dolls hand,especially if you plan to make thisdress removable.Step 4: Sew the back bodiceseams together with just a few American Miniaturist 69

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Male outfitAn outfit for ayoung manAuralea Krieger takes on the challenge ofmaking a miniature outfit with minimalsewing for her character, Nevel.T ape a piece of wax paper Step 2: Put a small spot of glue Step 5: Cut out 2 sleeves and to your surface to work on the folds (F) and press. It glue folds (F). on. This will help keep doesn’t take much glue, just veryyour fabrics clean. I keep a damp small dots. If needed, apply glue Step 6: Fold over and presscloth nearby to wipe my fingers with a toothpick. seams (S) together with youron occasionally because sticky fingers. Glue left seam to rightfingers will dirty your fabric. This Step 3: Fold over and press seam and press.pattern is for a 1:12 scale Heidi seams (S) on all three patternsOtt doll. You may need to adjust with your fingers to crease them.the sizes for your doll. Then glue the three pieces together at the seams. Tools & materials: Step 4: Fold the shirt shut and l Fabric press the side seams with your l Fabric glue or Tacky Glue fingers. Be sure the seams are not l Toothpick sticking to the rest of the shirt l Scissors and let dry. l Pencil l Thread and needle Step 7: Turn shirt inside out. If l Polymer clay – Black the top seams come unglued, l Thin leather just stitch them together with your needle and thread.Shirt with collar Step 8: Pull sleeves throughStep 1: Cut out back and front the armhole, making sure yourside (x 2) patterns. I used a pencil sleeve seams are at the armpiton the back of my fabric to mark and stitch them together. Beall of the lines for the seams (S), very careful to follow your pencilfolds (F). This will help you keep mark for the seam when sewing.track of things. I slip my scissors inside to get the sleeve ends to match up as much72 American Miniaturist

Male outfit snip all of these small Abbreviations: solid lines on patterns.S FF S F S F = Fold fabric and glue S = Glue two seams together St = Sew with small stitches St St Shirt back St Shirt front S Shoulder side S Sleeve S cut then S cut 2 flip and cutS another F F FF Collar F Cuff cut 2as possible then replace with my Step 10: Cut your cuff patternsfinger as I sew very small stitches. out and lay fabric print sideBe sure to start and end your down. Fold over the hem andsewing at the armpit. glue. Step 11: Run dots of glue along the opposite side of the hem and fold cuff fabric in half, long-ways. Step 12: Tuck the glue end of the cuff up inside the bottom of the sleeve and press. Slide your scissors inside to be sure sleeves are not gluing shut.Step 9: Put the shirt on your doll Step 13: Let dry then fold cuffs Above: This outfit was inspiredto test fit. Take it off and glue a over to give the impression that by the 9” x 12” mixed media pieceseam on the left front piece. the long sleeves are rolled up. titled, The Story Behind Nevel by If you like, you can run no-fray Auralea Krieger. American Miniaturist 73

Male outfit S SFS F F Vest front Vest back side cut then F F flip and cut S Falong the cuff edges You can also S anotherdo a few stitches at the base ofthe cuff to cinch if needed. F S FStep 14: Cut out the collarpattern and lay it print side downand then glue the folds (F). left slide, with the hem, over top of that and glue shut. If this will be removable, then just a few dots of glue will work or stitch it shut. You may have to make some adjustment to the collar by adding a stitch to close the top of the shirt or tie a cravat as seen in the art piece.Step 15: Tuck it inside the shirt Mini vestso it sticks up a bit and sew along Step 1: Cut out the vest patterns.the edge with small stitches. Glue all of the folds (F). Step 2: Glue the side vest seams Step 3: Try the vest on your doll (S) to the back side seams. Let dry. and then glue the top shoulder seams.Step 16: Slip the shirt on the dolland fold the collar down.Step 17: Pull the right side of theshirt over the chest and pull the74 American Miniaturist

Male outfit Waist Step 5: Judge the waist hem and stitch. If you put them on and St St you feel they are still too loose just Pants cinch the back cut 2 waist a bit with a few stitches. Tall socks I glued fabric S S around his legs at the back for socks. I had them go up into his F knickerbockers so he could bend his legs without them popping out.Step 3: Snip off the bottom Step 2: Glue the pant seams Leather beltcorners of the bottom front sides together on both legs. Step 1: Cut some thin leatherof the vest . You can put no-fray from an old leather glove andhere, but test it on the fabric first Step 3: Once the glue is dry and wrapped it around his waist forbecause it may discolor it. See the the seam is strong, turn the pant his belt.photo at the end of this tutorial. legs inside out and sew the front seam of the pants together with Step 2: Glue the left front sideStep 4: Tuck the vest under the small stitches. first, then wrap around and glueshirt collar. Isn’t he handsome? the front right side. Then flipI made black polymer clay Step 4: Slip the pants on the doll him over and slip some glue upbuttons. I used a toothpick to and judge the back seam width. under his belt in the back with amake the holes and baked them. Take the pants off the doll and toothpick. Press and let dry. stitch the back seam from theMini knickerbockers crotch to the waist. Step 3: Cut and bend a thickYou can make these into pants piece of wire for a buckle ifby cutting out a longer pattern. you wish. Once bent you canBut my character, Nevel, wears hammer it flat with a rubberknickerbockers. mallet and glue it on.Step 1: Check where you want Leather bootsthe seam on the pattern and Step 1: Cut the patterns outglue the bottom hems. on thin leather. There will be adjustments that need to be made during this process. So be patient and snip and size American Miniaturist 75

Male outfit Boot front cut 2as you go. Plan on making afew patterns before you getsomething you like. Trial anderror are most definitely a part ofthis process. I made three pairswhen I first attempted this. lot of snipping and pressing. Try Boot back not to overlap the left and right cut 2 sides as they are being gluedStep 2: Put some glue on the top under the foot. You want themof the foot and front sides. Press to meet neatly so the doll will befront boot piece on the foot until able to stand on flat feet.it stays in place. It should take aminute. Step 4: Put some glue around the rest of the foot and just a bitStep 3: Wrap around to the base on the sides of the leather. I don’tof the foot. Make two snips and go up on the ankle because Ithen glue. Do the same for the want his foot to still be able totwo sides to fold down to the move at the joint.base of the foot. There will be a Step 6: Glue down the back heel. Do the same for the two sides, Step 5: Press the back piece around the foot. Pinch it to adhere once you have it in place. Make two snips as shown in photo.76 American Miniaturist

Male outfitfold down to the base Above: Nevel in his new outfit withof the foot. Use the little Bat sitting by his feet.same method you usedearlier to get a clean fit. black thread and lace up your boots! Tie with a bow and put aStep 7: Make the small drop of glue on the knot toillusion of lace holes keep it tied.with a silver metallic gelpen. Let the gel dry. I truly hope these clothing tutorials were helpful. I haveStep 8: Thread a long three more Ophelia dresses tostrong needle with thick make for each season and am looking forward to sharing them with you. AM American Miniaturist 77

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ittybitsAli Alamedy creates elaborate gritty urban street scenes in miniature. August highlights contestAugust 14 Issue #136 www.americanminiaturist.com CANADAP$9r.2i5cCeAD$. U6K.£94.525 We would love to know what your favorite highlights were in this August issue of AM. You could win this PDTPCerooaaotlklptejiDone•rtgceCCtsBoossetzt•nioinPecnacshplC••euFaCrundaSzdsezhsydyoatCpiana•ttM•hains’sisOsuutefi:t X-tra hands with magnifier prize! All it takes is a small paragraph for our random drawing!Dolls with personalitySorayaMerinoaddslifetoherminidolls. 6/25/14 1:55 PM Send your entry to August highlights contest,136_cover.indd 1 American Miniaturist, 68132 250th Avenue, Kasson, MN 55944. You may also send your entries via email to [email protected]. Please be sure to include your name, address, phone number, and email address. The deadline for this contest is Monday, August 18 2014.Pillows giveaway winner June Facebook highlights winnerIn our June issue (AM134) Auralea Krieger Congratulations to Shannondonated a little set of pillows with a whale Kindred of Loveland, CO!and sheep theme to giveaway. We have Her letter was randomlyrandomly selected Catherine Morton chosen for the Facebookof Sugar Land, Tx to be our winner for highlights contest. She hasthis mini pillow giveaway contest! To won a Mahogany 1:12 scalecongratulate her, we will be sending her table! Here is her letter:this little set of pillows.Congratulations Catherine! June, what a wonderful month! One might sayA generous artist I’m partial to American Miniaturist’s June issue (AM134), because some ofMike Hinchcliffe my miniature creations are featured, and that wouldwants to share be somewhat correct, however, I am very honoredhis beautiful to be showcased among so many other wonderfulmasterpieces miniature artisans. Being relatively new to the globalwith you! realm of miniatures, American Miniaturist has been aHe invites all significant resource for my “mini education”, providingminiaturists to amazing tutorials from bird’s nests to grapes, andvisit his website inspirational features like Celia Thomas’s nostalgicand print out War Hero’s Attic Room. I was in awe of the amazinghis watercolors for your own personal artistry in the intricate wood turnings and the mouthuse. Hang them in your room boxes or watering polymer clay foods. I appreciate the linksdollhouses for added style. See them at and advertisements for miniature sites and shops,mikropaintingsguild.webs.com. and the contact information for other miniature enthusiasts and artisans. A wonderful June issue! AM is on Facebook! Be sure to“like us”on Facebook, we periodically have contests and would love for you to have a chance to win. American Miniaturist 79

Tool shedYThoaunhkadyomue at Bill Arnold’s tiny gift, given as a thank you, started his venture into the wonderful world of minis and the creation of his shed.Now here’s a nice story. carpenter, it will come as no she know what she was about When Veronica Budge surprise to learn that Bill col- to start. Bill was so thrilled joined the world of lects old tools - full size ones that he set about making aminiatures about four years that is, so when Veronica was miniature shed for the littleago she, treated herself to at a miniatures fair seekinga flat pack dollhouse and out things for her house she Right top: Tiny little tools, to beenlisted the help of a friend bought Bill some miniature used for many projects that are into put it together. tools as a thank you present. the works, lay about the work table. Her friend, Bill Arnold, Veronica had thought Right bottom: The shelves areis a retired carpenter and the tools would be stocked with small chisels andwoodwork teacher, and fun for his collec- everything else a work shed wouldthus an excellent choice tion. Little did need for a wood hobbyist.for a helper. Not onlydid he put the housetogether to a true andaccurate fin-ish, he alsowired thelights, fixeda picture anddado rail andmade and fit-ted fireplacesin six of therooms. Given hispast profes-sion as aRight: Bill’s wonderful miniatureshed complete with wildlife.80 American Miniaturist

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Tool shed Far left: The top shelf is full of painting tools and other painting supplies that were all made from wood. Left: A sailboat, radio, clock, and a small book of plans as well as a hanging sweater are also all made from wood.tools he acquired. Only time will tell has wooden fish. First he made the shed, and whether Bill starts Next, came the another project;then everything in the shed, apparently he keeps dovecote and bench,which includes the paint pots, adding more bits to his wheelbarrow and gardenstepladder, workbench, tools, miniature shed - and we tools that are also made fromradio, clock, books, little all know the signs to well wood. Only the front of thehouse, train, and boat - all don’t we? shed has a glass cover, butfrom wood. to keep it shut Bill cleverly Left: A little crafted a little wooden squir- Once the shed was com- wheelbarrow rel to serve as a catch. Aboveplete he continued on to full of plants the squirrel is a small birdconstruct a pond, which even to be added box, with a blue bird that was to the also made from wood, of garden sits course. on the side Only time will tell whether of the shed. or not Bill starts another project; apparently he keeps adding bits and pieces to his miniature shed - and we all know the signs to well don’t we? AM Below: Bill used wood to make this little pond that is filled with cattails, fish, and a blooming lily pad.82 American Miniaturist

Teapot cozyCrochet kittyteapot cozy’sMarianne Colijn shares how she madetwo cat inspired crocheted teapot coziesand also a miniature fluffy white cat!T his tutorial is definitely for Tools & materials: Abbreviations: cat lovers. I hope you will l Sts= stitches try your hand at making l DMC tatting thread or l St= stitchthese teapot cozy’s as well at the similar thread in the l Sc= single crochetminiature white fluffy cat. color of your choice as l *= repeat instructions well as whiteAvis the teapot cozy cat l Crochet hook 0,60 mm l Row 4-10: Chain 1 and turn,I used to have a lady cat named (no. 15) work 1sc in each sc. Finish off andAvis, who some people used to l Teapot in 1:12 scale. To cut thread.call, “the tea cozy cat”. She inspired make trying on the teathis tea cozy, which unlike the real cozy for size a bit easier I American Miniaturist 83Avis, keeps your tea nice and hot. glued the lid to the teapot The tea cozy is crocheted from l Piece of black thread forthe bottom upwards. the facel Chain 35 and close into a circle l Cotton wool or kapok to(check if this fits snugly around stuff the headthe bottom of your teapot. If not,then adjust the number of chains) marked stitch.l Round 1: Chain 1, work 1sc in l Row 4-10: Chain 1 and turn,each chain. Do not close round. work 1sc in each sc.l Round 2: Work 1sc in every sc. l Finish off and cut thread.Close round.l Row 3: From now on you will The second half of the tea cozybe working in rows to create Attach thread at the top of rowopenings for the handle and 2 on the other side of your workspout. Count until the middle and chain 1.of your circle (17sts) and place a l Row 3: 1sc in every stitch untilmarker in that middle stitch. you reach the marker. Work 1sc inl Chain 1: Work 1sc in each until the marked stitch.you reach the maker, work 1sc in

Teapot cozy the head was on the tea cozy. I did a very simple face, eyes, and nose in black thread. Then I added the whiskers in white to bring the face more alive, if you prefer black whiskers that is fine too.The top of the teapot cozy Cat head Two earsYou will be working in rounds You will be working in spirals so l In a magical (slip) ring work 5sc,again from here to close the top the rounds do not have to be pull the thread to close ring.of the cozy. closed. l Row 1: Slip st in first sc, 1sc inl Round 11: Attach the thread l Make a magic (slip) ring and 3sc, slipstitch in last sc, turn.to the top of one half of the tea work 6sc into the ring. Pull thread l Row 2: Skip slip st, work 3sccozy and work 1sc in every stitch to close ring. together finish off.around the tops of both halves, l Round 1: 2sc in each sc. l Sew to head.close round. l Round 2: * 1sc in first sc, 2sc in If you like you can color thel Round 12: Chain 1, work 2sc next sc* repeat from * to *. inside of the ears with a tiny bit oftogether all around, close round. l Round 3: * 1sc in first 2sc, 2sc blusher to make them stand out al Round 13: Chain 1, 1sc in every next sc* repeat from * to *. bit more.sc, close round. l Round 4: * 1sc in first 3sc, 2sc inl Round 14: Chain 1, 2sc next sc* repeat from * to *. Cat tailtogether all round. Finish off and l Round 5: * 1sc in first 4sc, 2sc in l In a magic (slip) ring work 5sc,cut thread. next sc* repeat from * to *. pull thread to close ring. l Round 6: 1sc in every sc. l Work in spirals (do not close There should be a little hole in l Round 7: 1sc in every sc. rounds) and work 1sc in each scthe middle to accommodate the l Round 8: * work 1sc in first sc, until the tail is as long as you liketop of the lid. 2sc tog * repeat from * to *. it to be. I did add a few rounds in l Round 9: 1sc in every sc. white to suggest stripes near the Put the cozy on the teapot l Round 10: 2sc together all end of the tail and finished the tailto check the fit. Close the seam round. Fasten off and cut thread. in white. I did not stuff the tail andat the bottom of the handle to l Fill with kapok or cotton wool just sewed it to the body.create a nice fit. I did stitch two and place on top of the tea cozyrows together. The cozy will be with the open side down. Sew in Cat pawsremovable. place with small stitches. Make two paws in white. l In a magic (slip) ring work 6sc, Now you can leave the cozy as I did embroider the face when pull thread to close ring.is or turn it into a cat by adding l Round 1: 1sc in each sc.the head and tail. l Finish off and cut thread. Sew the tops closed and sew or glue to your cat. A fun knitted teapot cozy l Cast on 40 stitches l Row 1-4: Work in knit 1, purl 1 rib.84 American Miniaturist

Teapot cozy Tools & materials: spout for 2 rows and close the whiskers if you like. Review the seam from the top to the spout photo for placement. l Knitting needles no 20 as well. l Striped thread (I used l Weave in all lose ends. Tools & materials: DMC no 80 tatting thread) Two ears l White mohair or punch l Scraps of white, pink, l Cast on 7 sts. thread and green thread l Row 1: Knit. l 0.60mm crochet hook l Needle for sewing l Row 2 and next rounds: Knit l Stuffing material l Embroidery thread inl Divide in half to create a hole 2sts together at gray and pinkfor the spout. start of each row l Brush or a piece of Velcrol Row 5: Work 20 sts in K1, P1 rib until 2 stitches l White pipe cleaner orand turn. are left. thin chenille steml Row 6-12: Work in K1, P1 rib l Cast off and (optional)and break thread. cut thread. l Blusher and applicatorl Attach thread to other side of l Weave in ends (optional)knitting and work on the other set and glue or sewof 20 stitches repeating row 5-12. to the top of the Fluffy the white crochet cat head. The finished cat is about 1” from For the top of the tea cozy, the head to the base of the tail.work the next rows using all 40 The cat’s face She will make a lovely kitten orstitches again. You can either toy in 1:12 scale or an adult cat inl Row 13-18: Work in K1, P1 rib. knit the face and other scales.l Row 19: Knit 2 stitches together eyes, make them in crochet oruntil end of row. embroider them in a chain stitch. The body is worked in spirals,l Row 20: Knit all stitches. aka rounds that are not closed. Tol Row 21: Knit 2 stitches together To knit the face make things easier for yourself useuntil end of row. l Cast on 9 stitches and finish in a marker to keep track of whatl Cut thread and thread through the same way you did for the ears. you are doing.remaining stitches. Pull to gather Weave in ends and embroider a l Make a magical (slip) ring andand close with a small stitch. little pink nose. work 6sc into the ring. Pull thel Close the seam under the thread to close the ring. I felt the eyes were difficult to l Round 1: 2sc in each sc. knit so I did them in crochet. l Round 2: * 2sc in first sc, 1sc in l Chain 2 stitches and work 4 next sc*, repeat from * to *. single crochets into the second l Round 3: 10 repeat row 2. stitch away from the hook. Do not l Round 11: To shape the body, close into a circle. work 1sc into first 9sc, work 2sc together, 1sc in each sc until end If you want to knit, you could of round. cast on 1 stitch and work several l Round 12: Work 1sc in first 8sc, stitches into that and cast them work 2sc together, 1sc in each sc off again. until end of round. l Round 13-16: Work 1sc in I did glue the face and eyes each sc. to the cat, but you can also sew them on if you prefer. To finish off, embroider some American Miniaturist 85

Teapot cozyl Round 17: To finish the body* rounds) and work 1sc in Brush very gently until the parts1sc in first st, next 2sc together*, each sc until the tail is as look fluffy.repeat from * to * long as you like it to be. Youl Round 18: Work 2sc together can stuff the tail, but I like to Embroider the eyes and theall round until the body is almost insert a pipe cleaner instead. nose on the cats face. I used grayclosed. thread for the eyes and pink forl Stuff the body. Finish off and It is easier, looks neat and the nose.cut thread. you can shape the tail any way you like. Sew the head to the body, Check if you are happy with checking with the photo forthe shape of your cat, if needed Fluffy’s ears - make 2 placement. Add the tail and theadd or remove some stuffing then l In a magical (slip) ring little paw also checking with theclose the neck. work 5sc, pull thread to close ring. photo. l Row 1: Slip st in first sc, 1sc inFluffy’s head next 3sc, slip st in last sc. Turn. If there are some very long hairsOnce again you will be working in l Row 2: Skip slip st and work 3sc on the cat, feel free to cut themspirals so do not close the rounds together finish off. off, if you want it fluffier you canand make sure to use a marker to brush some more.keep track of your rounds. I like to lightly color the insidel In a magic (slip) ring work 6sc, of the ears with a bit of blusher BTW the cat will also look verypull thread to close ring. but this is optional. nice without the brushing it willl Row 1: 2sc in every sc. just look less fluffy. AMl Round 2: * 2sc in the first sc, 1sc Tip: Check the size of thein next sc* repeat from * to*. head against the body. If youl Round 3: * 2sc in the first sc, 1sc prefer a smaller head pleasein next 2sc * repeat from * to *. omit 1-2 rounds betweenl Round 4 -7: 1sc in every sc. round 4 and 7. If you like al Round 8: 1sc in the first sc, work bigger head add a row.2sc together *, repeat from to *.l Round 9: Work 2sc together To finishuntil the head is almost closed. Fill Sew ears to head andup head and close. Finish off and weave in ends.cut thread. If you want a furryFluffy’s paws look like my cat youl In a magic (slip) ring work 6sc, will have to brushpull thread to close ring. the knitted parts. Itl Row 1: Work 2sc in each sc do is easiest to do thisnot close round. before you assemblel Row 2: Work 2sc together all the cat. If you have around. Close round and finish off. very small stiff brush you can use that orFluffy’s tail you can use a piece ofl In a magic (slip) ring work 5sc, Velcro.pull thread to close ring.l Work in spiral (do not close You can use the side with the little hooks as a brush.86 American Miniaturist

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Turning shopMforatkuinrgnainsghosp Long-time miniaturist Moonyeen Moller shares the adventure of how her gallery “The Turning Point” came into being.It all started in 2008 with her husband Larrell, a retired hobby was beckoning Larrell. an intriguing photo of a machinist, became fascinated She invited me to come and miniature pottery shop that by our beautiful woodturnings. my friend Cynthia Howe sent Clearly, a project was in order stay at her studio in Santa in an email. It was gorgeous. for Cynthia and I, and a new Maria, California, so we could Created by Susan Farnick build our turnings shops to- from Sardonia, New York, her “Gone to Pot” shop was Center table with a display of pre-ban loaded with individual lighted era ivory turnings. Orchid plant was cubbyholes for shelf displays. made by Karl Blindheim. All of the cubbies were filled with top-of-the-line porcelain pieces. This shop and a con- servatory took first place and second place in a contest at the Philadelphia Miniaturia. I thought, wouldn’t a varia- tion of this pottery shop be great for my turnings collec- tion. And, I love designing the lighting for my miniature room boxes. Operating under the name of Moonlight Miniatures, I have done so professionally for other miniaturists. Cynthia purchased a col- lection of beautiful turnings off eBay. It turned out all of the pieces were by name art- ists, and included all of the documentation. At that time90 American Miniaturist

Turning shopgether. The challenge we gave As time went on, she offered Above: The Turning Point withourselves was to complete our me first right of refusal for a Gallery owner and “uh-oh” girl.two highly detailed structures large quantity of her work.in fourteen days. We juggled I shared this opportunity collection is not static but isschedules to made it happen. with Cynthia. ever changing and open-ended.With staunch support fromCynthia’s husband, Larrell, we The majority of the more Most items in my collectionmet our two-weeks deadline! elaborate and exotic pieces in average one inch. The smallest The Turning Point are Debi’s turnings are a few quarter- Larrell later decided he work. Sadly, because of major scale pieces about 1/4” high.wanted to pursue woodturn- health problems, she is no The largest is midi-size and ising. He has since accomplished longer able to turn. Her pieces 21/2” tall.his goal, quickly jumping from have become scarce and arebeginner to advanced and very precious to me. It’s hard for me to pick a fa-producing top-of-the-line work. vorite material for turnings. I’mHe has mastered the very best In exploring the world of fine strongly drawn to burlwoodof finishes and is now working art miniature turnings, I found pieces that have been com-with segmented wood pieces. the work to be diverse, imagi- bined with African blackwood native and incredibly beautiful. pedestals and finials. I prefer About five years ago, I be- My collection grew and grew. natural materials as opposed tocame entranced by the work of At this time, The Turning Point man-made resins, as pretty asDebi Bouey, an extremely tal- showcases about 500 pieces they may be.ented wood turner in all scales. from a number of talentedWe became telephone friends. turners here in the U.S. The I have been asked what I look for when choosing a turn- ing. In reflection, I would say American Miniaturist 91

Turning shopAbove: Gallery owner with a Good Turn” was to have many cubby dis-customer who has made her choice. is more play areas with a light in each warm and cubby. To accomplish this,it is the overall look of a piece. homey and fifty-one LED lights were usedThis includes the shape, the would be within the displays.form, and the material used-- similar tobut, most importantly, the way one located For the general illuminationthe piece is finished. in an artist lighting, I used a combina- colony. You tion of fluorettes (socket with For those readers interested can see bulb) and canister (recessed)in the specs, the shop dimen- Cynthia’s lights with #5 screw-in bulbs.sions are 19” wide x 12” deep gallery inx 13” high. It is enclosed in the the May All the lights run off afront with glass. Cynthia’s gal- issue of AM single DC transformer. Thelery is identical in size. (AM133). system is fused and has an on/off switch. Although LED When I started the shop, my I used lights produce less heat, foraim was for light, bright and a soft safety I drilled four 1” ventairy. Along the way and as it off-white holes in the back. Two ventdeveloped, the shop became acrylic to holes were placed at the topvery elite and upscale. On the paint the and two are on the bottom.other hand, Cindy’s shop “One walls of This aids in air circulation the gallery within the room box and cuts and the down on heat build up. interior of the display I’m best known for telling cubbies. A special painting a story without words in each technique developed by Mc- of my room boxes, which Closkey Special Effects was isn’t always easy. Room boxes used to accent the edges of the are just there. Dolls and ani- cabinets and the surfaces of mals go a long way in helping the display furniture. All of the to tell a story, however. I try furniture display pieces were to have a surprise element in created by Bespaq, mostly every room box, something from the Art Deco collection. totally unexpected. The floor for the shop is truly a masterpiece. Created While I admire pretty dolls, of cherry wood, it features my interest is in off beat char- an elaborate inlaid border acters or caricatures to aid in containing over 350 pieces. storytelling. The very talented Each tiny inlay piece was Sharon Cariola, makes this individually set in place. Cyn- type of doll in her creation of thia designed the inlay border realistic, sometimes quirky, especially for this project. figures. She created both the I am particularly proud of one-of-a-kind gallery owner the lighting. My overall plan and the lady shopper for The Turning Point. The “Uh-oh” doll made by Dana Burton, was a special gift. AM92 American Miniaturist

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Cotton candyWhip up somecarnival sweetsAmanda Phillips shares how to satisfyyour sweet tooth by making somerealistic miniature cotton candy.I need a bumper sticker on my Tools & materials: car that says, “Will Stop For Carnival Food”. My husband l Cotton balls and I are both notorious for l Toothpicks stopping for the “good stuff” like l An old cardboard box elephant ears and cotton candy. l Spray paint (in your color We don’t need go on any fair of choice) or festival rides, just give us the l White copy paper sweets! Between stops, I’m able l Tacky Glue to satisfy my craving by making l Scissors 1:12 scale cotton candy. Step 1: Use the toothpicks to poke holes in your cardboard box. Make them about 4” apart.Step 2: Cut a cotton ball in half Step 3and wrap it around each of thetoothpicks. American Miniaturist 97

Cotton candyStep 3: Spray a light coat of spray Step 5paint onto each of the cottonball halves.Step 4: Cut sections of whitepaper about 11/2” - 2” wide. Rollthem into small cones.Step 5: Add a line of glue to theedge of the cone to hold it shut.Cut off any excess paper.Step 6: Cut off the wide end ofthe paper evenly, leaving only a1” long cone.Step 7: Remove the dried cottonballs and squirt a dab of glueinto their middles where thetoothpicks were. Step 6Step 8: Insert a cone into the(glue covered) middle of eachcotton ball. Step right up! Your cottoncandy is finished. Use your newcreations to decorate a miniaturescene or place some of theyummy cotton candy into thehands of your dolls. AM98 American Miniaturist

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