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welcomeMy coworkers and I have started a dishes, but the Reutter Porcelain boxmonthly Craft Night. The three of us makes a perfect little tank and the My crabitat in full size and miniature.congregate in one of our apartments with hermies are burrowed in the sandsnacks, wine, and various projects rang- just as they are in my apartment. snacks, a few bottles of wine, some craftying from minis to crocheting to wall art, friends, and your latest project that (weand we also set goals for the upcoming The crabitat in its current form hope) hasn’t collected too much dust yet.month and just gossip and enjoy music or only took a few seconds to put Who knows? Maybe you’ll find yourselfmovies or whatever we feel. together, but the funny thing is that making goals and planning monthly Craft I probably wouldn’t have done it Nights too. Happy miniaturing! At our first craft night, I put together without the express delegation of aa mini crabitat. I am the proud mother craft night. It’s almost unbelievable how muchof three hermit crabs, and when I saw a more productive I’ve been due to the simplecrabitat by Jennifer Tuttle, I had to contact act of smart goal setting, both weekly withher—which is how we got the fabulous a friend and monthly at our craft night. I’vepoinsettia article in our Nov-Dec issue. worked out more, read more, and yes, cre-As a thank you, she sent me three her- ated more minis. And it hasn’t felt rushed ormit crabs and some sand. I still need to stressful as my previous goals always did,put together various components, like because now I set mini goals that don’t takethe crab shack and the little shells and too much time or effort. So if you’re lookingsponges I use for their water and food for a little extra motivation, just grab some FEATURES 6 Regulars10 A better chocolate factory Your letters Ken Byers researched waterwheel mills as well as the chocolate-making process for this working scene. See what your fellow readers and miniaturists are learning, discovering, thinking, and discussing.24 A dresser or a dansu Mark Murphy creates fabulous, intricate furniture in both 16 Showcase American and Japanese styles. By Martha Puff. The talented Lori Ann Potts and Johannes Landman are highlighted in this month’s IGMA artist showcase.44 Sultan of arabesque 36 The big buzz Deb Weissler profiles Ron Hubble and the history behind Another Build-Along, several giveaways, and our Ron’s fantastic new workshop, Merchant of Granada. latest contest winners are all in this month’s buzz. 59 Mini cutouts52 Every little girl’s dream Cut out several gardening posters and tools as well Enjoy the frills, sparkles, and color of this Disney-inspired as seed containers to help your mini spring garden. room by Pat Gazie, who was interviewed by Jan Stuart. 71 Show calendar Pull out your mini pens and mark your mini calendars56 Flowers and blooms so you don’t miss any of these upcoming shows. Sheila Capistran utilizes the surrounding northern 81 In a Nutshell Minnesota countryside in her mini floral arrangements. Sally Commins has a soft spot in her heart for animals and has made a shelter for a local non-profit.62 Carpets that are classic The “Rolls Royce of miniature carpets,” Classic Carpets, has been kept alive by Sibylle Dawson. By Deb Weissler.72 A Brocante shop Marianne Colijn shares her latest scene, a shallow shadow box emulating a Brocante (antiques and more) storefront. DOLLHOUSE MINIATURES 5

yourLETTERS  Write to DHM, 68132 250th Avenue, Kasson, MN 55944 or email traci@ash- down.co.uk. Letters may be edited, if necessary. Star letter winner ers all looked alike—different colors  Making it personal but extremely similar designs. I don’t I don’t usually write to magazines This month, we took the liberty know if anyone even put my houses of choosing two star letter win- out for sale, because at the meeting but something in your editorial ners! Both Susan Rensch and Connie following the convention, there were Graves wrote in to tell us how they were my nine birdhouses. I was devastated. block about your Christmas tree hit an affected by the welcome letter in the I bought three of them and gave them November-December issue, in which I to my mother, who, bless her heart, emotional button...first, there is nothing wrote about how I’d had such fun put- likes everything I paint (not that she’s ting together a Christmas tree that was biased...much). wrong with your tree. In this day when then deemed “sad” by people who saw it. Both ladies wrote in to reassure me I was so depressed, near tears, that everything seems to be overdone and that there was nothing wrong with the I almost came home from the meet- tree and also to note a very important ing and threw out all of my painting way too commercial, it was cute and point: no matter what other people think, supplies. I didn’t because I really like it’s the joy of creating that really matters! to paint. I am so happy that I did not the fact that you had recycled orna- throw everything out because if I had Keep those letters coming, readers. I would not have had the opportunity ments from friends/family and made We appreciate your comments, ideas, to see my painting in the winery I cre- and suggestions, and your kind letters ated that was published in American other ornaments makes it more per- warm our hearts every day. We love Miniaturst in November 2011, nor had hearing from you! an ornament I painted hanging on The sonal. Also, since you seem relatively White House Tree in the Blue Room  No cookie cutters (and, for that, been one of 500 invited young, maybe you were thinking that to a reception at The White House and I have been thinking of you the opportunity to have my picture each year you could add to your tree. since I first read what you had written taken with Mrs. [Laura] Bush), had an about your tree (the picture you posted ornament I painted on a big tree in I still think it is cute and you should be on Facebook). Bah, Humbug to all of the Library of Congress, an ornament those who derided your tree and the I painted on a tree in an art gallery at proud of yourself. Maybe the people decoration and the fun you had putting the Smithsonian, or two ornaments it together! (I’d like to say something hanging on the Ohio tree (one of the that criticized your tree forgot what it stronger, but decided “Bah, Humbug” state trees surrounding the big outside is more appropriate). White House Tree). All of these things was like when they first started out. happened in the years following the I don’t know when you’ll decorate birdhouse debacle. Also, I love the magazine, especially this year, but I will be with you in spirit, enjoying the decorating festivity. Keep on doing your own thing and the tutorials. enjoy doing it. If others don’t “get it,” This will bore you to whatever, but too bad for them. You’re original and Connie Graves I know exactly how you felt when have an imagination. Some people you received those opinions. I paint don’t appreciate, understand, or have Sumner, WA (folkart). About 10 years ago, when I the ability to be unique. We should buy was a member of the Heart of Ohio them cookie cutters.  Tremendous issue Tole group, I painted nine wood birdhouses for the club to sell at our P.S. I meant to tell you that I had the I just received the November/ annual convention and exhibit. There opportunity to paint for those places December issue of Dollhouse were three designs, each one painted because I was a member of SDP Miniatures. It’s always been a good on three houses. I like to paint things (Society of Decorative Painters) and a magazine, but this issue is tremendous! that you don’t see a million (“slight” Twig of Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Great how-tos, articles, and the won- exaggeration) of. There were no other derful feature on Carol Kubrican. My birdhouses like mine, and I know this Susan Rensch only suggestion would be to include sounds catty, but basically, the oth- contact information on the artisan and Columbus, OH her website. Keep up the good work,6 DOLLHOUSE MINIATURES Jane Sanem Minneapolis, MN  Thank you I received the Jan/ Feb issue of Dollhouse Miniatures today and want to thank you for the beautiful presen- tation of my dolls. I especially want to thank you for the impressive captions describing each of fhe dolls’ pictures. Your words made me

feel that you knew them,not as dolls, tures the imagination. Wonderful, too, but as people. to see the Wright Guide “General Viola Williams Huntington Beach, CA Store” with its myriad of items all Help finding pattern handcrafted by the talented Grover and Years ago I had a pattern for a wall- Mary Ann Ledyard. There is always a hanging which an open view of a two- story dollhouse with all rooms deco- crowd around their table at a show. rated. I’ve lost the pattern and have not been able to find another. Any ideas? I Hard to wiggle up to the front! think I may have ordered it from an ad in Nutshell News or another miniatures I was fascinated by Connie Sauve’s magazine. It was a full size (maybe 24 x 36) wall hanging; it was not a minia- article on “The importance of signing ture. I believe the instructions included a photo of the completed project. It’s your work.” It is something for all of us probably been about 20–25 years. to think about. Connie’s suggestion of Becky Mathis keeping a record of our miniatures is Mini vacations invaluable and one we should take to made it and I was originally a Nutshell News sub- scriber and have been enjoying your heart. Thank you again for the wonder- it turned magazine ever since they merged so many years ago. I look forward to ful issue of DHM. out so cute. each new issue. Your articles and fabu- lous pictures give me a quiet escape Martha Puff Thank you from the hustle bustle of the rest of my life. Thank you for providing that Volunteer Publicist for Good Sam for the maga- much-needed mini-vacation every two months. and miniature collector zine and all Denise Smith Montara, CA the items in it. I just started getting it a Clarksville, MD  Pleased to see artist couple of months ago and I just love it. Absolutely thrilled I hope you enjoy the pictures because I am absolutely I wanted to mention that when I got he was fun to make. thrilled with the Jan/Feb 2013 Issue 30 which was the November/ Susan Ferrier issue of Dolhouse Miniatures December 2012 issue that I was so Flushing, MI magazine. It is an amazing issue. pleased to see that artist, Jon Olson  Cover to cover and his wife, Nat were featured. We First off, thanks to all of you at had the good fortune to actually meet My Dollhouse Miniature magazine Ashdown for the fabulous 2012 them when we attended the Phoenix came today, so as soon as I could I Good Sam Show coverage. It quite takes my breath away. miniature show in March of this year. had to read it from cover to cover. I The layouts are stunning. The presentation shows off each It was our very first show and now I have been taking this magazine for and every miniature to per- fection. It is a reminder to all have become a true enthusiast but a very long time and have years of of us of why we collect and create. meeting these two fine people was the Nutshell News that I refuse to part with. Deb Weissler’s highlight of that show. We saw his I think your magazine is great and Masquerade Shop really cap- exquisite paintings and simply found always enjoy seeing what other minia- we could not pass up buying one of turist are doing. his treasures. We Ann Gee bought Bluenose II Wickenburg, AZ and it is now under  Thank you a bell jar which is prominently dis- Just wanted to say thanks and tell played until my you how good my leather chair looked dollhouse gets built! on the cover of your Jan/Feb 2013 He does amazing issue of DHM and in the article by Deb work!!!!!! Weissler. Over the last 30 years, I have I love your maga- seen many items, men, women, cats, zine and as soon as dogs, pillows, even shirts, but I do it is in my mailbox then I believe the doll by Cindy Gates is the rush home to look at it. BEHOLD WEST COAST WONDERS IN OUR GOODJadnShuAamryM/iFneGibarAutaLuryLr1e3EsIRS.SYcUoE m31 best I have ever seen. She fits just right, Susan Birrell Cave Creek, AZ THE WORLD OF MINIATURES IN A NUTSHELL Price US $6.95 Canada $7.95 even with a pillow. Deb did a wonderful  Dragon pMaYySaTvIQisUitEtSoHthOeP job on the room. I PROJECTSBCSCuMrAtreiilontaadcckdtheaheseaswaotoparammaotesnluelrtiscuncyfhfgehfaeemctdeauosrdrreteera! gon enjoyed the articles I found Snickers in the cabinet on so much. page 22 with the Gail Steffey cutest dragaon. I Check out Dollshouse.TV! Dunnellon, FL 11/21/12 2:43 PM DOLLHOUSE MINIATURES 7 DHM31_Cover.indd 1

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FEATURE Turning water into chocolateI’ve always been fascinated by pulleys With working machines powered by and belts and the amazing inventive- a waterwheel, this chocolate factory ness of the industry of the nineteenth pays homage to the industrial age. century, and for the past 10 years Ihave wanted to build an old working mill By Ken Byersto explore that technology. Somehow,however, I just never found the time. Photography by michael puffThen last year I committed to get it doneand the Chocolate Factory is the result. It intended use. But miniatures have a wayactually didn’t start out as a chocolate fac- of evolving.tory—just an old mill with no particular Every mill needs a waterwheel to give it power. I spent many hours researching waterwheels and mills of all kinds and developed a great admiration for their beauty and functionality. I decided to build the wheel first and go from there to wherever it sent me. The first place it sent me was to the aquarium store to get a pump and make it work! I couldn’t see a waterwheel with no water. That was the devil at work. Then to the ball bearing store to give it dependable motion and long life. Then it gave me the dimensions of the base and placement of the ponds and mountain to create realistic flows. Every day I would awake to find new messages telling me where to put bricks, stones and barn siding, walls, doors, and windows. I had no choice but to obey its demands. I felt sure that as it developed I would find exactly the right purpose for it. Then, six months into the project, I happened to take a tour through the Left: The Melange, where the two stone rollers mix the chocolate with additional components before it becomes a solid. Above right and right: Three station heated grinders. Moving from the tallest to the shortest, each station grinds the cocoa into a finer homogenized mix.10 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

FEATURE Water route This was just not the kind of project that I could design and Water comes out of the slew at the plan ahead, and listening to its top of the mountain, turns the wheel, demands was a great experience and fills the moat around the base of in surrendering to the seren- the wheel on the front and the left side. dipity of art. Even though There is a reservoir just to the right of the mill is a figment of the wheel where the pump is, and the my own imagination, all water is continually circulated. the bricks, stones, and shinglesGhirardelli chocolate factory here in San demanded toFrancisco and it just spoke to me in unde- be handmadeniable terms! That’s how stuff happens. and individually finished for the D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 11

FEATURElook of reality. The aged barn siding is five-year-old grandson notified me were Above: Loft storage area for cocoa beans.particularly interesting, as I had to make “dead”! These were then set in a clear The bags were made by Teresa Layman andindividual planks by wire brushing wood epoxy, which disappears when the water were the only items in the scene that Kenstrips and then casting each plank and covers it. didn’t create himself. Below: From left tofinishing them in a unique proprietary right: water boiler, roasting oven, rotary mixerprocess to age and color them into reality. Watching this evolution was a fascinat- (in front of oven), Melanger. right: The fullThe brick and stone were also done in a ing process, as it seemed to develop its working mill and its various components.similar manner. The water in the ponds own sense of egotistic importance. I guesswas set with sand and stones; logs; some I could equate it toreal and some phony greenery; rock; writing a fictionaland other fun little things that one might novel where eachfind in the bottom of a pond. For context character gives birthI even put in a few goldfish, which my to what is to come.GETINtouch Set in the old mill, this scene represents Dr. Ken Byers, Shaker Works West all the process and 609 Shields St, San Francisco, CA 94132 equipment necessary Tel: 415-239-6929 to make raw choco- Email: [email protected] late from green cocoa Web: www.shakerworkswest.com beans. That called for many more hours Upcoming Shows & Workshops of research and ex- Apr 19-21 - Chicago International Show perimentation. Each Apr 18 - Workshop: The American Privy, piece of equipment within the mill is ac- 9am-9pm; space will be limited curate, though I did August 3-4 - IGMA feel the need to take Oct 12-13 - Good Sam Show, San Jose, CA certain liberties here November 1-3 - Philadelphia and there for the sake of artistic interest.12 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

FEATUREThe cocoa beans are delivered to the mill additional components, depending on the piece, so only a few of the machinesin beautifully detailed bags, which were the end use, by the two stone rollers in actually work but there is still a lot ofmade for me by Teresa Layman (my only the Melanger, where it is then drawn off action. The pump starts and stops with aoutside source) who had no idea she’d in solid shaped chunks and transported wireless remote, my one condescension toever sell 20 of them to one person. After somewhere else for packaging. modern technology.de-shelling and roasting in the Acmeoven, the beans are cooled in the rotary Making all the machines actually work I can’t think of any project I’ve done inmixer and then moved by hand buckets was a major goal when I started but I my 15 years as a miniaturist that I’ve hadinto the three station heated grinders that ended up having to add more machinery more fun with, but now that it’s finishedmill them into an unsweetened raw choc- than I had planned for and the water perhaps something else will wake me upolate liquid. Then it is mixed with various force necessary to turn it all was not in the middle of the night to complicate workable without splashing water all over my life once again. DHM D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 13

PROJECTpizza tablesrecycledThese plastic contraptions are goodfor more than just keeping cheese offthe box. Create your own patio table! By Carol DeimeWe all know how expensive what I had to work with, I came up with this Step 3. Use tweezers to pick up pieces. minis can be, so I like to idea for patio tables. They are quite fun to recycle things whenever I do and you, too, will think of many different Dip each piece in glue and add it to the top can, especially using things designs to try. Any type of good-for-plasticthat will just become trash. The ideas I have spraypaint can be used to pre-paint tables of your table.seen in the past for the pizza “tables” were if you don’t want a white table.just to use them as side tables plain orcovered with a cloth. After thinking about Step 1. Punch or cut out designs. IYou’llneed decide on designs by looking at what colors I have and what punches I can use and then just play until I get what I like. n A pizza table (or many) Step 2. Before gluing, you may want to Step 4. After the glue dries, brush on a n Sample paint cards from your dry fit your design on a piece of paper with varnish to seal and let dry, then repeat. local hardware store the outline of the tabletop. I have tried it on There are many types of varnish—matte, n Punches or scissors to cut the table itself but satin, semi gloss, or gloss—to choose invariably I would from. I have tried all the varnishes but I shapes bump the table prefer glossy. I also thought of a few other n Tacky glue or sneeze—even applications where this technique could n Fine-point tweezers a heavy sigh will work: You could use wood and cut out a n Varnish in what ever shine level send the pieces tray-size piece, stain or paint the wood and flying. trim pieces, and make a serving tray on you like (I prefer glossy) which you can add desings. You could also make wall plaque designs and even use this14 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S method on ceramic tile pieces for trivets. Your finished product is a wonderful mosaic-style patio table. There are unending possibilities of design combinations, even by changing colors to team colors, beach colors, etc. Best of all, it’s cost-free—except for your time, of course. Have fun! DHM

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miniatureshowcase Every issue, DHM introduces you to some of the talented IGMA artisans out there in the miniature world. So, just sit back and enjoy the show!Lori Ann Potts osity; the challenge is“I have dabbled in just about all facets of the work involvedminiatures,” says Lori Ann Potts, IGMA mastering thoseFellow in Needlework and Toys. “My skills to the best offocus in the past couple years has been my current abili-‘lifestyle representation,’ telling visual ties.” But withstories.” bring, there is a method to any madness. each new piece, “I produce a grouping of themed compo- her skillfulness Lori Ann’s work is extremely visual, nents over a period of time, and when I shines throughwith patterns and textures blending seam- have built up a variety of items to choose for all to see. DHMlessly together. “I never throw anything from, I move onto theout that might be useful, so over the years dressing stage and even-I have accumulated a large and varied col- tually the piece I have in GETINtouchlection of materials. I am very organized,however, and I am generally able to find mind comes together as a Lori Ann Pottswhatever it is I am looking for.” finished product.” 2760 Lonsdale Ave, Suite 107 Her apartment, with the exception of Lori Ann is quite ar- N. Vancouver. B.C.,V7N 3J1, Canada her own bedroom, has turned into ticulate about what drives Tel: 604-984-4053 a “working” studio space. Each her. “Acquiring knowl- Email: [email protected] day begins with a cup of cof- edge is the spark that Web: http://stores.ebay.com/Lori- fee, and though Lori Ann ignites my creative curi- Ann-Potts-Miniature-Arts has a prioritized list of things to get though, “a delivery, email, or phone call will totally change the direction of the day.” Despite the uncertainty of what each day will Left: Lined silk cape edged with faux fur. Above: Silk men’s smoking jacket and pants. Above right: Corset and vintage lace jacket. Right: Vintage Edwardian lace over silk.16 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

 If you have a special piece that you would like to Left: “Man in a Gold Helmet” (1650)consider for DHM’s Showcase page, please write to: after the seventeenth-century DutchDollhouse Miniatures, 68132 250th Avenue, Kasson, painter Rembrandt. below left:MN 55944 or email [email protected]. “Dionysia” (1870) after French painter Pierre Auguste Cot. Below, top toJohannes Landman portraits for bottom: “Girl Knitting” (circa 1897)“I have always liked small things,” says Jo- a dollhouse, after Swiss painter Albert Samuel Anker;hannes Landman, IGMA Artisan in Fine and Johannes “Two Girls” (circa 1894) after “PortraitArts. “I was a painter before I did minia- hasn’t looked of the Young Countesses Bianca andtures and I found there was always a small back since. Amelia Pisani” by Italian painter Michelearea of the painting that was better than Gordigiani; and “Little Dancer” afterthe rest, which led me to paint smaller.” Though residing in Canada, Johannes French artist Edgar Degas (1834–1917). was born in the Netherlands and emigrat- It was his aunt who first asked him to do ed to Spain. His grandmother, who had an D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 17 art degree, lived nearby, and the two began painting together when Johannes was a mere six years old. Johannes works in a large studio with a vaulted ceiling that was designed for painting large pieces, but he has set up his miniatures in a small corner. “In the early morning while having coffee and look- ing through the news, I mentally prepare myself for the way I will approach the painting for the day. I always try some- thing new, like experimenting with differ- ent colors.” The pieces Johannes makes are stun- ning. His human figures reflect realistic emotion; the textures of materials and fabrics beg to be touched. It is very easy to see how talented Johannes is, how intricate his skill must be. As far as the future, Johannes remains elusive. “The way I evolve and get inspired is like multi-cross roads—I just take one turn when I see something interesting, which leads me to something else. One can’t plan such a complex network until you are closer and you decide your next move.” And all the mini world is looking close to see just where he will go. DHM GETINtouch Johannes Landman 2629 Arbutus Road Victoria BC V8N 1W4 Canada Tel: (250) 477-7927 Email: [email protected]

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PROJECTwiring yourhouse KitUse these step-by-step techniques to simplifythe otherwise daunting task of lighting yourentire 1:48 house with LED ceiling lights. By David HuffmanAll LED lights have a positive (red) the LED lights and the wires to the lines as Mod House, it is important to leave a 3⁄32\" wire and a negative (black) wire. shown. (or the thickness of the wood) edge around The wires for each light have the ceiling paper-free on all sides. This will to be attached to the power Step 2. Measure the wallpaper against allow the walls of the house to properly fitsource, which in this case is a 3V battery together (the paper would make the woodwith a switch. Our house has six rooms, the ceiling, then cut the ceiling paper to too thick). Repeat this action for everyand we will be adding a ceiling light to each cover it, leaving a hole for the LED light. For ceiling piece in the house.room. Since each light has two wires (one houses with precise fittings, such as ourred and one black), we will have twelve Step 3. Glue the ceiling paper over thewires total that need to be hidden andconnected to the battery. wiring and the lights using wallpaper glue. Putting slight pressure over the light will The wires will be hidden on the ceiling create a hole for the light to come throughusing ceiling paper, and will be collected the paper. Once the paper has dried, trimand organized using shrink tubing along the the mortise holes (where the ceiling piecesback of the house. Then we will bring the will fit together). Repeat this action for allwiring below the house and attach it to the ceilings.battery. To conceal the wires and batteryassembly below the house, we used 1⁄8\" Note: When I photographed this step,plywood and built a stand that is open in I had the entire piece covered with paper.the back. This stand is not available in our However, when I was gluing the housekit, but can be easily constructed or bought together in Step 4, I had to remove theelsewhere. paper from the upper rectangle for the Note that the LED lights, shrink tubing,and 3V coin cell holder can be purchasedfrom Evans Design.Step 1. On each of the ceiling pieces, findthe center of the ceiling with a ruler anddraw a line for the path of the wires. Thisline should go from the center (where thelight will be glued) to the appropriate edge,corresponding to the center back edge ofthe house. Use the superglue to then glue20 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

PROJECTYou’llneed n Quarter-scale house kit (we used Step 4. Using a gluing jig and tacky glue, which contains wires from the two upper the Mod House kit from davesat‑ rooms and the two middle rooms, should ticminiatures) assemble the house, making sure the wires be inserted into the 3⁄32\" shrink tube; the are free. lower section, which conceals all the wires, n LED lights (1.8mm, warm, white, should be inserted into the 3⁄32\" shrink tube. solid 3V lights with 14\" wiring) Step 5. Step 7. Now we’re going to shrink the n Shrink tubing 1⁄16\" and 3⁄12\" in Make sure the diameter house is laid tubes with a blow dryer. Hold the blow front-down dryer, set on medium, about an inch from n 3V coin cell battery so that you the shrink tube. After the tube has shrunk, n 3V coin cell holder with switch can gather superglue the tubing to the edge of the the wires walls to secure it. and wire leads together, as n Ceiling paper or wallpaper to use shown in the top right on the ceiling photo. n Superglue n Tacky glue (I used Aleene’s) Step 6. As n Wallpaper glue n Ruler shown in the n Pencil photo to the n Blow dryer right, slip the n Insulated surface (like a tile) wiring into n Soldering iron the shrink n Solder tubes. For n Scissors this house, n 1⁄8\" plywood stand for the house, the upper two sets of open in the back wires should n Drill be inserted n 1⁄4\" channel molding with a 1⁄8\" into the 1⁄16\" shrink tube. channel The middle section,house to properly fit together (the paperchanged the thickness). If you are usingthis wiring method for a different kit, thisis something to check ahead of time; ifyou are using our kit, simply don’t putceiling paper on that little rectangle. Also,an alternative to using ceiling paper is toassemble the house first and then paintwith stucco paint, making sure the LED lightand the mortise holes are not covered. D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 21

PROJECTStep 8. The wires for the LED bulbs are Stripping wires There are three steps to this process: stripping, cutting, and soldering. I doall 14\" long, which means that the wires This is done using a hot soldering this using a method suggested by Lucyextending out the bottom of the tubing are iron. Place the wire with plastic Hanson. (See sidebar.)different lengths (the wires for the bulbs on coating to be stripped on anthe second story have less length remaining insulated surface, like a piece of tile. After the solder cools fully, push shrinkthan the wires for the bulbs on the lower Then place the hot soldering iron on tubing over the spliced and solderedfloor). What we want to do now is equalize the plastic coated wire, apply gentle connection and heat the shrink tubing. Inthe lengths, which will make it easier to pressure with the iron, and pull the photo, you can see all twelve wires atattach the wires to the battery assembly. the wire. This process will remove an equal length with their ends stripped.Note that if you are working on a one-story the plastic coating and expose anhouse, the wires will end up the same appropriate length of copper wire. Step 9. Take the stripped and exposedlength, and this step can be skipped. Splicing wires copper of the six red wires and the six To equalize the wire lengths, we will black wires. Twist the six red ones togetherremove some of the length from the longer On the longer wires, cut the and solder them so that they are combined.wires (from the lights on the first floor) exposed wire off with scissors. Do the same for the black.and add them to the shorter wires (from Match it up with a shorter wire ofthe lights on the second floor). Once I’d the same color (always use red to Step 10. We use a plywood stand to hidecompleted this step for this house, the red and black to black). Next, puttwelve wires here all ended up at about 3\" a short piece of shrink tubing (to the wiring and battery assembly beneathbelow the house. cover the spliced connection—but the house. To do this, drill a hole in the don’t shrink yet) on one of these top of the stand near the back, in the area NOTE: The red wires must always be two wires, then twist the two pieces where the wires are coming from the house.attached to red wires and the black must of exposed copper wire to each Pull the wires through the hole to the areaalways be attached to black. other. beneath the stand. Soldering wires Step 11. Before we attach the wires from Once the two wires are twisted the LED lights to the wire leads from the together, apply a small amount of battery holder, we need to take the battery solder to strengthen the connection, wires and place (but do not shrink) a short using your soldering iron. The iron is piece of 3⁄32\" shrink tube on each wire (one hot enough to use when the solder on the red and another on the black). We’re melts when touched to the iron putting it on now because we won’t be able tip; add melted solder to the wire to put it on once the wires are soldered connection until the wires are fully together. connected, then let cool. Always follow the manufacturer’s directions Step 12. It is now time to attach the 3V for the soldering iron and solder. battery assembly. Twist the combined wire ends of the red LED lights with the red wire leads from the battery assembly. Do the22 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

PROJECT Right: The completed, lit, and furnished quar- ter-scale Mod House by Davesattic.same for the black wires. Solder the wires one for the long covered with plastic ceiling fixtures and thetogether, red to red and black to black. back common rooms are finished with wallpaper, rugs, andOnce cooled, move the 3⁄32\" shrink tube edge and two quarter-scale furniture available from Dave’sover to cover the combined wires and blow more for the wires Attic Miniatures. DHMdry it to shrink it. from the top right room. Make sure the molding doesn’t GETINtouch Then, making sure that the on-off switch overlap anywhere, even where the wiresis readily accessible, you can glue the wires (and therefore the molding pieces) meet; Dave’s Attic Miniaturesand the battery to the underside of the the molding should be even. Then glue the David & Carol Huffmanstand using superglue. Now your house has molding in place using superglue. Website: www.davesatticminiatures.comsix lighted rooms! Email: [email protected] Handcrafted Art Deco & Modern FurnitureStep 13. The final step is to conceal the Step 14. Once the channel molding 1 inch, 1/2 inch, and 1/4 inch scaleswiring tubes on the back of the house with has covered all the wiring, use regular below: A fully furnished living room, litchannel molding. This type of molding is ¼\" molding to cover the rest of the back using the method outlined here.particularly successful because the channel edges. is wide enough to conceal While we have shown here how to wire everything. Three sections of our quarter-scale Mod House, the method channel molding are used: of wiring and concealing LED lights can be applied to any quarter-scale house. In this particular house, the LED lights are D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 23

FEATUREDetailed minidansu ordresserIGMA Fellow Mark Murphy creates fine miniaturefurniture in the elegant and functional styles ofboth the American and Japanese traditions. By Martha Puff Photography by michael puff and marcy merrillWith an artistic eye, Mark Mur- unique and authentic,” says phy meticulously handcrafts Mark Murphy. “I visit the exquisite Japanese furniture. fine Japanese import shops Each piece is an extraordinary in San Francisco, Calif., andblend of creativity and craftsmanship. An Portland, Ore., and have aIGMA Fellow in furniture, he is also well personal collection. I also findknown for his skillfully crafted American interesting antique piecesfurniture. Everything he makes reflects a on the websites of upscalekeen eye for detail. Japanese import shops.” By way of background, “Inspiration for my traditional Japanese Mark was born and raisedfurniture comes from antiques that are in Cincinnati, Ohio. After graduating from high school, he attended Ohio State University for two years in its Foundations of Art Program. “I leaned toward sculpture, and then became interested in furniture,” Mark says. “After that, I transferred to The Philadelphia College of Art (now the University of the Arts). I graduated with a BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts).” Top: IGMA Fellow Mark Murphy. Above: Tea chest (cha- dansu) with a Japanese lunch box on top. left: Dressing In 1980, a year after gradu- and mirror stand (kyodai). ating from college, Mark moved to the San Francisco Bay Area. It chairs and cupboards. Pennsylvania cup- was at this point that he started making boards are my favorite.” 1:12-scale furniture. “In the beginning of It was while visiting shops in San my miniature making I did mostly Shaker Francisco that Mark was first exposed to and eighteenth- or nineteenth-century Japanese furniture. He felt an immediate pieces, with an emphasis on Windsor connection. “I think it was the beauti-24 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

FEATUREful simplicity and form, very much like going to make before getting started.” His five tea chests and various other Japanesethe Shaker pieces, that first influenced favorite pieces to make are the tea chests chests that I quite often reference forme. The difference was that the Shaker (cha-dansu) and kitchen pieces. “They are details.” pieces were not made with the intention of more of a challenge to work out because ofbeauty. Shaker furniture is about form and all the tiny drawers, sliding drawers, and To make his Japanese pieces, Markfunction, which is naturally beautiful. The visually interesting S-shaped shelves. I also uses mainly cherry or maple wood. “TheJapanese pieces were intentionally simple like to make all the small mirror, sewing, cherry simulates the darker woods and thein their form with the intention of beauty.” and personal boxes.” maple the lighter ones. Many of the actual woods used in the original pieces cannot Much has been written on the surpris- Most of Mark’s research is visual in be used in miniature pieces because theing parallels between Japanese and Shaker nature. When in a Japanese shop, he will grain patterns would be too strong. I findfurniture and crafts. In The Shaker Lega- examine the way a particular piece is made. that cherry and maple have a nice tightcy: Perspectives on an Enduring Furniture He then uses that information for refer- grain that works well for Japanese pieces asStyle (1998), author Christian Becksvoort ence when making a similar piece. “I own well as American pieces. These particularprovides some insight to woods are found in both countries.”the similarities. He wrotethat both “emphasize For door panels and drawer fronts,functionality and the Mark also uses different burl and figuredsimple beauty of wood, woods to simulate the look of the originalwith little extraneous piece. Finding the appropriate hardwaredecoration.” He went for his Japanese pieces is one of his moston to say, “There was no difficult tasks. Often, he has to make hisdirect influence of Japa- own hardware or modify existing hard-nese culture upon the ware.Shakers, or vice versa.Somehow, two very dif- The workshop where Mark creates isferent groups of peoplestruck upon many of thesame design principles.” It took Mark manyyears of looking atJapanese pieces beforehe felt that he couldattempt to make them.“Even now I spend a lotof time examining thephotos of the piece I’mClockwise, starting top middle:Personal chest (temoto-dansu) with asmoking box on top. Dressing and mir-ror stand (kyodai).Personal chest(temoto-dansu). D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 25

FEATUREa long narrow room. Tables run the Mark has been teaching at the IGMA GETINtouchentire length on each side, very galley- School in Castine, Maine every yearlike, with different stations. “This works since 2000. He has taught at many Guild Mark Murphy, IGMA Fellowextremely well for me and is very ef- study programs, including Williamsburg, 440 Niagara Avenueficient because nothing is very far out Virginia; Pasadena, Calif.; Santa Fe, New Astoria, OR 97103of reach.” Mexico; and most recently in Portland, Tel: 503-325-4112 Ore. Email: [email protected] Workdays are about the sameevery day. Usually, Mark works on When he wants to unwind, his favorite Upcoming Showsone project at a time. “I like to stay activity outside the house is hiking in thevery focused on the piece on which I mountains or at the beach. “I always feel Tom Bishop Chicago International - ILam currently working. I don’t really refreshed by nature. The main thing I en- April 19-21believe in multitasking. I prefer the joy doing at home—besides miniatures—Zen approach. That is, you should is cooking. I probably have as many IGMA Guild Show, NJ (tentative)only be focused on the task at hand cookbooks as I do furniture books.” August 3-4and try to give it your full attention.” In looking to the future, Mark Good Sam Show, San Jose, CA When it comes to equipment, Mark’s says, “I really can’t say what is October 12-13“must-have” power tools are a table saw, ahead for me in miniatures. I tryshaper, lathe, scroll saw, and drill press. to find inspiration in all mediums: Far left: Kitchen chest (mizuya-dansu).The simple tools that he always has in Left: Sewing box (hari-bako). Below:front of him are an X-Acto knife, tweezers, painting, sculpture, textiles, Table and tea chest (cha-dansu). Ceramicand a pin tool. etc. I look at as much con- pieces in chest by LeeAnn Chellis Wessel. temporary artwork as I do Vase on top by Jon Almeda. Flower arrange- The price range for his Japanese work things from the past.” DHM ment by Sandra Wall Rubin. Watercolor oncan be anywhere from $65 for a small box wall by Grace S. Smith. All are IGMA Fellows.to $800 for a larger kitchen piece or teachest. All of his Japanese pieces are limitededitions. “I have not taken any commis-sions for a Japanese piece to date. I wouldbe willing to do so, however, if it wassomething in which I was really inter-ested. I still make American pieces but Iam now doing more refined pieces likeQueen Anne and Chippendale chairs andcasework (cabinetwork). I also make someAmerican Arts and Crafts with my favoritebeing Greene & Greene pieces.”26 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

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PROJECThow you canbuild ayakoAyako is an Oriental-themed room box created by Jo Bevilacqua to raiserelief money for the 2011 tsunami in Japan. Here, she details the processshe used for making Ayako so that you can recreate your own version. By Jo Bevilacqua Photography by jo bevilacqua and adrian de nardoThe name “Ayako” was taken from that I designed. The stained glass was a metallic paints as well as burnt umber and the housekeeper that babysat my freehand design customized for this box black acrylic paints. The colors and method husband Andy, who lived in Japan to coordinate with the hand-cut dogwood you use would depend on your frame color. in the early 1950s while his mother petals on branches in the carved boneworked for the civil service and his father vase; I created both the stained glass and Step 2. Once the box was faux finished, Iwas away in Korea. the dogwood branches. taped off the rest of the frame to protect it; I Ayako’s Oriental theme represents The entire proceeds from the sale of also covered the opening of the frame froman eclectic mix of Japanese, Chinese, Ayako will be donated to Samaritans Purse the inside to keep the spray from gettingand Persian items set in the peaceful Ministries for Earthquake/Tsunami relief in on the interior part of the frame as well. Iatmosphere of a home office. The floor is Japan. then applied layer after layer of satin clearwalnut and cherry parquet by Broadnax, acrylic spray paint. Once I approved thewhich I then customized. The Oriental Creating the box outer clear coat I removed all the tape andhand-painted Bespaq furniture with a mix of protection, then touched up any areas thatdifferent accessories fills the room, featuring Inspiration was brought on by finding the showed the two parts connecting; you wantBrooke Tucker, Jim Talley, Jon Almeda, Jim perfect frame first to serve as the front of it to look seamless. The museum glass isPounder, Kerri Pajutee, Kimberly Hammer, the box. Then I had Paul Hayes build aDiane Persico, and more. box to attach to that frame. The size of the Ayako box is 13\" wide, 12\" deep, and 15\" The single light fixture is made from tall. Then, I had him build another, smallera patterned medallion, which transmits box, which was then placed inside the outeran interesting pattern from the Novalyte box. These steps go through the methodLED lighting. Other Novalyte LED lights used for the entire structure.were used in the display cabinet and thewindow valance. Paul Hayes built the box Step 1. Because the color of the outer Dimensions box was different from the frame I’d found, I needed to adjust the color of the box • Inner Box was all built using 1⁄4\" Paul had built. Using blue painters tape, I birch plywood edged the frame; then I primed the wood of the box with Gesso, waited for it to dry, • Outer box was made using ½\" then sanded the Gesso coat. Once that wood, with dimensions based off was done, I applied paint in a matching the picture frame Jo found base coat (close to the frame in color). With sponges and fake fur, I tried to imitate the • Box dimensions are 12\" deep, finish on the frame using different color 13\" wide, and 15\" tall28 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

PROJECTset in with wood strips using craft glue so it cabinet knobs. They screw into the knob the back wall window setback in foam core,can be replaced if damaged. For the legs, I and don’t need glue. and Paul built it out of wood. I then cut thedrilled into the bottom of the box and used mat board form to fit within the back wall Step 3. The main part of the inner box of the well and also cut the two rectangularYou’llneed forms to fit up in the top and bottom of the consists of two walls attached to a ½” window well area. This made for a seamless n Picture frame (for the box front) wooden base, and one angled wall to be fit with the fabric to avoid fraying and raw n Museum glass inserted later. All walls are shown with silk edges. n Wood strips glued on; I used spray adhesive to attach n ¼\" plywood and ½\" plywood (for the fabric onto the walls. The floor part of Step 5. All the parts of the back wall were the base containing the two side walls was construction of box) built out of ½\" wood, while the walls and covered in silk for easy insertion. Each piece n Four metal knobs (for legs on the ceiling were built out of ¼\" wood. To attach has fabric stretched over it; the two larger, the walls to the base, I used wood glue and square pieces will have their centers cut out outer box; I used cabinet knobs) clamps. When I attached the ceiling and the after the fabric glue dries. n Drill back wall (in later steps), I glued these in n Silk fabric (for covering the walls) and secured them with masking tape and To do this, cover the front of the piece n Window (I used Classics #70102) clamps. with the silk, then glue and fold the edges n Plexiglass (for the windows; around onto the back so that the edges are The back wall smoothly covered. found in picture frame areas, it is Step 4. The inner box also has a back replacement for glass) Step 6. I cut the center of the window n Fabric (for the valance) wall. As shown in the photo, this included n Floor tiles (I used Broadnax an indented window seat (window well), seat indentation from top to bottom, then #PQ106C) a mat board form for lining the inner back cut along the top and along the bottom (like n Floor trims (I used Houseworks window wall, and two mat board pieces to a sideways “H”); this allowed me to have a #HW7155 or Classics #CLA70298) fit above and below the inside window well. clean edge already on the top and bottom n Ceiling trims (I used Lawbre so I could fold the two sides inward, as I’m #AE916) The entire wall was prebuilt. I designed doing with one in the photo (the left side is n Wood glue (for wood-on-wood) folded outward). n Spray adhesive (for fabric-to- Paints used wood) n Epoxy • Black acrylic (for accent wood n Craft water-based glue (for the tiles and window accents) museum glass and picture frame) n Paints (see sidebar) • Teddy Bear Tan (for the lighter n Candle body (I used CirKit woods and window) #CK1010-16) n Sconces (I used corner findings) • Ochre Gold (for the ceiling) n 26 gauge wire (for a pin on the • Clear coat Tung Oil by Formbys sconces) n No-pin bulbs (for sconces) Satin finish n Plastic clear film (for wall protection from bulb; I used the protective covers designed for essay reports) n Blue painters tape n Gesso n Boxcutter with breakaway blade n Sandpaper in ultra fine or very fine up to medium D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 29

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PROJECT openings so a new piece could be cut to top of a mat board strip to hold the shape. replace them, as shown on the right. Step 13. It’s nice to do a rough layout of Step 10. Notice furniture inside the space; this kind of helps the notches midway, to figure out what works. where the panesStep 7. Once the two side forms are had been separated. Those notchesready for the top and bottom of the window had to be cut out smoothly; if theywell, glue them in place inside the window popped out, they have to be trimmedwell area. and re-glued back in, then sanded smooth. Step 11. I stained the window casing to the desired color, then applied black acrylic to the trims for contrast.TIP Always dry fit anything you are gluing Step 14. The floor begins with a piece ofbefore placing it. mat board that was pre-cut to fit the innerStep 8. Once the side walls are done, floor area inside the room box. I began dryapply glue to that back wall of the window laying the floor tiles.well, then drop the back wall form in placeto glue it in. Doing it this way (instead Step 12. Once the window was finished, Step 15. Once the floor was dry fit, Iof putting the glue on the form itself) willprevent glue getting on the side wall fabric I dry fit the window to see how it looked. used the center tiles to space the flooras you push it in place. I also made a window seat cushion in the frames, gluing the frame part only (not the accent color out of black brocade fabric center tiles) as I went. The four center tilesStep 9. Now that the wall is put together, to pick up the stain accents in the window I removed, picking them up with a rolled and also (later on) the floor accent stains. piece of blue painters tape.we have to put the windows in. Shown The inside of the seat was ¼\" foam core onon the left is the window that I used, but Ididn’t want the plexiglass in the windows. Ihad to cut the plexiglass window parts outand that was done by cutting the backsideout to remove the old plexiglass out fromthe back. I then had to clean up the back32 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

PROJECT Isolating the Step 19squares partiallywith blue painters Step 17. Once the floor was compressed,tape, I then painted them with black acrylic.I made sure to cover the same areas on I installed the floor into the box, againeach piece so that the stripes in each piece compressing with heavy tiles as well aswould show and would line up with each clamps on the back and front of the two-other to create a nice diamond pattern. walled box. The back window wall was glued onto the back edge of the floor andStep 16. I applied glue with a brush to taped in place with masking tape to secure; I then laid the box on its back with weighteach inner square area, avoiding the edges over night to make it set. Once the backso as not to get any glue onto the frame wall is set up, the angle wall was alsopart of the floor. I then added the tiles one positioned and glued in place.at a time and compressed with a heavypiece of marble tile. Step 18. Next, I covered the walls in wax what would otherwise take five or six coats of low gloss applications. paper and secured it by blue painters tape to protect the walls for the floor finish to be Step 19. Once the floor was finished, floor applied. trim was stained to match the floor and I used high gloss Tung Oil to cover the sealed with a clear acrylic. I then measured first coat, then finished with five coats or it, mitered it, and glued it in place, secured more of the low gloss Tung Oil. The high with blue painters tape as shown in the gloss fills in quickly and seals in one coat photo at the top of this page. Step 20. I created the stained-glass design for the windows myself and inserted those in the wall (see sidebar on page 68 for a more thorough description). A shadow box frame I built held a fan, so I made bolsters in the accent red and gold colors; the bolsters were added with the window seat cushion. You can see these in the sidebar about the windows. D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 33

PROJECTMaking the stained-glass window Step 21 Step 22The stained-glass design was one that I created on my own; the dogwood Step 23flowers and branches were included in the design to follow the décor of Step 24a carved bone vase that I later placed in the room, which held handcut Step 25dogwood flower branches.Step 1: First, I hand-drew the pattern on paper, then laid the patternunder the plexiglass. Then, I cut golfers’ lead tape (sold at golf shops andadhesive on one side) into 1⁄16\" strips and used that to lead-tape over mydesign on the plexiglass. I took out the design, flipped the plexiglass over, and added lead tape to the backside as well so that my design was leaded on both sides. Step 2: Finally, I used stained-glass paint on one side of the glass to color the dogwood flowers and branches. For the clear spots, I used a clear gel- type glaze product found in the paint department to make it look textured. And with that, my windows were finished!Making the valance smooth, tight finish. You canStep 21. Using the red and gold brocade see how the ends (the left and right sides and bottoms)colors on the fan as a guide, I picked up were covered to make it have a finishedthe same fabric to be used on the valance. I edge.cut the design out of mat board, then gluedbalsa wood to the back of the valance to Step 25. Clamps were added to securekeep it lightweight and to give it depth andstructure. the edges until dry. Then I attached the valance to the room; it can be glued to the wall, or Velcro can be used to make them interchanging.Step 22. Fabric was glued to the front of Step 26. Once the room was finished andthe valance and squared. the valance attached, pictures were added to the room. I put a wire across the back ofStep 23. Once the fabric was dry, I used the picture then I put a nail in the wall and the picture hangs from that. Glue dries outsharp scissors and cut up the middle, and pictures fall otherwise.leaving about ½\" to 1\" enough fabric toglue, dart, and fold down (rolled over the Added detailsedge). Step 27. For light, I converted goldStep 24. The fabric was then glued all findings into sconces. I used the CirKit Concepts short candle body and a no-pinaround the backside to give the valance a34 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

PROJECT The entire proceeds from the Step 29. Each item is pinned in place and sale of Ayako will be donated to Samaritans Purse Ministries for the Jim Pounder lamp has a set pin in case Earthquake/Tsunami relief in Japan. the bulb needs to be replaced. The ceiling shows the added ceiling light installed in a gold paint. Ceiling trim was added all around the ceiling; I bought ceiling trim, painted it black, then rubbed gold paint on it to add highlights. I hope you have enjoyed recreating the Ayako box with me. Enjoy customizing your own box for your own scene and your own mini cause! DHMbulb; a no-pin bulb is a tiny bulb that comeswith two wires that protrude from the bulb.They will insert into the candle body, whichhas two tiny holes. I then added a pinby twisting 26 gauge wire in a loop, thenepoxied it to the back of the sconces. I drilled a hole for the bulb wire and anaccess hole for the finding’s post, which Iadded with epoxy to secure it to the wall.I also added a clear plastic film onto thewall where the candle will be to protect thefabric wall covering for heat.Step 28. I painted the chair black, andused the original cushion pattern to cut newfabric, which I then used to cover those twocushions so the chair would blend with theroom décor. D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 35

bigbuzz n DHM’s Big Buzz section is the place to check out contests, products, news, and views. Are you celebrating a milestone? Do you have a great product or kit to share? Do you know of a great website? Use these pages to spread the big buzz to other miniaturists like you! Please submit items of interest to: DHM, Big Buzz, 68132 250th Avenue, Kasson, MN 55944. Or email [email protected] a nutshell writing contest COMING NEXT MONTH TO...This month’s In a Nutshell winner Bronze figuresis Sally Commins, who wrote in IGMA Fellow Randall Zadar’s bronze figures rangeto tell us about how she loves the from whimsical characters to charming Americana tolocal non-profit group Homeless elegant statuary based on full-size antique porcelains.Animal Rescue Team (HART). Mini basketsUnfortunately, HART doesn’t Celebrate Easter with Easter baskets by Jen Tuttle ofcurrently have a building or animal Miniholiday. Whether for a mini egg hunt or an Eastershelter, so Sally has created an room box, this tutorial is perfect for a holiday favorite.ideal one in miniature. You can readabout Sally’s creation on page 81 French chateauof this issue, and we’ll be sending Visit the Chateau Bidaine by Susan Perry-Hinkle, aSally a very special prize for sharing stunning miniFrench mansion modeled after the actualher piece with us! Chateau Bidaine located in Aix En Provence, France. We love seeing the variety of Not a subscriber to American Miniaturist?projects our readers create, so why Visit www.craft-club.comdon’t you tell us about your favoritecreation? Please keep your stories or call toll free 1-866-606-6587 to subscribe today!around 750 words, accompaniedby pictures of you and your specialproject. Send to “In a NutshellWriting Contest,” DollhouseMiniatures, 68132 250th Avenue,Kasson, MN 55944. You mayalso send your entries via e-mailto [email protected]. Pleasebe sure to include your name,address, phone number, and emailaddress. The deadline for our nextissue is Friday, March 22, 2013.The great little nut hunt find another new hiding place for his special Hunt – Issue 32,” Dollhouse Miniatures, acorn! 68132 250th Avenue, Kasson, MNSnickers was found on page 22 of 55944 or fax your entry to (507) 634-DHM issue 31 (Jan-Feb 2013), where If you happen to find him, please write 7691, or email [email protected] was trying to play with all the toys and let us know of his location, along with The deadline for finding Snickers isin the cabinet behind Marianne Colijn’s sending in your name, address, email Friday, March 22, 2013. Good luck!crocheted Amigurami dragon. address, and phone number to “Little Nut This month, our winner was EudisMirsky, who correctly found Snickers.As a thank you for the correct answer,we are sending Eudis a Project DVDthat will hopefully help her find inspira-tion for any upcoming projects. Wehope you enjoy this mini gift! But oh no! Snickers can’t sit still forlong, and in this issue he’s run off to36 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

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To enter the drawing, send your Recap of 2012 Texas Miniature Showcase TOP LEFT: These hats,name to Miniature Style Giveaway - inspired by those wornDollhouse Miniatures, 68132 250th Texas Miniature Showcase 2012, in Dallas, Texas was the highlight of at the royal wedding ofAve., Kasson, MN 55944, or fax the year for area miniaturists. The 10-day event started with classes Kate and Edward, are bythem to (507) 634-7691, or email featuring Rik Pierce, Ron Hubble, Fern Vasi, Valerie Casson, Josephine Arlyne Swain of Ladiesthem to [email protected]. Meyer, Sandra Manring, and many others. In 2013 we have some of Emporium. ABOVE LEFT:Entries must include an email so these same artists returning to teach, including Ron Hubble with his “Yep, we have boys,we can send you the correct infor- Merchant of Granada (seen on pages 44-47 of this issue). too!” Dani says of themation and links. The deadline for children’s class. Nancythis entry is Friday, March 22, 2013. The Children’s Class for 2012 was an antique shop, and the number Welenski, the teacher, of children participating grows each year. Nancy is planning a garden packs bags that are “boy” Craft-Club now open landscaping class for 2013. specific. ABOVE: Kimberly Hammer of Ambrosia After some extensive (digital) The dealer list offered something for everyone. There were flowers created this lucky bam- remodeling, our new online for every price range, furniture for all tastes, accessory items for every boo plant. Kimberly also store is now open! Craft-Club. imaginable room. There was fabric and tools for the DIY group and fabulous teaches and will share com offers all of the fabulous dolls of all descriptions, and the 2013 dealer list is just as exciting. her talents at the 2013 mini products you’re used to, Showcase. along with a whole host of The auction that followed the show featured the remaining exhibits of the wonderful new digital offerings. American Museum of the Miniature Arts (which closed in 2006) and any Whether you’re on a computer, money left after museum bills are paid from the auction proceeds will go a laptop, a phone or a tablet, to the Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity, which is the recipient of the show Craft-Club.com is your mini proceeds and usually the auction. The 2013 auction will totally benefit shopping haven. Habitat and will consist of donated artisan pieces. If you missed the show in 2012, don’t miss the 2013 Texas Miniature Showcase, which will be held May 3 and 4 at the Elegante’ Hotel in Dallas. For information, visit www.TexasMiniatureShowcase.com or call Dani Muckleroy at 972-217-5005. A show brochure will be available after January 1, 2013. There will also be an article about the 2012 Showcase in American Miniaturist issue 119 (March 2013). D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 37

BIG BUZZFind us on your Nook Titania’s Palace winnerTake Dollhouse Miniatures with Last issue, we announced a giveaway of Titania’s Palace. We areyou on your Nook! It’s easy to happy to announce that the winner is Patty Winters of Phoenix,purchase single issues and take Arizona. Congratulations, Patty!them with you anywhere, but youcan also subscribe and receive Open this book and discover a fairytale dollhouse known as theevery issue on your device. Every Eighth Wonder of the World. This luxurious Palace was built for theissue contains the same content Royal Family of Fairyland. It was created by Sir Nevile Wilkinson,as the printed magazine, allowing who believed in fairies. Fairies, he said, are kind thoughts whichyou to bring your minis with you to lead to kind deeds. This richly illustrated book, written forthe doctor’s office, to the beach, children and collectors, is the most detailed look at the world’sor wherever you bring your Nook. greatest dollhouse. Fairy facts, treasure hunts, and people with aFor more information, search for connection to the Palace are all within these pages.Dollhouse Miniatures at www.barnesandnoble.com. Author Laura Beatrice Ricks founded the toy company Den Gamle Skole (The Old School), one of the oldest toy businesses in Denmark. Born in 1961, she read history at St. Hugh’s College, Oxford. She is a mother of five and has written two art books for children.RGT Build-Along 2013 For more info on Scan this box these and other with yourIntroducing JJ’s Dollhouse Cottage, the 2013 mini stories andReal Good Toys Facebook Build-Along Project! updates, check out smartphone toFor the 3rd Annual Facebook Build–Along Event, our blog at http:// check out AM’sJodi and Jen thought it would be great to have ashdown.typepad. blog, A Smalla dollhouse shell kit that has lots of options for com/miniatures/ World’s Big Buzz!expansion and customization. They are exited to and see our latestoffer the Build-Along kit in both 1 inch and ½ inch posts and news!scale. The main kit includes the foundation, floors,walls, dividers, gable parts, and roof. Also available is an Extra Level Kit, which includes another Dollshouse.TVbase floor, side walls, front panel, and divider. All cutouts are standard size openings. There Check out these latest tips andare endless possibilities with this kit and the expansion options. Plan ahead and order as many tricks from www.Dollshouse.TV!levels as you need to create your custom, one-of-a-kind, miniature dollhouse. You can checkout all the details, including Pre-Buy specials, at www.realgoodtoys.com. You can also find all Beachsidethe minute-by-minute feedback on this new and exciting project at our Facebook page, Real Bungalow:Good Toys Dollhouses. Come and join the fun! The more the merrier! The Build-Along starts on Catching UpMarch 1 and will run until September. At this point, Bob takes some time Creativity contest winner to look at dry fitting the house. Dry fitting allows you to see how the We recently asked for some creative ideas on house will look when finished even transforming everday items into mini items. before you have finished. “Miniaturists are a clever lot,” wrote Chris Plano, a reader who suggested the contest, “and every Bushes single one I’ve ever met has a story about something decidedly and un-miniature that they have transformed into a miniature treasure.” Shrubs So we had a little contest! We are pleased to announce that the In this next section, Karen Fernholz winner of this contest is Claudia Dzengielewski of Middleboro, shows how to add bushes and Mass. Here is what she wrote: “Attached are some photos of shrubs to your spring/summer gears taken from a White-Out container and formica samples landscape board. from a local Home Depot or Lowe’s store. I have used the gears to finish my stovetop burners and the formica samples Miniature are for the countertop and flooring. I also used them to imitate Spring stone pavers and a sidewalk in the front of the Indigo Tea Flowers Shop. I have been working on this project for quite a number of years and finally completed it structurally. As we know, some minis are never complete. There In this video, Karen Fernholz shows are always additions, changes, and improvements that can be done. The Indigo Tea Shop is another variation on the spring/ based on a series of mystery tea shop books set in Charleston, SC written by Laura Childs summer landscaping board, this that I have been reading. Her details in the books were so wonderful, I just had to interpret time adding bright spring flowers. them into what I imagined a tea shop of hers would look like.”38 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

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FEATURESultan ofArabesequeThe sights, sounds, and scents of theSpanish city of Granada inspired RonHubble to recreate an ancient market scene. By Deb Weissler Photography by vivian brillAt the foot of Spain’s Sierra Ne- sits high atop a hill on the southeastern are enclosed by the very shops and build- vada Mountains sits the ancient corner of the city. Below, Granada bustles ings that served the needs of the Caliphs, city of Granada. On its moun- like any modern city does, but turn still selling merchandise made in the taintops, snow lies thick and ‘down a side manner passedwhite, while palm trees bask in the warm Arabesque: art of intricate, down for moresun on the plain below. Granada’s culture street and repetitive, and symmetrical than a thousandis steeped in the rich history of its past, suddenly curved lines, producing a years. Stand andeach era leaving a piece of itself so that the gate of watch any man-the city is an amalgam of cultures in an the Elvira ner of craftsmenaura of mystery, romance, and allure. looms up ’before you, working right The mighty Alhambra, a palace built in their shopsin the mid-tenth century by the Moors, dwarfing the on the street. Itwho dominated the region at the time, buildings around it. balanced, harmonious, and was here that I beautifully geometric design. Suddenly you get the sense that time has decided to base my newest piece and class taken you back ten centuries. project: a shop located on the towering This was the scene miniature architec- Albecein hill, the oldest original Moorish tural master Ron Hubble stumbled upon settlement in the city with stunning views as he walked through this portion of the of the Alhambra.” city, catching glimpses of its grand Moor- ish past and inspiring his artistic muse to whisper exciting schemes and dreams. “It is one of those places where photog- raphy fails to capture the scope, history, and romance,” says Ron. “Suddenly you Left: Hot canvas billows and tassels blow in the errant breezes. Right: A curious Siamese may get more than he bargained for with the cobra in the basket. opposite page: With the mighty Alhambra perched upon a hill, a merchant of Granada invites you to enter his shop. Sights, sounds, smells, and wonders abound, luring the shopper forward.44 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

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FEATURE The vision for Above: A glimpse inside the side reveals GETINtouchthe Merchant of riches beyond the dreams of avarice.Granada came to Ron HubbleRon all at once— fabric much like a paper pattern for a Web: www.RonHubble.comalways a good sign dress—only no sewing! The costumingfor an artist. He was a lot of fun and since I had never Upcoming Class Dates for “Thewanted to create a used figures before it was a special chal- Merchant of Granada” in 2013scene that was more lenge.” Texas Miniature Showcasea three-dimensional Dallas, TX -April 29-May 2painting than a For Ron the merchant is the heart Ph: (972) 217-5005structure, something and soul of the piece and the merchant’s Email: [email protected] would evoke mysterious robed customer adds anotherthe feeling of the layer of intrigue. Larrianne’s Small Wondersplace as it once was, Ventura, CA-August 3-6bustling with sights, No market would be complete without Ph: (805) 289-1508sounds, activity, smells or movement—produce, herbs Email: [email protected] vibrant color. and spices, local fauna, the heat radiat-“I wanted to create ing off of canvas awnings—all working Shellie’s Miniature Maniahomage to the place in concert to assault the senses. With his San Carlos, CA-September 21-24that has stolen my skills working with fabric, Ron began Ph: (650) 593-4921heart,” says Ron. experimenting with movement, or a sense Email: [email protected] of movement, by adding shop awnings Granada was that appear to be flapping in the wind The Dollhouse Cottagealso the city where and tassels seemingly caught by an errant Kirkland, WA-October 18-21he first discovered breeze, beckoning you toward the palace Ph: (425) 821-1579the work of Los itself. Meanwhile, Canadian artist Karl Email: [email protected] Magañas Blindheim’s curious Siamese cat is about(two brothers from to have a close encounter with Falcon Miniature DesignsAndalusia) for the Collectibles’ coiled cobra in a basket Atlanta, GA-November 7-10very first time, spot- Ph: (770) 923-8500ting one of their pieces sitting in a corner Email: [email protected] of the main souk next to a cathedral.After hours of walking, his knees nearlybuckled, for here was a perfect scalereproduction of a Moorish wall and itwas going home with Ron! Thus began acollaboration that continues today. As his vision coalesced, Ron realizedthat an authentic market square is filledwith human interactions and activity, sowhile he is an artist who rarely populateshis vignettes, he went in search of figures.At a tiny stall in Rome’s Piazza Navona,he had stumbled across several minia-ture nativity scene figurines he’d foundcharming and graceful, and he’d boughtseveral of the little figures, having no ideaat the time what he would possibly dowith them; now they had a purpose. “They needed color and texture totie them in with the rest of the scene,”Ron explains. “I managed to work out away to ‘clothe’ them in a special printedsilk custom-made by Vivian Brill of SilkPurse Graphics. We worked together onthe computer to ‘fit’ the clothing to thefigures, making it possible to cut out the46 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

FEATURE while another Viewers get a sense of the timeless history and my eyes teared to behold such a place cat looks with as well as observing the everyday lives steeped in history, beauty, celebration, jaundiced eye of those fortunate enough to inhabit this even sadness and infamy. This was one of at a colorful beautiful city. those moments when the struggles in life parrot that has seem to pay off.” stolen a flower. As the sun begins to set, the frenzy of the marketplace subsides as residents and Ron’s 2013 class will whisk you off Rolls of visitors pause to admire what has been to this ancient city, where you will learn rich oriental called the most beautiful sunset in the all the techniques needed to create your rugs, lush world. It goes down over the vast twin- own three-dimensional painting. The floor cushions, kling city and plain “like a ruby stolen class includes all architectural elements, jars, jugs, and from a Caliph’s secret hoard, lighting the including the shop interior, awnings and bowls filled red walls of the palace with a hot pink rigging, ambient lighting, carved screen, with local that glows against the deepening azure and backdrop, and two figures you will produce, oils, sky.” learn to dress. Then let your imagination and spices all soar as you fill your personal market stall compete to “I am not a weepy person,” Ron with accessories of your choosing. draw your eyes confesses, “but my breath came in gasps deeper into See the Get in Touch box to the left for the merchant’s Left: A colorful parrot has stolen a flower. times and places in order to experience stall where Below: The shop’s inventory is a treasure this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to treasures await. trove of delights. Note the mirror (to the left) travel to a distant land where you won’t An intricately that lends depth to the shop interior. need a passport! DHM wrought silver incense burner hangs in an opening, filling the air with rich perfume. Vivian Brill’s graphically produced car- pets fill baskets and cover the steps that beckon you inside. “Never before have Ipacked so much action and excitement inone square foot!” Ron grins. The merchant’s shop is an exquisiteexample of arabesque, its walls reflectingan art form centuries old, and posed itsown challenges due to its limited size. “Iexperimented with mirrors to give the ef-fect of extended space to the room, whichwas quite tricky because only at a smallnumber of angles do you not see yourselfin the reflection. The effect is gratifying,adding what appears to be a long vista toa small space. I decorated the shop withebony inlaid shelving and a collection ofethnic jewelry and ceramics I had col-lected over the years.” Ron’s dramatic vignette manages toconvey in one small corner the hustleand bustle of a sprawling marketplace. D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 47

PROJECTspring cleaningin lilliputSpring bustles in the desire to freshen yourhouse and get rid of the stale air accumulatedduring winter. That goes for your dollhouse, too! By Roxie Olmstead Photography by Sherry NelsonAfter I inherited an antique china My dollhouse is forty years old. I started Sherry to Idaho last year. The dollhouse cupboard I found a miniature it in Kansas, finished it in Oklahoma, and didn’t fit the décor in Sherry’s new home very similar to it in a catalog. returned it to Kansas. Because of my and she asked me if I wanted it back. After I thought it would look cute husband’s bad health, we had to sell a lapse of thirteen years I’m enjoying itsitting in the dining room on a buffet. I our house and move into a retirement anew.was “hooked.” I began noticing all kinds of apartment. There was no room for thehousehold miniatures and decided to collect dollhouse and I gave it to my daughter This article was inspired from actualthem and build a house for the collection. Sherry. She moved it to Wyoming and experience when I found dust collecting.It is the only carpentry work I ever did, but I last year moved it to Idaho. You see, my I had never seen any instructions for thewas thrilled with the finished project. dollhouse is well travelled. I had moved to cleaning and decided it was my “duty” Wyoming after I was widowed and followed to inform dollhouse owners. So, let’s get Even a dollhouse can have a history. started!below: Roxie’s dollhouse with the upper left room cleared out for Step 1 of its cleaning. You’llneed n Large serving tray or TV tray n ½\" soft bristle paintbrush n Soft cloths; keep one dry and spray the other with n Dusting and cleaning spray n Used dryer sheet n Glass cleaner n Hosiery laundry bag Hosiery laundry bag If you don’t have a hosiery laundry bag, you can make one by folding a 36\" x 12\" piece of nylon net in half, sewing the two longest sides and one end together, leaving one end open. You will need a string or cord to tie the end shut.48 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

PROJECT You’ve built or purchased the dollhouse Step 3. Brush all woodwork, light fixtures, time to update or take an inventory ofof your dreams and spent time and money your collection. And while you have theto furnish it regally. It’s yours to enjoy and stairways, fireplaces, nooks, and crannies dollhouse all spruced up, why not make ashare. As with a real house, the trouble with with the paintbrush, removing the dust. photo record? You will need a photographa dream dollhouse is that it costs twice as for complete insurance protection. Mostmuch as you dreamed it would. You need Step 4. Wipe the papered walls with a insurance companies can easily add ato protect your investment. floater endorsement to your homeowner’s clean cloth or dryer sheet. Wipe paneled or policy. You probably never gave any thought painted walls and the floor with the treatedto cleaning the dollhouse as you busied dust cloth. Step 10. Now, take a look at the exterior.yourself collecting miniatures to furnish it.Yet, while you were collecting, dust was Step 5. After the room is dust-free, clean Have those shingles collected dust? Brushcollecting too. Dust and dirt film have a way them with the paintbrush and clean all theof penetrating even the most tightly built each piece of furniture with the brush or the outside like you did the inside.dollhouse. Since dust and dirt can cause dust cloth.deterioration, a dollhouse needs cleaning, When you’re finished, call your spousejust as a full-size house needs it. Step 6. Use a cloth sprayed with glass at work and suggest he take you out for dinner. After all, you have spent hours Before you grab the old vacuum cleaner, cleaner to clean glass, porcelain, and housecleaning and, maybe, he’ll fall for it.heed this warning: Cleaning a dollhouse ceramic items. It was Evan Esau who said, “Hobbies are ahas to be done very carefully. This writer great help in keeping people from becomingmade her Grandpa doll instantly bald by Step 7. Replace all items, except those in neurotic, but what about the people theyvacuuming him. So forget the vacuum live with?” DHMcleaner. the laundry bag, in the house. Below: Roxie hanging the last curtain after Begin your spring cleaning with the Step 8. Fasten the open end of the thoroughly cleaning the dollhouse.upstairs rooms and work down, going oneroom at a time. If you follow these nine laundry bag securely. Place the bag insimple steps, you’ll have the chore done the clothes dryer. Operate the dryer onwith a minimum of effort. It takes me four the air cycle setting for five minutes. Thishours to clean the interior and exterior of a trick should remove all the dust particles.six-room dollhouse with a bath, back porch, Washable fabricsand attic. can be cleaned on the delicateStep 1. Remove all fabric items (sofa cycle using a mild detergent in thepillows, curtains, linens, stuffed toys, rugs, washing machineclothes, etc.) and place them in the laundry or by handbag. washing.Step 2. Strip the room of its remainingfurnishings and place them on the tray. Step 9. Replace all fabric items in the dollhouse. The interior of your dollhouse is again fresh and new-looking. This is a good D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 49

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