50 Makes for Modern Miniatures

50 Makes for Modern Miniatures

Author: Chelsea Andersson

Publisher: David and Charles

Published: 2023-10-03

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 1446309959

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Step into the tiny world of modern miniatures with this collection of tutorials for 50 modern dollhouse furnishing makes. Create your fantasy interior on a tiny scale with these step-by-step instructions for contemporary dollhouse projects including the most exciting contemporary designs for furniture and soft furnishings. With this practical guide to miniatures you can let your imagination run wild and create your dream home without the constraints of location or budget! There are techniques for 50 projects to create beautiful, modern rooms at the miniature scale of 1:12, which is suitable for dollhouses and room boxes. The projects can be mix and matched to create endless interior variations. Designer and author, Chelsea Andersson, has designed an aspirational collection of furniture for the contemporary home for you to create in miniature. Learn how to make iconic pieces like the kidney shaped coffee table, a mid-century inspired lamp and a classic accent chair to create your own tiny interiors world. The projects are made using a variety of inexpensive and easily accessible materials including wood, fabric and paper. Author and miniaturist, Chelsea, walks you through the steps for each one so you can see how they are constructed and finished. There are detailed step-by-step instructions, photographs and artworks for all of the projects. As well as explaining how to construct the items there is advice for how to get a really polished finish on the projects in order to create the illusion of an actual interior. The projects include different kinds of seating, tables, bed shelving, flooring and wall decoration, as well as soft furnishings such as wall hangings, rugs and baskets, throws and cushions to bring the space to life. The projects are divided up into chapters based on different rooms: living room; bedroom; dining room; kitchen; bathroom and patio. All of the projects can be mixed and matched to create your own unique interiors.


The Complete Book of Making Miniatures

The Complete Book of Making Miniatures

Author: Thelma R. Newman

Publisher: Three Rivers Press

Published: 1975

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13: 9780517524602

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Instruction for the beginner as well as the advanced craftsman; design settings; basic boxes; lighting; uses of such new materials as acrylic, foam, plastic, as well as fabrics, glass, ceramics, and metal. 700 photographs, including 23 in full color.


Dollhouse Style

Dollhouse Style

Author: Kath Dalmeny

Publisher: Running Press

Published: 2002-09-09

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780762413256

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Devotees of miniature houses and small-scale furnishings will be thrilled with this superb collection of more than 90 dollhouse projects to craft at home. A comprehensive volume on small-scale interior design, it presents 15 authentic and carefully matched room settings, featuring a variety of decorative styles from Shaker to Victorian. Each period interior is faithfully recreated in 1/12th scale, down to the tiniest detail. Hundreds of tips ensure that crafts enthusiasts will create splendid miniature furniture, decorative elements, and accessories, just right for decorating the most stylish and historically accurate dollhouses.


Making Doll's House Miniatures with Polymer Clay

Making Doll's House Miniatures with Polymer Clay

Author: Sue Heaser

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9780706375909

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Over 50 delightful projects for realistic miniatures to furnish every room in your doll's house. Colour and b/w illustrations.


A Beginners' Guide to the Dolls' House Hobby

A Beginners' Guide to the Dolls' House Hobby

Author: Jean Nisbett

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781861084866

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Jean Nisbett’s classic volume gets a welcome update and expansion--making it a practical, accessible introduction to all the basics, with lavish images and easy-to-follow hints that help beginners save time and avoid costly mistakes. Nisbett explains how to choose and build a house from a kit; handle a period building; furnish the interior; create charming shops; and plan a dolls’ house that will enchant a child--and actually stand up to play. Equipment and materials, finishes, decoration, decorative detail, gardens and renovation all receive in-depth coverage, while checklists set out a logical order for work.


How to Build Miniature Furniture and Room Settings

How to Build Miniature Furniture and Room Settings

Author: Judy Beals

Publisher: Greenberg Books

Published: 1983

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13: 9780890240441

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Shows how standard miniatures kits can become finely crafted furniture. Easy-to-follow instructions teach how to create lifelike period rooms from kit materials or from scratch. By Judy Beats. 8 1/2 x 11; 72 pgs.; 132 b&w photos; softcover.


Making Dolls' House Interiors

Making Dolls' House Interiors

Author: Carol Lodder

Publisher:

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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A room-by-room guide to decorating, furnishing and accessorising your 1/12 scale dolls' house in a range of period styles, complete with advice on materials and tools, tips on authentic period detail, full-size plans and complete instructions.


Making Mini Food

Making Mini Food

Author: Lynn Allingham

Publisher: GMC Publications

Published: 2018-01-09

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781784943660

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Now you can indulge in your love for pizza, cake, burgers and ice cream without putting on any weight! With these sumptuous miniature polymer clay food projects you can enjoy all of your favorite treats without any guilt at all. 30 polymer clay miniature projects clear step-by-step instructions beautiful photography includes an extensive techniques section Making Mini Food includes projects are split into three sections based on experience level, and an extensive primer on tools and techniques will tell you everything you need to know to embark on creating these adorable, intricate projects.


The Big Book of a Miniature House

The Big Book of a Miniature House

Author: Christine-Léa Frisoni

Publisher: GMC Publications

Published: 2014-08-28

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781861089540

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Christine-Lea Frisconi explains how to make a beautiful miniature French country house with deep recesses, fancy panelling and wall niches to add character and instructions to make a range of French-style furniture, fittings and even flowers!