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Angie Scarr: I just got a note from Angie saying that her first book is out! Judy K |
Angie Scarr's new book: I just had to write and let all of you know about an outstanding new Fimo food book. I got mine in the mail on Monday. Over the years I have looked at just about every Fimo book to come along. This one is so well down with lots of photos showing you step by step how to make a large selection of fruits, veggies, meats and seafood. The written instructions are also well done. This book is for both the visional people and those that learn best by reading. This book is great for the beginner and has things for more advanced mini makers. As you see how Angie has done something ....... you think of uses of your new found skills to make other things. This is her web page. There you will find complete information for ordering her book. http://www.compclub.demon.co.uk/asmini.htm Ann Fisher |
Angie Scarr's New Book: Hello everyone, just had to let you know that Angie Scarr's book is out, I received mine yesterday and . must say I am very impressed with it. It is very well done, and presented in full colour throughout. It runs the gamut from conditioning of clay, through The Bakery and Deli, meats, fruit and veggie, fish, including lobsters and crabs, and last but not least directions for a market stall complete with crates and baskets. Contact Angie at http://www.angiescarr.co.uk for more information on this book. By the way did you know that Angie is going to be at the Philadelphia Miniaturia this year. Jean Brattan |
A couple of book titles: I wanted to share a couple of book titles that I thought might go along with some of the discussion threads that have been in SS. I just picked up Beryl Armstrong's book "How to Make Your Dollhouse Special". She has some of the most innovative ideas on fixing up your house using VERY inexpensive items (shingles from tags for example) as well as such things as what to do with one of those tab and slot houses you may want to stomp. Wonderful book for getting the creative juices flowing. Also there was some talk about the terms "dollhouse", "scale-model house" and "miniature house". I am really interested in the architectural aspects so maybe I would choose miniature house rather than scale-model since most of what I do is only part of a house. But I really like to do authentic colors and try to get the elements to look "right" at least to the viewer. It's not too bad with more modern homes but Victorian homes were usually photographed in Black and white so the full effect could not be seen. While I was at Barnes and Noble I spotted this one on their "special" displays - "Victorian Home" by Ellen Plante. It is in full color - plate after plate - felt like I was having a feast. Mostly it is about authenticating modern rooms to be just like the originals (I for one will only dust my dollhouse). I'm working on a Second Empire house right now (therapy for my soul after smashing my index finger in the car door and breaking the tip bone) so it is really a help to get the right feel along with choice of color. I decided to be more authentic on the outside too so dragged out another book called Victorian Exterior Decoration by Winkler...I had forgotten how fantastic this book is with color charts from the time along with advertising pictures which help out the, yes, black and white photos taken in the different time periods. These 2 are about full size houses and rooms but definitely relate to our "houses" whatever you want to call them. Ana |
Wing Back Chairs: I made wing back chairs using the instructions in How to Build Miniature Furniture and Room Settings by Judy Beals. Chris W. in humid Minnesota |
Hampstead House: I really, truly, don't have anything to do with Hampstead House (other than the fact that I ordered another pile of books from them) including these two: It's only recently that I have found them offering "mini-related" books but I do sometimes find books of patterns that I think will be down-scaleable. Helen from York used one of these patterns for one of her recent projects (the rooster). It's a close call but books, for me, win out over minis...but combined....well, it doesn't get much better than that. Web site is http://www.hhbooks.com Go to crafts then page 2 for the above two books. Maureen in St. Albert AB Cda |
Lantern: I had considered making a lantern scene of "The Lamplighter" in the Stevenson's "A Child's Garden of Verses" Take a look at the children's book and see what you think. My own edition (1931) is illustrated in silhouette but some of the latter have color pictures of a boy watching out the window at old Leery with his ladder and light attending the lamp in front of the door. If the boy peeks through the drapes, no additional backdrop depth would be needed. You may need a shorter than normal gas lamp David & Joyce Betts |
Wing Back Chairs: I made wing back chairs using the instructions in How to Build Miniature Furniture and Room Settings by Judy Beals. Chris W. in humid Minnesota |
Quilting Book: The complete Miniature Quilt Book is available from http://www.hampsteadhousebooks.com Go to crafts and it's on page 1. Only $7.99 Cdn. Some very simple ones. Also has patterns for beds, baby cots, bedding, and mattresses. Maureen in St. Albert AB Cda |
Book Report: Pamela Warner has written a third needlework book to go with her excellent books on needlework for the Victorian and Georgian periods. Miniature Embroidery for the Tudor and Stuart Doll's House ISBN 1-86108-217-7 publisher Guild of Master Craftsman, 2001 Contents include It's great, a must have book if you are interested in fine needlework. I know the needlework collections at the V&A museum in London really well, and it's delightful to see so many reproduced in mini - and it saves this lazy old groat having to work out how to minify them :O) Helen from York, England |
decorating ideas: Just bought a new book "Laura Ashley Complete Guide to Home Decorating" copywrite 1989 by Laura Ashley, forward by Nick Ashley, published by Harmony Books ISBN 0-517-59077-8 I got it for $14.99 Cdn. The general ideas are great but even better are the ideas, drawings and instructions for window dressings, cushions, slipcovers, upholstery, bed spreads, bed linens, bed drapes, lampshades, pictures and wall hangings. Real life size, of course, but everything's so clear there should be no problem doing in mini. Am looking forward to trying some of them. Definitely worth a look, especially if you can borrow a copy from your library. Maureen in St. Albert AB Cda |
Hats: For those that are making hats, and they would like to obtain patterns of several times, it is worthwhile to check the book " From the neck up..." by Denise Dreker. The hats are not in miniature scale, but the patterns can be decreased if need, see in the site" http://orbita.starmedia.com/~favagrossa/livros_miniaturas.htm It is a great book. Roberta Fava - Brazil |
Dollhouse Plans: Don't know if anyone has mentioned this before, but in the October 2001 issue of Weekend Woodcrafts there is a plan for a dollhouse. I have always built my houses from kits so I was excited to find this simple pattern. Bought 1/4" particle board and took it over to my father's house on Thursday (he has a table saw, I do not). Cute 3 story house that I have plans on improving on. Went to Hobby Lobby and bought Houseworks windows and doors. I didn't like the ones in the pattern. Now I am ready to cut the holes and assemble the shell. We cut the base large enough so that I can landscape it. Check out this magazine if you get a chance. Jennifer-Thornton, CO |
Good Mini Magazines - GAZETTE: To anyone who is looking for another good mini magazine in addition to Miniature Collector and Dollhouse Miniatures, I recommend the GAZETTE, which is issued 6 times/year by the National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts or NAME, as it is commonly known. For more information you can email the editor, Dorothy Hansen at MiniGazette@aol.com or contact NAME directly by going to their web site which is http://www.miniatures.org You'll find lots of projects in the GAZETTE and on their web site. You receive this magazine by just becoming a member of this wonderful organization, who's motto is "only through sharing can we really enjoy our treasures". That pretty well says it all. Leilani |
Good Mini Magazines: If you look at http://www.imaginationmall.com there is a Periodicals section with links to all the major magazines' web sites that will help you make a more informed decision. Loretta.Sniarowski |
German magazine site: http://www.1zu12.com Great pictures of some quite unusual stuff. For those unfamiliar with European identifiers, D in an ellipse is a car sticker for Deutschland = German text, GB is Great Britain and will get you English on the website. Kay in Ottawa, Canada |
Dolls House World: Have just read in issue106 of the UK magazine - Dolls House World, that they have opened a North America Office in Rochester. Minnesota. Penny and Kelly can be contacted on 507 288 2430 for Back issues and magazines, as well as books and miniatures. Chrissie |
Magazine Publishers in the UK: Ashdown who publishes Doll's House World.: You can visit their website at http://www.dollshouseworld.com where you can read articles, check out adverts and subscribe direct. EMF publishing produces 'Dolls House and Miniature Scene' magazine. Find out more at http://www.emfpublishing.co.uk Also, try http://www.guildmc.com They are the guild of master craftsmen and they publish 'The Dolls House Magazine'. Pete and Annie Cook |
Getting a book published: every public library should have in its reference section a on the subject of which publishing companies publish what kinds of materials. Unfortunately, I forget the name, but the librarian should know it. It's extremely well organized and includes information about whether the publisher accepts unsolicited manuscripts, whether it works with first-time writers, whether it prefers to receive illustrated manuscripts or prefers to use its own illustrators, etc. It really is THE place to start, unless your friend chooses to work through a literary agent. In that case, please tell him or her to be careful and get references. As a lawyer, I've seen too many cases of alleged agents who are nothing more than scam artists. A good one, though, can be worth its weight in gold and cut through a whole lot of layers that you or I couldn't on our own. Rosemary in Cleveland |
Getting a book published: She should buy, or check out from the library, the latest edition of the Writers' Digest Writers Market book. Look under the 'book publishers-crafts' section. Read the guidelines, payment rates, etc. and then submit her material to the ones she thinks are the best bets. The book also has interesting articles. (Make sure she doesn't pick up the edition for *fiction* markets, though.) Molly |
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