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Hawaiian items: Our House in Komohana Square on Oahu is one place, but another that specializes in oriental miniatures is: http://www.lava.net/~ykumon/erb.htm Norieta also makes miniatures here for sale and she often posts to the list. Her e-mail is: norieta@aol.com Jacqui in Hilo, Hawaii |
Drapable Afghans: JKMinis makes wonderful drapable afghans - very reasonable too. I have several of hers. Her email is: jkminis@aol.com Marsha, Newark, CA |
'Carpets in Miniature' We design woolen needlepoint carpets with a co-ordinating range of curtains with embroidered tie-backs and matching embroidered miniature cushions. We would appreciate any helpful tips or suggestions and if you would like to view our site we can be found at :- http://www.carpetsinminiature.com Jenny |
Copyrighted Images: When I put any pictures on the web I expect to have them copied just because it is done all the time. It isn't legal, but it is done. Speeding isn't legal, but it is done all the time too. Since I put everything up expecting it to be copied, I make the image hard to use if someone does copy it. Even without any copyright symbol, or statement, all images are copyrighted to the maker of the original. Also, IDEAS can't be copyrighted, the words and the text you type to explain the idea is copyrighted to the writer, but, the ideas themselves have no protection from any one using the idea for whatever purpose they want to, even to profit from it, under copyright law. I think ideas and processes have to be patented. I use a couple of different methods to make my pictures hard to use. If they are too hard, or it takes too long for a "skilled retoucher" to use them, they just forget it. It is a lot easier than trying to prove someone stole my picture and then sueing them. One method is to rotate the image slightly. Or to select an area inside the image and rotate it slightly. Especially if you blur the edges of the chosen area, retouching it is almost impossible. Another way is to use text as a chosen area, and choose an antialias type of setting to use as the text borders. Then adjust the areas inside this chosen area to be lighter than the rest of the picture. Or change the color slightly. This too, will produce a blur or a funny colored area, almost impossible to fix but will leave the detail of the picture good enough to see if you are using it to sell an item. Think of pictures on the Internet as being made up of dots much bigger than the dots from a printer. Say you have a picture of your dog that is 72 dots wide. On most monitors this picture shows at about an inch. If you print it, most printers need 300 dots to make up an inch so since it only has 72 dots to use it can only make a picture about one-forth the size as what you see on the screen. Here is where you can go to get a full (legal) working copy of the program someone mentioned: Paint Shop Pro. It will work for only thirty days, then it won't work anymore and you have to buy one but all the work you do with it in those thirty days won't be lost. http://www.jasc.com Harriet Palatkow |
Lighthouse interior pictures: After seeing folks asking about books of pics on lighthouse interiors, I did a net search and there are lots of interior pics on the net...there are many lighthouse lovers out there. Here is a great page of lighthouses you can stay at...it's a good starting point...just poke around the pages a bit to find interiors....the interior of the one in Wales is charming... http://www.lighthouse.cc/links/overnight.html John in Yonkers |
Japanese Miniatures: mini site that featured Japanese minis. http://www.japaneseminiatures.com/ Jane in Arkansas |
Gypsy wagons: Just came across another great site, this time of someone who makes the wagons. http://www.geocities.com/gypsycaravansite/ Kaye in L.A. |
House of Miniatures: The Url for House of Miniatures in East Aurora, NY is http://www.miniworld.com/house The phone # is 716-655-1476 SHOPS: For all those lucky people who are traveling to new and exciting places be sure to check out my list of shops located around the world at http://www.geocities.com/tinyteri99/ I try to keep this updated so if you find a new shop or one that has closed or moved please let me know. These are all free listings to any shop owner cause I want to help them stay in business! I also have a page for virtual shops and individuals. Terri Young in Corpus Christi, Texas |
Angie Scarr's video in VHS: Go to her home page and look at the bottom. (I sent for all three videos, and received them in about a week.) So far, I've only had a chance to watch the first one. http://www.compclub.demon.co.uk/asmini.htm Kaye in L.A. |
Stokesay ware: Lots of people have recommended Stokesay ware. I stumbled across their website a few days ago and bookmarked it. Here is their address: http://www.stokesayware.com/home5.htm The website is comprehensive and clearly shows designs and range and price of wares available. I believe they are also going to be at the Chicago International show. Wendy in NJ |
The China Closet Address: The China Closet Frank Moroz |
Deer's head: I carry a very nice deer head and a ram's head in stock. JB's Doll Houses and Miniatures, Yuma,AZ http://www.jbsdollhousesminiatures.com Jackie |
Britex Fabrics: the fabric store in San Francisco that you asked about is Britex Fabrics, at 146 Geary St., on Union Square, right downtown. It is a fabulous store, with every kind of fancy fabric, and any type & color of trim, lace, ribbon, & edging that you could imagine. Also, the salespeople are very helpful and knowledgeable, it seems like they all know where everything in the store is to match what you want! Ann in California |
Britex Fabrics URL: http://www.britexfabrics.com Debbie Jones |
Nutcrackers: Tom and Linda Lee of Lee's Microcosm make the most exquisite 1" scale working nutcrackers you could ever want, and they are reasonable as well. They live at 4581 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538, and can be reached by phone at 510-659-1154. They are also dealers at the Good Sam show most years. Tell 'em I sent you! Barb Jones |
Mini Clubs: The best information could probably be gotten from NAME (National Association of Miniature Enthusiast). You can contact them for information at: NAME phone (317) 571-8094 e-mail name@miniatures.org You can also visit their web site @ http://www.miniatures.org it has links to regional maps, find a club etc. Rusty |
Italian Association: It is with great pleasure that we would like to present A.D.M.I. (Associazione Dollhouse e Miniature Italiane) the first Italian DollsHouse and Miniature's Association. It was founded in Milan on 7th November 2000 to enhance this hobby in our country. We hope A.D.M.I will catch your attention as the reference point for "DollsHouse" enthusiasts in Italy. The association provides information about specialized sales points and also offers a wide range of workshop. If you need further information please contact us at e-mail address: admi2000@liberot.it or visit our Web site http://web.tiscalinet.it/admi2000/ A.D.M.I executive committee |
London Shops: Michelle asked about miniatures shops in London and these are two I highly recommend: The London Dolls House Shop Telephone 020 7240 0934 This has a wide range of stock and is situated downstairs in the heart of Covent Garden Market which is a day out in itself! Kristen Baybars 020 7267 0934 This is a bit more off the beaten track, so I would phone before visiting. Kristin is passionate about miniatures, has been collecting for years and is one of the most knowledgeable people I know. Her small shop has toys in the front and her incredible stash of miniatures in the back. She also has a fascinating display room. Karen at Stokesay Ware, London UK |
Greenleaf: Needing help with Greenleaf kits—the number is: 1-877-399-8926 EXT 207. They are now Fallswood. The number is for parts or instructions. Jackie, Yuma, AZ |
Chrome table & Chairs: I would suggest that you go to the site of K&J Metal Miniatures for the best there is. Don't know what the latest price is, but it is a beautiful, perfect scale set. Check out the following site: http://www.kandjminimet.com Ann Hendricks |
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