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Wallpaper Source: I am referring to the art supplies store ... the "decorative papers" section to be exact. I have found marbleized, plaids, solids with different textures, silk threads, etc... They also have papers that look like velvet, bark, tanned skin, etc. One sheet is usually enough to cover one room because they are really large size (some are 30 x 40, some 24 x 36). Prices vary, depending on the paper content, etc. Nertha |
Stucco/Fireplace: There are many ways to create stucco, one of the easiest is with Magic-Stucco a product that can be ordered by most miniature shops or our website http://www.suzisdollhouses.com. As for your molded fireplace, again lots of different ways. You could form it with craft foam and then stucco over it, or with wood and stucco over it. You can probably get softer lines with the craft foam. Suzi |
Stucco/Fireplace: Check out the May issue of Dollhouse Miniatures. A Southwestern style house is featured with tips on how to do the walls and that type of fireplace. Website for Dollhouse Miniatures is: http://www2.dhminiatures.com/dhm/. I think you could order the May issue from them. Linda in Colorado |
Here are some URL's to use to give the address you're starting from (motel, your home, whatever) and the address you're going to. These online websites will print maps for you and even print exact driving directions from your front door to your destination. http://maps.yahoo.com/py/maps.py http://www.mapblast.com/myblast/index.mb Wilma Kinder |
Japanese items, There is a relatively new name out there and we have seen her work. It is not only wonderful, it is very authentic. The packaging even includes information on how thing are displayed and done in Japan and tips to make everything all the more authentic. Contact her at: Tchrismore@yahoo.com Rick Maranville |
Flock wallpaper: Flock wallpaper has a raised pattern that has a "suede" like feel to it.It first became popular in the mid - late 18th century at a time whenelaborate wallpaper designs were used to cover wide expanses of bare wall (not everyone could afford paintings). Its popularity went on into the Victorian period and enjoyed a short revival in the 1970's. It is now morecommonly found in pubs, restaurants and hotels than private homes. I sell a miniature version through my website if you want to take a look. http://www.littlebylittle.co.uk Karon |
Suede papers: If you want flocked or suede paper and don't live near a scrapbook store, you can find and order it on line at these two sites. I have ordered from the second one and been very happy with the service and the product. http://www.wintechint.com/html/suedecolors_crafts.html http://www.paper-paper.com/fuzzy-paper.html Vickie in Wisconsin |
Market Type Baskets: Try The Wild Orchid Mall recommended by Linda in Colorado: http://www.wildorchidminiatures.com/ Betty Bonney |
Quilling Supplies: I have always used Lake City Craft for my quilling supplies and they are still in business. I have included a link for them. They are very reliable and have quite a selection of materials/kits which are of excellent quality. Sherry |
Steve Murphy's Glass Blowers Workshop address is: http://hometown.aol.com/GLASSMURPH/index.html Wilma Kinder |
Sand paint: I use a sand paint on my Southwest roomboxes. I make it from a very fine grain sand that I get from a hillside here in Taos, NM. I add it to a very good quality wate- based paint and stir it in well. I test the "look" of the paint by brushing some on a piece of scrap in a circular motion and continue adding sand as needed. The paint should be stirred every so often to keep the sand in suspension. I sell this paint in 1/2-pint cans in a Navajo White and Desert Sand. Two coats usually do the job. Normal beach sand is usually too course to look "in scale" for miniatures, so I would suggest getting some mortar sand from a concrete company near you, if possible. I think that if you smear the outside with glue and then spread sand on it, the paint might not stick on the dried glue. Spencer Stall |
Southwestern site for Indian Designs is: http://www.zianet.com/mikemosier/ Parisa Javidi |
Rockler Woodworking: Some of you may remember them as The Woodworking Store of Minneapolis. We have used their products for years and their selection and service is excellent. Great selection of hardware for boxes and cases in full scale. Pete Boorum |
Greenleaf/Tyco/Falls Wood: Address to get replacement parts or instructions. Here is the info: TYCO Wood Products Inc They were Greenleaf, became Tyco and are now Falls Wood Products. Phyllis Williams |
Shops in Paris: Pain d'Epices Near the Richelieu-Drouot metro station: Le Monde Jeannette |
Laser cutting: I found a guy that does laser cutting. Contact Robat SuthLaser@aol.com. Michelle Geoffrion-Mahler |
Reasonable Doll Kits - here are just a few: http://www.csolve.net/~minidoll/ http://home.att.net/~cmaolson/pagethree.html Marsha, Newark, CA |
Brick Embossed Paper: It can be ordered from Miniature Corner in Jeannette, Pennsylvania. I think it is made by the Noch company. It comes in two sizes., Dottie |
Look on my web site under "Toms Tips" for advice on wiring, shingling, siding, what order to do things, etc. http://www.dollhouse-miniatures.com Tom |
Model Builders Supply: 40 Engelhard Drive, Unit #1, Aurora, Ontario, L4G 6X6 Canada Phone: 905-841-8392, Fax: 905-841-8399 They have all sorts of fun stuff and in other scales. Also sell glues and casting resins. Debi |
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