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countertop materials : You can get man-made countertop materials - laminates - in thicknesses thinner than 1/4". Both Formica and Pionite are 1/16" thick. I've collected a large supply of the free samples available. They come in the traditional sorts of designs, but also in some wonderful "wood" grains. I'm always saying to myself that I'm going to put them to good use by creating my (unbuilt - but planned) kitchen counters, tile floors, and perhaps a butcher block (one Formica pattern is alternating strips of light and dark"wood") and a chess board. Anyway, The Building Box (but not Home Depot) sells large sheets (maybe 6 sq. feet) of the more popular Formica patterns and the price was very cheap $3.00 - 4.00 Canadian. You can also cut Formica without power tools. You can even use a utility knife. You simply score and snap! I found a site with illustrations - Each sample piece has it's name, and ordering number stamped on the front, but I found that rubbing alcohol on a cotton puff (and some rubbing) removes the print, and gives you a little bigger piece to work with. Jenny in Toronto |
Link for Room Boxes at Kay-Bee Toys: here is the link for the Room by Room sets at KB toys. There are 13 of them. http://www.kbtoys.com/w/l/snb.html?ls=default&searchDropDown=entire&txt=room+by+room+&formInfo=H%7CsearchDropDown%7C0+T%7Ctxt%7C0%7C50&formMap= Marcie Van Deren |
Polymer Clay Information: If you need to know more try http://www.glassattic.com or http://www.polymerclaycentral.com both these sites carry links to many others. Safety is common sense and information. Jacquie Hall, Essex, U.K. |
Scenic Water in a doll mold? Did I miss something? It conjures up all sorts of weird ideas. Why would want anyone want a jell-o face or body unless for a Halloween surprise or an alien? SW is not suppose to be hard or replace resin. It is another way to approach an effect. In the case of ponds and other water type projects, it may be more realistic. I can't see that I'd possibly want to ruin a doll mold by unmolding the SW from it. I usually take a Mickey D stirrer and run it around the edge to loosen it. That may harm a plaster mold. I usually use molds that are rigid plastic, ceramic, metal or hydrocal. You can also use the fish jell-o molds and put SW over like aspic. SW bodies?????? I'm going to have to get some better samples on my web site. http://www.scenicwater.com Deanna from beautiful downtown Thiensville |
How to Put Together a doll kit: Go to http://www.happinessisminiatures.com then click on Miniature Tales & Tips. Lynne |
Cloth dolls: Magic Cabin Dolls has a variety of dolls appropriate for a child's dollhouse. They have modern and pioneer style dolls that are premade in 1/12 scale by the Kathe Kruse Doll Co. I ordered a pattern from them last year to make my own posable soft dolls for my daughter's dollhouse. The pattern has boots or shoes made from modeling beeswax (I'll substitute polymer clay) so the dolls can stand up, very much like Laurie Sisson's "Foot". They also have kits for a variety of "fairy folk"- smaller dolls made from natural materials or inspired by nature. http://www.magiccabin.com Kim in Las Vegas |
Copyright: Again, as a warning, the word 'Copyright' is a very complex law, enforceable by Federal Statutes. For those that receive stolen property, it also provides for 'in receipt of said stolen, (non)merchandised property... infringement and fraud.' For both parties, it can mean financial hardship through the Dept. of Treasury, Dept. of Commerce, Trades Commission and, if warranted, federal time. Also, the state in which you reside can say, 'let's take a GOOD look at your business license.' Not to mention the shame you place on yourself and those around you. It is not a good sign for either party. And, to think, all it will take is a Summons, then you're up to your neck in years of hardship. But, what's really on my mind is the bad faith this person has setup. The generosity that pours out from the SS people to share, give insight and being supportive should be taken with gratitude. Not for lucrative means. Maybe this would also be a good time to bring up printing. I'd be very cautious about printing items on sites meant for ordering. If it does 'not' specifically state that it's a printable site, a person might well be on the verge of infringement. Now you ask, who's going to know? YOU WILL! Rita-Montana |
Crib Mobile: There is a project for a crib mobile on this site. http://www.pipmin.fsnet.co.uk/projectspg.html I found tiny shanked buttons, of bunnies, bears, B-A-B-Y letters and others in JoAnns. Karolyn (Plymouth Ma) |
Quarter Scale Sites: I love 1/4" scale and I know of several people that sell 1/4" scale houses and furniture. Of course, I want all of them!! Here are a few: Nancy in Ohio |
Quarter Scale Kits: I carry 1/4" scale furniture kits from Mustard Seed. Jackie |
1/4 scale dolls: First I use a softer clay (I like pro-sculpt). I then put it on something to hold it so you never have to actually touch the face or head, such as a toothpick or putting it on foil, visit http://perfect-touch.com/ or visit my website http://BitsnPiecesOnline.com I am linked to them, and invest in some of their sculpting tools. They have war gaming tools that are incredibly small. I have the size up from that. They make all their tools and are very, very nice. Joni |
| Chinese made Furniture Bespaq: Bespaq produced a catalog about 6 years ago but it's been virtually sold out and out dated for 3 years. He has put out a few update flyers from time to time. He is not on line but his products are available through my web site http://www.dragonflyintl.com ( I can order in anything I don't have in stock) or through many others. As for as how extensive is the line. It is very large. They produce most items in several finishes, Fruitwood, Walnut, Mahogany, White, Unfinished, or some hand painted. His latest pieces are hand painted on silk or on the painted wood surface. They do all styles including Chinese, Mission, Queen Anne, Federal, Victorian, and many others. Bespaq dates from the Mid 80's when Pit Ginsburg incorporated after Fantastic Miniatures went out of business. He bought out several of the products from that company and continued to work with the owners of Fantastic Miniatures making the products in Taiwan until Pit Purchased a factory in Mainland China and moved his production there. All of his pieces are hand cut ( no lasers are used) and his workers are paid very well. His master carvers are paid better then some doctors in China. I was recently reading an article of Chinese Arts and sadly China is loosing it's skilled craftsman to the more global society. Skills that were once passed down through the family are now being lost to the younger generations who want things faster and more modern like their Western counterparts. How Large is the Line - I can tell you I've been to his warehouse in San Francisco many times and it is about 6,000 square feet of warehouse space stuffed from floor to ceiling with boxes of furniture some places on 2 floors. It is amazing that He can find anything in there yet amazingly he not only knows all his stock numbers but where things are at in the warehouse. My Hat is off to Pit Ginsburg of Bespaq for bringing us a quality piece at affordable (savable) prices. When the day comes that we loose him from this industry (hobby) it will be a sad day indeed. He is a true Gentleman of our Hobby. Deb (the Dragonlady) |
glass jars with corks: whoever was looking for small glass jars with corks, they have them at From the Heart Miniatures: http://www.miniature.net/FromTheHeart/sale3.htm Graceanne |
Canning jars/mason jars: I remember someone was looking for canning jars or mason jars. Cotton Ridge at http://cottonridge.safeshopper.com/89/cat89.htm?385 has Mason jars with removable lids Stock #FAR-40002. Glass canning jar with wire closure Stock #DHS-8299. Set of Two Canning Jars with removable lids Stock #FAR-40134. Karen in PA |
Mason Jars: I bought a glass one exactly like you're describing this past weekend at Mayfest/Dallas Dollhouse Miniature Event. I got it from Precious Little Things. Looks like it's catalog number AA 11192. The woman is Faith Rogers, and her email is minisbyplt@vermontel.net Tere Perry in Texas |
Clock Faces: I have black on clear clock faces in stock. I think I got them from JAF and they also have white face with black numbers. http://JBsDollhousesMiniatures.com Jackie |
Lawrence St. Leger: Here is the info I took from my March 17, 2001 (it's green!) catalogue for The Birmingham (UK) Miniatura: Lawrence & Angela St. Leger, 17 Stuart Way, Bridport, Dorset DT6 4AU. "Range of unusual items, kitchen utensils, spectacles, working scissors, mechanical toys" Fax as tel: (0) 1308 424709 stlegerx4@aol.com Donna from Devon |
Plain Plates for mini Food: Hobby Builders Supply sells individual plate sizes in sets of 2...meaning, you can buy 12 salad plates or 12 dinner plates or even 12 cups & saucers. They look a lot like Chrysnbon plates and say they are of molded plastic. They are inexpensive, too, and you can dress them up as you choose. If you look at the HBS online site http://www.miniatures.com do a search on plates, not dishes. Or, use their stock numbers for faster retrieval. I'm looking now for you.... Salad plates are item #40261, dinner plates are item #40252, and cups & saucers are item #40254. Alix in San Francisco |
Paper Plates: I don't know about shops from your neck of the woods, but there is a site called which sells cute, inexpensive decorated paper plates. Here is their info: Cotton Ridge Designs Miniatures http://cottonridge.safeshopper.com/94/cat94.htm?734 Karen in PA, USA |
Paper Plates: I ordered paper plate from Cardstone and got good service. The paper plates are cheap and great for painting yourself or using with a transfer. Lacquer afterwards and you won't see the difference They have plenty of other miniatures as well, go and have a look at http://www.cardstone.com/ Dorothée from Katikati, New Zealand |
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