Fridges: I have found an antique refrigerator site http://www.antiqueappliances.com/stock.htm-- it gives dimensions and pictures of both open and closed fridges.

Kim from Canada

Laser Cut Plants: Linda, sorry I didn't think to add the snail mail address for Warner's Miniatures laser cut paper flower leaves and petals. You can reach them at:
Warner's Miniatures
P.O. Box 44
Lambertville, NJ 08530-0044

Bonni in NH

Printing on Fabric: I have just recently tried this myself for the first time and with success. I used an old white dress shirt of my husbands that I cut up (he'll never miss it!) and pressed onto freezer paper. For complete instructions on how to do this go to:
http://wingsnthings.tripod.com/chicken.htm

Marilyn, MI

Doll Molds: Some time ago I asked if anyone had the address of the Jean Pardina mold company. I have recently discovered it -- Jean has molds for small dolls and figurines. Her website shows just a FEW of the molds she carries. Jean Pardina Molds, P.O. Box 951, Columbia, CA 95310, www.jps.net/pardinas

Judy in TN

Magnifier: I'm pretty sure the Micro-Mark catalog has the magnifier with light on the headgear thing your mother is looking for. Http://www.micromark.com

K. Lee

Fretwork: You might try Georgia Laser. Don't hesitate contacting Cathy for some custom work. Great people to work with. http://www.georgialaser.com

Jon Lash

Animals

Dogs: Karl Blindheim-Bjarnesonn's address is 59 Isabella St.#502, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M4Y 1M9 (416) 921-7802 and of course there is out own Alice Zinn iamazin@aol.com

Dawn

Currency Converter: Here's a link for converting currency-- http://www.oanda.com/converter/classic

Tricia

Making molds: There is a product called Mold Builder. There are other brands also. It is a liquid latex rubber compound. You simply brush it on in layers letting each layer dry first then adding another layer. When it is dry peel it off and pour in the plaster. Let dry and remove the item. Works great. You can find this at model railroad stores and I am pretty sure Micro Mark carries it. You can also use it to cast resin and candle wax. Hmmm I am thinking maybe you could make a pond shape with air drying clay and then make a mold of it and pour in the resin and have a pond you could hold in your hand. http://www.micromark. com

Barbara D

Basic Fun Keychains; The company that makes the mini versions of all the boomer games is Basic Fun. I love their things. They also make the arcade games that folks here have talked about. Their board games tend to be a bit bigger than 1" scale, but look great in a Playscale display. I have had the Ouija board and its just great. The Mouse Trap is amazing. . . just like a full sized one. even the little guy who dives into the tub. I think Candyland and Sorry are new for this year. The arcade games are closer to 1" scale. I love the Fortune Teller and Claw game. The fooseball game almost made it into my Sixties Boys Bedroom, but I ran out of room. Basic Fun has a website: http://www.basicfun. com/

John Medeiros

Sites for catalogs, printables, projects, etc: here are a few online sources that should keep you pretty busy. . . like forever! (Some of these have catalogs for you to send for, some have their entire catalog on line. . . saves you lots of money!)

http://www.miniature.net/minilinks.html

http://www. imaginationmall. com/

Here is a pretty good site for a lot the mini printables on the net:

http://members.tripod. com/Kalron/printables. htm

and, here is a large site full of links for projects:

http://members. tripod.com/~Folkgal/links. htm

(This is only a small sampling of what is out there!) We are so lucky right now that there seems to be so much available to us miniaturists on the net.

Kaye in L. A.

Carving tools; One company that makes miniature carving tools is Dockyard.

Woodcraft Supply carries them on page 17 of their catalog. 800-225-1153 . . . No web site. Good company. . . . I use them often.

Pete Boorum

Catalog reference: I would recommend the catalog from The Dollhouse Factory, 157 Main Street, P. O. Box 456, Lebanon, NJ 08833, phone (908) 236 7899. Her new one is hopefully coming out in a month or two but the old one is still valid. 118 pages full of stuff, mostly DIY and building materials,also dollhouse and furniture kits, dolls, miniatures and books. Mostly 1" scale, but some 1/2" scale. It also has lots of tips and is written with a sense of humour. My copy is very battered as I use it for a reference book, both for what is available and for pricing things up on eBay. She does mail order.

Wendy in Clinton, NJ

Flock wallpaper: I sell flocked wallpaper in two designs both in green and red through my website. http://www.littlebylittle. co. uk

Karon Storer

Downloadable Dollhouse Plans: The MaryKay is ready! The latest design from DollHouseDesigns. COM has been released (and the web pages updated). This open-back doll house features a 2 story bay window, 2 wide porches, double pitch hip roof, dormer and a step-down 2nd bedroom. The 9 ft. ceilings in the living room and formal dining room allow plenty of room for chandeliers, ceiling borders and window treatments.

The PlanSet is 28 pages (PDF) of cut patterns, assembly andconstruction details - all CAD drafted and color enhanced. http://DollHouseDesigns. com

Jon Lash

African American dolls:

Glenda Hooker:yvelle@earthlink. net

Bill Hudson

Air-Plants: I use air-plants all over my landscaping! I just remove, and mist with water every week . You can go to http://www.airplants.com for all info/care. They add realism to the scene. I use the smaller ones and put in mini pots....cute added to the greenhouse!

SuLin

Sandwiches: I've made sandwiches to order in 1:12 scale for people who asked. I'll do whatever meat or filling you want with mayo, mustard, lettuce, chips even the olive and tooth pick on the top.

http://home.att.net/~stuff22/index.html

Gail

Food Sites: Your best bet would be to go to Mary Eccher's site 1st, as she has been in the business of showing people how to do mini food for many years: http://www.pannikins.com/

If you click on the catalog, and then on 'Mary's menus', you will find information and directions for some foods.

Tom of Earth & Tree Miniatures carries some quite good booklets on making food; Fimo Sweets, Petite Eats...and Meyer's Homemade Meals: http://www.dollhouse-miniatures.com

And, this great site about polymer clays...more info here than you can shake a Fimo stick at: http://www.glassattic.com

And, finally, (although there is certainly more info out there!)

Angie Scarr's site...where I learned how to make peelable oranges: http://www.compclub.demon.co.uk/asmini.htm

Kaye in L.A.

DIY Upholstered Sofas: There is a set of booklets put out by the people who use to print Scale Cabinetmakers magazine. One of the booklets is on building and upholstering sofas and chairs. It covers every era of furniture. You should be able to get it at your neighborhood miniature store.

The cost is very reasonable (under $10.00).I think it is by Dorsett Publications. I would give you the address but my copy is on loan to a friend.

Louise from MI