Innholdsfortegnelse for February 2022 i Dolls House & Miniature Scene

Welcome to the February edition! It’s the season of love and we are here to celebrate! Sadie Brown certainly is, as her feature on fabulous artisans Lilli Bass, Linda Cummings and Gosia Suchodolska showcasing their wonderful work on page 10 demonstrates. Sadie continues the theme on page 22, with the next in her series of mini sweet treats, this month for Valentine’s Day. Elsewhere, Moi Ali continues her series Take Two, where two artisans take the same kit and each give their own interpretation – always an interesting result! Plus, Bea Broadwood of Petite Properties returns for 2022 going back to basics, with a step by step look at quarter scale. There is a plethora of projects for you to try your had at this issue, in an array of themes!…

PROJECT Mini dreamcatchers You can get really creative with dreamcatchers - why not try adding different coloured threads as a fringe, or adding beads in as you weave the thread in the centre of the hoop? by SJ Holmes of SJ Makes Minis You will need Materials required Metal hoop (find them in the jewellery crafting section) or make your own out of wire Sewing thread Embroidery thread Glue Beads & feathers for decoration (optional) Tools required Scissors Blunt needle 1 Begin by securing the end of the embroidery thread to your metal hoop with a dab of glue, then wrap the thread continuously around the hoop tightly until the whole hoop is covered. When you get to the end, tie both ends of thread to each other, then tie…

KIT REVIEW The Whole Kit & Caboodle: ART NOUVEAU BOOKS If your Valentine is a book-lover… Moi Ali has the perfect gift. by Moi Ali If the love of your life is a bibliophile, don’t buy them chocolates or flowers for Valentine’s Day – no, buy them books! If you’ve fallen head over heels for someone who loves nothing more than a good page-turner, turn to the romance of the Art Nouveau era and make up these tiny tomes to show your affection. Made by German company artofmini.com, this charming book kit contains everything you need to create 15 beautiful, highly realistic non-opening books – and making them is simplicity itself. Just cut out the full-colour covers and wrap them round the precision-cut wooden blocks, securing with a dab of…

PROJECT Fagin “7th February is the 210th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens, famous Victorian author of such well known novels as, ‘Great Expectations’, ‘The Pickwick Papers’ and ‘The Old Curiosity Shop’, to name but a few. But my favourite of all his novels was ‘Oliver Twist’, first published in 1838. From this, I have chosen the colourful character of ‘Fagin’, made even more iconic in the 1960 stage and film musical ‘Oliver!’ by Lionel Bart” Louise by Louise Bird You will need Materials required Male doll 2x different colours of fine cotton jersey for stockings and gloves Scraps of fine leather and scrap of card for slippers Narrow striped cotton for shirt front, collar and false cuffs (approx. 7x9in) Scrap of fine iron-on interfacing/stiffening for shirt cuffs Scrap…

FEATURE For the love of miniatures Proving that small gestures have a big heart this Valentine’s Day with Lilli Bass, Linda Cummings and Gosia Suchodolska. by Sadie Brown “Lilli has an immaculate eye for bridalwear design, her choice of fabrics and the cut and style of the dress makes this a definitively standout piece amongst a portfolio bursting with incredible ideas” Wedded to true love Cupid’s arrow ensures we fall in love with the world of Valentine’s Day in small scale time and again, year after year. That and the exceptional work of some of the finest artisans in our midst. One of the most engaging stories surrounding the origins of Saint Valentine’s Day takes us back to the reign of the Roman Emperor, Claudius II. Ceasing to allow eligible…

PROJECT The sweetest time of year Fall in love with Valentine’s Day in small scale and create this display of sweet treats. by Sadie Brown You will need Materials required White, yellow and pink polymer clay Fuchsia pink and white pastels Sculpey Bake & Bond (or similar) Permanent marker pens with fine point in two shades of pink Cream acrylic paint Craft glue Pink and holographic pink ribbon Old 1/12th scale bamboo basket Small 1/12th scale ceramic plate Self-adhesive landscape tuft with white flowers Piece of soft wood Tools required Small paintbrushes 2cm round sugarcraft cutter 2cm and 1cm heart shaped plunger cutters Roller or glass Needle tool Small ball tool Old butter knife Craft knife Scissors 1 Mix white polymer clay with just a tiny amount of yellow to…

FEATURE Designs on miniature fashion Dress for success in small scale with Nancy from PUPA Miniatures. by Sadie Brown The gift of miniature design Based in The Netherlands, Nancy, the designer behind PUPA miniatures, is quickly amassing a dedicated following… her realistic miniature fashions appealing to an audience inspired by her 1/12th scale clothing. Although her Instagram account only dates to last summer, Nancy is far from new to miniatures, initially discovering the world of small scale during the mid-nineties. This was a moment she says she’ll never forget. A friend of her then young daughter had been lucky enough to receive the gift of a dolls house from her parents, but Nancy is quick to point out that the house, bought at auction, was far from a traditional children’s…