Innholdsfortegnelse for November 2022 i Dolls House & Miniature Scene

The festive season is upon us! It’s time to begin taking your dolls houses and miniature scenes from autumn to winter and into Christmas. We have a copious amount of projects for you to try your hand at, more so than a usual issue, so let us guide you on your festive journey! First up, Maive Ferrando’s gingerbread men on page 6 will make a cute addition to your kitchen, for a more vintage Christmas styling we have some toys you can make using a free cut out sheet on page 19, then on page 28 you must try the vintage Santa Claus to complete your scene. Also, this issue takes a look at some inspiring finds in the mini world both old and new; be transported back to the…

He’s now in his 30s, but childhood memories have heavily influenced urban/skater miniature artist Nathan Ross’ work. Based in the seaside town of Morecambe, in the north west of England, Nathan was raised on the cartoons of the ‘90s: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, GI Joe, Street Sharks… all the cartoon shows, in fact, those that my own thirty-something son loved so much back then too. Nathan told me about his journey from typical boys’ ‘stuff’ to the most amazing urban-style miniatures: “I had a decent collection of action figures as a child, and used to make them little bases out of shoe boxes. Then as a teen, skateboarding and skate culture took a hold of my life. Then there was music, fashion, graffiti… and yes, I’ve grown up since then,…

YOU WILL NEED MATERIALS REQUIRED ◯ Elderly portly male doll with moulded boots ◯ Scraps of fine leather for boots, coat fasteners and belt ◯ Plain cotton for false shirt (approx. 6x4in) ◯ Silk or cotton for trousers (approx. 8x5in) ◯ Patterned cotton for coat and hat (approx. 10x10in) ◯ Contrasting cotton for coat lining (approx. 10x4in) ◯ Fancy braid or ribbon for coat and hat (approx. 1 yard) ◯ Faux fur yarn or chunky chenille yarn for coat, hat and boots (approx. 1 yard) ◯ Tiny buckles for boots, belt and coat ◯ Tiny holly leaves and red crystals (berries) for hat ◯ Own choice of accessories ◯ Edge sealer (like fray stop/check etc) ◯ Good quality fabric glue PREPARATION • Trace the pattern pieces. Check the fit against…

If you would like to complete this survey online, please visit: https://bit.ly/DOLLSSURVEY Alternatively, you can complete this on-page survey (or take a photocopy) and sent it to us using our free post address: FREEPOST: WARNERS GROUP (DHMS) 1. What miniatures are you interested in making? (Please tick all that apply) ☐ Dolls Houses ☐ Food ☐ Clothes ☐ Landscapes ☐ Animals ☐ Interiors ☐ Other 2. Would you like to see more modern or historical-based miniatures in the magazine? (Please tick all that apply) ☐ Modern ☐ Historical ☐ Please specify which era you would like to see more of… 3. Do you prefer to build your own miniatures or buy ready-made kits? ◯ I like to build my own miniatures ◯ I prefer to buy kits ◯ I like…

I look back at many of the miniatures that I have made over the years and I sometimes wonder, how in the world did I ever do that?! Many have intricate details which really make the piece and I think back on the process that made that happen. There are several things that today I seem to just know instinctively, because I’ve made so many different tables, desks, sofas, beds and chairs of all sorts, like what thickness of wood is best for drawer bases? (1/32in (1mm), by the way) Like any challenge, it’s best to break it down into steps though, sometimes subdividing those steps into doable tasks. For a first-time scratch build, it is best to choose something relatively simple. Save the intricate cuts and steaming of curves…

The very first book I bought when I got into miniatures around two decades ago was by Angie Scarr – her excellent Making Miniature Food and Market Stalls - and I still turn to it as a reference source even now. My Angie Scarr library has grown since that first purchase, so I was delighted when I heard that she had a new book out as I was in need of an ‘Angie fix’! I did think of adding the title to my Christmas wish list but simply couldn’t wait that long! Simple Mold Making: Quick molding ideas for miniaturists, model makers and animators is everything you would expect from Angie. It’s highly practical; written for every level from beginner to experienced; and it contains not only very clear instructions,…

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YOU WILL NEED MATERIALS REQUIRED ◯ Scrap stripwood ◯ Paint ◯ Glittery letters ◯ Glue Moi says… “Choose seasonal colours such as red and green, or go full-on bling with glitter. Alternatively select a pastel palette for a soft vintage feel.” 1 Pick short Christmassy words such as ‘joy’, ‘peace’, ‘yule’ or ‘Xmas’. 2 Cut a base from scrap wood long enough for your chosen word. 3 Paint the base. When dry, sand the edges so they are slightly chamfered and the base is distressed. 4 Glue the first and the last letter, to get the spacing right, then glue the middle letters. Moi’s Top Tip! “If you are making a word that uses the letter ‘O’ (such as ‘joy’ or ‘Noel’), you may need to sand the bottom flat…

The Christmas Witch We may still be working out how long it takes to defrost the turkey, but when the washing up is done and the time comes to gaze toward the dark and dreary January skies as you take down the tree for another year, you may find someone following in Santa’s footsteps. The 5th of January, otherwise known as Epiphany Eve, is an important day in the folklore of Italy, and an incentive to keep that stocking up just a little longer. It’s the day when La Befana, the Italian Christmas Witch takes to the night sky, delivering presents to children across the country. In that long held tradition, the difference between being good or bad makes a difference as to whether that stocking is filled with sweets…

YOU WILL NEED MATERIALS REQUIRED Yarn: ◯ 1x strand Trimits embroidery thread mustard (GE0233) ◯ 1x strand Trimits embroidery thread indigo (GE5223) Needles: ◯ Size 22 miniature knitting needles Extras: ◯ Sewing needle ◯ Row counter (optional) ABBREVIATIONS alt alternate cont continue dec decrease foll following g-st garter stitch k knit k2tog knit 2 together kfb knit 1 front & back p purl psso pass slipped stitch over p2tog purl 2 together rem remaining rep repeat RS right side skpo slip 1, k1, pass slipped stitch over st(s) stitch(es) st-st stocking stitch tbl through back loop WS wrong side yfwd yarn forward BEFORE YOU BEGIN… Separate the strands of the embroidery thread and wrap around a bobbin. Use just one strand at a time when knitting. Booties (make 2) -…

What got you started in miniatures? I’m a retired corporate lawyer and father of two girls who are now grown up. I used to live in Hertfordshire but moved to the Netherlands a few years ago. Like so many men of my age (68) my modelling began with Airfix kits – planes and military vehicles. I progressed to painting military figure models in my teens… and then grew up. To my regret I never got a model railway. I wasn’t bad at soldier painting though. Just slow! When my daughters were little, I attempted to build a dolls house. Not an uncommon aspiration for a dad with a DIY habit. I started with a little two room roombox, which did provide some play value for them. But I had my…

Dolls house fairs are a great opportunity for a day of shopping dedicated to our wonderful hobby, and with that in mind, we’re super excited to be able to share the details of the York Dolls House & Miniatures Fair this November. With over 50 exhibitors already confirmed, the free talks and demos have also been announced for Sunday 20th November. Norman Raven, of Raven Miniatures, will be showing you how to make gardens for your dolls house using a range of model railway scenery techniques meanwhile Jane Harrop will be taking a look at the history of dolls houses and how we got to where we are today with our miniature model making. Taking place at York Racecourse, tickets are just £5 per adult in advance, saving you £2…

My friends are always complaining that they’d love a dolls house but just don’t have the space. Really? The dolls house I’ve just made is tiny enough to fit in a tea cup and everyone has room for a tea cup! What’s more, being just 1/144th scale, it’s quick and easy to assemble and can be completed start to finish in just over a morning, including painting/decorating. Made by Sonia Bethwaite of Little Miss Miniature, it’s just one of her delightful ranges of micro scale houses – and she even sells furniture in kit form to fit inside. I made a four-poster bed and a darling little sofa and coffee table. I could get seriously addicted to 1/144th scale! The kit is laser-cut, so it fits together perfectly. It’s also…