Dolls' House Details: Over 350 Craft Projects in 1/12 Scale [Paperback]

Kath Dalmeny (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 2002

All miniaturists will agree that no dolls' house is complete without being decorated and furnished in its period style, and no house becomes a home until all the finishing touches have been added. This book explains how to design and create these embellishments in 1/12th scale using inexpensive materials and basic craft skills. Step-by-step instructions are provided for over 300 projects, from everyday household items such as crockery, cleaning equipment, kitchenware and food, to toys, board games and floral arrangements. The finished pieces are pictured in furnished room sets providing added inspiration for the creative miniaturist and revealing the lifestyle of the dolls who inhabit this world. Traditional teddy bears and wooden trains keep the infant of an Edwardian house entertained, while cricket bats, various-shaped balls and posters of sporting heroes litter a boarding school dormitory. Other periods and styles covered include a modern tiled bathroom, an explorer in his Victorian town house, a sumptuous Georgian dining room prepared for a banquet, an artist taking a painting class in his Parisian attic, and a 1950s children's party. With full colour photographs, clear text instructions, templates and comprehensive material and suppliers listings, this book cannot fail to inspire all dolls' house owners who wish to bring their finished models to life.

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About the Author

Kath Dalmeny is a talented craft designer and freelance writer. Her passion for miniatures began when she was eight years old, and she has since become an avid maker and collector of them. This is her second book for David & Charles. Kath lives in London.

Product Details

• Paperback: 105 pages
• Publisher: David & Charles Publishers (July 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0715313673
• ISBN-13: 978-0715313671
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,735,546 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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25 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Perhaps I'm just too fussy?, July 29, 2003

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Zoe (Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dolls' House Details: Over 350 Craft Projects in 1/12 Scale (Paperback)

While this may be a good place to start if you are new to the dollhouse hobby, on the whole I was dissapointed with this book. The instructions are simple, and easy enough to follow, and there are neat little pictures to photocopy, but the projects themselves are not as high quality as those from many of my other dollhouse books. Great for those who are dabbling with the hobby, but for more experienced mini fans, I would give this one a miss.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Projects, October 10, 2003

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J Alexander (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dolls' House Details: Over 350 Craft Projects in 1/12 Scale (Paperback)

This book is packed with the most amazing craft projects, Kath Dalmeny's attention to detail simply breathtaking. I have her next book and if you want to make your own dolls house furniture, rather than buy it in a store these are the books for you.

The stuff may be a bit European looking to American eyes but that simply adds to the charm. Is she English? I guess so with cricket bats and the like maybe she can get over here and produce an American version with mini bleachers and baseball bats!

To the reviewer from Chicago, if you can do better then I look forward to YOUR book!

My recommendation is buy the book, get inspired and try your hand.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Addition to Your Miniature Library, September 27, 2005

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Kaye Frost-Smith (Newcastle, Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dolls' House Details: Over 350 Craft Projects in 1/12 Scale (Paperback)

Yet another excellent volume to add to your Miniature Library. This book also by Kath Dalmeny, is perfect for those wanting to make their own accessories instead of the commercial items available. Lots of very useful templates to take the guesswork out of those boxes, crates, labels etc. Ideal for those who like constructing things!