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Dolls' House Details: Over 500 Craft Projects in 1/12 Scale

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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.

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.

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!

I took this book out of the local library because I am in search of projects to build in a larger scale (about 1:3.5) and wanted to get ideas from the dollhouse hobby. It is so lovely to see the photos of all the different completed items put together in a scene, it gives one lots of good ideas and inspirations. Many of the designs are made simply so that they can be copied exactly by the amateur, or expanded upon by the expert. Doll house making is such a varied art, and there is room for many styles. "The Artist's Workshop" chapter is also rather amusing, and "The Illustrator's Studio" is cute. Those and the Conservatory are the ones I personally would most be looking to emulate.

I think there must be some petty gossip and whatnot going on in this miniaturist hobby. There are some exceedingly immature reviews that have been posted below and I hope that amazon gets around to removing them. What do these persons want, some kind of textbook to copy exactly so that everyone's work will look alike? Such a lack of professionalism only makes the hobby at large look bad to the rest of the world. This is a fine book and I would love to see any of these things "live" at a show.

One of the most wonderful books on miniatures. This book takes you on a trip from one century to another. From antiques to modern and useful everyday things you'll be able to create over 500 projects. If you are as crazy as I am for miniatures, it's a must. The only limit: your imagination!

Good 'idea book' for a beginner. Projects are simple and basic...low quality miniatures done well. If you are an intermediately skilled or experienced miniaturist, this book is not for you. The projects are easy enough, most are made with paper, buttons and beads. Over half the projects are made with polymer clay, which is fine, but the instructions for all clay projects are poor, i.e. "make from polymer clay". Projects are all for decorative accessories, if you're looking for furniture instructions, look elsewhere.

This is a great book! I love it! Why? It has ideas and templates to make over 500 miniature accessories in 1/12 scale for the dollhouse/diorama miniaturist all in one place. There are nine chapters broken down into Toys and Games, Wining and Dining, In the Kitchen, Leisure Activities, The Decorator, The Collector, Flowers and Plants, The Artist's Workshop and Celebrations. There are a lot of ideas here. The ideas include how to make food, drink and tableware, make toys and games for both inside and outside the dollhouse including board games, teddy bears and nursery toys, make flowers and plants, kitchenware, cleaning equipment and more. There are themes as well for the rooms of a house: the Edwardian nursery, a Georgian Banquet, and The Manor House Kitchen to name a few. All the main photos are in full color to enjoy and see the item to make in detail. Each chapter begins with a full color photo and a staged scene to show off all the little items you can make from this scene. Example: a child's room scene sets up and shows all the little items you can make in it such as a dollhouse, a hobby horse, a pull-along train, a teddy bear and more.
Warning: This is not a book for furniture ideas. This is a book to make those small things every dollhouse needs: to fill the cupboard or sit on top of a table.
I like this book a great deal and highly recommend it for the dollhouse or diorama enthusiast. I feel it is a book that will get a great deal of use and should be on the bookshelf of every miniaturist. Mine included. Yes, there is room for some improvement, as some items are obviously cheaply made. Otherwise, there is nothing to complain about.

I've purchased this book for the second time having sold my first one. I will not sell it again. For every room shown in this book and there are many---there is instruction, patterns, etc. for almost each detail item. No big furniture making instruction, there's a lot of polymer clay making and although not new, many tips for a novice, like me.
Lots of photos and clear instruction makes this an invaluable book for the mini maker/lover. Get it now because online (if you can find it), hardback copy is going for $60-$105....can't believe it. Yes, it is that good! Sue Heaser's books are following close behind.

Excellent book for all ages of dollhouse lovers. Dolls' House Details offers an interesting view of what can be made for your dollhouse using everyday items. The instructions and photos are excellent and easy to follow. The items required are very easily attainable and probably already in your home. This is a great book for children as they begin to furnish their dollhouse as well as collectors who are still interested in imagination and taking the ordinary and making it into a miniature masterpiece. Highly recommend as part of your library for all dollhouse/miniature lovers.

This book is absolutely fantastic, it has many projects with easy instructions. (as long as you have the necessary supplies) But if you do its a piece of cake!!