How to Make Your Dolls' House Special: Fresh Ideas for Decorating with Style [Paperback]

Beryl Armstrong (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 30, 2001

Wonderful roof tiles, convincing thatching, realistic brickwork, paving, and other stylish decorations transform a dollhouse into something personal and unique. Inventive instruction on engraving basics, suitable materials, building miniature “heirlooms,” and everything from wallpapering to topiary to gates. “All you need is a little creativity and some motivation.”—Doll Castle News.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Guild of Master Craftsman (June 30, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1861081820
• ISBN-13: 978-1861081827
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #420,648 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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26 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How To Make Your Dolls' House Special, January 12, 2003

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DollyO "dollhouse & miniatures lover" (Northumberland, PA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Make Your Dolls' House Special: Fresh Ideas for Decorating with Style (Paperback)

This book shows how to make many aspects of a dollhouse better than just the plain finishing techniques included with a kit. It is written so that even a relatively new dollhouse builder can use the techniques and hints included. It covers all aspects of the finishing touches needed to take your dollhouse from the basic wooden frame to a nicely finished treasure.

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent resource book., June 14, 2003

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"eaw121" (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Make Your Dolls' House Special: Fresh Ideas for Decorating with Style (Paperback)

This book is a great resource book. It is loaded with tips that can save you time and costly mistakes. The information contained in this book is adaptable to kit houses and from scratch. Well written and set up. I would highly reccommend.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well laid out, modern, clear, lots of nice photos, February 1, 2007

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Elizabeth A Triano "lizziewriter" (In Transition, NY (watch this space)) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to Make Your Dolls' House Special: Fresh Ideas for Decorating with Style (Paperback)

I have this book out of the local library and highly recommend it. I am not a dolls' house/miniaturist, but I have larger scale fashion dolls and the like, and was looking for ideas of what to make for them.

I like that the layout of this book is so clear and open. There is a lot of white space, which makes the text easier to read. If one had one's own copy, it also means that there is room for notes such as where one might purchase some of the materials, or costs, or the like. I especially liked the sections about making kitchens, stairways, and roofing. Very highly recommended especially to the beginner who may be intimidated by the incredible detail and diversity of this hobby.