Making Doll's House Miniatures with Polymer Clay (Paperback)

~ (Author) "All the projects in this book were made using Fimo, but any of the different brands of polymer clay could be used because they are..." (more)
Key Phrases: slice off the board, mahogany clay, transparent clay, Mix Quick, Art Nouveau (more...)

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“Here’s the definitive guide to manufacturers, tools, safety, and crafting. See how to intermix colored clays to obtain an even wider range of hues, and the different types of paints and varnishes...for adornment. Techniques for softening the clay, balling and rolling it, working with a knife, and sanding will assure good results.”—Doll Castle News.

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Product Details Paperback: 128 pages Publisher: Cassell (August 2000) Language: English ISBN-10: 0304355704 ISBN-13: 978-0304355709 Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #207,852 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in these categories: (What's this?) #13 in  Books > Home & Garden > Crafts & Hobbies > Dollhouses #30 in  Books > Home & Garden > Crafts & Hobbies > Miniatures

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All the projects in this book were made using Fimo, but any of the different brands of polymer clay could be used because they are all basically very similar. Read the first page

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slice off the board, mahogany clay, transparent clay, mahogany wood grain, marbled clay, shade holder, wool needle, pine clay, clay miniatures, polymer clay, dark brown clay, gloss varnish, scrap clay, beading wire, matt varnish, waste clay, nail varnish remover, paintbrush handle, cocktail stick, pen cap, silver powder, coloured clay, metallic powder, baking parchment, short log

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Mix Quick, Art Nouveau

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This book cites 2 books:

• Making Dolls by Rh Value Publishing in Back Matter
• The House Book by Terence Conran in Back Matter

 

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• Polymer Clay for Everyone: A Creative Guide for Working with Polymer by Suzann Thompson in Front Matter, and Back Matter

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13 Reviews 5 star:  (12) 4 star:  (1) 3 star:    (0) 2 star:    (0) 1 star:    (0)           Average Customer Review 4.9 out of 5 stars (13 customer reviews)		Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews 32 of 32 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars This book belongs in every miniaturist's DIY library!, November 28, 1998 By A Customer This review is from: Making Doll's House Miniatures With Polymer Clay (Hardcover) I highly recommend this book. Loved it! Sue Heaser has written a do-it-yourself book that is worth its weight in ... golden polymer clay! She starts with the basic list of materials and how-to instructions, and explains their use in a clear manner. The projects include a wide range of items that will delight beginners and more experienced crafters alike. They range from the expected (such as fruits, vegetables, baked goods, meats, flowers, plants and small items), to the unexpected (including a bath complete with bathtub, toilet, sink, tiles, etc., there is also a kitchen range). In addition, there are utilitarian (pots and pans), delicate (china and tea sets), beautiful (tiffany style lamp), as well as whimsical (hobby horse, teddy bears, dolls) objects to create. The book is beautifully photographed, clearly illustrated and the instructions are very easy to follow. Ms. Heaser has witten a real winner, which will certainly pay for itself many times over with every creation you craft for your dollhouse, roombox, vignette, etc.! ... just one more thing. After doing some comparison shopping, I found that Amazon has the best price! 26 of 26 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!, November 30, 2002 By  ArtWay (United States) - See all my reviews This book is so full of good ideas for creating items in perfect scale for a dollhouse that I don't know where to start. How to make your own tools and formers, making dishes and pots that are more realistically thin-walled than the commercially-available items, mimicking china, a ladies' vanity set, a desk set, baskets, metal, wood, flatware, foods, fireplace tools - even the kitchen sink! Way too many different items to name them all. If I was to be forced to give up all my dollhouse books but one, this would be the one I'd keep. Excellent intro to using the clays - basic information. Trouble-shooting tips along the way. And her videos are fabulous, too. :-) 24 of 24 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars This is the most wonderful book, October 6, 2003 By  ANA V. OVARES (SAN JOSE, SAN JOSE Costa Rica) - See all my reviews I made myself a miniature drugstore since I am a pharmacist and I had trouble finding things like mortars and cylinders. Thanks to this book I managed to make the most beautiful look-alike mortars with pestles and all, also a little turn-of-the-century (last century, of course) telephone. The directions are precise and you can really get what you are looking for (and I had never touched polymer clay in my life!)		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Easier Than It Looks This book's instructions are so easy to follow and the items are so much fun to make. It has a great selection of projects that can be used in every room of the dollhouse. Read more Published 12 months ago by J. Shane 4.0 out of 5 stars Making Doll's House Miniatures with Polymer Clay by Sue Heaser This is a book good for beginner has step by step guide how to make the individual items. IT is a value for money book for beginner. Published on January 31, 2007 by Ow Yeong Yin Leng 5.0 out of 5 stars Making Doll's House Miniatures My son used his sister's copy of this book and loved it. He asked for it for Christmas and I bought it and received it so quickly, I was impressed. Read more Published on October 23, 2005 by Laural Phelps 5.0 out of 5 stars Great book! The variety of projects in this book and the step-by-step explanations, make it a great resource for beginners and experienced miniature makers. Read more Published on March 1, 2004 5.0 out of 5 stars Holly cow! First I like to point out the lack of this book. For all those incredible miniature that shown in this book, the making of the house it self is not shown in this book. Read more Published on September 12, 2001 5.0 out of 5 stars outstanding book I have never been disappointed with any of the books from this author. She does an oustanding job of showing how to make a diverse range of miniatures in this book, from different... Read more Published on September 22, 2000 by Georgiana 5.0 out of 5 stars Making Doll's House Miniatures With Polymer Clay This book inspires and motivates the reader to copy her well designed step-by-step art or use it to create their own. Read more Published on January 28, 2000 5.0 out of 5 stars hours of fun, with great results. The book is a real fine for me. I made the tea set first and have not stopped. I even ordered the book for a friend. Read more Published on December 22, 1999 by Carey 5.0 out of 5 stars Get this book. A few months ago, this book seemed to be out of print. I thought the publishers had perhaps gone insane or been incarcerated for tax evasion. Read more Published on February 20, 1999 5.0 out of 5 stars A great DIY book on working with polymer clays in 1:12 scale This book has just about everything you wanted to know about working with polymer clays in the 1:12inch scale. 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Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Cassell (August 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0304355704
• ISBN-13: 978-0304355709
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #207,852 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book belongs in every miniaturist's DIY library!, November 28, 1998

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This review is from: Making Doll's House Miniatures With Polymer Clay (Hardcover)

I highly recommend this book. Loved it! Sue Heaser has written a do-it-yourself book that is worth its weight in ... golden polymer clay! She starts with the basic list of materials and how-to instructions, and explains their use in a clear manner. The projects include a wide range of items that will delight beginners and more experienced crafters alike. They range from the expected (such as fruits, vegetables, baked goods, meats, flowers, plants and small items), to the unexpected (including a bath complete with bathtub, toilet, sink, tiles, etc., there is also a kitchen range). In addition, there are utilitarian (pots and pans), delicate (china and tea sets), beautiful (tiffany style lamp), as well as whimsical (hobby horse, teddy bears, dolls) objects to create. The book is beautifully photographed, clearly illustrated and the instructions are very easy to follow. Ms. Heaser has witten a real winner, which will certainly pay for itself many times over with every creation you craft for your dollhouse, roombox, vignette, etc.! ... just one more thing. After doing some comparison shopping, I found that Amazon has the best price!

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!, November 30, 2002

By	ArtWay (United States) - See all my reviews

This book is so full of good ideas for creating items in perfect scale for a dollhouse that I don't know where to start.

How to make your own tools and formers, making dishes and pots that are more realistically thin-walled than the commercially-available items, mimicking china, a ladies' vanity set, a desk set, baskets, metal, wood, flatware, foods, fireplace tools - even the kitchen sink! Way too many different items to name them all. If I was to be forced to give up all my dollhouse books but one, this would be the one I'd keep.

Excellent intro to using the clays - basic information. Trouble-shooting tips along the way.

And her videos are fabulous, too. :-)

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the most wonderful book, October 6, 2003

By	ANA V. OVARES (SAN JOSE, SAN JOSE Costa Rica) - See all my reviews

I made myself a miniature drugstore since I am a pharmacist and I had trouble finding things like mortars and cylinders. Thanks to this book I managed to make the most beautiful look-alike mortars with pestles and all, also a little turn-of-the-century (last century, of course) telephone. The directions are precise and you can really get what you are looking for (and I had never touched polymer clay in my life!)