Dolls House Details: Over 500 Craft Projects in 1/12 Scale (Paperback)

~ (Author) "All of the dolls' house details in this book have clear descriptions of what is needed and exactly how each piece is made..." (more)
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Product Description

No doll house is complete until it's been decorated and furnished in its period style--and no house becomes a home until all the finishing touches have been added. Inside, readers will find step-by-step instructions for over 350 fun, fascinating projects in 1/12 scale, including kitchenware, food, crockery, cleaning equipment, toys, board games, floral arrangements and more.

Packed with photos, easy-to-follow instructions and invaluable templates, this book will inspire all doll house owners who wish to bring their finished models to life.

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: 176 pages
• Publisher: David & Charles Publishers (November 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: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #818,096 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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34 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dolls' House Details, March 3, 2001

By	R. Kepner (Wilmington, NC USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Dolls' House Details: Over 500 Craft Projects in 1/12 Scale (Hardcover)

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.

24 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Zoe (Australia) - See all my reviews

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.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	J Alexander (New York) - See all my reviews

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.