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Javier Gomez, a highly talented figure painter of long experience
and excellent reputation, shares the secrets of his success in this
accessible 'how-to' guide to painting miniatures. He takes the
reader step-by-step through the whole process, from choice of
materials (unlike other available guides it is not linked to any
specific figure manufacturer) and preparation of the miniatures to
basing and even advice on photographing the finished item.
Techniques such as dry-brushing, ink-washing, shading and
highlighting are all explained clearly with the help of
step-by-step photographs and colour charts. Specific case studies
tackle a variety of useful subjects across all periods, such as
mixing realistic flesh tones for different races; painting horses;
guns and limbers; Medieval heraldry; Napoleonic uniforms; WW2 and
modern camouflage patterns. Javier also clearly explains how these
techniques and processes can be applied to all the major wargaming
scales, from 40mm down to 6mm. Whatever historical period (or
Sci-fi/Fantasy) and whatever scale the reader is interested in,
this book is an invaluable source of practical advice and
inspiration.
Dolls have long been perceived as symbols of domesticity,
maternity, and materialism, designed by men and loved by girls who
wanted to "play house." In this engagingly written and illustrated
social history of the American doll industry, Miriam
Formanek-Brunell shows that this has not always been the case.
Drawing on a wide variety of contemporary sources-including popular
magazines, advertising, autobiographies, juvenile literature,
patents, photographs, and the dolls themselves-Formanek-Brunell
traces the history of the doll industry back to its beginnings, a
time when American men, women, and girls each claimed the right to
construct dolls and gender. Formanek-Brunell describes how dolls
and doll play changed over time: antebellum rag dolls taught sewing
skills; Gilded Age fashion dolls inculcated formal social rituals;
Progressive Era dolls promoted health and active play; and the
realistic baby dolls of the 1920s fostered girls' maternal
impulses. She discusses how the aesthetic values and business
methods of women doll-makers differed from those of their male
counterparts, and she describes, for example, Martha Chase, who
made America's first soft, sanitary cloth dolls, and Rose O'Neill,
inventor of the Kewpie doll. According to Formanek-Brunell,
although American businessmen ultimately dominated the industry
with dolls they marketed as symbols of an idealized feminine
domesticity, businesswomen presented an alternative vision of
gender for both girls and boys through a variety of dolls they
manufactured themselves.
A selection of 40+ projects guides readers in creating
realistic-looking food from polymer clay for their dolls' house the
easy way! Renowned polymer clay expert and author Sue Heaser
teaches how to make over 100 items of food which cover a number of
popular periods, including Georgian, Victorian as well as modern
day. A comprehensive techniques section covers everything crafters
need to know to work with polymer clay miniatures such as shaping,
mixing colors, creating texture and baking. Illustrated
step-by-step projects and color photos throughout show how simple
the finished items are to complete. Presentation ideas for
displaying the food, from bread baskets to complete table settings,
are also included.
Sam McKechnie's new craft book invites readers to lose themselves in the incredible world of Miss Violet. Whether they have a doll's house, some shelf space, or an unwanted shoebox, Sam has created 25 projects that are perfect for any miniature residence. Readers will also find a shoebox house project and a chapter of scraps (to photocopy or download) so that every room in their house can be embellished with fabulous paper furnishings—from cooking pots and carriage clocks to picture frames and paper pansies. There is a pop-out paper Miss Violet doll , and outfits to dress her in, at the back of the book.
You won't find molded plastic, mass-produced items in this Texas
Folklore Society Publication. These are folk toys, made from
natural or available materials, whatever is handy or can be
scrounged. The folks who make them are amateurs of varying degrees,
from the ten-year-old hammering together a skate scooter or box
kite to the doting grandparent sewing doll clothes or whittling
paired giraffes for a Noah's Ark. Texas Toys and Games combines
both how-to descriptions and reminiscences. Folk games encompass
guessing, gambling, and counting games; physically competitive
games of chase, tag, and mock combat; skill games using sticks,
stones, marbles, tops, and knives; variations of baseball,
basketball, and football; and rhythmic clapping, rope-jumping, and
dance-like games. This book is as much fun as Christmas
morning--and not a single battery required!
This new volume of the successful LEGO (R) builders' book series
addresses beginners as well as skilled builders who want to improve
their building techniques and create individual and lifelike
buildings, vehicles and all kinds of other fancy designs.
Step-by-step instructions help the reader to come up with their own
personal LEGO (R) masterpiece. The authors clearly demonstrate how
to build 'around the corner' or put LEGO (R) bricks together so no
studs can be seen from the outside. Furthermore, cobblestone
pavement or various buildings consisting of skeleton framing
elements can be created. Plenty of new modules can be built when
people start using the bricks for purposes other than intended.
Just start building, but don't forget: Just click - don't glue,
clip or paint!
From curtains, blinds and drapes, to pelmets, tiebacks and
valances, everything you need to create inspirational window
dressings for our dolls' house is included here. Over 25
step-by-step projects show how to make a variety of window
treatments. Further variation ideas, illustrated in colour, allow
you to adapt many of the project to suit your dolls' house. A
section on the basic tools and equipment used offers practical
guidance on choosing fabrics and miniature haberdashery such as
silks, cords, fringes and trimmings. Essential techniques such as
making a pattern, fabric pleating and making tassels and cords are
included and guidance on installing your finished project is also
covered. Easy-to-use templates are provided where necessary, and
inspirational colour photographs show the finished curtains
displayed in situ.
Create a range of beautifully detailed accessories for dolls'
houses of every period and style. From tables, chairs and shelves,
to letter racks, mirrors and coat racks, everything you need to
make your dolls' house a home is here. Over 30 detailed,
step-by-step, illustrated projects show how to make a variety of
decorative accessories. Further illustrated variation ideas allow
you to adapt the style or period of the project, and mix-and-match
your favourite projects to suit your dolls' house. An illustrated
section on the basic materials and equipment used offers practical
guidance, while the basic techniques, such as working with wood,
using glues, and varnishing, are illustrated with step-by-step
photographs. Easy-to-use templates and diagrams are provided where
necessary, including colour photocopying pages with a selection of
pictures and patterns, and inspirational colour photographs show
the accessories displayed in situ.
Now in a full-color second edition, "Not Just a Pretty Face" is an
engaging exploration of the role of dolls and doll making in Alaska
Native cultures. From ancient ivory carvings to the thriving
tourist market, dolls and human figurines have played integral
parts in the ritual, economic, and social lives of Native Alaskans.
Dolls served as children's playthings, represented absent community
members at ceremonies, and predicted the movements of game animals
for shamans. "Not Just a Pretty Face" surveys these and other uses
of dolls and figurines, illustrating in beautiful color photographs
the diversity of the doll-making tradition in Eskimo, Athabaskan,
and Northwest Coast Native communities.
Authors explore the ethnographic literature, twentieth-century oral
histories, and photographic documentation of dolls and the
doll-making process. Contemporary doll makers explain, in their own
words, how they learned to make dolls and what doll making means to
them. The second edition features a photo essay on Rosalie Paniyak
of Chevak, one of the most influential doll makers in Alaska today.
"Not Just a Pretty Face" provides a panoramic view of an ancient
tradition and situates the art of doll making within a contemporary
context. Scholarly, yet accessible, "Not Just a Pretty Face" is a
lively contribution to the literature on dolls, anthropology, and
Native studies.
Considered to be one of the world's greatest miniature houses, the
replica is the result of over 30 years of research and construction
by the Zweifel family. The tiny, working telephones, hand-carved
chairs and tables, and miniature carpets that reproduce the
original stitch by stitch, are all proof of great craftsmanship and
minute attention to detail.
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