Dolls House & Miniature Scene

Throughout our Dolls House & Miniature Scene content we bring you step-by-step projects created by a team of highly talented contributors demonstrating a vast array of techniques to bring you a wide range of projects to develop your skills and make every miniature creation the best it can be. We also bring you regular interviews with key artisans, all the top news and gossip and new product launches. Not forgetting great techniques, ‘how to’s’, top trends and fantastic competitions for you to expand your miniature collection!

WELCOME to the November edition!

Gingerbread man cupcakes • "Let’s get into the Christmas spirit by making super cute and tiny gingerbread man cupcakes from polymer clay! In this project I’ll also be using cold porcelain to make the frosting, but it can easily be replaced with polymer clay instead as we did in my tutorial for ‘Wicked witch cupcakes’ in the October issue" Maive

Have a spooky Christmas • Artisan Pat Benedict introduces us to a cast of spooky Christmas characters…

Instagram identities: HACK_LIFE • Moi Ali discovers how one miniaturist’s journey was inspired by Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!

Vintage nursery toys • Make all these toys using our exclusive Laura Carson cut out sheet!

Lacey baby romper, cardi and booties • Made to fit a 1/12th scale newborn baby dolls, those who love to knit will enjoy creating these pieces.

Vintage Santa • "Who doesn’t love a Santa, and with so many wonderful Christmas themed cottons around, I decided to make this festive chap a little different from the usual red and white clad character" Louise

A WORLD OF MINIATURES IS WAITING FOR YOU…

The Speakeasy • Currently a trendy theme for many bars, Mary Broaddus throws open the doors of her 1920s speakeasy, exploring the era of Prohibition in the USA.

Conversation bench • Often seen in posh hotel lobbies and elegant lounges, this unique little bench offers plush, comfortable seating for three.

At Home with THE BROADWOODS TRASH TO TREASURE • This month, professional miniaturist Bea Broadwood shares her latest fusion project, where three Pringle tubes and a couple of humble toilet rolls are transformed (with a little bit of Petite Properties magic) to create a subterranean fantasy dwelling!

Talking Miniature Buildings • Described as “not a blog, nor is it a magazine,” this series of articles – or “musings of an enthusiast” - by David Brush, all come together on MiniatureBuildings.co.uk. We speak to David about how this all came together…

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Free talks confirmed for York Winter Fair

Ruth’s MINI TIPS • Ruth Flewelling Lesbirel continues her top tips and advice for what has worked (and not worked!) for her throughout her years of experience. This month, Ruth looks at the steps to follow in creating a miniature furniture piece from scratch.

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Christmas quick make • Moi Ali’s yuletide decorations can be made in minutes!

Re-visiting the Jubilee caravan • Not wanting to sound too much like all those TV commercials, “But wait, there’s more!”, I still couldn’t resist making just a few other things for the Jubilee Caravan. A retractable step for the door just seemed to be a must, and a few other small additions… hangers for the closet and toilet tissue and a tissue box for the W.C.

Breaking the mould! • Moi Ali is excited about the latest addition to her miniature bookshelf…

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