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Reference Books For Miniatures

List of useful books for miniaturists and those who work with scale, including basic techniques and collection books.
Knitted Gardens by Jan Messent Book Review
A review of Knitted Gardens by Jan Messent - instructions for making miniature knit gardens, cottages and people.
The Dolls House Shopkeeper Book Review
Review of the book "The Dolls' House Shopkeeper by Lionel and Ann Barnard a book of plans and instructions for making 1:12 scale dolls house shops and display furniture.
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Timeline of History and Domestic Inventions From 1640's to 1900
A timeline of domestic inventions and world events from 1600 to 1900 intended to help model builders create more realistic historic models.
Book Review - The Complete Car Modeller 2 by Gerald Wingrove
Review of Gerald Wingrove's book on scratch modelling a 1:15 Weinberger Bugatti Royale.
Book Review - The Miniature Costumier by Catriona Hall
Review of the book The Miniature Costumier by Catriona Hall, a craft book designed to show the reader how to make removable modern day clothing for a range of child and adult figures in 1:12 dolls house scale.
Book Review- Little Felted Animals by Marie-Noelle Horvath
A book review of Little Felted Animals, creating various miniature animals using a needle felt technique.
Dover Pictorial Archive Books & CDs
A review of Dover Clip Art Pictorial Archive Books and CDs outlining their many possibilities for use in scale miniature projects, scenes, and dollhouses.
Dover Vector Design Book for Royalty Free Stained Glass Designs
A review of the Dover Vector Design Series featuring royalty free vector images and texture fills in a cd format.
Family and Friends in Polymer Clay by Maureen Carlson
A review of the book Family and Friends in Polymer Clay by Maureen Carlson. This book demonstrates how to create gentle caricatures of people.
Fleece Dog - Book Review
A review of the book – Fleece Dog by SINCO - Create miniature dogs using fibre and a felting needle.
Furnish a Doll's House by Michal Morse - Book Review
A review of the book "Furnish a Doll's House" by Michal Morse.
Green Dollhouse: Creating a Doll's Eye View of a Healthier World
A book review of "Green Dollhouse" the book written about San Mateo California's Green Dollhouse Competition.
Judith Miller's Collectibles Price Guide 2007
A review of Judith Millars Collectibles Price Guide 2007
Landscapes in Miniature - a book by John Constable
Review of Landscapes in Miniature, a book by John Constable detailing how to make miniature tray landscapes featuring English Cottages.
Magnificent Miniatures - The Careers of Susie Rogers and Kevin Mulvany
Review of Kevin Mulvany and Susan Rogers book Magnificent Miniatures which showcases their career building miniature architectural masterpieces.
More Village Display Tips Book Review
Information on how to show off village collectibles for any season.
Review - Making Model Gypsy Caravans
Review of the book Making Model Gypsy Caravans by John Thompson
Review of Angie Scarr's Book "Miniature Food Masterclass"
Book Review of Angie Scarr's Book "Miniature Food Masterclass" by the Guild of Master Craftsman Publications.
Review of Collecting Model Car and Truck Kits
A review of the book Collecting Model Car and Truck Kits by Tim Boyd.
Review of John Davenport's Classic Book on Making Miniature Furniture
Review of the book How to Make Miniature Furniture by John Davenport, also found as Making Miniature Furniture.
Review of Le Grand Livre De La Maison Miniature - Miniature French House Book
Le Grand Livre de La Maison Miniature is an instruction book for how to construct and decorate a French house, including the furniture. This book by miniaturist Cristine -Lea Frisoni contains detailed instructions, in French, for complete construction, finishing and furnishing of a slightly shabby French Grand Maison.
Review of Making Miniature Food and Market Stalls
A review of Angie Scarr's book Making Miniature Food and Market Stalls
Review of Sue Heaser's Encyclopedia of Polymer Clay Techniques
A review of Sue Heaser's book on polymer clay techniques, including faux stones, figures and miniatures.

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