MINIATURE ART TUTORIALS
Taught by some of the best miniaturist I know
CURLING DOLL HAIR
by: Michelle Geoffroin-Mahler
"Making beautiful waves in the hair used for miniature doll wigs, is easy when you use the Pretty PleatŪ"
TIN PUNCH for MINIATURES
by: Lisa Lynn
"A few tips on making beautiful 'Tin Punch' in miniature."
MINIATURE WICKER CHAIR
by: Dolly Osman
"Dolly has designed a simple yet beautiful wicker chair pattern. She's also provided 'step by step' instructions that are very easy to follow. In less than 3 hours you can have a dainty, 1/12 scale, wicker chair, that you'll be proud to display."
WORKING WITH MICHAEL'SŪ HUTCHES
by: Wanna in El Paso
"We've all see those little inexpensive hutches at MichaelsŪ, WalMartŪ etc. With a little 'bashing' and imagination you can do wonderous things. Wanna has written a tutortial for working with them. It's great!"
BASIC'S for BUILDING PONDS & WATERFALLS
by: Garnette Marlow
"Learn how to make a miniature pond and waterfall."
BAKER'S CLAY
by: Garnette Marlow
"A Great Clay for Mini Rocks & Breads"
MAKING A MINIATURE TREE FROM JUMPER CABLES
by: Kathrine Furqueron
"This makes a beautiful tree, that is very sturdy."
CLAY RECIPES
by: Garnette Marlow
"There are recipes for just about any type of craft clay you might need."
GOURD HOUSE
by: Marsha Hedrick
Mini House Built into a Gourd
FAUX PAPYRUS
by: Author Unknown
Realistic mini Papyri made from rhubarb skin.
LI-QUA-CHE'
"A Doll Makers Delight"
by: Colleen Allen
Using a liquid papermache, you can pour mini dolls using porcelain molds. No firing or baking.
HOW TO MAKE LITTLE BOOKS
by: Katie
Learn how to make miniature books for your doll house.
MINI RICE KRISPIE SQUARES
by: Terri
Mini Rice Krispie Squares that look so real!
CANDY, CANDY PAPERS & CANDY BOXES
by: Garnette
Learn to make mini chocolates, fudge and peppermints. Then make the paper cups for your chocolates, along with tips for making candy boxes.
MINI DRIED APPLE WREATH
by: Carol (Jody)
Unique use for fresh cranberries.
MAKE DECALS USING YOUR PRINTER
by: Garnette
Using decal paper in your printer.
MAKING DECALS USING PAPER NAPKINS
by: Garnette
Decupage decals using napkin images.
MAKING DECALS WITH CHEAR TAPE
by: Carol (Jody)
A unique way of making your own decals.
MINIATURE WIND CHIMES
by: Garnette
Tiny wind chimes, made from bugle beads and a bead cap.
IMITATION GOLD LEAF ON MINIATURES
Garnette
For the look of real gold, this is great!
CAKES USING CRAYOLA MODEL MAGICŪ
by: Garnette
A quick 'air dry' clay, perfect for mini bakery items.
CAMP FIRE in MINIATURE
by: Marian
This little clamp fire looks real enough to cook on!
MINIATURE SPIDER PLANT
By: Carolyn
An easy to make miniature 'Spider Plant" using floral tape.
BOW MAKER
Wanna in El Paso
Make bows for your miniature packages, using a comb.
Tea & Coffee Dye
Unknown Source
Learn about dyeing textiles with tea or coffee.
Bed & Bed Ruffle
Francine
Make a finished bed and ruffle