Making Miniatures in 1/12 Scale

by Venus A. Dodge and Martin Dodge

Book Overview

"This comprehensive book tackles the subject in an interesting way...the instructions are clear and easy to follow for a variety of projects suitable for the beginner and the more advanced... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0715399632
• ISBN13: 9780715399637
• Release Date: September 1991
• Publisher: David & Charles
• Length: 183 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.5" x 11.7"

Customer Reviews

Old and very limited

Image shown is newer looking than what I received. This book is only for people who want to do woodworking projects. It offers several different styles of rooms and some furnishings with minimal instructions aimed at woodworking enthusiasts. I'm sorry I wasted my money.

Perfect for my projects

Great pictures and instructions.

I really like this book.

The photographs are beautiful, and the projects are lovely. I only wish they'd given more detailed instructions on some items, such as making flooring from clay.

A Beautifully Photographed and Designed Book

I've used this book as a reference on how to make clay tiles for roofing and flooring. It has other good tips on designing rooms, and information on making the furniture in the rooms. The furniture is way beyond my ability to make, but it's still a lovely book.

A superb book that will sweep you into the world of minis

Venus and Martin Dodge have produced (what I feel) are the most beautiful books on the skills of making miniature scenes, dolls and accessories. My first project was the kitchen in this book. It turned out beautifully. I cannot stress enough how realistic their roomboxes are. Have a great time creating!

A great source of ideas for beginners and experts

To start a dollhouse may seem discouraging for many people when you think about the time it takes to finish such a project. Here are the ideas how to do just one room box, but still create the atmosphere that you want in a miniature. This may inspire the beginner to really start with a project to try his/her new hobby, but it is also a great source for the advanced hobbyist to try for a real masterpiece. I can only highly recommend this book to everybody who is into 1/12 scale.