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Books are heavy, thus all Books are shipped USPS "Book Rate". It is slower but a lot cheaper. If you want your book to be shipped First Class let me know and I will adjust your shipping charges.

1/12 Scale Figures for the Dolls' House

Exquisite book by renowned miniature doll artist James Carrington of England. Details the doll making process centering on sculpting.

Making and Dressing Doll's House Dolls in 1/12 Scale

Written by Sue Atkinson of England. Create a family of dolls to fill your dollhouse and make it come alive--all with excellent, realistic proportions and authentic period style. A master doll crafter shows you all the specialized techniques to get professional results, and the traditional 1/12th scale fits most contemporary dollhouses. Know what to look for when you buy a kit, and how to sculpt porcelain dolls using modeling clay. Paint the features, make plaster or rubber molds, and fashion bound pipecleaner bodies. Dozens of full-size clothes patterns will make your dolls the best dressed in town: choose from authentic Georgian, Regency, or Edwardian costumes, plus much more. Instructions also cover hairstyles, hats, and footwear, with attention to period details. Superb full-color photographs show each doll to full advantage in the appropriate dollhouse setting.
SORRY OUT OF PRINT - I HOPE THEY WILL REPRINT SOON
  • Style: SueAtk-Book
  • Price: $19.95
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The Little Doll Artist

Written by Beverly Parker. This and the book below were the first books I purchased to learn how to make miniature dolls. They are fantastic learning books. This book offers step by step instruction for: casting, firing, assembling and painting you own miniature dolls.
  • Style: LittleDoll
  • Price: 15.95

Crowning Glory

Written by Beverly Parker. A complete guide to miniature wigmaking. Instructions for over 30 hairstyles. Easy to follow step by step instruction.
  • Style: CrownGlory
  • Price: 15.95

Ribbon Embroidery

Basic and Decorative Stitches. Written by renowned Japanese ribbon embroidery artist Yukiko Ogura.

80 Godey's Full-Color Fashion Plates 1838 - 1880

A selection of 80 color plates originally published in Godey's Lady's Book. 1838 - 1880.

Elegant French Fashions of the Late Ninteenth Century: 103 Costumes from La Mode Illustree, 1886

From the most popular French fashion periodical of the late 19th century — 51 exquisitely detailed, hand-colored plates depicting an incredible array of stylish clothing for women in 1886: day dresses, formal wear, visiting dresses, ball gowns, traveling outfits, much more. Also, elegant accessories plus a selection of fashionable clothing for children.

Full-Color Victorian Fashions 1870-1893

52 color plates originally published in Journal des Demoiselles and Moniteur des Dames.

Authentic Victorian Fashion Patterns

A complete ladies wardrobe in the 1890's. Patterns and Instructions. 498 black and white illustrations.

Turn of the Century Fashion Patterns

59 Authentic patterns and instructions. Over 575 black and white line illustrations.

Victorian and Edwardian Fashions from La Mode Illustree

Over 1000 black and white illustrations on more than 200 plates. Originally published by LaMode Illustree, 1860 to 1914.

Everyday Fashions of the 20's


As pictured in the Sears and other catalogs of the time. 152 pages b/w illustrations.

Everyday Fashions of the 30's


As pictured in the Sears catalogs of the time. 133 pages b/w illustrations.

Everyday Fashions of the 40's


As pictured in the Sears catalogs of the time. 122 pages b/w illustrations.

Everyday Fashions of the 50's


As pictured in the Sears catalogs of the time. 120 pages with loads of b/w photot's.

Harpers Bazaar 1867 - 1898


Victorian fashions and costumes of the period. 292 pages of copies illustrations from the magazine of the time. My favorite.

French Fashions 1778 - 1787


64 engravings in full color from the "Galerie des Modes", 1778-1787. Gorgeous!

English Costume Middle Ages - 16th Centuries


304 pages loaded with illustrations and descriptive text.

English Costume 17th - 19th Centuries


296 pages loaded with illustrations and descriptive text.

The Wish Booklet - Fashions in Trim


Making dollhouse and doll size trims: beadwork, embroidery, ribbonwork...etc. By Susan Sirkis.

Heirloom Half Dolls


Wonderful book on how to make Half Dolls. Many projects from: Pincushions, Whiskbroom dolls, Tassels dolls and Sewing kit dolls...plus more. Loaded with beautiful photography. By Beth Hill.


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Mailing address: 761 Quarter Circle, Gardnerville, NV, 89410, (USA)

Due to the birth of my twins Nicolas and Natalie I will not be taking any phone orders.
I have had so many people ask about Zach. Here is his web page.
I still have to update the site to include the twins but REALLY have not much time now.

Zachary

Nicolas and Natalie


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