Paint Tins

Doreen Playter has done it again!
http://doreensminiatures.blogspot.com/2009/08/paint-cans-brushes-and-wallpaper.html
http://doreensminiatures.blogspot.com/2009/08/back-to-work-on-jennifers-bedroom.html

1. Measure a real paint can to get the approximate dimensions of the can.
2. This TUT uses a 5/8" dowel, cut into pieces 5/8 inches long and painted silver.
3. Cut small circles of paper, scored to give a "lid" look, paint them silver and glue to the top of the can.
4. The labels came from real cans of paint scanned, stitched and shrunk to the right size.
5. Glue little black circles to the spot where the handle would go in.
6. Make holes into the can through these circles.
7. The handles were made from silver wire bent in shape and fitted into the holes.Make small circles with different colours so that when I am using them for a scene, I can put it on top of the can as if it is an open can of paint the colour of the room.

Try making small circles with different colours to put on top of the can as if it is an open can of paint the colour of the room.

Sculpting the Female Face

Female Face 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sV51V8ITWws&feature=related


Female Face 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=det5d-_01a4&NR=1


Female Face 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPaWZkoMtn4&feature=related

Fabulous Farmhouse

Mariana's farmhouse got two ribbons at the county fair in her area, a first
place ribbon and a 'Sweepstake' ribbon, meaning Best of Show.
This is a true labour of love! This is a link to Mariana's Webshots albums. Allow yourself plenty of time to watch the slideshows!
http://community.webshots.com/user/mariana12103
Check out the Chrysnbon bathroom, the Roper range and coil fridge in the kitchen. What an outstanding project!


Ludwina's fabulous crochet. She also does hand-tied carpets.
Check out her website for more beautiful creations like this, her latest. below.
http://dekorativ.tripod.com/doll_house_miniature_carpets/

Painting Doll's faces

Terri Davis's Webshots Album shows how she paints her beautiful dolls.
http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/album/547913937rlNEuc
Her blog is:
http://terrisdolls.vox.com/


Cynthia Howe's china painting tut can be used for acrylic paints too.
http://www.cynthiahoweminiatures.com/chinapainting1.htm


Gina Bellous has a china painting TUT as well.
http://www.ginabellousdolls.com/china_paint_tut_1.htm

Flapper Dress from Eyelash Fringe

Karen Bainbridge wrote:
Eyelash Yarn and a piece of cotton and some silk ribbon. Cut the cotton to the size of the dress you want plus a bit for hemming and gluing. Glue a seam on one side and the hem. Glue the eyelash fabric to the cotton in rows starting at the bottom and when done fold in half and glue together to make a straight dress, then glue on silk ribbon straps and put on a hanger made from paper clips.

Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys

This museum is a thriving part of the Denver Art Community. Check the events calendar for upcoming shows.
http://www.dmmdt.org/VisitorInformation.htm

Smallsea Museum in California

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2007908380034817961BWtJxM

The site is still under construction, but Alice Zinn"s Dr. Artemis Zinn, the entomologist and his bugs will be living here.
http://www.smallseamini.com/content/page-under-construction