Ceramics Books and Magazines

6 reviews
Sales Rank: 793793

Media: Paperback
Edition: 10th
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 128
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 10.3 x 8.3 x 0.4

ISBN: 0304356409
Dewey Decimal Number: 745
EAN: 9780304356409

Publication Date: June 30, 2001
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Brand new book.

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Miniaturist and dollmaker August 21, 2005
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I found the pictures and descriptions very helpful. Good ideas and easy to follow, even if this is new to you.

5 out of 5 stars

MUST BUY BOOK September 23, 2003
15 out of 15 found this review helpful

I was very frustrated when I was looking to but miniature dolls because they are so expensive. I'm a do it yourself kind of person and this book really helped me through the entire process to make my own dolls. The book starts with a description of all kinds of polymer clay and the author makes her recommendations of clays suitable for miniatures. The book has patterns to make women, men, girls, boys and babies. There are different variations for the different periods (for example the position of the breast to fit better the different styles of dresses, the shoes, etc.) It also has variations to make the dolls look older. The diferents periods represented in this book are: Tudor, Regency, Victorian, and Edwardian. It comes complete with patterns, fabric guidance and full instructions on how to dress the dolls and how to make the wigs. A lot of photos of beautiful dolls in a doll house setting. Do not get discoreage if at the beginning you don't get good results, the author herself advises to practice until your skills improve. It really doesn't take much. Buy this book, you won't be sorry.

5 out of 5 stars

Just Fantastic! September 3, 2001
12 out of 12 found this review helpful

Very clear directions and instructions with lots of pictures. This should be the first book that anyone buys, if they're wanting to make dollhouse dolls... simple enough for a beginner. Historical details.

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent even for beginners January 16, 2001
24 out of 24 found this review helpful

I do a lot of different handwork, including very occasional polymer clay, but I bought this book because my then 5 yo daughter loved it. Everytime we went to the store that carried it, I browsed patterns and fabric, she lusted over this book. Finally, I just had to give in to her before someone else bought "her" book. :-)

We haven't been disappointed. The illustrations are very clear, and very much to scale. I love having clothing patterns for the dolls available- they're worthwhile even if you never make one of the dolls. The clear directions make it almost easy to make a face that actually looks like a face. The supplies lists are very straightforward and doesn't include anything you can't easily pick up at your local craft supply stores.

I highly recommend this book, even for children. A 6 yo is a little young to be able to carry out the project on her own, but working together with an adult is very possible.

5 out of 5 stars absolutely outstanding book September 21, 2000
16 out of 17 found this review helpful

If,together with this review,I could place a picture of the two dolls I was able to make following Sue Heaser's instructions in this book,you would know why this book should be in everyone's library (that is,all miniaturists). Do not miss out on the author's "Making dollhouse miniatures with polymer clay". This is,in my opinion, another "five stars" book that I absolutely love.

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