Making Upholstered Furniture in 1/12 Scale FROM THE PUBLISHER
Extremely simple to construct, yet wonderfully sumptuous to behold, these plushly upholstered dolls' house pieces will inspire novice miniaturists. No specialist carpentry skills are required, and extraordinarily detailed, large-size photos and drawings make the instructions easy to follow. Tools and materials lists, information on fabric and woods, and advice on gluing, cutting cabriole legs, finishing exposed woodwork, and making seat cushions cover all the basics. Then get started making diminutive furniture attractive enough to show off in a full-sized home. Bolster-back chairs come in two versions and colors; a black leather Chesterfield sofa has a masculine flair; and the elegant Knole-style settee replicates a real 17th century piece. Or choose a chaise longue, Victorian bedroom chair, club suite, and other fantastic projects.
FROM THE CRITICS
Library Journal
These two books cover specialized types of furniture for the experienced miniaturist. Smith's step-by-step projects are for traditional-style wicker furniture and accessories for every room in the house. Real wicker material is too large for miniatures, so it must be faked using cotton crochet thread woven on upright wires mounted in a card base. Storey (Creating Decorative Fabrics in 1/12 Scale) is amazingly successful in tackling the difficult problems involved in making realistic miniature upholstered furniture. Her projects for leather or velvet sofas and chairs with bolsters look good enough to sit on. Both these books will find a welcome in public library crafts collections. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.
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