The art of furniture-making in 1/12 scale combines elements of woodwork, marquetry and woodfinishing. The author begins with the tools and techniques involved and explains the basic joints. With more advanced skills, readers are invited to build a miniature collector's cabinet or davenport desk.

This clearly written guide enables woodcrafters to make charming, sturdy and functional 1/2-scale furniture. Step-by-step instructions, diagrams and photographs make it easy for hobbyists to create a gateleg table, candlestand, American Empire chest of drawers, and many other items. Over 80 black-and-white line illus. 27 halftones.

Instruction for the beginner as well as the advanced craftsman; design settings; basic boxes; lighting; uses of such new materials as acrylic, foam, plastic, as well as fabrics, glass, ceramics, and metal. 700 photographs, including 23 in full color.

Offers ideas for furnishing a 1900s style doll house using such items as cardboard, costume jewelry, and buttons.

Discusses the construction of doll house furniture and features detailed plans for such furnishings as a gate-leg table, Aga cooker, tapestry fire screen, and Windsor writing chair.

Julie Warren's beautifully illustrated fourth book includes 30 easy to follow, step by step projects showing you how to create realistic furniture for your 12th scale dolls' house.Also included is a list of the tools and materials you'll need to complete each of the projects, along with tips and advice on cutting and shaping wood and the best types of craft wood to use.There are projects for the bedroom and the nursery and a selection of elegant shabby-chic French style furniture. For the busy miniaturist, there is also a selection of quick and easy projects.With lots of inspiring photographs, tips and advice, this book is a must for any dolls' house enthusiast.

Shows how standard miniatures kits can become finely crafted furniture. Easy-to-follow instructions teach how to create lifelike period rooms from kit materials or from scratch. By Judy Beats. 8 1/2 x 11; 72 pgs.; 132 b&w photos; softcover.