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LINKS
Artisan Websites
Dollhouse/Roombox Construction
Fabric Arts (Sewing, Knitting, Crochet, Cross-stitch, etc.)
Flowers and Plants
General Miniature Suppliers
History and Research
Holidays (Christmas, Halloween, Valentine's Day, etc.)
Miniature Clubs and Organizations
Miniature Discussion Groups On-Line
Miniature Magazines
Painting and Faux Finishes
Polymer Clay
Printies
Projects
Smaller Scales
Tools and Techniques

 
 
Artisan Websites
Dollhouse/Roombox Construction
  • http://blog.realgoodtoys.com/2009/06/09/building-a-dollhouse-for-the-first-time/ - an excellent introduction to building a dollhouse. 
  • http://www.motherearthnews.com/diy/how-build-dollhouse-zmaz89ndzshe.aspx - Build your own scale farm-style dollhouse from inexpensive, readily available materials with these original plans.
  • http://www.greenleafdollhouses.com/ - If you have a Greenleaf Dollhouse kit, their website provides tips and tricks for construction. 
  • http://www.nanasminis.com/building-tips.html - Whether this is your first dollhouse or you are an old pro, the following building tips might be very helpful! 
  • Roomboxes, etc. is an interesting site at http://www.roomboxes.com/ for great pictures to give you ideas. 
  • Fabric Arts (Knitting, Crochet, Sewing, etc.)
    Flowers and Plants
    General Miniature Suppliers
    • http://www.brodnaxprints.com/ - your on-line source for fabric, wallpaper, rugs, and fabulous parquet flooring!
    • http://www.minikitz.com/ - Order kits on-line in all scales for furniture, accessories, dolls and much more. Many artisans are represented.
    • http://www.tammysheirlooms.com/ - Tammy's Heirlooms carries unique miniature furniture, dolls, accessories, dollhouse kits and assembled dollhouses in one inch and half inch scale. For the serious collector, there is furniture by Bespaq and handcrafted pieces including crystal chandeliers, sterling silver, oil paintings, and porcelain tea sets by IGMA and other artisans. They also carry affordable wooden dollhouse kits by Greenleaf and miniature furnishings by companies including Dee's Delights, Aztec Imports, Miniature Corner, The Dollhouse Shoppe, Handley House, and Dijon. For your wiring needs, there are Cir-Kit Concepts electrical supplies and offer complimentary live support with purchase.
    • http://www.spminiatures.com/ - Online catalogue of handcrafted dollhouse miniatures. Miniature silver, porcelain, pottery, glass, art, furniture, and accessories from many countries.
    • http://www.miniatures.com/Hobby-Builders-Supply-Catalog-P21659.aspx - electronic counterpart to the print catalogue, Hobby Builders Supply. This site has dollhouses and miniature accessories in 1” scale and 1/2" Scale, as well. We even have dollhouses and miniature furnishings in 1/144" Scale. 
    • http://www.oakridgehobbies.com - a railroad store with some useful items for the smaller scales (1/2 inch is G scale, 1/4 inch is O scale, some of the HO scale, 1/87, could work for 1/4 scale as well).
    • http://store.dollhousecollectables.com/houseworks.html . Houseworks catalogue pages can be found here. If you don’t want to shop with these suppliers on-line, just get the catalogue number and then order them through Luba or Maureen.
    • If you need any horses for your outdoor scene, you’ll find the best at http://www.breyerhorses.com/
    • Go to http://www.thecraftpackcompany.co.uk/ for an originally designed beautiful range of craft kits for dolls house enthusiasts, as well as offering a range of Craft Supplies for your mini projects. 
    • At http://www.miniature.ca/securestore/, Country Classic Miniatures who carry thousands of Dollhouse and Miniature Items, from many manufacturers all over the world.
    • Visit http://www.inminiature.com/, for Handcrafted Miniature Furniture Kits and Finished Dollhouse Furniture with quality construction techniques. Kit and Furniture styles are Shaker, Colonial and Country.  They also carry Clare-Bell Brass Lamps; MiniGraphics Upholstered Furniture; Finished Dollhouse Furniture; Ceramic Dinnerware and Lamps; Miniature Rugs and Carpets; Miniature Food items and Cookware, Framed Artwork, along with Decorating and Building Supplies.
    • http://www.mountainminiatures.com/ - general purpose miniature furniture and supplies. 
    • http://www.minidolls.com/home.shtml - The goal of Doll Artist's Workshop is to have everything a Doll Artist and Miniaturist should need to create their own works of art. They carry supplies for those interested in: Doll Millinery, Redressing Gene and Barbie, Doll Costuming, Egg Art, Heirloom Sewing, Victorian Ribbon Work, Ribbon Embroidery, Wearable Art, and so much more. Stock includes Imported Silks and Cottons, Trims, Cotton Lace, Feathers, Hat Making Supplies, Silk Ribbon, KAO Brand Bunka, Doll Jewelry, No-hole beads, Silk Ribbon, Ombre Ribbon, Rhinestones and many other items.
    History and Research
    Holidays (Christmas, Halloween, etc.)
    Miniature Clubs and Organizations
    Miniature Discussion Groups On-Line
    Miniature Magazines
    Painting and Faux Finishes
    Polymer Clay
    • http://www.fimozone.com/ - Provides tutorials on working with polymer clay and related tools (including sets of 8 x 10 texture sheets for creating a number of surface effects on sheets of polymer clay), as well as on blending clays to get the perfect colours for your project. Offers clay, tools, and other materials.
    Printies
    Projects
    Smaller Scales
    • http://www.grandtline.com - well, what fun here – 1/4" (1/48 scale) dome series kits to fit into a 3" dome, kits with dome up to $30, dome alone $14.95; Marketville-stores made from grocery store boxes like muffin mix kits less than $30; fairy houses to die for they are so cute – 3  1/2" for $30; dolls houses for the dollhouse 1 to 1 1/2". 
    • http://www.anitamoriginals.com - what a drooly site – photos of things, Bespaq baby house furnished, tiny Gudgel houses (go see what they are), Oriental dolls, kits for things, teeny metal stuff for teeny places, beautifully done.
    • http://www.lisaslittlethings.com – a real treat for the eyes! Laser cut furniture, cupboards, boxes and kits to make, things to put in shops, etc. Prices seemed to be very, very reasonable. 
    • http://www.true2scale.com/ - Quarter scvale kits and buildings.
    Tools and Techniques
    • http://www.loew-cornell.com/ - This manufacturer of artist’s paintbrushes offers projects, fun facts trivia and tips on painting techniques, choice of paintbrushes, brushes to select for specific applications, and more.
    • http://www.woodcraft.com/education.aspx - Select Woodworking Articles or DIY Projects under Education on this woodworking site to find information on using power tools, working with wood, finishes, etc.
    • http://craft.dow.com/index.htm - Sponsored by the makers of Styrofoam, this site features tips for cutting, painting, and gluing this product invented in the 1940’s. Look up product information, try one or more of the sites projects, and join a craft club to receive free offers, share ideas, and show your work.
    • http://www.miniaturemolds.com/ - If you need metal and rubber molds, this location offers 400 of them, along with starter and casting sets (designed primarily for action/war gamers but useful for making your own molds).
    • If you need plastic shapes for miniature construction for any reason, try http://www.plastruct.com/.
    • If you are looking for equipment or tools, you can’t go wrong at http://www.micromark.com/
    • For decals to apply to your furniture, walls, plates, clock faces, accessories, etc. check out http://www.microscale.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=DOLL.
    • Check out http://www.craft-products.com/ for realistic Brick & Stone finishing products for decorating dolls houses and models. The products are easy to apply so now anyone can create beautiful authentic effects. Most items are available in both 1:12 scale and 1:24 scale. Products include various brick and stone patterns, roof tiles, lead flashing for chimneys, floorboards and many other products.
    • http://www.richardstacey.com/ - miniature brick and stone products.
    • At http://www.craftycomputerpaper.co.uk/, you will find a veritable treasure trove of 'crafty' computer products you never dreamt existed … all sorts of papers and fabrics that you can print on using your computer printer and incorporate into your craft projects. You'll find FREE online courses and graphics to download here too. They've got ideas to get you started, detailed instructions to keep you on track and a forum to put you in touch with fellow crafters.