A Beginners' Guide to the Dolls' House Hobby
Author | : Jean Nisbett |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2005 |
ISBN-10 | : 1861084862 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781861084866 |
Rating | : 4/5 (62 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Jean Nisbett’s classic volume gets a welcome update and expansion--making it a practical, accessible introduction to all the basics, with lavish images and easy-to-follow hints that help beginners save time and avoid costly mistakes. Nisbett explains how to choose and build a house from a kit; handle a period building; furnish the interior; create charming shops; and plan a dolls’ house that will enchant a child--and actually stand up to play. Equipment and materials, finishes, decoration, decorative detail, gardens and renovation all receive in-depth coverage, while checklists set out a logical order for work.