The history of the jigsaw puzzle The very first Jigsaw puzzle is believed to have been made in the 1760s by a London engraver and mapmaker, John Spilsbury, when he pasted a map on to hard wood and cut around...
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Japanese Bunka Embroidery is often refered to as oil painting with thread because the finished piece resembles a work of art.So how does the art of painting with rayon thread and a punch needle relate to dolls...
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To me, miniature projects, dioramas, houses, shops etc are an opportunity to experiment with differing techniques and materials.Why? As I believe in the art of illusion. What is the art of illusion when...
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So, you have a bright idea and you make some craft or miniature items and sell them. Then you see someone else selling items that look like yours that to all intents and purposes are copies of yours. How many...
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Ageing statues in the dolls house garden/park A statue will not keep its ‘just made’ look in real life so should the dolls house equivalent be any different?Personally I think not.Not only will ageing...
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