AIM Mag Issue 26 September 2010

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Editor’s Note: Bea Broadwood’s Read introduction & welcome to this month’s fabulous edition of the of the FREE AIM magazine! New On The Web: AIM This month we take a look at Julie Dewar’s new website. In Season This Month: This month Vicky Guile and her fellow AIM food artisans take a closer look at versatile ‘chicken’. Cross Over Crafts: Featuring AIM member Bea (Fiona) Broadwood. Tool Junkie: The latest instalment of Mel Koplin’s column. AIM Gallery: Life In The Nursery ‐ AIM members come together to celebrate childhood nostalgia in miniature. Through The Keyhole: This month we take a peek at the work space of AIM artisan: Paul Taylor. Diary Of An Edwardian Dollshouse: The 7th and (sadly) last instalment of Julie Campbell’s dolls house adventure! Aunt Anastasia: If you If you have a miniature dilemma, then why not write to our very own agony aunt for her well considered advice? The Work Basket: Read the latest instalment of this popular new series in which Kathi Mendenhall shares her passion for pin cushions. Getting To Know You: Get to know more about AIM member Lili Goczal. Show Report: It’s all change at Thame! The Miniature Grapevine: Catch up on all the latest news and announcements from the international world of miniatures. of miniatures.

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Cover Story: Christa Chayata: AIM member and doll artisan Christa Chayata tell us more about her stunning dolls. 20 The Sweet Taste Of Nostalgia: Jane Laverick remembers the taste of her of her childhood. 26 Noah’s Ark: AIM member Jean Day takes a closer look at this classic childhood toy. 32 My Favourite Miniature: Cheryl Clingen finds out more about AIM members treasured miniature possessions. 34 Polymer Free Food: Marianne Colijn shares her discovery, knowledge and techniques for creating clay free miniature food. 38 Steampunk: AIM member Jean Day shares her fabulous, Steampunk inspired ’Inventor’s Room’. 44 A Victorian Mining School: Sara Scales explores a day in the life of Rose of Rose Williams. 48 Moda Infantil: A gallery of delightful of delightful childhood fashion, exclusively by AIM artisans. 56 Girls & Boys With Alphabet Toys: International doll artisan Debbie Dixon‐Paver celebrates the alphabet in her own special way. 92 Smaller Scales: This month Jean Day takes a closer look at micro scale shops. 80 Cristina Caballero: Cristina Caballero shares her unique 1:12th character figures and childhood inspired scenes. 102 Pastimes Past & Pastimes Present: Sally Watson explains more about playtime in miniature. 110 Jenny’s Home: AIM member Eileen Sedgwick takes a look at a nostalgic vintage miniature home.

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1:12th ‐ Leather School Satchel: AIM member Margaret Pitts 16 shares her stunningly realistic tutorial. Pram Suit: *Miniature Knitting Pattern ‐ Knitting expert Helen Woods brings us her stunning new pram suit design. 132 Steamy Ceiling: We know you will just love Jean Day’s unusual ‘Steampunk’ inspired tutorial. 1:12th ‐ Sailor Blouse & Sun Suits: Viola Williams teaches how to create this traditional summer attire. 1:12th ‐ Debbe’s Fried Chicken: AIM member and f o o d artisan Debbe Mize shows us how to make her m i n i a t u r e finger lickin’ chicken. 1:12th ‐ The Knitting Basket: AIM member Frances Powell generously shares yet another of her of her fabulous knitting patterns. Artisans In Miniature

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CLICK …on Artisans In Miniature How did you find the Online Magazine?? Did you follow a link? Did a miniature friend tell you about it? ...and do you already know about the Artisans In Miniature Website, and the talented members who have all helped create this Online magazine.?

If not, copy, paste and CLICK now – now – www.artisansinminiatures.com and come and meet us all. Founded in 2007 by Bea (Fiona) Broadwood of Petite Properties, the website has been created in order to showcase the fantastic work of the individual professional international artisan members who create beautiful and original scale miniatures for sale to the public. Together they form the Artisans In Miniature association. Since its launch the AIM association has rapidly grown and now boasts membership of well over 200 professional artisans, including some of the most talented within the miniature world! On the website you will find further information about them and their work; however, please note new pages are constantly being added and there are many members who are not yet included on the site... If you are a professional artisan who is interested in joining the association, you will find all the information there..... If you are wondering what Fairs may be on in your area – that information is there too… We have lots of links…to Fairs and Events Organizers…Magazines…Online Miniature clubs….Historical reference sites…..Workshops…and more… it’s all there!

If you’d If you’d like to contact us, copy, paste and CLICK... we’d love to hear from you!

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EDITOR’S NOTE The AIM Magazine’s Editorial Team:

Bea Broadwood office@petite‐properties.com

Celia [email protected]

Helen Woods [email protected]

Dear Reader Welcome to the September edition of the AIM magazine! This month I am not really sure how the editorial team have managed to squeeze such a colossal amount of content into the September issue, but happily they have! More AIM members than ever before have stepped forward to help fill the pages of this of this ground breaking imag.

Over the summer AIM members have been reminiscing about days gone by [email protected] and as a result this September issue has been transformed into a celebration of childhood nostalgia. Traditional sweets, nursery life and childhood Jean Day pastimes are just a few of the memories which have been lovingly recreated [email protected] in miniature for you to enjoy.

Janine Crocker

John Day [email protected]

Mary Williams [email protected]

Vicky Guile [email protected]

Please note AIM is an active association to which all members contribute …

Formatted By Bea Broadwood, Janine Crocker, Jean Day, John Day, Sally Watson & Vicky Guile

Cover to cover this fantastic September issue is packed with quality projects, articles and editorials; all written especially for you by the talented and dedicated members of the of the AIM Association. For those of you in the northern hemisphere, the arrival of September often heralds the end of the holiday season and the beginning of a new academic year. For me September always feels like an intrepid starting point, one which signals the exciting beginning of another of another new ‘miniature’ season. Busy times are no doubt ahead, but for now why not settle back and (if you are able to) soak up the last of the summer sunshine whist enjoying this latest nostalgic edition of the of the AIM magazine.

Bea Editor (& General whip cracker) September 2010 www.petite ‐properties.com

On behalf of AIM, I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Julie Campbell and Mags Cassidy for all their hard work behind the scenes of the AIM magazine. We are all very sad to loose them from the editorial team. Julie and Mags have both always given their unconditional time, energy and support and without them the magazine would not be the success it is today.

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Christa was unwell for a time and unable to do a lot at home, she started to surf the internet, discovering the most wonderful small bears. It was the start of her miniature career. Initially, she

modern house, an ongoing project for her. She

appropriated a soft toy from her children (with their

made the furnishings and the contents that make it

permission, she hastens to tell us), and from that

come to life. But, she could never find the dolls to

material made her first bear that night. It was so

meet her tastes until she came into contact with a

enjoyable for Christa that more soon followed,

dollmaker who introduced her to the possibilities of

getting smaller and smaller, then, other stuffed

making her own dolls. Christa remains grateful to

animals soon followed. Christa had no patterns

Debbie Dixon‐Paver for opening up this world for

available to her, and necessity being the mother of

her, as doll making has become her passion over the

invention, she developed her own methods and

last three years. She loves the way they come to life

designs to achieve the effects she wanted.

under her hands, and feels they are an outward expression of her feelings. It provides Christa with

After a time Christa also discovered the world of

immense satisfaction and joy and she cannot

adult dollshouses and was soon making her own

imagine a life without her dolls.


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(above) Boys tweed knickerbocker suit and girls mustard skirt and and jacket jacket with black trim By Margot Ensink www.labellebrigante.nl (left) Vynette van der Heijden created this beautiful outfit of of peach peach and blue pastels with matching bonnet for Arabella.

(left and below) Two darling knitted baby dresses by Jeannette Fishwick Alice s Emporium Miniatures www.miniknitting.com

(left ) Such a stylish Victorian Miss, dressed in pomegranate with a white lace blouse, ‘Miss Anne’ by Lisa Johnson‐Richards www.lisajohnsonrichards.com

If you are interested in more fabulous fashions for your miniature dolls why not visit the Members Directory on the AIM website…

www.artisansinminiature.com Or subscribe to the AIM blog…

www.artisansinminiature.blogspot.com For daily highlights from our members! Artisans In Miniature

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(above left) Victorian boy and girl in sailor suits, by Angelique Miniatures www.angeliqueminiatures.co.uk E‐mail [email protected] (girl dolls above and dresses left and below) by Béatrice Thierus, Les Miniatures de Béatrice, www.lesminiaturesdebeatrice.blogspot.com

(above left) Bunny Slippers by Grace Griffin, www.TreeFeathers.com (above right and below right) Knitted baby outfits by Wilga van den Wijngaart www.poppenhuis.tripod.com/Pretlaan.html (left and below left) Knitted baby dresses by Marianne Colijn www.furryfriendsbymarianne.com email: [email protected]

All photos are the property of of each each artisan and may not be copied without their permission. Compiled and Formatted By Janine Crocker.

Are you looking for original 1/12th scale ladies accessories, dressed mannequins mannequins,, accessorized accessorized furniture, furniture, carnival carnival masks? masks? Or, perhaps, 1/48th scale Masks or Christmas Christmas Trees? Then, please, please, let Artisans in Miniature introduce you to Julie Dewar of Westwinds Miniatures, Ontario in Canada. Julie and her her work can be found found at her her new website... website...

When Artisans in Miniature talked to Julie, about her new site, she was asked what she wanted in her new website design and the approach she took to achieve it. Initially, Julie researched website designers, as she wanted her own website created professionally, after reviewing many she came to the decision that Anne Gerdes Web Design would be the most suitable company to meet her needs. Julie knew that she wanted her site to be elegant and feminine, but not fussy or cluttered.

It also had to reflect her ‘style’ of

miniatures… “items that look as though they came from a fine ladies’ shop at the turn of the of the century”. Julie and Anne Gerdes corresponded by email and together they decided on the perfect layout for the site to meet Julie’s needs and style. Then the incorporating of Julie’s Eau de Nil and Teal colour scheme with gold enhancements gave it a rich, but elegant, overall look. On westwindsminiatures.com you can be introduced to Julie through the ‘About the Artist’ page, her ‘Gallery’ will show you past delights and you can find her show and workshop teaching schedule in the ‘Shows and Workshops’ section.

The images are wonderful throughout, starting with the stunning

accessorized armoire/haberdashery cabinet on her home page. There is also a links page that Julie will update regularly. And, of course of course you can purchase her beautiful work through the website too. Whilst Julie will still sell her creations at shows, her new website will now facilitate sales to an international audience, and there is little doubt that her works of art of art will be well received worldwide. Julie is highly delighted with her new website, and she feels that Anne Gerdes has produced the perfect showcase for her work.

Do visit

you will not be disappointed. Artisans In Miniature

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GIRL & BOY SUNSUITS

Materials Lightest weight fusible Pellon ironed onto wrong side of plain or small‐print fabric. Bunka Very narrow lace (girl) Tiny Hole‐less beads or seed beads (girl) Tiny pom pom (boy) Iron pellon or Vilene securely to back of fabric of fabric Cut out pattern and iron again making sure you don’t stretch fabric out of shape. of shape. Fold and iron at fold line. Place garment on doll and glue back sides (A) to doll. Press the tip of a of a heated iron over glued portion to help it adhere. Glue front sides (B) over top of back of back sides A. If necessary, If necessary, gather or pleat top of back of back to fit. (Girl) Wrap shoulder straps over the doll’s shoulders and (optional) cross over at back. Cut straps to fit and glue ends down. (Boy) Overlap C (crotch) over D and glue down, touching with a warm iron to help glue adhere. GIRL: Lightly gather lace and glue around neckline. Glue tiny bead buttons over ends of straps of straps at back. Cut bonnet from pellon‐backed fabric. Pull a thread from one edge of silk of silk ribbon and keep pulling thread to gather ribbon. Rub glue onto pellon side of bonnet of bonnet and glue rows of gathered of gathered ribbon to completely cover the pellon. Glue bunka around raw edges of bonnet, of bonnet, sleeves and leg openings. Glue hat around doll’s head. Lightly glue a ribbon across top of hat of hat and tie into a bow under chin at center front or side. BOY: Cut a white collar from pellon backed fabric. Optional: Ravel blue or red bunka then iron it flat and glue it at outside edge of collar of collar (as shown by broken lines on pattern). Glue collar around neck with opening at center front. Tie a loose knot in the center of a short piece of red of red silk ribbon and blue it in place as shown in illustration to cover the slit. Cut a circle from UN‐backed fabric and gather all around the edge (dotted lines). Glue onto doll’s head, pulling gathers to fit and tie off. Fold and glue a strip of fabric of fabric in half lengthwise. half lengthwise. Trim to approx. 1.8” wide. While glue is still damp stretch that strip of fabric of fabric so it curves and is wider at the folded edge. Then trim length to fit and glue around doll’s head (over raw edge of hat) of hat) with folded edge to outside, and ends meeting at center back. Glue pom‐pom to top of hat. of hat. Artisans In Miniature

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SAILOR BLOUSE ON MANNEQUIN Lady’s Sailor Blouse on Mannequin Pattern

Materials Lightest weight fusible pellon (Vilene) Fabric for blouse and collar (can be same or color‐coordinated Thin thread or bunka for collar trim. Strip of ribbon of ribbon for collar tie Bunka for trimming arm holes and neck. Ribbon or other trim for bottom of blouse. of blouse.

Text and pattern ©2010 Viola Williams

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Know your Chicken Facts! There are more chickens on earth than people! At the last count the hen count in

Feeling a little Alektorophobic? worry!

Don’t

Alektorophobia is nothing more

than a fear of chickens. of chickens.

China alone was an estimated 3 billion with a worldwide estimation of more than 24 billion.

A fertilized hens egg won’t start growing into a chick until it reaches the tempera‐ ture of 30 of 30 degrees Celsius.

Chickens are highly sociable animals, they much prefer the company of chickens that they know and will shy away from chickens that they don’t know.

All chickens can have their heritage traced to Gallus Gallus or the Red Jungle Fowl. But did you know that Gallus Gallus is the closest living relative to the T‐Rex?


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The largest egg ever laid by a chicken weighed in at a whopping one pound in weight! When cracked open it was revealed to have both a double yolk and shell. Just as stress can cause balding in humans it can also cause balding, or rather loss of feathers, of feathers, in chickens... Keep your chickens happy! The Italian dish of Chicken of Chicken Cacciatore was first created during the Renaissance period. Cacciatore which literally translates as hunter’s style was created as a rustic country style meal, but during the period only the upper classes could afford such luxuries as poultry. Chickens can run at a top speed of 9mph... and speaking of fast of fast food... If all If all of the of the chicken pieces eaten at a ‘well known fast food outlet chain’ in a year were placed in a line tip to toe (or should that be beak to claw?) then that line would reach around the world over 10 times!

A popular recipe in Medieval times was Chekyns Rosee or chicken poached in rose and almond milk.

Other recipes included Chekyns Gely or moulded in aspic and Chykonys in Bruette or chicken stewed in a rich ale sauce. It also seems that they had as many names for chicken as they had recipes. Chike, Chykonys, Chekyns & Chekenys to name a few.

And finally... if you are searching for extra chick‐inspiration do visit the Food Artisans page on the AIM Members directory for links to even more of our talented mini food creating members...

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In this issue we are delighted to feature Bea (Fiona) Broadwood, Broadwood, of Petite Properties Ltd. Whilst she has become well know in the international miniature world for her small scale houses and project books, Bea now tells us about her passion for pen & ink...

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fter giving it some thought, I think I have been drawing

ever since I could hold a pencil. Although I do recall that when I was very young, I often left my ‘artistic mark’ on many inappropriate flat surfaces; much to my poor Mum’s disapproval! It was my late Father who first encouraged me to draw. Dad was a natural and fluid ‘sketcher’, who taught me from an early age the fundamental rules of perspective and the principles of three dimensional form, so I like to think that any artistic genes or abilities I now possess will have been inherited from him. Growing up, fine art and graphic design have always played a huge part in my studies and it was during my early twenties that I really fell in love with the simple pleasure of sketching with nothing more than pen or pencil. During this time I also quickly realised that my love of architecture and my love of pen and ink drawing were indeed a perfect marriage. So I suppose it was therefore no real surprise that as an adult I worked as a professional architectural artist, illustrating new property developments for both planning applications and marketing purposes alongside illustrating private commissions.


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Now through my work as a professional dolls house builder and author, the ability to ‘speed sketch’ is still a skill that I continually draw on. Of course when working on research for new Petite Property designs I always have my camera to hand and it is indeed an invaluable tool. However, I find that the process of of sketching sketching a property, instantly breaks

architectural elements or details, that are often

“Art is all about

lost in the ‘visual noise’ of of a a photograph. Sketching has always been more to me than just a professional tool and I have had a life long

expression;

passion for art and artistic processes as a whole.

it can’t be

Alongside pen and ink sketching, painting and

right or wrong.

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I do believe strongly that anyone can learn to draw. Like most things it just takes time and practice, but I do think that we all get too hung up about our final ‘result’ and we simply shouldn’t. Drawing and art in general can be so therapeutic, so why does it matter if you haven’t produced a gallery worthy sketch at the end? As Mr Bea would say “If you enjoy something, something, just just do it, don’t analyse it!” Art is all about expression; it can’t be right or wrong. Art Art just just ‘is’.

“Sometimes I am happy with the result and sometimes not, but I always enjoy the time spent sketching.”

I suppose what I like most about sketching is that every time I sit down with my sketch pad and pen I lose myself. I am not sure if if it it is true, but I was once told that when you draw you utilise a specific part of your brain and, by using it, you directly override your own in‐built concept of time. Which may explain why a 4 hour sketch can seemingly pass in the blink of an of an eye? Sketching for me is a private sanctuary. An escape. A time when my brain switches off off and and I can truly relax and forget the world. Sometimes I am happy with the result and sometimes not, but I always enjoy the time spent sketching.


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I currently have two ‘work in progress’ sketch books. One book is kept solely for work illustrations and its pages are littered with pen and ink sketches, from architectural scribbles of individual elements to complete house drawings. I use this sketch book on a daily basis as a kind of private catalogue of vernacular inspiration. My other book is a beautiful leather bound drawing book, which was brought for me some time ago by my husband Tony. It is one of my most treasured possessions. This book contains many sketches of my favourite views and historical places; all of which have been compiled over the last few years.

There are still many empty pages left to fill in my sketch book and it will be kind of of sad sad when it is full. It has been suggested that when that time comes, I should frame some of the sketches, but I won’t. This cherished sketch book will always remain complete. To me it is an illustrated diary, one which celebrates and reminds me of of the the quiet times I have spent... lost... somewhere between the end of of my my pencil and a timeless happy place.

Bea (Fiona) Broadwood

You can find out more about Bea’s smaller scale dolls houses, kits & project books on her h er website:

www.petite-properties.com Photographs, Sketches & Text © Petite Properties Ltd / LUMOPublishing 2010 Edited By Janine Crocker

Formatted By Bea Broadwood

I am afraid that there will be no tool junkie this month ‐ Two of my most essential tools went out of calibration and have left me, temporarily, out of work. of work.

Note from the editor… On behalf of the AIM Association, its members and the readers of the AIM

On July 18 while shopping after church, I had a

magazine, I would like to take this

mild stroke that has affected my vision. Now

opportunity to wish Mel a very speedy

returned to the big city with a full range of

and full recovery.

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medical expertise, I am going through a lot of tests to determine how best to avoid a replay. I am professionally assured that the majority of

I know personally that Mel’s dedication to not only his column, but to the

those with my particular form of stroke fully

miniature community as a whole is

recover within three to six months but for now

second to none. That he should worry

it is simply too difficult to read, re‐write,

about his readers at this time is a

re‐read, and write again which is my way of

testament to his commitment.

saying what I want to say in a way that feels informal, is technically correct, but remains

Like many of you I am eager to read

comprehensible to those not familiar with ma‐

what Mel has in store for us next…

chine shop terminology.

but in the meantime ‐ Mel, do take care and we hope you will be back to full

I have a lot of information to share which will be of use of use and interest to miniature crafters and hope to return to my little nook in the AIM On‐ Line Magazine as soon as possible.

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐B^)?> Mel

heath and back with us, as soon as you are able... !

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Wonderful words throughout our lives. The idea of play seems to exist before even the understanding of the words and it is not only small humans who enjoy it. Just watch lion cubs play fighting – they learn through this activity and so do we. Dressing Up by Hazel Dowd www.hazel‐dowd.co.uk

Toy Cabinet by Debbe Mize www.cdhm.org/user/trisscade Giraffe by Shelly Norris www.alibabasdollhouseminiatures.vstore.ca

For thousands of years of years the young have found ways to play with the most basic of equipment such as rolling pebbles and throwing stones, brandishing wooden swords and playing house in cardboard boxes. Trying to categorize toys and games is not easy: there are the outdoor things such as balls and trampolines; the indoor board games, puzzles and party games; dolls and soft toys; construction kits and colouring books, paints and paper; dressing up boxes and large nursery toys like the rocking horse and the dolls house. I am sure there will be suggestions for many other categories. In our miniature world there are many artisans producing exquisite scale models of toys. of toys. I think there is something rather special about a miniature of a of a miniature! Throughout history there is evidence of play things being made for the young ones. Archeologists have shown that Greek & Roman children played with stone balls, clay rattles, clay dolls, hand carts, hobby horses, hoops and spinning tops. Later, between the Dark Ages and the Middle Ages, toys were used to help children learn to work and use weapons and tools. They would play outdoor games using pebbles, knucklebones and barrel hoops. Some would also have handmade wooden toys such as tops, hobby horses and puppets ‐ more sophisticated than their forebears perhaps but essentially the same fun level. Pirate Set by Grace Griffin www.TreeFeathers.com

Pig bones found at Viking sites might be toy 'hummers' ‐ the bones were threaded on a twisted cord which you pulled to make a humming noise. For many years most children's toys were home‐ made ‐ whistles made from leg bones of geese, of geese, for instance. Children had wooden dolls, played football, and sailed model boats. See‐saw by Lili Goczal www.weaverlili.t35.com

As industry developed so did the design and provision of of toys toys and games. Mass produced toys which were cheaper to make and buy became available in th

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century; by the 19th century the main retailers of technical toys were

opticians who sold steam engines, magic lanterns, building blocks and optical toys such as the kaleidoscope and zoetrope. In 1840, an American doll maker was issued a patent to mass produce dolls. Madame Alexander was the first manufacturer to base a doll on a character. The “frozen Charlotte,” an unjointed china doll, was mass produced and very popular at this time.

Ballerina Scene Music Box by Maia Bisson www.maiastwinkleminiatures.com

Victorian parents believed that children should not play games on a Sunday but they were allowed to play with Noah’s Arks because of their th

religious significance. During the late 19 century some of the of the famous names such as Hornby and Meccano emerged. Rich children had more toys to choose from: train sets, toy soldiers, rocking horses and dolls, tea‐sets and toy shops with toy fruit, vegetables, meat, hats and medicines. Other popular toys were alphabet bricks, sailing boats, jigsaw boats, jigsaw Train Set by Literature in Miniature www.literatureinminiature.co.uk

puzzles and Noah's Arks. Clockwork and metal toys were very popular as were miniature farms, zoos and forts. And the dolls house! But we all know that anyway!

World War 2

put a stop to many

developments but in some ways encouraged creativity because of the of the deprivation. If they If they did not have a proper football, poor children kicked around a blown‐up pig's bladder, from the butcher's shop, just as had happened in medieval times. Toy Soldiers by Grace Griffin www.TreeFeathers.com

In the late 20th century

with the arrival of an affluent society, and scientific

development, plastic and metal toys became much cheaper and more widely available. During the 1950’s Lego became and remains a popular toy. Mr Potato Happy Cowboy by Viola Williams www.violasdolls.com

Head was invented in 1952. The skateboard was invented in 1958. Barbie dolls were invented in 1959 and Action Man went on sale in Britain in 1966. In the early 1970s

space hoppers and clackers were popular toys. At the end of the of the 20th century computer games became and remain very popular. We have played a long way since the stuffed sock doll. But still we have marbles and snakes and ladders, tiddlywinks and mahjong, drafts and skittles.


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Time and space preclude so much here – the ice and roller skate! The board games! The pogo stick…..the hobby horse….. I am sorry if I have neglected your favourite but hope to have triggered a few fond memories. Here is a gallery of the many and varied toys made by AIM members. ©2010 Sally Watson www.sallycatminiatures.com


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Artisans In Miniature “An association of professional artisans, dedicated to promoting a high standard of excellence in original handcrafted scale miniatures…”

www.artisansinminiature.com artisansinminiature.blogspot.com The way in which AIM Association membership is offered has changed! Due to an overwhelming uptake of membership over recent months, as from July 31st the AIM Association now has limited memberships available…

The AIM Association was set up in 2007 in order to provide a global platform for professional miniature artisans who wish to actively promote their work and actively take part and support the opportunities and promotional facilities which AIM uniquely offers for free: notably including... The AIM online forum Monthly FREE AIM magazine AIM Member's online directory AIM website Aim’s facebook & social networking pages The AIM blog. 

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AIM membership is only available for professional miniature artisans, selling quality handmade miniatures to the public. Membership is reserved for artisans who wish to showcase & promote their work, through active participation within the AIM Association. Please note; A waiting list has now been introduced regarding new membership applications. AIM is completely FREE to join to join and completely FREE to be part of. of. So… if if you you are a professional miniature artisan and you would like to find out more about about joining joining the AIM Association, please email AIM’s Membership Secretary: Tony for more information:

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‘Getting to know you...’ In this regular feature a brave AIM member answers our probing

Some of Lili Go czal’s f av our ite minis

questions, helping you to get to know them a little bit better! This month our willing victim volunteer is

Lili Goczal

miniature artisan of Weaverlili's Miniatures

Tell us about your earliest memories as a miniaturist. My first memory, at age 3, was my first trip to visit my Grandmère in France, it was an unforgettable experience. I considered myself myself fortunate fortunate to experience another culture. As a child, I lined my bed with bears and clowns, my Grandmère would send me dolls from French provinces yearly, and these were placed in safety in my room. My sister, and I, decided to write to various Ambassadors to request an example of of dolls dolls

What was your first miniature project? Without being aware of of it, it, my first attempt in miniatures must have been in 6th grade, when I was 12. The Los Angeles Firefighter award was given to me for a cardboard room box and an essay about fire dangers in the home. I was surprised as I had cried when I saw the gorgeous dollhouses brought in by the other contestants!! I was an excellent student, but easily bored at school, and in many ways I consider myself myself to to be self ‐taught.

After UCLA, I was a high school teacher

(French, Algebra, Computer Programming) for 21 years.

What has inspired you to become involved in miniatures? An early retirement found me in New Mexico with my dear husband to see my first loom. That was my beginning in weaving rugs, both mini and home‐sized, about 14 years ago. A visit to the Carole and Barry Kaye Museum in Los Angeles, California was an inspiration for me. Also, Angela from Angela's Miniatures in Ventura was a force, she told me that I must do shows, and she was right. IGMA Artisan status soon followed

What other interest do you have? When I don't do minis, I enjoy philately (those are minis too), crossword puzzles (sometimes got my weaving inspiration from the grids), travelling, sewing, knitting.

You can see more of Lili Goczal’s wonderful work on her h er website:

www.weaverlili.t35.com Photographs & Text (Answers) © Lili Goczal 2010


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This issue would not have been possible without the generous contributions from the following AIM members… Many thanks therefore go to...

Alice & Timothy Vynette van der Heijden Amanda Speakman Bea (Fiona)Broadwood Beatrice Thierus Carol Smith Celia Of Oberons Wood Cheryl Clingen Christa Chayata Cristina Alberti Cristina Caballero Daisy Carpi Dave Williams Debbe Mize Debbie Dixon-Paver Debbie Wright Diane Gregory Eileen Sedgwick Frances Powell Francesca Vernuccio Grace Griffin Hazel Dowd Helen Woods Jacqui Perrat Jane Laverick

Janet Harmsworth Janet Smith Janine Crocker Jean & John Day Jean Boyd Jeanette Fishwick Julie Campbell Julie Dewar Julie Kendall Kathi Mendenhall Kathy Brindle Kiva Atkinson Kristy Taylor Lili Goczal Linda Master Lisa Johnson-Richards Louise Goldsborough Mags Cassidy Maia Bisson Margaret Pitts Margot Ensink Marsha Mees Malcolm Smith Marianne Colijn Marsha Mees

Mary Williams Mel Koplin Melanie Navarro Mo Tipton Pat Carlson Patricia Paul Pearl Hudson Patricia Paul Paul Taylor Sally Watson Sara Scales Sarah Maloney Shelly Norris Silvia Lane Stéphanie Kilgast Teresa Thompson Vicky Guile Viola Williams Vynette van der Heijden Wilga van den Wijngaart

Guest Contributors… Ron & Felicity Holland

See you in October !!!

www.artisansinminiature.com Please Note: The projects included in this publication are not suitable for children under the age of of 14* 14* The miniatures featured in this magazine are collectors items and therefore unsuitable for children under 14*. All projects are undertaken at your own risk. AIM does not accept responsibility for any injury incurred. All articles and photographs used in this magazine are copyright of of their their authors. The AIM magazine’s content is for private use only and it must not be reproduced in part or in full for commercial gain in any form. Each artisan contributor is responsible for their own work / contribution to the AIM magazine and retain full responsibility for their published work. The authors/self publishers cannot be held legally responsible for any consequences arising from following instructions, advice or information in this magazine. *with the exception of of the the Mini AIMers feature AIMers feature which is written especially especially for for children children under under 14. 14.

AIM Mag Issue 26 September 2010

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