Category: Crafts/Hobbies Publisher: Writer's Exchange E-Publishing International
ISBN-10: 1920741054
Type: Non-Fiction
Pages: 94
Copyright: Jun 1 2002
Learn to create a world of your own in miniature, with IN MINIATURE STYLE.
IN MINIATURE STYLE is a "must-have" book for anyone interested in collecting, and creating, dollhouses and scale miniatures. Seasoned crafters and novice collectors alike will enjoy exploring a world of miniatures in five different "Styles," ranging from Country, to Victorian, Designer, Tudor and Artistic.The book contains dozens of stunning photos that provide a detailed glimpse at the work of other miniaturists. Readers can try their hand at one of the original How-to Projects, or enjoy a bonus, photo-illustrated "Mini" Mystery.
Coming Spring 2011:
** IN MINIATURE STYLE II - updated profiles and new projects! Coming in PRINT! with over 40 how-to projects, including contributions from IGMA artisans!
Excerpt
* Find book under nonfiction or self-help at Writer's Exchange book site, Reader's Eden. Other information on author's personal website, http://cverstraete.com. See updated attachment also.
From Introduction:
Who could forget that first glimpse into a world where a chair fits into the palm of a hand, or where a realistic replica of nature's beauty is contained in a flowerpot no bigger than a thumbnail?
There is something almost magical about viewing everyday items and settings that are reduced in size, but not in quality...
Professional Reviews
From Dollhouse Miniatures Jan . '03
“…She presents settings by Barb Plevan, Leon Pascucci, and others through pictures and text, along with tips and techniques in a handy compact disc format… Mini makers may elect to print out selected pages or even the entire book to use as a quick reference while they shop for supplies and work on projects…”
From American Miniaturist, Jan/Feb. '03
``…IN MINIATURE STYLE is 94-pages of inspirational projects in 1/12th scale, how-tos and artisan profiles, and Chris has even included a short mystery story, Made in the USA?…
“…A computer-savvy miniaturist who is interested in a variety of projects will enjoy e-reading and making more minis.”
From Miniature Collector, Feb. '03
“…Christine and other miniaturists provide well-worded instructions, tips, techniques, color photos, and line drawings for their individual projects…”
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Reviews for "In Miniature Style: Original Homes and Rooms, Big in Quality, Small in Size"
Reviewed by karen kennedy
12/1/2007
I am looking to purchase this book. Is it in publication? Are there used copies for sale? I love this craft of miniature crafting. I also like this site
Check out what the mini mags have been saying about IN MINIATURE STYLE, my ebook from Writer's Exchange Epublishing, http://www.writers-exchange.com/epublishing/verstraete.htm
"...She presents settings by Barb Plevan, Leon Pascucci, and others through pictures and text, along with tips and techniques in a handy compact disc format... Mini makers may elect to print out selected pages or even the entire book to use as a quick reference while they shop for supplies and work on projects..."
-DOLLHOUSE MINIATURES, Jan.'03, pg.21.
"...IN MINIATURE STYLE is 94-pages of inspirational projects in 1/12th scale, how-tos and artisan profiles, and Chris has even included a short mystery story, Made in the USA?...
"...A computer-savvy miniaturist who is interested in a variety of projects will enjoy e-reading and making more minis."
-AMERICAN MINIATURIST, Jan/Feb. '03, pg. 69.
"...Christine and other miniaturists provide well-worded instructions, tips, techniques, color photos, and line drawings for their individual projects..."
-MINIATURE COLLECTOR, Feb. '03, pg. 101
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