Doll's House Do-it-Yourself: Food Displays
by Sue Heaser
Softcover Book (David + Charles, 2003)
Found on the Dolls and Miniatures bookshelf
Description:
An extensive selection of step-by-step projects show how to make miniature food items from polymer clay for the 1/12th scale dolls' house. For Tudor, Georgian, Victorian, and modern-day dolls, there is simple fruit, vegetables, and bread, as well as celebration food and banquets. A comprehensive step-by step section covers all the essential techniques for working polymer clay in miniature, such as shaping the clay, mixing colors, creating different textures, and baking. It also details the tools and materials and how to put them to their most effective use. Color photographs show the finished item. Presentation ideas and instructions are given for displays from breadbaskets to whole table settings.










Sue Heaser has worked professionally in crafts for over 25 years and is the author of 14 major craft books. After a globetrotting childhood in Pakistan, Lebanon and Kenya, Sue studied at Art College and university in England. She then worked as an archaeological illustrator before turning to a career as a highly versatile craft writer, designer and teacher. Her skills range from polymer clay and metal clay jewellery, dolls and miniatures to candlemaking, puppetry, ceramics and printing. Sue gives workshops all over the world and also at her studio in Suffolk, England. Her website is www.sueheaser.com 