NAME NATIONAL DVD LIBRARY

DVD's  MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED

1. MAKING MOLDINGS
   100 min

Anker Rasmussen tells you how to create 10 moldings for furniture and dollhouse trim.

1. TURNING WITH THE ANKER DUPLICATOR
   95 mins. by Anker Rasmussen.

The video includes turning wood, brass, aluminum, and plastic. It shows how to turn from templates or original turnings and how to attach the Duplicator to various small lathes. Instructions are for the Anker Duplication, but also to Carbotac/Penn State Lathe - Duplicator and Penn State Duplicator.

2. FIXTURES AND JIGS
   #1 - 96 mins. by Anker Rasmussen.

Using a pilot pin boars and template to cut irregular shapes, repetitive patterns and gingerbread moldings. Also, rabbeting window sashes for installing glass, cutting circles, making corner blocks, and dentil moldings.

3. MAKING DOORS
   1hr 24 mins.

Anker Rasmussen demonstrates the techniques for constructing a six-panel door and window panel cross-buck door. He shows how to construct a door jamb and creates the stiles, rails and panels, using power tools and specially designed jigs.  The video contains many tips from a master artisan.  His instructions are very thorough and easily understood for the beginning artisan.

4. PHELAN CITY
   25 mins.

140 slides were put on video tape showing Phelan City, a miniature city put together by the N-2 Region.  It is a silent video with a narration which can be used with some practice.  It contains some good ideas for stores and buildings.

5. ATTIC ADVENTURES
   58 mins.

Video of the National Houseparty held in Atlanta, GA in 1987.

6. TIPS FOR BEGINNING MINIATURISTS
   10 mins.

In just ten minutes, more than 15 mini tips are described and shown by members of the Mini Cheers club of Denver.  You'll be amazed at the simplicity of the ideas and ask yourself  "why didn't I think of that?"  You may even want to watch this twice to be sure you caught all the ideas.  This could easily inspire you to develop your own list of tips

8. THORNLESS HYBRID TEA ROSE
   by the Omaha/Council Bluffs Miniature Guild.  16 mins.

For beginners and experienced artisans, making a rose bush can be a "thorny" task.  However, this video takes the "ouch" out of it.  This fast-paced demonstration of making a thornless hybrid tea rose bush provides detailed techniques using wire for the bush, fimo for the leaves, and ribbon for the roses.  Excellent close-up views are provided throughout the demonstration.

9. THE GULF SOUTH MINIATURE & DOLLHOUSE EVENT/ Theme: "Gaslights & Red Velvet"
   New Orleans, LA 1990.

9. HOW TO MAKE A CANOPY BED 
   Judee Williamson - 2:28mins.

This professionally-done video shows in detail the construction and draping of a canopy bed.  A sheet of information comes with the video and may be copied.  It lists: tools and products needed such as glues, wood parts, fabric parts, and additional material.  Also, pattern pieces are given laid out on ¼ inch graph paper.  The excellent video camera work allows the viewer to see each step as it is demonstrated.  Not one minute of the more than two hours is wasted.  Numerous tips to perfect each step are given by this internationally-known artisan.

12. THE ART OF RIBBON CRAFT 
   68 mins.

Susan Sirkis has spent many years researching out-of-print Victorian pattern books and adapting trims to modern tools  and materials.  She begins by giving a historical prospective on silk ribbons including uses on hats, dresses, shoes, glass boxes etc.  The techniques are applied to regular sized use as well as miniatures.

This is an excellent video showing close up and detailed steps to making silk roses, ruched borders, special bows, pleated ribbon and ribbon embroidery.  A very engrossing 68 minutes of useful tips and techniques.

12. NAME NATIONAL HOUSEPARTY 1989 MINNEAPOLIS
   32mins.

15. SLIDE SHOWS ON DVD

       I.  MUSEUMS AT STONEY BROOK

     II. QUEEN MARY'S DOLLS HOUSE

This depicts some of the rooms in the fabulous Queen's Dolls' House in Windsor Castle, England (copied from slide program #12).

    III. MADURODAM 

A historically correct reproduction of an average Dutch city nd its surroundings in a scale of 1:25.  Since it opened in 1952 more than 30 million visitors have seen it (copied from slide program #12).

     IV. THE WEE BEE'S PRESENT JUDEE WILLIAMSON 

Courtesy of the Miniature Maker's Workshop, was donated by the Wee Bee's of Birmingham, Michigan.  It includes Judee Williamson's early work and continues to 1986 (copied from slide program #21).

16. TOUR OF MORNINGSIDE COTTAGE - MISS MARPLE'S HOUSE 
    90 mins.

Morningside Cottage is a tribute to the artistry and craftsmanship of cottage builder Pam Throop, and the video "Morningside Cottage" is a testament to the hospitality of cottage owner Sarah Salisbury who now, with the help of Jason Getzan, invites us all to see this miniature replica of Miss Jane Marple's home which she described with such joy and enthusiasm during its construction and furnishing to the readers of her Nutshell News "Private Eye" columns in 1988, 1989, and 1990.

First-time viewers, especially those who did not have the benefit of those articles, may enjoy fast forwarding to the interview with artisan Throop before they "take the house tour."  Her explanation of her motivation and techniques is both enlightening and inspiring and makes the entire trip through the cottage more meaningful.

"Morningside Cottage" is a video that miniaturists, clubs, and especially fans of Miss Marple may want to own.  Getzan's photography is excellent.  Scale is subtly introduced by the human hand that gently opens the doors and windows to afford us a closer view of the remarkable interiors.  Many furnishings are removed and spotlighted for our further inspection and enjoyment but, sadly, are not acknowledged.  Viewers who want more information may want to have the cited issues of Nutshell News at hand before they watch the video.

18. MIAA TV spot done for Doll House & Miniature Month

19. NAME NATIONAL HOUSEPARTY, 1991 Phoenix, AZ No displays. 45 mins.

19. BASIC LATHE TECHNIQUES

In this video, Richard Simms demonstrates techniques and skills for doing miniature turnings by hand.  "By hand" in this context means that he uses turning chisels to shape each piece rather than a duplicator attachment.  Although he does not discuss the selection of the lathe itself, Mr. Simms gives detailed descriptions of all phases of using one.  For example, he recommends a basic set of chisels, then describes and demonstrates the sharpening procedure, the proper way to hold the tools and the way each one is used.  He discusses measuring techniques and pattern making, and takes the viewer through the step-by-step process of turning a spindle.  The program concludes with demonstrations of turnings employing various techniques, including free-ended and boring.  Helpful "tricks of the trade" are sprinkled throughout the program.

This video is very well done, with excellent close-up photography and a clear, understandable presentation.  It is quite detailed and suited for those who have a serious interest in lathe work.

22. VISIT WITH ANGEL CHILDREN
   60 mins

Ethel Hicks of Angel Children first gives a background to Angel Children and then explains and demonstrates the technique of reducing the size of the sculpted doll to the desired miniature size. There are many hints and tips sprinkled throughout this video.The video takes you through a unique dress as you assemble construction of a porcelain doll 1 ¾" tall. The instructions are very easy to follow.

22. DRESSING A MANNEQUIN by Judee Williamson

23. OAK RIDGE MINIATURE ENTHUSIASTS ELEMENTRY SCHOOL PROGRAM
   20 mins.

33. PETITE ELITE MINIATURE MUSEUM & GALLERY
   60 mins.

Take a tour through part of the miniature museum of contemporary artisans' works put together by Carole & Barry Kaye in Los Angeles, CA.

50. THE FAUX MARBLE FLOOR - by Jeffrey Steele.

This is an extension of the popular faux marble table.  You will create a lovely faux marble floor perfect for any dollhouse or room setting using 4 to 5 colors of watercolor tube paint.  You will create your own custom faux marble floor using Steele's "wet into wet" glazing techniques, completing with the tremendous "salt resist" technique.  Learn sponging, spattering, spraying and stippling techniques as well.

82. "FROM ROSEMARY, WITH LOVE"

A program that honors the memory of Rosemary Tucker.  It was previewed in March 2002 at the Gulf South Miniature Show to an overwhelming standing ovation. "From Rosemary, With Love" has a brief biographical tribute to Rosemary and showcases 140 of her exquisitely costumed miniature dolls; an extraordinary collection.

100. THE NAPLES MUSEUM OF ART, A DREAM COME TRUE
   28 Minutes.

This video presentation was filmed by station WGCU, Florida.  It features a history of and visit to the Museum.  Included are interviews with the founder.  Seven minutes of the program are devoted to viewing some of the miniatures on display there.  Included are the Pistner House and several Kupjack rooms.  Pat Pistner narrates this segment.

104. TWIN MANORS BY BILL ROBERTSON
    5 Minutes.

Twin Manors is an exquisite house built by Bill Robertson.  In reality, he built two.  One for his mother, Esther Robertson and one for the Miniature Museum in Kansas City.  In this brief glimpse, which is narrated by Bill, you will view some of the rooms and he will tell you about its history and explain his building methods.