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1. MAKING MOLDINGS
    by Anker Rasmussen

2. TURNING WITH THE ANKER DUPLICATOR
    by Anker Rasmussen

3. FIXTURES AND JIGS #1 (See FIXTURES AND JIGS #2)
    by Anker Rasmussen

4. MAKING DOORS
    1:24 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.

5. 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.

6. ATTIC ADVENTURES
    58 mins.

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

7. 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
    16 mins.

By the Omaha/Council Bluffs Miniature Guild.

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 "GASLIGHTS & RED VELVET" New Orleans, LA 1990

10. HOW TO MAKE A CANOPY BED
    2:28 mins

Judee Williamson. 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.

11. HOW TO MAKE A DRESSING TABLE & CHAISE LOUNGE
    Dressing table time - 1:10 mins   Chaise lounge time - 1:05 mins

Judee Williamson. This professionally done video shows in detail the construction and draping of a dressing table with matching stool and chaise lounge. A sheet of information and patterns comes with the video and may be copied. It lists tools and items needed to complete this project such as glues, wood and fabric parts. The pattern is 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 this more than two hours is wasted. Again 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.

13. NAME NATIONAL Houseparty/Convention 1989 MINNEAPOLIS
    32mins.

14. SLIDE SHOWS ON VIDEO TAPE
    Designing a Period Room: "THE WAGES OF SIN - 1904"
    Anatomy of a Prize Winning Centerpiece
    Master File (Nutshell News)

    (Click on link to see description under slide programs).

15. SLIDE SHOWS ON VIDEO TAPE
    Museums at Stoney Brook (No associated slide program)
    Queen Mary’s Dolls House
    Madurodam
    Judee Williamson’s early work

    (Click on link to see description under slide programs).

16. TOUR OF MORNINGSIDE COTTAGE
    90 mins.

MISS MARPLE’S HOUSE - 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.

17. QUEEN MARY’S DOLLS’ HOUSE
    50 mins.

Narrated by John Norwich for BBC.

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

19. NAME NATIONAL Houseparty/Convention, 1991 Phoenix, AZ (No displays)
    45 mins.

20. 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.

21. SLIDE SHOWS ON VIDEO TAPE
    Interesting Old Dolls Houses
    Victoria & Albert

    (Click on link to see description under slide programs).

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.

23. DRESSING A MANNEQUIN
    Judee Williamson

24. Oak Ridge Miniature Enthusiasts Elementary School Program
    20 mins

25. THE TEE RIDDER MINIATURES MUSEUM of the Nassau County Museum of Art
    30 mins.

The legendary 26 rooms of Madeline "Tee" Ridder.

26. REGINA SCHMIDT ON BRAZILIAN T.V.
    10 min. All in Portuguese.

27. FAUX FINISHES WITH BLUETTE MELONEY
    87 min.

Good instruction for doing marbleizing, inlaid marble, crackle glazing & antiquing, metal leafing, leather crackle, cement blocks, and stone flooring.

28. TV COVERAGE FOR THE 1987 NATIONAL Houseparty/Convention IN ATLANTA, GA
    50 mins.

The first part is an interview with Brooke Tucker followed by CNN showing the exhibits and sales room and finishing up with the Cable TV interviewing the Exhibit Room Chairman to see the exhibits plus the centerpieces. This video contains some good ideas for club projects.

29. NAME 1990 REGIONAL HOUSPARTY IN ATLANTIC CITY, NJ
    80 mins.

This video goes all the way through the Houseparty/Convention showing mealtime entertainment, round tables, sales room, centerpieces, and exhibits.

30. DEDICATIONS OF THE NAME HEADQUARTERS IN CARMEL, INDIANA IN JAN. 1992
    6 mins

Pictured are Judy Berman & Naomi Doss.

31. THE SECOND ANNUAL MINIATURE SHOW OF THE AB MINI CLUB OF RIO DE JANERO, BRAZIL, 1992
    84 mins.

This video shows stores, room boxes and dollhouses with descriptions and some instruction.

32. MARY’S MINIATURES BY CONNIE LITTLE AND MARY DUTCHER OF YAKIMA, WA
    36 mins.

This video was made in 1992 and shows roomboxes and dollhouses with descriptions and some instructions.

33. "THE DRAGON" ROLLERCOASTER
    5 mins.

This video was made in 1993. It contains no sound and no motion. The roller coaster was made from thousands of kitchen matches. It is H.O. scale. The car and the Ferris wheel are motorized but we do not see them move. The merry-go-round is not motorized. Jack Winkler of Kentucky was the builder

34. 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.

35. PATRICIA’S GARDEN By Patricia Snyder
    91 min.

Very good instructions on creating flowers for your garden, using wire, glue, and paint. Instructions are clear and quite easy to follow.

36. FLOWERS AND PLANTS with Shirley Vallas
    54 min.

This video shows how to make flowers and leaves using floral tape in a number or colors. Because of the smallness of the flowers it is some times hard to see what she is cutting out, but basically she gives good instructions to follow.

37. LANDSCAPING PRIMER with Diane Myrick
    90 min.

With this video you can landscape anything you need to. It teaches you to make bushes, put in grass, hedges, trees, vines and even a pond. Very good instructions. Very helpful.

38. THE MINIATURE WHITE HOUSE

Constructed by John, Jan and the Zweifel Family. The Miniature White House is a faithful replica of the most enduring symbol of our nation. See this masterpiece in miniature on this incredible video tape. The ONLY authorized video of the White House Replica.

39. TIPS & TECHNIQUES with Ruth Mazur
    Approx. 80 min.

Ever wonder how the experts create colorful, braided rugs, make realistic miniature cereal boxes and dog food bags, or make a new building look old? Just invite expert miniaturists Ruth Mazur into your home to share her many secrets. Here Ruth demonstrates her techniques step-by-step, up close, filmed in a style that makes Tips & Techniques as entertaining as it is educational.

40. FUN WITH FOODS
   76 min.

By Mel Varisco. Mel is known for her "Mini's By Me" books, courses and foods. Techniques are appropriate for beginners and experienced miniaturists. Mel introduces essential materials and tools, explains uses, shows how to select oven-baked clays and mix colors. She tells how to make lemons, grapefruit, bananas, oranges, carrots, strawberries, tomatoes, avocados, cucumbers, bread, potatoes and biscuits.

41. TINKERING WITH TOYS
   118 min.

By Cathy Ellis O’Brien. The video features four fun easy projects: Pinocchio, counter balance Santa, a rocking horse, and a pull toy lamb. Cathy, who is widely published, takes you step by step through her creative process. She also demonstrates how to take common items found in craft and hobby stores, and transform them into intricately detailed creations.

42. VICTORIAN FURNITURE
   ? min.

Bob Scott. Bob is a distinguished Architect known for his Victorian and Queen Ann style furniture. Learn how to get started with power tools to make detailed Victorian Furniture. Work with jig saws, routers, and flexible shaft tools. Learn carving with fine files and knives. Learn what differentiates Victorian furniture. Includes: Making patterns, cutting templates, shaping templates, cutting table legs, shaping and sanding legs, molding table legs, carving stretcher, assembly, sources.

43. MAKING DOUBLE-HUNG WINDOWS
   ? min.

By Anker Rasmussen. Step-by-step construction of a working double-hung window.

44. MAKING PARQUET FLOORS
    100 min.

By Bruce Plumb. Bruce shows his techniques for several different parquet floor patterns.

45. PRECISION CUTTING
   45 min.

By Anker Rasmussen, This tape covers precision measuring and set-up. Also, constructing and using a sliding table for Microlux or Dremel Table Saw and using a sliding table on a full size table saw and band saw.

46. CUTTING GLASS
   22 min.

By Anker Rasmussen. Anker demonstrates 3 different types of glass cutters, building and using a glass cutting jig, cutting thin and standard single strength window glass. (Thin glass is available from Rainbow Design).

47. SCROLL SAW TECHNIQUES
   25 min.

By Marc Berner. Marc shares some of his techniques, including multiple cutting, cutting veneers, inside cutting, 3 dimensional cutting and cutting plastic.

48. FIXTURES AND JIGS #2 (See FIXTURES AND JIGS #1)
   65 min.

By Anker Rasmussen. This is a continuation of the first fixtures and jigs tape, using the Anker Overhead Shaper and a router table that is easily built. The tape covers making and using templates and jigs.

49. AS FINE AS ITS FINISH
   54 min.

By Bettye Gill. Bettye uses artist’s oil paint to make wood look like cherry, walnut, knotty pine, maple or oak. She shows how to make oak grain, knotty pine knots and create a country cracked effect.

50. THE 3 PANEL TOPIARY SCREEN
   ? min.

By Jeffrey Steele. A beautiful hand painted screen demonstrating stippling, sponging and spattering techniques. Any color scheme is possible, but not more than 4 to 5 colors per screen.

51. THE FAUX MARBLE FLOOR
   ? min.

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.

52. THE FAUX MARBLE TABLE
   ? min.

By Jeffrey Steele. The perfect accent table. Queen Anne console table by design, fits wonderfully as a hall table or sofa table.

53. THE CORNER HUTCH
   ? min.

By Jeffrey Steele. Students will learn woodworking skills in creating the poplar cherry hutch, includes cabriole/post legs, three shelves and hardware. Steele shows straining, custom painting and color variations to personalize your hutch. It can also be used as a corner desk and wall shelf. Great for almost any setting in a room box or doll house.

54. THE BASIC UPHOLSTERED CHAIR
   60 min.

By Jeffrey Steele. A sixty minute tape showing both a "scratch building" and a "kit building" version of the assembly. This kit shows the basic techniques and skills of upholstery on a wing back chair that can be customized to the artist’s own vision. Once mastered, these techniques can be used to craft other pieces of miniature upholstered furniture in whatever scale the builder chooses to use. Jeffrey closely works with the students so that not only do they get first hand knowledge of the craft, but they get great insight into the tools that can be used to master these skills. This knowledge can be directly translated into a coordinating sofa or matching ottoman.

55. ASSOCIACAO BRASILEIRA DE MINIATURES
   ? min.

AB Mini-1999. A miniature show held in Rio De Janeiro under the Title "Roaming the World - in this era of globalization we are all neighbors." Twelve NAME members have chosen a different country to represent (some contributed with more than one piece) in a total of 16 pieces. Although the captions are in Portuguese an explanation in English has been added.

56. FINISHING TECHNIQUES
   68 min.

By Anker Rasmussen. Anker explains using the air brush for applying finishes to miniatures, how various types of air brushes operate, type of air compressor needed for air brushing, and advantages of one type over another. Also covered: air brushing water base paints and finishes and explains how to build a small paint booth using a corrugated box.

57. SHANUNGA COTTAGE
   32 min.

By Pam Throop. Tour Pam Throops charming miniature recreation of this diminutive 1682 cottage in Sconset Village Nan Tucket Island. This romantic vision of "Shanunga" as it might have been in the late 1800's with simple furnishings and a Spartan setting, serves as a lovely showcase for the finest miniature American Folk Art and furnishings by many of today's most outstanding artisans.

58. MINIATURE WORLD
   23:54 min.

A visit to Miniature World in Vancouver, Canada. Dioramas and miniature settings of many subjects. Some are mechanized. Included are: "Old London Town 1670", "The Big Top - World of the Circus", Grand Circus Parade, Main Street U.S.A., "Gulliver's Travels - Fantasy Land", "Old West Town", "Nicholas Nickelby - World of Dickens", "War of Roses".

59. THE LITTLE DOLLHOUSE, VOL. I
   1 hr. 35 min.

Nancy Van Horn and Ron Mummert host this video which begins the construction of a large Victorian dollhouse. It demonstrates how to make modifications on a well known kit. Also included are visits to collections of dollhouse and room boxes, plus a visit to a miniature shop and a museum.

60. THE LITTLE DOLLHOUSE, VOL. II
   45 min.

This video features a visit to one of Tom Bishop's international shows in Chicago. Discussions are held with artisans and dealers from all over the world. Construction is continued on the custom dollhouse begun in Volume I. Included are visits to private collections. More room boxes are also viewed. These were part of a contest held at Ron's shop.

61. THIS LI'L HOUSE
   85 min.

Doll house expert, John Pierre, shows the easy steps anyone can use to complete a doll house like a pro. John takes you from bare shell to finished house. Included is detailed instruction in wiring, lighting, textured ceilings, flooring, wallpapering, siding, shingled roofing, doors, windows and chimney. The program is filled with tips and techniques.

62. WORKING WITH LEATHER
   76 min.

Leather expert, Pat Taylor, shows you how to use scrap leather and tapestry cloth to create fabulous luggage pieces, furniture kits, sofas and ottomans. Her simple to follow demonstrations will have you creating sensational furnishings for your rooms.

63. LET'S MAKE A BRIDE
   63 min.

By Viola Williams. Viola shares her secrets for making a Bride doll without even knowing how to sew. She takes you through each step of doll assembly, dressing, wigging and draping the doll.

64. MORE FUN WITH FOODS
   ? min.

by Mel Varisco. Mel introduces essential materials and tools, explains uses, shows how to select oven baked clays, and mix colors. This volume teaches how to make bell peppers, peas, lettuce, celery, pumpkin, corn-on-the-cob, and fruits. Appropriate for beginner and experienced miniaturists.

65. A GALLERY OF HATS
   90 min.

By Carol Blake. Carol Blake shares her techniques for creating miniature Victorian-era hats. She will take you step-by-step from making the patterns and hat frames, to assembling and shaping, and finally decorating the straw hats with exquisite looking feathers and roses.

66. MINIATURE JOINTED TEDDY BEAR
   86 min.

By Lorraine Garner. Create a miniature jointed teddy bear with movable head, arms and legs. Learn how to make a night shirt and vest for Teddy, as well as a bonnet with bunny ears, so your bear can play dress up.

67. CLUB WORKSHOPS SERIES I
   1 hr. 25 min.

Made by Claudette Roberts. This video presents a series of classes taught at club meetings of The First Coast Miniature Guild of Florida. Classes are different lengths and include: photo album - 8 min; flower doll - 7 min; drapes - 5 min; ice cream cones - 8 min; planter and trellis - 4 min; French knots rug - 5 min; chair and ruffle - 10 min; flower basket - 8 min; poinsettia - 5 min; dressing table, stool and mirror - 20 min. Added footage includes 11 minutes showing two club displays.

68. BASIC FURNITURE MAKING
    91 min.

by Joyce Bernard. Instructions for making casual country furniture with simple hand tools and basswood. Learn basic techniques for making a table, chair and antique pie safe. The techniques can be used to make other types of furniture.

69. ELECTRIFY YOUR DOLLHOUSE
   72 min.

by Barbara Jones. All the basics for hard wiring. Learn about transformers, parallel series and series wiring, basic soldering techniques and the pros and cons of hard wiring and tape wiring. Includes instructions for making light fixtures from jewelry findings and collectibles.

70. TREEHOUSE HABITATS
   55 min.

By Margie Wall. Build a 1/2" scale two story tree house from natural materials found outside. Complete with railing, doors, windows, furniture and landscaping. Perfect for elves, fairies, mice or other creatures.

71. WORKING WITH FABRICS
   89 min

By Gail Vaughn. Techniques for window and fabric treatments. Learn to make draperies, curtains, jabots, swags, valances, bolsters and pillows. It also teaches how to transfer wallpaper patterns and fabric.

72. MINIATURE FIMO FLOWERS
   83 min.

By Lavonne Hoivik. Instructions for making a large variety of flowers from fimo or any olymer clay. Includes crocus, daffodil, tulip, petunias, strawberry plants among others.

73. KITCHEN MINIATURES IN POLYMER CLAY
   90 min.

Make realistic looking utensils, pots and pans, teapots, china sets, jugs, brushes, brooms, rolling pins, baskets and kitchen tiles. Instructions on how to simulate pottery, metal and woods.

74. FACES, FACES, FACES, CREATING WITH OVEN BAKED MODELING COMPOUNDS, VOL. 2
   45 min.

By Mayreen Carlson - Instructions for modeling faces from oven baked modeling compounds. The teaching is divided into easy to absorb segments.

75. LIGHTING THE WAY WITH CIR-KIT CONCEPTS
   27min.

Demonstrates the use of Cir-Kit Concepts" tapewire. Each step from the initial planning to the installation of electrical accessories is described and illustrated.

76. CREATING AN IMAGINARY WORLD OF MUG DWELLERS AND WEE FOLK, CREATING WITH OVEN MODELING COMOUNDS, VOL 1
   80 min.

By Mayreen Carlson - Learn to mix clay, make hands, feet, a simple face, hats, a body form and simple clothes. This is an excellent tape for beginning students.

77. GINGERBREAD HOUSE & CHRISTMS ORNAMENTS, CREATING WITH OVEN BAKED MODELING CLAY COMPOUNDS VOL. 4
   60 min.

By Mayreen Carlson - Create a miniature gingerbread village complete with candies, frosted "cookie" trees, cobblestone paths, village bears and wreaths.

78. OLD WORLD TILE HOW TO VIDEO
   12 min.

This entertaining video shows how to use Old World Tile in a multitude of ways. Counter tops, splash boards, floors, table tops, wall plaques are included.

79. THE ABC'S OF DOLL BONNETS
   88 min.

By Susan Sirkis - An entertaining and informative program that includes a brief history of bonnets and hats. Illustrated with doll hats, examples of bonnets by current artisans, the work of Zona Wickham is shown, overview of 19th century fashions, larger doll bonnets, miniature doll hats and bonnets. Tools and supplies needed for making hats are shown and instructions are given for making a doll size hat and a miniature hat.

80. MINIATURE DOLLS AN INTRODUCTION TO DRESS MAKING
   ? min.

By Susan Sirkis - Step by step instructions for dressing a miniature doll. Gives a brief history of 19th century fashions by showing beautifully dressed dolls. Tips for trimming and decorating dresses included.

81. DINING ROOM MINIATURES WITH SUE HEASER IN POLYMER CLAY
   ? min.

82. "FROM ROSEMARY, WITH LOVE"
   ? min.

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.

83. BASIC BODY BLANKS & MOLD MAKING, VOL 1-0001
   55 min.

By James Carrington. In this miniature scale series, James shares his methods to help you create realistic, well-proportioned characters in 1/1 2th scale fine enough to grace your dollhouse, roombox. or vignette. This ArtWay Studio workshop demonstrates how to create a basic body plan and construct a two-part mold.

84. FACIAL FEATURES, HANDS & FEET, VOL 1-0002
   2 hours and 15 min.

By James Carrington. This ArtWay Studio workshop provides step-by-step procedures for adding facial to different types of character figures and teaches you how to make beautifully proportioned hands and feet.

85. ASSEMBLING, PAINTING, & WIGGING, VOL 1-0OO3
   1 hour & 50 min.

By James Carrington. This Art Way Studio workshop demonstrates how to assemble, paint, and wig l/l2th scale character figures.

86. THE CLINIC
   75 min.

By Miles and Fran Hale. Step-by-Step, detailed instructions for the use of plaster cloth, rock molds, turf, foliage, filed grass, hydrosol earth colors and more. This is a comprehensive live demonstration of how to do terrain and landscape using Woodland Scenes. Although the program is designed for model railroad scenery the tips and instructions can also be used by miniaturists to create realistic landscaping.

87. ROCKS AND BASIC SCENERY MADE EASY
   50 min.

This video demonstrates the tools and techniques used to build model railroad rocks and basic scenery. These techniques can also be used to landscape other types of miniature projects. The tape includes information about products to use and provides some paint mixing formulas.

88. FINISHING YOUR SCENERY
   60 min.

This video continues where "Rocks And Basic Scenery" leaves off. Instructions are given for building four kinds of trees, building tar and dirt roads, installing weeds, creating ground cover, building water and much more. Although meant for model railroads, the video contains useful information for miniaturists.

89. CREATING MINIATURES WITH SCULPY AND FIMO
    1 hr.

Ann Davies. In this video Ann Davies shows you how to make 21 items from the simplest piece of fruit to a complete one twelfth scale doll. She also demonstrates many techniques which can be used to make almost anything.

90. SOFT FURNISHINGS AND UPHOLSTERY
    1 hr.

Pat Culforth demonstrates a wide range of techniques for creating soft furnishings and upholstery. Her simple yet effective methods can be followed by both beginners and those with more experience. Simple and complicated curtain designs plus how to hang them are offered. Instructions for beds, bedroom furniture and armchairs are included.

91. MILLINERY
    1 hr.

David Thorpe. In this video you will find enough information to enable you to prepare wood, make templates. cut, glue, make cabriole legs, do simple turning, assemble and finish. All this is done with simple tools. Instructions are given for making a sewing-top table and chair.

92. FURNITURE
    1 hr.

David Thorpe. In this video you will find enough information to enable you to prepare wood, make templates. cut, glue, make cabriole legs, do simple turning, assemble and finish. All this is done with simple tools. Instructions are given for making a sewing-top table and chair.

93. DRESSMAKING: PART ONE DOLL ASSEMBLY, SHOES AND WIGS
    1 hr.

Sue Atkinson. Sue Atkinson of Sunday Dolls demonstrates her easy methods for assembling a porcelain doll kit, making socks, stockings, boots and shoes, for which patterns and a chart of dimensions are given. She then shows how to make flattering hair styles for babies, children, elegant ladies and men.

94. DRESSMAKING: PART TWO DRESSING DOLLS
    1 hr.

Sue Atkinson. Sue Atkinson of Sunday Dolls demonstrates, in a step-by-step fashion, how to make dainty underwear and the basic method for making a lady's dress, hat, bonnet, purse, open and closed parasols, together with patterns and ideas for variations. This includes pleating fabric, and making bows and ribbon roses.

95. ELECTRIFYING A DOLLS' HOUSE
    1 hr.

Pat Cutforth. This is a friendly and comprehensive step-by-step guide to electrifying a dolls' house. The beginner will find it clear and indispensable, but the more experienced can still learn a great deal from it. Tape versus wire and transformers are discussed. How to hard wire and rewiring old houses are topics as well as Christmas tree lights and fire units.

96. CREATING AND DECORATING ROOMS AND ROOM BOXES
    1 hr.

Martin Dare. Martin in an easy step-by-step guide shows you how to create rooms in Tudor, Georgian and Victorian styles. He demonstrates how to make leaded windows and doors in the three styles. Also discussed are fireplaces and paneling. Floors, ceilings and walls are examined in detail. Stucco work and wallpaper application is also explained

97. FLOWERS. PLANTS AND TREES FROM BREAD DOUGH.
    1 hr.

Diane Harfield. Diane shows you how to make many types of flowers and plants from bread dough. The techniques she demonstrates can be used to recreate other plants and trees. She also shows how to preserve your miniatures so that they and their colors will last indefinitely.

98. MINIATURES FROM ODDS AND ENDS
    1 hr.

Pat King. Pat sets the scene by showing what can be made from a host of everyday items and how to imagine a use for everything. She demonstrates how to make realistic items from throwaway household items. She uses chess pieces, bottles, straws, jewelry, cigar tubes plus a multitude of other objects. Many items are for the Victorian household, but the basic information will promote many ideas.

99. DOLLS' HOUSES THROUGH HISTORY
    48 min.

More than 60 houses are examined in this video, starting with an early Victorian Noah's Ark and ending with some modern room settings. Examples from every period are included from the famous Medieval Jews House through Tudor cottages and mansions, the Stuart and Commonwealth period, early Georgian, late Georgian, Regency, Victorian, Edwardian right up to the present day. Groups of dolls and furniture of every period compliment the houses.

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

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.

101. CONSERVATION OF DOLLS AND SOFT-BODY SCULPTURE
     25 min. by George Stuart

George Stuart is a sculptor, historian, and entertainer. He is well known for producing over three hundred historical figures. In this video he discusses how to conserve fabrics used for dressing figures and dolls and how to preserve the costumes once they are made. Even though his figures are larger than one inch scale all of his advice is applicable to smaller scales. This video is especially useful for all who dress dolls or work with fabric in any way.

102. PRESENTING GEORGE STUART

This documentary provides an intimate view of the life and work of George Stuart. The video profiles a unique American artist who for nearly forty years has shared his passion for history through public monologues and the creation of a series of amazingly lifelike Historical Figures. The Stuart Collection includes over 300 figures in 17 historical periods ranging from Martin Luther and the Renaissance to Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War. The figures are exhibited at the Ventura County Museum of History and Art in California. The figures are larger than one inch scale, but the information is applicable to smaller scales.

103. PRESENTING GEORGE STUART: HOW THE HISTORICAL FIGURES ARE MADE
     2 hours

In this video Stuart demonstrates the creation of Historical Figures in 14 instructional segments. He guides viewers through the process, which includes sculpting a face and hands, attaching hair to the scalp, making garments, hats, boots and other accessories. In addition many of his figures are displayed. This video is designed for sculptors and art students, hobbyists and miniaturists. The scale is larger then one inch, but the information is applicable to smaller scale.

104. TWIN MANORS BY BILL ROBERTSON
     5 min.

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 of 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.