Miniature furniture projects for dollhouses, room boxes, and dioramas
See the wiki pages with furniture tag and DIY_Tricks_of_the_Trade
See doors for hinges
 |
|
Links to miniature furniture projects
| pic1 |
| pic2 |
| pic3 |
|
4 |
| 5 |
| 6 |
| 7 |
| 8 |
| 9 |
| 10 |
- photo albums, blog posts, web pages
Desk Vignettes - by Susan from NY
Dollar Store Furniture - from St Albert Minis
Polyclay Furniture - by Zoota
Miniature Furniture Blogs
- Blogs concentrating on furniture or categories/labels about it in blogs
Elga's Miniatures - Elga Kloster from South Africa
Inch by Inch Miniatures - by Miss Kris
Little Boxes and 1:12 Miniatures - outstanding!
Miniatures by Shane - Shane Downes, furniture, and room boxes
Miniature Furniture Groups
- Discussion groups, forums (or forum categories) and photo groups dedicated to furniture.
Miniature Furniture Supplies for sale
- Supplies needed for making furniture projects.
Heritage Laserworks - decorative trims
Hinges - from Alcraft Egg Artistry
Hinges - Miniatures.com
Hinges - Micro-Mark
Hinges - Phoenix Model Developments, If you buy in bulk and tell them you're a reseller (aka furniture craftsman), then you will also get a good discount.
Les Chinoiseries - fabrics and wallpapers
Naked Furniture - by Handley House
Screws - from Amazon Supplies
Miniature Furniture for sale
- Do you have a section for furniture in your shop? Add a direct link here.
Arlette's Miniatures - styles ranging from Tudor to modern
Bubba's Minis - country style furniture and accessories
Inch by Inch Miniatures - by Miss Kris
Lee's Line - wholesale dollhouse furniture
McQueenie Miniatures - UK
Miniature Wood Creations - by Patrick Kinney of Minnesota. Also stocks exotic in-scale wood.
Riverswood - laser cut items by Ellen Crane
Miniature Furniture Books
- Books about miniature furniture projects (also books with chapters about it)
Making 1/12 Scale Wicker Furniture for the Dolls' House- by Sheila Smith
Cabinetmaker's Guides. The first Cabinetmaker's Guide has been on the market since 1963, nearly 50 years ago. There are now 10 workshop books in the series, as well as 6 workshop books in the "Best of The Scale Cabinetmaker" series. Dorsett Publications is in the process of re-releasing all 20 years of The Scale Cabinetmaker on cd-rom (volumes 1 through 10 are currently available). Each Cabinetmaker's Guide comes with an introduction to scale modeling and an explanation of the techniques used the projects included in the book. For the most part, the project can be completed using hand tools (although power tools certainly make some of the projects a bit easier). Each book includes accurate plans and patterns for enough furniture to furnish a dollhouse, including living room or parlor, dining room, kitchen, and at least two bedrooms. The online catalog provides a full list of the specific plans included in each workshop book. The Best of TSC Series also includes a variety of technique articles as well. Current period workshop books from Dorsett Publications include:
The Cabinetmaker's Guides to Dollhouse Furniture
- 19th Century Country Furniture (Volume 1)--by Helen Dorsett
- Victorian Furniture, 1850-1880 (Volume 2) -- by Helen Dorsett
- Jacobean and William & Mary Furniture (Volume 3)--by Helen and Jim Dorsett
- Queen Anne Furniture, 1750-1785 (Volume 4)--by Helen and Jim Dorsett
- Turn-of-the-Century Oak Furniture, 1890-1915 (Volume 5)--by Helen and Jim Dorsett
- French Furniture, 1715-1870 (Volume 6)--by Helen Dorsett
- Overstuffed Furniture, 1875-1950 (Volume 7)--by Helen and Jim Dorsett
- Half Inch Furniture (Volume 8)--by Helen Dorsett
- Basic Federal Furniture, 1788-1825 (Volume 9)-- by Helen Dorsett
- Shaker Furniture, 1790-1850 (Volume 10) --by Helen Dorsett
The Best of The Scale Cabinetmaker
- The Toys of Christmas, 1858-1935 ( Volume 1)--Meghan and Jim Dorsett
- Kitchen Cabinets, 1890-1930 (Volume 2)--Meghan and Jim Dorsett
- Kitchen Appliances, 1915-1931 (Volume 3) -- Meghan and Jim Dorsett
- Dollhouse Power Supplies (Volume 4)--Jim Dorsett
- Arts and Crafts Furniture (Volume 5)--Jim Dorsett
- Hand Woven Caning (Volume 6) -- Jim and Helen Dorsett
Instructions for miniature furniture
Miniature Furniture Printables
Miniature Furniture Wallpapers
- Wallpapers that go well with furniture projects
Other Miniature Furniture Printies
- Book/magazine covers related to furniture
Furniture Plans - by Ma Maison de poupee
Miniature Furniture Links
- links to sites showing how to make items related to furniture
Antique Globe - Dadas Dollhouse
Armoire - from The Spruce
Bin Pulls - from The Spruce
Breakfast Bar and Stools - Julie Warren
Built-in Bookcase - Dada's Dollhouse
Butterfly Box and Frame - EZ DIY Miniatures
Cardboard Dollhouse Furniture - by Pyjama Mama
Cardboard Furniture - by Crooked Brains
Chest of Drawers - Dada's Dollhouse
Dollhouse Trunk - CDHM tutorial by Debbie Dixon-Paver
Fretwork by Meubles Miniatures (French)
Furniture Plans - by the Amateur Woodworker
Gilt Bronze Mounts - Dada's Dollhouse
How to Make and Upholster a 1” scale chair - from 1 inch Minis blog
Lawn Chair, Part 2 - TeensyWeensy Miniatures
Little Architecture - furniture tutorials
Mortise (Cutting) by Meubles Miniatures (French)
Ottoman (Leather), Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 - by 1-Inch Minis
Painted Furniture - from New England Miniatures
Park Bench - TeensyWeensy Miniatures
Preparation and Cutting Speeds by Meubles Miniatures (French)
Rework and Refinish Simple Dollhouse Furnishings - from The Spruce.
Reworking Inexpensive Furniture - by Wanna in El Paso
Shabby Chic Bed - 1 Inch Mini
Sofa from Scratch - Jennifer's Miniatures
Step Ladder - by JI Colin
Stool - Julie Warren
Storage Unit and Trays - Julie Warren
Transform Cheap Plastic Furniture - from Making Dollhouse Miniatures
Tufting Technique - from 1-inch minis
Twig Furniture - from The Spruce
Twig Furniture Tips - from Annie's Minis
Upholstery - by The Spruce
Upholster Using Fusible Web - from Magpie Shines Blogspot
Upright Piano - Dada's Dollhouse
Work with Furniture Styles - from The Spruce
Miniature Furniture Videos
- YouTube videos about miniature furniture projects
Wardrobe- from Little Bits and Pieces by Julie . She has numerous other furniture tuts on YouTube
Dollar Store Chest Makeover - from Queen City Miniatures
Miniature Hinges - from Just Surprise Me
Miniature Furniture Research/ Inspiration
1:12 Scale Miniature Furniture Sizes - from Lookaside, a PDF form for common furniture
Bespaq Furniture - description from The Spruce
Furniture Design Standards - RL, convert to scale, from Woofbin
House of Miniatures (HOM) Info page
Miniature Modern and Vintage Furniture and Roomboxes - Pinterest album by Ronda Vallejo
Seating Expert - lots of RL ideas and measurements for not only booths but tables, bar stools, lobby furniture, etc.
Miniature Furniture Tips/Hints
- To improve the look of unfinished inexpensive or tab and slot furniture, round off any exposed, rough edges. Use wood filler to fill in tabs or spaces between joins. Allow to dry thoroughly, and sand smooth. To add dimension, use a small blob or sausage of wood filler to build out areas. Allow to dry and sand again. Use a tack cloth to remove sanding residue. A string can be used for trim details such as moldings. Consider using the piece as a framework for upholstery.
- Google (dresser, highboy, whatever) and get the measurements and then convert it down to 1 inch to 1 foot, and go from there. Also look at RL woodworking instruction books/sites.
- You can create some very nice miniature caning using 28 count Penelope canvas. It has the 2 verticals and the 2 horizontals. With color matching thread (I used quilters thread) you just weave the angles. Look on the internet (Google images) and you'll get some good pictures. Even google caning supplies. You may need to buy a small book for instructions. It can be a little tricky counting holes but turns out very well.
- Decals for furniture - Cut out a colored picture from a magazine and apply three coats of clear nail polish or varnish to the front of the picture. Let each coat dry! When it is dry - soak the clipping varnished side up in a dish of water for three or four minutes - carefully rub away the soggy paper. Trim the decal to size and apply it to the object with a light coat of white glue. When dry, seal the decals with another coat of varnish. Use decals right away because they become brittle.
- Magical Drill Press - discusses some of the tools Tom Walden uses to make his furniture pieces
- Drawer pulls - staples, beads, "eye" part of the hook and eye. For a more modern look, cut off the rounded end of assorted sized and coloured paper clips, drill holes and glue.
- Furniture feet - use push pins
- Try gluing lace or embossed paper to wood creating a carved effect to your furniture. This was done on a canopy bed here. Glue or string can be used as well.
- HOM kits - the period dictates mahogany stain. Do that before you put the kit together. The only parts you need to sand are those that don't come together the way they should. Don't sand the edges, a close fit is necessary to make them look right. Dry fit all parts before gluing. Use gunstock oil to finish the piece - with a spray or a tin can container, applied with a finger. It has a silky finish. Sand the coats with a piece of brown paper bag.
Ideas about what is needed for furniture projects
- links to inspiring pages
How to Refinish Furniture - TLC Home
Furniture Sizes - from Engineering Discoveries.com - RL sizes, can be converted to scale
- ideas for shop names
- YouTube videos about the subject
- Facebook links
Bureau - from Sylvia Leite
Hits since 1 Sep 2009:
