| Making Wooden Furniture for American Girl and Other 18-Inch Dolls Revised Edition Contributor(s): Simmons, Dennis (Author) |
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ISBN: 1565237935 ISBN-13: 9781565237933 Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Dollhouses - Crafts & Hobbies | Woodwork - General |
| Dewey: 745.592 |
| LCCN: 2013007006 |
| Physical Information: 0.32" H x 8.51" W x 10.94" (1.27 lbs) 135 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Dennis Simmons shares his 30 years of woodworking experience in this thorough guide to constructing an heirloom quality doll house and doll house furniture, scaled to proportion for the ever-popular American Girl and other 18" dolls. These easy-to-follow projects are created with the craftsperson in mind-all are made with tools commonly found in home workshops. Each project is presented in a detailed, step-by-step process from start to finish. Also included are simpler projects for the beginner, as well as more challenging projects for the advanced woodworker. Plans for a modular doll house allow the reader to make a design as tall or as small as desired, with options for adding charming details like gingerbread framing. A section on modifying a standard dollhouse as a historical house includes instructions for 9 different houses, from a modern Colonial Revival to a fantastic Second Empire Victorian. The author provides comprehensive instructions on how to get started, including choosing the right tools, wood and finishes. Any child, or seasoned doll collector, would be proud to display a cherished doll with this stylish furniture. |
Contributor Bio(s): Simmons, Dennis: - Dennis Simmons has been creating wood projects for over 30 years. The rich beauty of various wood grains has drawn him to the art of woodworking. His inspiration for many pieces comes from living life in the rural Midwest. Dennis enjoys sharing his woodworking through classes with adults and kids alike. You may contact him to schedule a class in basic woodworking, doll furniture or intarsia by e-mail at intarsiawood@hotmail.com. |