AIM Mag Issue 26 September 2010

Contents…
September 2010: Issue No 26,
Cover Image: Christa Chayata
Regular Features…
5 Editor’s Note: Read Bea Broadwood’s
introduction & welcome to this month’s fabulous
edition of the FREE AIM magazine!
52 New On The Web: AIM This month we take a
look at Julie Dewar’s new website.
64 In Season This Month: This month Vicky Guile
and her fellow AIM food artisans take a closer
look at versatile ‘chicken’.
64 74 Cross Over Crafts: Featuring AIM member
Bea (Fiona) Broadwood.
78 Tool Junkie: The latest instalment of Mel Koplin’s
column.
84 AIM Gallery: Life In The Nursery ‐ AIM members
come together to celebrate childhood nostalgia in
miniature.
20 100 Through The Keyhole: This month we take a
peek at the work space of AIM artisan: Paul
Taylor.
116 Diary Of An Edwardian Dollshouse: The 7th
and (sadly) last instalment of Julie Campbell’s
dolls house adventure!
126 Aunt Anastasia: If you have a miniature dilemma,
then why not write to our very own agony aunt
56 for her well considered advice?
128 The Work Basket: Read the latest instalment of
this popular new series in which Kathi
Mendenhall shares her passion for pin cushions.
134 Getting To Know You: Get to know more about
AIM member Lili Goczal.
136 Show Report: It’s all change at Thame!
138 The Miniature Grapevine: Catch up on all the
latest news and announcements from the
international world of miniatures.
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Features… 26
6 Cover Story: Christa Chayata: AIM member and
doll artisan Christa Chayata tell us more about
her stunning dolls.
20 The Sweet Taste Of Nostalgia: Jane Laverick
remembers the taste of her childhood.

26 Noah’s Ark: AIM member Jean Day takes a closer look at this classic childhood toy.
32 My Favourite Miniature: Cheryl Clingen finds out more about AIM members treasured
miniature possessions.
34 Polymer Free Food: Marianne Colijn shares her discovery, knowledge and techniques
for creating clay free miniature food.
38 Steampunk: AIM member Jean Day shares her fabulous, Steampunk inspired ’Inventor’s
Room’.
44 A Victorian Mining School: Sara Scales explores a day in the life of Rose Williams.
48 Moda Infantil: A gallery of delightful childhood fashion, exclusively by AIM artisans.
56 Girls & Boys With Alphabet Toys: International doll artisan Debbie Dixon‐Paver
celebrates the alphabet in her own special way.
92 Smaller Scales: This month Jean Day takes a closer look at
micro scale shops.
80 Cristina Caballero: Cristina Caballero shares her unique 1:12th
character figures and childhood inspired scenes.
102 Pastimes Past & Pastimes Present: Sally Watson explains more
about playtime in miniature.
110 Jenny’s Home: AIM member Eileen Sedgwick takes a look at a
nostalgic vintage miniature home.
Free Projects…
14 1:12th ‐ Leather School Satchel: AIM member Margaret Pitts 16
shares her stunningly realistic tutorial.
16 Pram Suit: *Miniature Knitting Pattern ‐ Knitting expert
Helen Woods brings us her stunning new pram suit design.
42 Steamy Ceiling: We know you will just love Jean Day’s
132
unusual ‘Steampunk’ inspired tutorial.
54 1:12th ‐ Sailor Blouse & Sun Suits: Viola Williams teaches
how to create this traditional summer attire.
72 1:12th ‐ Debbe’s Fried Chicken: AIM member and f o o d
artisan Debbe Mize shows us how to make her m i n i a t u r e
finger lickin’ chicken.
90 1:12th ‐ The Knitting Basket: AIM member Frances Powell generously shares yet
another of her fabulous knitting patterns.
CLICK…on Artisans In Miniature
How did you find the Online Magazine??
Did you follow a link?
Did a miniature friend tell you about it?

...and do you already know about the Artisans In Miniature Website,
and the talented members who have all helped create this Online magazine.?

If not, copy, paste and CLICK now – www.artisansinminiatures.com and come and
meet us all. Founded in 2007 by Bea (Fiona) Broadwood of Petite Properties, the
website has been created in order to showcase the fantastic work of the individual
professional international artisan members who create beautiful and original scale
miniatures for sale to the public. Together they form the Artisans In Miniature
association.

Since its launch the AIM association has rapidly grown and now boasts membership of
well over 200 professional artisans, including some of the most talented within the
miniature world!

On the website you will find further information about them and their work;
however, please note new pages are constantly being added and there are many
members who are not yet included on the site...

If you are a professional artisan who is interested in joining the association, you will
find all the information there.....
If you are wondering what Fairs may be on in your area – that information is there
too…

We have lots of links…to Fairs and Events Organizers…Magazines…Online Miniature
clubs….Historical reference sites…..Workshops…and more… it’s all there!

If you’d like to contact us, copy, paste and CLICK...
we’d love to hear from you!
www.artisansinminiature.com
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EDITOR’S NOTE

The AIM Magazine’s Dear Reader
Editorial Team: Welcome to the September edition of

the AIM magazine!

Bea Broadwood This month I am not really sure how

office@petite‐properties.com the editorial team have managed to

squeeze such a colossal amount of
Celia content into the September issue, but
mail@sorceresshollow.com happily they have!

More AIM members than ever before
Helen Woods have stepped forward to help fill the
woods1@orcon.net.nz pages of this ground breaking imag.

Over the summer AIM members have
Janine Crocker been reminiscing about days gone by
janine@missameliasminiatures.com and as a result this September issue has been transformed into a celebration

Jean Day of childhood nostalgia. Traditional sweets, nursery life and childhood
pastimes are just a few of the memories which have been lovingly recreated
jday1@shaw.ca in miniature for you to enjoy.

John Day Cover to cover this fantastic September issue is packed with quality projects,
jdayminis@shaw.ca articles and editorials; all written especially for you by the talented and
dedicated members of the AIM Association.

Mary Williams For those of you in the northern hemisphere, the arrival of September often
marysdolls@gmail.com heralds the end of the holiday season and the beginning of a new academic

year. For me September always feels like an intrepid starting point, one
Vicky Guile which signals the exciting beginning of another new ‘miniature’ season.

vicky@njdminiatures.com
Busy times are no doubt ahead, but for now why not settle back and (if you
are able to) soak up the last of the summer sunshine whist enjoying this
Please note latest nostalgic edition of the AIM magazine.

AIM is an active association
to which all members Bea
contribute … Editor (& General whip cracker)
September 2010
Formatted By www.petite‐properties.com
Bea Broadwood,

Janine Crocker,
Jean Day, John Day,
Sally Watson & Vicky Guile
On behalf of AIM, I would also like to take this opportunity to
thank Julie Campbell and Mags Cassidy for all their hard work
behind the scenes of the AIM magazine. We are all very sad
to loose them from the editorial team. Julie and Mags have
both always given their unconditional time, energy and support and
without them the magazine would not be the success it is today.
8 Artisans In Miniature
Christa was unwell for a time and unable to do a lot
at home, she started to surf the internet,
discovering the most wonderful small bears. It was
the start of her miniature career. Initially, she modern house, an ongoing project for her. She
appropriated a soft toy from her children (with their made the furnishings and the contents that make it
permission, she hastens to tell us), and from that come to life. But, she could never find the dolls to
material made her first bear that night. It was so meet her tastes until she came into contact with a
enjoyable for Christa that more soon followed, dollmaker who introduced her to the possibilities of
getting smaller and smaller, then, other stuffed making her own dolls. Christa remains grateful to
animals soon followed. Christa had no patterns Debbie Dixon‐Paver for opening up this world for
available to her, and necessity being the mother of her, as doll making has become her passion over the
invention, she developed her own methods and last three years. She loves the way they come to life
designs to achieve the effects she wanted. under her hands, and feels they are an outward
expression of her feelings. It provides Christa with
After a time Christa also discovered the world of immense satisfaction and joy and she cannot
adult dollshouses and was soon making her own imagine a life without her dolls.
(above) Boys tweed knickerbocker suit and
girls mustard skirt and jacket with black trim
By Margot Ensink www.labellebrigante.nl

(left) Vynette van der Heijden created this
beautiful outfit of peach and blue pastels
with matching bonnet for Arabella.
(left and below) Two darling knitted baby dresses by
Jeannette Fishwick
Alice s Emporium Miniatures
www.miniknitting.com
(left ) Such a stylish Victorian Miss,
dressed in pomegranate with a white lace blouse,
‘Miss Anne’ by Lisa Johnson‐Richards
www.lisajohnsonrichards.com
If you are interested in more fabulous

fashions for your miniature dolls why not
visit the Members Directory on the
AIM website…
Or subscribe to the AIM blog…
www.artisansinminiature.blogspot.com
For daily highlights from our members!

(above left) Victorian boy and girl in sailor suits,
by Angelique Miniatures www.angeliqueminiatures.co.uk
E‐mail LBird77329@aol.com

(girl dolls above and dresses left and below)
by Béatrice Thierus, Les Miniatures de Béatrice,
www.lesminiaturesdebeatrice.blogspot.com
(above left) Bunny Slippers by Grace Griffin,
www.TreeFeathers.com

(above right and below right) Knitted baby outfits
by Wilga van den Wijngaart
www.poppenhuis.tripod.com/Pretlaan.html

(left and below left) Knitted baby dresses
by Marianne Colijn
www.furryfriendsbymarianne.com
email: furryfriends@onsnet.nu
All photos are the property of each
artisan and may not be copied
without their permission.
Compiled and Formatted
By Janine Crocker.
Are you looking for original 1/12th scale ladies
accessories, dressed mannequins, accessorized furniture, carnival masks? Or,
perhaps, 1/48th scale Masks or Christmas Trees? Then, please, let Artisans in
Miniature introduce you to Julie Dewar of Westwinds Miniatures, Ontario in
Canada. Julie and her work can be found at her new website...
When Artisans in Miniature talked to Julie, about her new site, she was asked what she wanted in her new
website design and the approach she took to achieve it. Initially, Julie researched website designers, as she
wanted her own website created professionally, after reviewing many she came to the decision that Anne
Gerdes Web Design would be the most suitable company to meet her needs. Julie knew that she wanted
her site to be elegant and feminine, but not fussy or cluttered. It also had to reflect her ‘style’ of
miniatures… “items that look as though they came from a fine ladies’ shop at the turn of the century”.

Julie and Anne Gerdes corresponded by email and together they decided on the perfect layout for the site to
meet Julie’s needs and style. Then the incorporating of Julie’s Eau de Nil and Teal colour scheme with gold
enhancements gave it a rich, but elegant, overall look.

On westwindsminiatures.com you can be introduced to Julie through the ‘About the Artist’ page, her
‘Gallery’ will show you past delights and you can find her show and workshop teaching schedule in the
‘Shows and Workshops’ section. The images are wonderful throughout, starting with the stunning
accessorized armoire/haberdashery cabinet on her home page. There is also a links page that Julie will
update regularly. And, of course you can purchase her beautiful work through the website too.

Whilst Julie will still sell her creations at shows, her new website will now facilitate sales to an international
audience, and there is little doubt that her works of art will be well received worldwide.

Julie is highly delighted with her new website, and she feels that Anne Gerdes has produced the perfect
showcase for her work.

Do visit www.westwindsminiatures.com you will not be disappointed.
Compiled by Helen Woods & Formatted by Vicky Guile
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GIRL & BOY SUNSUITS

Materials

Lightest weight fusible Pellon
ironed onto wrong side of
plain or small‐print fabric.
Bunka
Very narrow lace (girl)
Tiny Hole‐less beads or seed
beads (girl)
Tiny pom pom (boy)

Iron pellon or Vilene securely to back of fabric
Cut out pattern and iron again making sure you don’t stretch fabric out of shape. Fold and iron at fold line.
Place garment on doll and glue back sides (A) to doll. Press the tip of a heated iron over glued portion to help it
adhere.
Glue front sides (B) over top of back sides A. If necessary, gather or pleat top of back to fit.
(Girl) Wrap shoulder straps over the doll’s shoulders and (optional) cross over at back. Cut straps to fit and
glue ends down.
(Boy) Overlap C (crotch) over D and glue down, touching with a warm iron to help glue adhere.
GIRL: Lightly gather lace and glue around neckline. Glue tiny bead buttons over ends of straps at back. Cut
bonnet from pellon‐backed fabric. Pull a thread from one edge of silk ribbon and keep pulling thread to gather
ribbon. Rub glue onto pellon side of bonnet and glue rows of gathered ribbon to completely cover the pellon.
Glue bunka around raw edges of bonnet, sleeves and leg openings. Glue hat around doll’s head. Lightly glue a
ribbon across top of hat and tie into a bow under chin at center front or side.
BOY: Cut a white collar from pellon backed fabric. Optional: Ravel blue or red bunka then iron it flat and glue it
at outside edge of collar (as shown by broken lines on pattern). Glue collar around neck with opening at center
front. Tie a loose knot in the center of a short piece of red silk ribbon and blue it in place as shown in
illustration to cover the slit. Cut a circle from UN‐backed fabric and gather all around the edge (dotted lines).
Glue onto doll’s head, pulling gathers to fit and tie off. Fold and glue a strip of fabric in half lengthwise. Trim to
approx. 1.8” wide. While glue is still damp stretch that strip of fabric so it curves and is wider at the folded
edge. Then trim length to fit and glue around doll’s head (over raw edge of hat) with folded edge to outside,
and ends meeting at center back. Glue pom‐pom to top of hat.
SAILOR BLOUSE ON MANNEQUIN
Lady’s Sailor Blouse Materials
on Mannequin Pattern Lightest weight fusible pellon (Vilene)
Fabric for blouse and collar (can be same or
color‐coordinated
Thin thread or bunka for collar trim.
Strip of ribbon for collar tie
Bunka for trimming arm holes and neck.
Ribbon or other trim for bottom of blouse.
Text and pattern ©2010 Viola Williams www.violasdolls.com
Formatted by jdayminis
Know your Chicken Facts!
Feeling a little Alektorophobic? Don’t
worry! Alektorophobia is nothing more
There are more chickens on earth than
than a fear of chickens.
people! At the last count the hen count in

China alone was an estimated 3 billion
A fertilized hens egg won’t start growing
with a worldwide estimation of more than
into a chick until it reaches the tempera‐
24 billion.
ture of 30 degrees Celsius.

Chickens are highly sociable animals, they
All chickens can have their heritage traced
much prefer the company of chickens that
to Gallus Gallus or the Red Jungle Fowl.
they know and will shy away from chickens
But did you know that Gallus Gallus is the
that they don’t know.
closest living relative to the T‐Rex?
The largest egg ever laid by a chicken weighed in at a
whopping one pound in weight! When cracked open it was
revealed to have both a double yolk and shell.

Just as stress can cause balding in humans it can also
cause balding, or rather loss of feathers, in chickens... Keep
your chickens happy!

The Italian dish of Chicken Cacciatore was first created
during the Renaissance period. Cacciatore which literally
translates as hunter’s style was created as a rustic country
style meal, but during the period only the upper classes
could afford such luxuries as poultry.

Chickens can run at a top speed of 9mph... and
speaking of fast food... If all of the chicken pieces eaten at a
‘well known fast food outlet chain’ in a year were placed in a
line tip to toe (or should that be beak to claw?) then that
line would reach around the world over 10 times!
A popular recipe in Medieval times was Chekyns
Rosee or chicken poached in rose and almond milk.
Other recipes included Chekyns Gely or moulded in
aspic and Chykonys in Bruette or chicken stewed in a
rich ale sauce. It also seems that they had as many
names for chicken as they had recipes.
Chike, Chykonys, Chekyns & Chekenys to name a few.

And finally... if you are searching for extra
chick‐inspiration do visit the Food Artisans page on the
AIM Members directory for links to even more of our
talented mini food creating members...
VÜtyàá Cross over
In this issue we are delighted to feature Bea (Fiona) Broadwood,

of Petite Properties Ltd. Whilst she has become well know in the
international miniature world for her small scale houses and
project books, Bea now tells us about her passion for pen & ink...

.

B oo k ..
S k etch
My

Pen & Ink...

A
fter giving it some thought, I think I have been drawing
ever since I could hold a pencil. Although I do recall that when I
was very young, I often left my ‘artistic mark’ on many inappropriate flat
surfaces; much to my poor Mum’s disapproval!
It was my late Father who first encouraged me to draw. Dad was a natural and
fluid ‘sketcher’, who taught me from an early age the fundamental rules of
perspective and the principles of three dimensional form, so I like to think that any artistic
genes or abilities I now possess will have been inherited from him.

Growing up, fine art and graphic design have always played a huge part in my studies and it was during my
early twenties that I really fell in love with the simple pleasure of sketching with nothing more than pen or
pencil. During this time I also quickly realised that my love of architecture and my love of pen and ink
drawing were indeed a perfect marriage. So I suppose it was therefore no real surprise that as an adult I
worked as a professional architectural artist, illustrating new property developments for both planning
applications and marketing purposes alongside illustrating private commissions. Artisans In Miniature 75
Now through my work as a professional
dolls house builder and author, the
ability to ‘speed sketch’ is still a skill that
I continually draw on. Of course when
working on research for new Petite
Property designs I always have my
camera to hand and it is indeed an
invaluable tool. However, I find that the
process of sketching a property, instantly
breaks down and highlights key
architectural elements or details, that are often

lost in the ‘visual noise’ of a photograph.
“Art is all
Sketching has always been more to me than just
about a professional tool and I have had a life long
expression; passion for art and artistic processes as a whole.
it can’t be Alongside pen and ink sketching, painting and
photography are also keen interests of mine
right or
and I am an enthusiastic amateur
wrong. photographer.

Art just ‘is’…”
e Prop erties ’ sk etch boo k .. .

My Petit
I do believe strongly that anyone
can learn to draw. Like most
things it just takes time and
practice, but I do think that we all
get too hung up about our final
‘result’ and we simply shouldn’t.

Drawing and art in general can be
so therapeutic, so why does it
matter if you haven’t produced a
gallery worthy sketch at the end?
As Mr Bea would say “If you
enjoy something, just do it, don’t
analyse it!” Art is all about
expression; it can’t be right or
wrong. Art just ‘is’.

“Sometimes I am
happy with the
result and
sometimes not,
but I always
enjoy the time
spent sketching.”
I suppose what I like most about sketching is that

every time I sit down with my sketch pad and pen I
lose myself. I am not sure if it is true, but I was once
told that when you draw you utilise a specific part of
your brain and, by using it, you directly override your
own in‐built concept of time. Which may explain
why a 4 hour sketch can seemingly pass in the blink
of an eye?

Sketching for me is a private sanctuary. An escape. A
time when my brain switches off and I can truly relax
and forget the world. Sometimes I am happy with
the result and sometimes not, but I always enjoy the
time spent sketching.
I currently have two ‘work in progress’ sketch books. One book is
kept solely for work illustrations and its pages are littered with
pen and ink sketches, from architectural scribbles of individual
elements to complete house drawings. I use this sketch book on
a daily basis as a kind of private catalogue of vernacular
inspiration.

My other book is a beautiful leather bound drawing book, which
was brought for me some time ago by my husband Tony. It is
one of my most treasured possessions. This book contains many
sketches of my favourite views and historical places; all of which
have been compiled over the last few years.
There are still many empty pages left to fill in my sketch book and it will be kind of sad when it is full. It has
been suggested that when that time comes, I should frame some of the sketches, but I won’t. This
cherished sketch book will always remain complete. To me it is an illustrated diary, one which celebrates
and reminds me of the quiet times I have spent... lost... somewhere between
the end of my pencil and a timeless happy place.
Bea (Fiona) Broadwood
You can find out more about Bea’s smaller scale dolls houses,
kits & project books on her website:
www.petite-properties.com
Photographs, Sketches & Text © Petite Properties Ltd / LUMOPublishing 2010

Edited By Janine Crocker Formatted By Bea Broadwood
I am afraid that there will be no tool junkie
this month ‐ Two of my most essential tools
Note from the editor…
went out of calibration and have left me, On behalf of the AIM Association, its
temporarily, out of work.
members and the readers of the AIM

On July 18th while shopping after church, I had a magazine, I would like to take this
mild stroke that has affected my vision. Now opportunity to wish Mel a very speedy
returned to the big city with a full range of and full recovery.

medical expertise, I am going through a lot of
I know personally that Mel’s dedication
tests to determine how best to avoid a replay. I
am professionally assured that the majority of to not only his column, but to the
those with my particular form of stroke fully miniature community as a whole is
recover within three to six months but for now second to none. That he should worry

it is simply too difficult to read, re‐write, about his readers at this time is a
re‐read, and write again which is my way of testament to his commitment.
saying what I want to say in a way that feels
informal, is technically correct, but remains Like many of you I am eager to read
comprehensible to those not familiar with ma‐ what Mel has in store for us next…
chine shop terminology. but in the meantime ‐ Mel, do take care
and we hope you will be back to full
I have a lot of information to share which will
heath and back with us, as soon as you
be of use and interest to miniature crafters and
are able... !
hope to return to my little nook in the AIM On‐
Line Magazine as soon as possible. Bea Broadwood
‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐B^)?> Mel
(On behalf of the AIM Association)
Formatted By Jean Day
Wonderful words throughout our
lives. The idea of play seems to
exist before even the understanding of the
words and it is not only small humans
who enjoy it. Just watch lion cubs play
fighting – they learn through this activity and
so do we.
Dressing Up by Hazel Dowd www.hazel‐dowd.co.uk

Toy Cabinet by Debbe Mize www.cdhm.org/user/trisscade
Giraffe by Shelly Norris www.alibabasdollhouseminiatures.vstore.ca
For thousands of years the young have found ways to play with the
most basic of equipment such as rolling pebbles and throwing
stones, brandishing wooden swords and playing house in cardboard
boxes. Trying to categorize toys and games is not easy: there are
the outdoor things such as balls and trampolines; the indoor board
games, puzzles and party games; dolls and soft toys; construction
kits and colouring books, paints and paper; dressing up boxes and
large nursery toys like the rocking horse and the dolls house. I am
sure there will be suggestions for many other categories.

In our miniature world there are many artisans producing exquisite
scale models of toys. I think there is something rather special about
a miniature of a miniature!

Throughout history there is evidence of play things being made for
the young ones. Archeologists have shown that Greek & Roman children played with
stone balls, clay rattles, clay dolls, hand carts, hobby horses, hoops and spinning
tops. Later, between the Dark Ages and the Middle Ages, toys were used to
help children learn to work and use weapons and tools. They would play
outdoor games using pebbles, knucklebones and barrel hoops.
Some would also have handmade wooden toys such as tops,
hobby horses and puppets ‐ more sophisticated than their
forebears perhaps but essentially the same fun level.
Pirate Set by Grace Griffin www.TreeFeathers.com
Pig bones found at Viking sites might be toy 'hummers' ‐ the bones were threaded on a twisted cord
which you pulled to make a humming noise. For many years most children's toys were home‐
made ‐ whistles made from leg bones of geese, for instance. Children had wooden dolls,
played football, and sailed model boats.
See‐saw by Lili Goczal
www.weaverlili.t35.com
As industry developed so did the design and
provision of toys and games.
Mass produced toys which were cheaper to make and buy became available in
the 18th century; by the 19th century the main retailers of technical toys were
opticians who sold steam engines, magic lanterns, building blocks and optical toys
such as the kaleidoscope and zoetrope. In 1840, an American doll maker was
issued a patent to mass produce dolls. Madame Alexander was the first
manufacturer to base a doll on a character. The “frozen Charlotte,” an unjointed
china doll, was mass produced and very popular at this time.
Ballerina Scene Music Box by Maia Bisson
www.maiastwinkleminiatures.com
Victorian parents believed that children should not play games on a Sunday
but they were allowed to play with Noah’s Arks because of their
religious significance. During the late 19th century some of the
famous names such as Hornby and Meccano emerged.
Rich children had more toys to choose from: train
sets, toy soldiers, rocking horses and dolls, tea‐sets
and toy shops with toy fruit, vegetables, meat, hats
and medicines. Other popular toys were alphabet bricks, sailing boats, jigsaw
Train Set by Literature in Miniature
puzzles and Noah's Arks. Clockwork and metal toys were very popular as were
www.literatureinminiature.co.uk
miniature farms, zoos and forts. And the dolls house! But we all know that anyway!

World War 2 put a stop to many
developments but in some ways encouraged
creativity because of the deprivation. If they did not
have a proper football, poor children kicked
around a blown‐up pig's bladder, from the
butcher's shop, just as had happened in
medieval times.
Toy Soldiers by Grace Griffin
www.TreeFeathers.com
In the late 20th century with the arrival of an affluent society, and scientific
development, plastic and metal toys became much cheaper and more widely
available. During the 1950’s Lego became and remains a popular toy. Mr Potato
Happy Cowboy by Viola Williams Head was invented in 1952. The skateboard was invented in 1958. Barbie dolls were
www.violasdolls.com invented in 1959 and Action Man went on sale in Britain in 1966. In the early 1970s
space hoppers and clackers were popular toys. At the end of the 20th century computer games became and remain
very popular. We have played a long way since the stuffed sock doll. But still we have marbles and snakes and
ladders, tiddlywinks and mahjong, drafts and skittles. Artisans In Miniature 103
Time and space preclude so much here – the ice and roller skate! The board games! The pogo stick…..the hobby
horse….. I am sorry if I have neglected your favourite but hope to have triggered a few fond memories. Here is a
gallery of the many and varied toys made by AIM members. ©2010 Sally Watson www.sallycatminiatures.com
All images in this feature
©2010 by their respective artisans.
Formatted and Compiled by Sally Watson
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dedicated to promoting a high standard
of excellence in original handcrafted scale miniatures…”
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The AIM Association was set up in 2007 in order to
The way in which provide a global platform for professional
AIM Association membership miniature artisans who wish to actively promote
their work and actively take part and support the
is offered has changed! opportunities and promotional facilities which AIM
uniquely offers for free: notably including...
 The AIM online forum
Due to an overwhelming uptake of
 Monthly FREE AIM magazine
membership over recent months, as  AIM Member's online directory
from July 31st the AIM Association now  AIM website
has limited memberships available…  Aim’s facebook & social networking pages
 The AIM blog.

AIM membership is only available for professional miniature artisans,

selling quality handmade miniatures to the public.
Membership is reserved for artisans who wish to

showcase & promote their work,
through active participation within the AIM Association.
Please note; A waiting list has now been introduced regarding
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‘Getting
to know
you...’
In this regular feature a brave AIM Some of Lili Goczal’s

member answers our probing favourite minis
questions, helping you to get to know them a
little bit better! This month our willing victim volunteer is
Lili Goczal miniature artisan of Weaverlili's Miniatures
Tell us about your earliest memories as a miniaturist.

My first memory, at age 3, was my first trip to visit my Grandmère in France, it was an unforgettable
experience. I considered myself fortunate to experience another culture. As a child, I lined my bed with bears
and clowns, my Grandmère would send me dolls from French provinces yearly, and these were placed in
safety in my room. My sister, and I, decided to write to various Ambassadors to request an example of dolls
What was your first miniature project?
Without being aware of it, my first attempt in miniatures must have been in 6th grade, when I was 12. The
Los Angeles Firefighter award was given to me for a cardboard room box and an essay about fire dangers in
the home. I was surprised as I had cried when I saw the gorgeous dollhouses brought in by the other
contestants!! I was an excellent student, but easily bored at school, and in many ways I consider myself to
be self‐taught. After UCLA, I was a high school teacher
(French, Algebra, Computer Programming) for 21 years.
What has inspired you to become involved in
miniatures?
An early retirement found me in New Mexico with my dear
husband to see my first loom. That was my beginning in
weaving rugs, both mini and home‐sized, about 14 years
ago. A visit to the Carole and Barry Kaye Museum in Los
Angeles, California was an inspiration for me. Also, Angela
from Angela's Miniatures in Ventura was a force, she told me that I must do shows, and she was
right. IGMA Artisan status soon followed
What other interest do you have?
When I don't do minis, I enjoy philately (those are minis too),
crossword puzzles (sometimes got my weaving inspiration
from the grids), travelling, sewing, knitting.
You can see more of Lili Goczal’s wonderful work on her website:
www.weaverlili.t35.com
Photographs & Text (Answers) © Lili Goczal 2010
This issue would not have been possible without the generous
contributions from the following AIM members…
Many thanks therefore go to...
Alice & Timothy Vynette van Janet Harmsworth Mary Williams
der Heijden Janet Smith Mel Koplin
Amanda Speakman Janine Crocker Melanie Navarro
Bea (Fiona)Broadwood Jean & John Day Mo Tipton
Beatrice Thierus Jean Boyd Pat Carlson
Carol Smith Jeanette Fishwick Patricia Paul
Celia Of Oberons Wood Julie Campbell Pearl Hudson
Cheryl Clingen Julie Dewar Patricia Paul
Christa Chayata Julie Kendall Paul Taylor
Cristina Alberti Kathi Mendenhall Sally Watson
Cristina Caballero Kathy Brindle Sara Scales
Daisy Carpi Kiva Atkinson Sarah Maloney
Dave Williams Kristy Taylor Shelly Norris
Debbe Mize Lili Goczal Silvia Lane
Debbie Dixon-Paver Linda Master Stéphanie Kilgast
Debbie Wright Lisa Johnson-Richards Teresa Thompson
Diane Gregory Louise Goldsborough Vicky Guile
Eileen Sedgwick Mags Cassidy Viola Williams
Frances Powell Maia Bisson Vynette van der Heijden
Francesca Vernuccio Margaret Pitts Wilga van den Wijngaart
Grace Griffin Margot Ensink
Hazel Dowd Marsha Mees Guest Contributors…
Helen Woods Malcolm Smith Ron & Felicity
Jacqui Perrat Marianne Colijn Holland
Jane Laverick Marsha Mees
See you in October !!!

www.artisansinminiature.com Please Note:

The projects included in this publication are not suitable for children under the age of 14*
The miniatures featured in this magazine are collectors items and therefore unsuitable for children under 14*.
All projects are undertaken at your own risk. AIM does not accept responsibility for any injury incurred.
All articles and photographs used in this magazine are copyright of their authors.
The AIM magazine’s content is for private use only and it must not be reproduced in part or in full for commercial gain in any form.
Each artisan contributor is responsible for their own work / contribution to the AIM magazine
and retain full responsibility for their published work.
The authors/self publishers cannot be held legally responsible for any consequences arising from following instructions,
advice or information in this magazine.
*with the exception of the Mini AIMers feature which is written especially for children under 14.

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GIRL & BOY SUNSUITS

In this issue we are delighted to feature Bea (Fiona) Broadwood,

architectural elements or details, that are often

e Prop erties ’ sk etch boo k .. .

I suppose what I like most about sketching is that

Bea (Fiona) Broadwood

On July 18th while shopping after church, I had a magazine, I would like to take this

recover within three to six months but for now second to none. That he should worry

comprehensible to those not familiar with ma‐ what Mel has in store for us next…

“An association of professional artisans,

AIM membership is only available for professional miniature artisans,

Membership is reserved for artisans who wish to

little bit better! This month our willing victim volunteer is

Lili Goczal miniature artisan of Weaverlili's Miniatures

Tell us about your earliest memories as a miniaturist.

What has inspired you to become involved in

What other interest do you have?

See you in October !!!

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