Sumptuous silks for miniatures

This is a sampling of silk brocades, silk jacquards, silk organzas, silk theme packs and silk stripes suitable for miniatures at The Silk Route UK.

A 10 x 11" piece of silk brocade will run you $5 each, not including shipping.

Printables from Simply Silks Miniatures

This lady makes gorgeous curtains and dressed beds. And she's provided some great PRINTIES for personal use only. Printies include:
Victorian portraits
Book covers
Cigar box
Soap box
Marriage/other certificates (Victorian era)

Check out her website: http://www.simplysilkminiatures.com/printables.htm

Best place to buy Kemper Clay Tools

KTPCS3	Kemper Pattern Cutter	3/8″ Set	$8.49	$5.94
KTPCS4	Kemper Pattern Cutter	5/16″ Set	$8.49	$5.94
KTPCS5	Kemper Pattern Cutter	3/16″ Set	$8.49	$5.94
KTPCSB	Kemper Pattern Cutter	3/4″ Set	$10.49	$7.34
KTPCSF	Kemper Pattern Cutter	Flowers Set	$10.49	$7.34
KTPCSFL	Kemper Pattern Cutters	3 Large Forget-me-nots	$8.49	$5.94
KTPCSFS	Kemper Pattern Cutters	4 Small Forget-me-nots	$8.49	$5.94
KTPCSH	Kemper Pattern Cutter	Hearts Set	$10.49	$7.34
KTPCSL	Kemper Pattern Cutter	Lilacs Set	$10.49	$7.34
KTPCSR	Kemper Pattern Cutter	Circles Set	$10.49	$7.34
KTPCSSQ	Kemper Pattern Cutter	Squares Set	$11.49	$8.04
KTPCSST	Kemper Pattern Cutter	Stars Set	$10.49	$7.34
KTPCST	Kemper Pattern Cutter	Teardrops Set	$10.49	$7.34
KTPCSTR	Kemper Pattern Cutter	Triangles Set	$11.49	$8.0

KTPCS3	Kemper Pattern Cutter	3/8″ Set	$8.49	$5.94
KTPCS4	Kemper Pattern Cutter	5/16″ Set	$8.49	$5.94
KTPCS5	Kemper Pattern Cutter	3/16″ Set	$8.49	$5.94
KTPCSB	Kemper Pattern Cutter	3/4″ Set	$10.49	$7.34
KTPCSF	Kemper Pattern Cutter	Flowers Set	$10.49	$7.34
KTPCSFL	Kemper Pattern Cutters	3 Large Forget-me-nots	$8.49	$5.94
KTPCSFS	Kemper Pattern Cutters	4 Small Forget-me-nots	$8.49	$5.94
KTPCSH	Kemper Pattern Cutter	Hearts Set	$10.49	$7.34
KTPCSL	Kemper Pattern Cutter	Lilacs Set	$10.49	$7.34
KTPCSR	Kemper Pattern Cutter	Circles Set	$10.49	$7.34
KTPCSSQ	Kemper Pattern Cutter	Squares Set	$11.49	$8.04
KTPCSST	Kemper Pattern Cutter	Stars Set	$10.49	$7.34
KTPCST	Kemper Pattern Cutter	Teardrops Set	$10.49	$7.34
KTPCSTR	Kemper Pattern Cutter	Triangles Set	$11.49	$8.0

Brackers Good Earth Clays has the best prices on Kemper clay cutters---see link: http://www.brackers.com/tools/kemper

Their website was not secure for sending credit card info when I bought from them 6 months ago, but you can email Claygirl with your order and she can quote your subtotal, shipping etc. I purchased 2-3 clay cutter sets and miscellaneous small tools and shipping was $2.

Please note they are not open Mondays.

In summary: good service, great prices on Kemper tools, reasonable shipping

Flower beads for miniatures

If you are in need of LUCITE FLOWER BEADS, this is the place to go.

Mini German Tulip beads
 Lily of Valley beads, pink frost
 Glass bell tulip beads

Beads pictured above are suitable for quarter scale projects---think lamp shades, 1" scale candy dishes




She also carries a selection of POLYMER CLAY CANES at $2 each, that may be useful in miniature projects.

Also check out her LUCITE FLOWER BEAD INSPIRATION PROJECTS/LUCITE BEAD KITS to see how these beads can be used.

Definitely worthwhile to sign up for her NEWSLETTERS. She sends ONE newsletter per month and usually includes a discount coupon worth 10-25% off regular price. You will not be able to get the discount unless you are registered as being a newsletter subscriber. The website has a way of checking to make sure you are a subscriber or the discount code will not work when you go to pay.

Shipping is usually free or $2, unless your bead order is very large.

Cathe Holden Printables

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, this generous lady has a cornucopia of printables she shares with the public at large. You can use for real life or reduce in size for miniatures. Most printables are vintage or nostalgic style.

You can check out her FREEBIES Index here.

This is a sampling of printies available.

  Butterflies & Moths

 Vintage Floral postcards

  Rose Wreath labels

Vintage clock faces

  Paper House templates

Super tiny swavroski crystals

If you need super tiny Swavroski flatback crystals (5ss, 6ss, 7 ss), this is the place to go. He has all colors and varietys. Prices are very good.

FREE SHIPPING to all USA locations.

Kids Corner Tutorial Index

Did you know Miniature Collector's Kids Corner is available online?
Check it out at the following link: http://scottpublications.com/mcmag/kc/kidscorner.html

Projects from NOVEMBER 2006 onward are available. All projects can be printed out in convenient PDF format.

Root Beer Keg
Stacked Xmas boxes w/patterns
Cat Food Box Printie
Laundry Hamper from Spice Box Container
Egg Sign Printies & DIY Fimo Eggs
Kiva Fireplace Oven
Dunham Cocoanut 144 Dollhouse w/Printies
Pink Cake from Bottle Cap
Fimo Clay Cat Clock
Cattails, Fringe Flowers, Bunka Flower Fillers
Punched and Fringed Paper Flowers
Food Can Planters
Candles from Bead Findings
Ornament Box Pattern
Tiered Cakes from Plastic Bottle Caps
Chocolate Cake from Plastic Bottle Cap
Castle from Toilet Tube
Landscaping the Castle
Cinnamon rolls, Donuts, Lollipops, Citrus Fruit Slices
Picket Fence Shelf from Toothpicks
Pudding House Kitchen
Pudding House Living Room
Pudding House bedroom
Pudding Box House
Xmas yule log/pudding/cookie from Crayola Model Magic
Crate of Grapes--crate pattern, grape sign printie, grapes from mustard seeds
Pumpkin Planters from Wooden Dowels
Baby Bib, Booties & Bonnet from bunka
Tiered Wedding Cake from Bottle caps & Lace Trims
Checkerboard from Quilling Paper
Picnic Basket from Tan Needlepoint Canvas
Bottle Cap Cherry Pie & Tiered Cake Plate from Pushpins
Hand Puppet Pattern
Puppet Theater Pattern
Barn Lattern from Injection Bottle Ampule
Gingerbread House & Santa Nut Bowl from Crayola Model Magic, seed beads & sequins
Santa Napkin
Candlesticks from eyelets, jumpring & cotton swab
Display Box Pattern
Chalkboard Easel
Birdfeeder Tube
Fish Tank from Clear Display Box
Fabric Wheel Placemat
Entertainment Crackers
Burger, Fries, Soda Drink
Creamer Cup Trash Can
Victorian Bellpull from Jacquard Ribbon
Brownies from foam tray & Cooler from pellet gun container
No sew Log Cabin Quilt
Wagon with alphabet bead blocks
Jack-in-the-box/blocks
1950s Poodle Bag & Beret
Fabric Windsocks
Straw Hat with red bow
Scotty Dog Bookends
Lady Slipper Pattern
Watermelon Placemat & Napkin
Venetian Window Shade
Valentine Chocolate Candy Box
Shrinky Dink Plates & Clocks
Candy Canes, Lollipops, Santa from beads
Angel & Bird Xmas Ornaments
Teddy Bear & Snowman Xmas Ornaments
Pipe Cleaner Mummy
Child's Bed
Donkey Pinata
Lamb Pull Toy
Spatula, Pacifier & Belt
Books & Bookends from Stripwood
Decorating Easter Egg Vignette
Birthday Card Wall Vignette
Skirted Table, cardboard plates
Apron, potholder, oven mitt Pattern
Bottlebrush Xmas Tree