Professional Documents
Culture Documents
March 2011: Issue No 32
Cover Image: Lisa Johnson‐Richards
Regular Features…
5 Editor’s Note: Read Bea Broadwood’s
introduc on & welcome to this month’s fabulous
edi on of the FREE AIM magazine!
30 On My Workbench This Month: NEW!!! AIM member
Warren Barnard introduces himself and his brand new
regular feature.
34 New on the Web: This month we feature the website
of AIM member and miniature food ar san Sarah Maloney.
10 Things You Never Knew About Me: Learn unusual facts
about our members! This month we feature Debbe Mize.
44 In Season This Month: Vicky Guile and AIM members take a
closer look at food in Tudor mes.
28 58 Aunt Anastasia: If you have a miniature dilemma, then why
not write to our very own agony aunt for her advice?
60 Miniatura Preview: A preview of new items that will be on
show by AIM Members at Spring Miniatura.
66 Smaller Scales: This month Jean Day takes a closer look at
all things Tudor in smaller scale miniatures.
70 Tumbleton Tower: Regular ‘fantasy feature’ compiled by
Celia of Oberon’s Wood. This month Celia invites Julia and
Hywel Jeffreys to review ’The Gatehouse’ dolls house kit.
18 78 Ge ng to Know You: Find out more about AIM member
and smaller scales food ar san Courtney Strong.
81 Tips and Hints: NEW!!! AIM member Janet Smith presents
109 the best of this month’s ps and hints for miniaturists.
84 Through the Keyhole: We take a peek through the keyhole
and into the workspace of AIM member Linda Master.
87 AIM Adver sing: NEW!! Promote your business in the AIM
magazine ‐ available to members AND non‐members.
90 Gallery Feature: AIM member Jean Day presents a gallery
of Tudor miniatures from the members of AIM.
100 Blog of the Month: Featuring the blog of Bea and Tony
Broadwood of Pe te Proper es Ltd.
104 Cross Over Cra s: Featuring AIM member Robin Be erley.
108 Show Report: From Thame Dolls House and Miniatures Fair.
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112 The Kni ng Basket: Read the latest instalment of Frances Powell’s
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popular kni ng series.
115 Sew Retro!: AIM member Kathi Mendenhall’s regular sewing feature.
120 The Miniature Grapevine: Catch up on all the latest news and
announcements from the interna onal world of miniatures.
Features…
6 Cover Story: Genealogy in Miniature: Guest contributor
Elizabeth Grace and AIM member Lisa Johnson‐Richards share
the story behind the crea on of a miniature Tudor Family.
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16 Pomanders: AIM member Marianne Colijn gives insight into
the fragrant and popular pomanders of the Tudor mes.
18 The Tudor Mill and Blacksmith’s Shop: Lidi Stroud shows us
around her 1:12 scale mill and blacksmith’s workshop.
24 A Bird in the Hand: Sally Watson discovers more about falconry 44
and birds of prey in this special feature.
28 A Gyrfalcon for a King: AIM member Liz McInnis explains the
significance of the bird in your mini scene.
37 King Henry VIII & His Wives: Find out more about the infamous
Tudor king and his 6 wives with AIM member Diane Yunnie.
50 Tudor Estate Agents: Jean Day presents a variety of miniature
proper es, typical of the Tudor period, for your viewing
pleasure and considera on.
82 Pewter… A Brief History: AIM member Naomi Machida
shares the history of pewter and its uses.
109 Blackwork Embroidery: The history and origins of
blackwork embroidery by AIM member Helen Woods. 96
22 Pe t Point Cushions: Ludwina Akbulut‐Van Oosterwyck
shares two of her miniature s tching charts.
47 Easy Po age in Any Scale: Janet Smith shows us how to
make miniature versions of this staple Tudor meal.
54 Tudor Brick Making: AIM member CJ Cormier shows us
how to create a realis c Tudor brick effect.
76 Tudor Thatched Roof: Part one of a three part Tudor
thatched roof project from AIM member CJ Cormier.
102 Tudor Printables: AIM member Jean Day shares useful
Tudor printables for your dolls house or miniature scene.
114 Monmouth Cap: AIM member Frances Powell’s pa ern
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If not, copy, paste and CLICK now – www.ar sansinminiatures.com and come and
meet us all. Founded in 2007 by Bea (Fiona) Broadwood of Pe te Proper es, the
website has been created in order to showcase the fantas c work of the individual
professional interna onal ar san members who create beau ful and original scale
miniatures for sale to the public. Together they form the Ar sans In Miniature
associa on.
Since its launch the AIM associa on has rapidly grown and now boasts membership of
well over 200 professional ar sans, including some of the most talented within the
miniature world!
On the website you will find further informa on 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 ar san who is interested in joining the associa on, you will
find all the informa on there.....
If you are wondering what Fairs may be on in your area – that informa on is there
too…
Please note
AIM is an ac ve associa on
to which all members
contribute.
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Falconer by Teresa Thompson
www.costumecavalcade.co.uk
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