Toys and Games (Dolls House Do-It-Yourself)

An essential step-by-step guide to making over 35 toys and games for the 1/12th scale dolls' house.Create a range of beautifully detailed and life-like traditional toys and games for the dolls' house. From building blocks and a blackboard in the nursery to skipping ropes and tennis rackets in the yard, toys and games are an important part of daily life in a dolls' house. Find 35 step-by-step illustrated projects showing in detail how to make a variety of toys and games and variations of each. Projects include:Building blocks and mini housesKitesAbacusXylophoneJack-in-the-box and more!An illustrated section on the basic materials and equipment used offers practical guidance while the basic techniques, such as working with wood, using glues and varnishing, are illustrated with easy-to-follow photos. Templates and diagrams for each piece are also included.Jane Harrop is the author of 'Toys and Games (Dolls House Do-It-Yourself)' with ISBN 9780715314364 and ISBN 071531436X.