ISSUE 2 - 2024
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Smaller Scales
UNIQUE PROJECTS in 1:24 & 1:48
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Welcome to Issue two
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Making issue 2 of this magazine a reality, would not have been possible without the support of our wonderful contributors... Thank you for having continued faith in this new publication! Teresa Azzinnaro Sharon Blackburn Steven Bearpark Bob (& Philip Thompson) Ann Evans & Rob Tysall Sarah Harper Ann Holmes Andy Hopwood Leslie Hopwood Patty Lindsey Sam Lovell Roz Maclean Jennifer Maddox Sylvie Nicolet Jean Oxtoby Lee Robinson Penny Rose Liz Sewell Jan Southerton Charlotte Stokoe Philip Thompson & Last, but never least; the wonderful members of the Petite Properties’ Modelling Community (on Facebook)
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Dear Reader, Bea camping this summer... We may only be two issues deep into our publishing adventure, but when working on this latest issue, we hit a most unexpected problem… Not enough pages! Back in 2022, when we began to plan this new magazine, we were mindful that to take on the production of 100 pages of quality content every three months was going to be a huge challenge… and I don’t mind admitting that Mo and I were more than a little daunted by the prospect. But oh how we shouldn’t have worried! Instead, we’ve had to get out a publishing shoehorn to try and squeeze everything we wanted to include, into only 100 pages. But thankfully; squeeze it all in we did! In this issue, you will not only find the incredible work of numerous professional miniature artisans, but we’ve also showcased the stunning smaller scale creations of amateur and hobby miniaturists too! From the stunningly detailed floral creations of the talented Jan Southerton (page 4), to the jaw-droppingly lifelike model buildings made by Lee Robinson (page 7). I think that it is safe to say, we have something to inspire and interest every smaller scale miniaturist in our exciting second edition! Alongside inspiring updates from our regular contributors; Steven Bearpark (page 69), Jennifer Maddox (page 32) and not forgetting dear Bob (page 99), we also are delighted to welcome onboard the talented writer Ann Evans, photographer Rob Tysall (page 98) and wallpaper designer Pat Lindsey (page 59) into our growing PP magazine family. And finally… If you love to sink your creative teeth into smaller scale projects, then you will be excited to know that we have squeezed in an inspiring collection of step by step projects; including an in depth ‘Book Box’ mini-series (page 55), Mo in Belton House’s which could be easily adapted to suit any of the Orangery... smaller scales. So at last, it’s time to put down the shoehorn, as Mo and I invite you to dive head first into this brand new issue… Happy mini-ing!
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regulars Doors 30 A’door’able More doors to admire &
features
Flower Lady 4 The Talented professional miniaturist Jan Southerton shares her stunning small scale blooms
inspire! of Discussion 39 Point Do you shop with Temu? There are great savings to be had, but at what cost? Bookshelf 48 The Our quarterly celebration of handy reference books Spaces 76 Creative Sam Lovell explains why
creativity can happen in the smallest of spaces
The Club 91 Join Meet the members of San Diego Miniature Crafters
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Just For Fun Mo asks Kensington Festival Organiser Charlotte Stokoe some unusual questions
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Harper 12 Potty Meet mini potter Sarah Harper, who is totally potty for pots! STORY: 18 COVER Parterre & Orangery
The inspiration behind PP’s latest elegant garden scene
French Gîte 26 ATalented miniaturist Philip Thompson shares his quarter scale sun drenched diorama
66 & Pictures 98 Words We welcome Ann Evans & Rob Tysall to PP’s magazine family
LNR Models Lee Robinson shares his stunningly realistic quarter scale creations
Half Scale feature: Raven Lodge: We explore Penny Rose’s overgrown 1:24 dolls house with a sad back story
inspiration Interiors 14 Inspirational Teresa Azzinnaro takes us on a tour of her 1:24th country cottage
Miniaturist of the Moment
35 We celebrate PPMC member Sylvie Nicolet’s stunning smaller scale creations
& Out 44 Inside We take a look at the stunning interior of Roz Maclean’s nostalgic quarter scale cottage.
Vernacular: 50 Spectacular Kingston Lacy Inspirational Dorset architecture with a surprising Venetian twist!
Scale Minis 59 Small Patty Lindsey shares her tiny 1:144 creations on: 79 Spotlight Hedgerow Cottage One kit, transformed by three miniaturists; equals three very different dolls houses
Birthday Miniatura! Bash Corner 86 Happy We look forward to the 100th 88 Kit Sharon Blackburn recreates Miniatura Show with Andy Hopwood
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her favourite pub in 1:76 scale
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help & advice
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Up Parterre 32 Light 22 The Lighting expert Jennifer Create realistic stone walls Bea explains her step by step approach to creating a realistic & versatile 1:48 stone finish. Make: 31 Quick Weathered Stonework
Bring your 3D printed fountains, statues & urns to life!
Workbench 64 Bea’s Bea shares her top 10 tools Miniature Maestro
69 Our super talented
regular contributor, Steven Bearpark is back with another instalment of his Raven’s Perch build
Book Box In 1:24 55 ACreate a hidden cottage within the covers of a book! We kick off the first instalment of Bea’s new mini series!
To Basics: 84 Back Paint
Bea give her sage advice on the different types of paint available
Printis 63 Wallpaper 1:48 floral paper by Patty Lindsey
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Maddox continues her exclusive series on illuminating smaller scale miniatures
Bob 99 Ask Meet PPMC’s celebrity member and all round cheeky chappy – Bob!
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