An IGMA Fellow in Silversmithing, Pete Acquisto has been making beautiful 1:12 scale silver and gold reproductions since the 1980s. Based in Arizona, Pete has attended Good Sam for more than 30 years. He is continually producing new and exciting miniature silver masterpieces. Each one is an objet d'art. Web: http://www.AcquistoSilver.com
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| Silver Victorian Pickle Castor, with glass by Ferenc Albert. 1:12 scale. |
Dealer Fern Vasi Dolls
An IGMA Artisan, Fern Vasi creates captivating 1:12 scale porcelain character dolls of all ages and from all walks of life. Each tells a story with its distinctive costuming, body language, and varied emotions. Do stop by Fern's table. Her figures are sure to bring a smile to your face.
Email: fernvasidolls@yahoo.com
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| "Trying on his new look" is a humorous scene that showcases a hairdresser fitting a gorilla with a classical French white wig, complete with feathers. |
Dealer Roberta Solari, Le Miniature Di Eurosia, Italy
Roberta Solari creates decorated tiles and decorated terracotta Tuscany pottery. She makes distressed wood-with-wire sideboards, tables, garden potting benches, distressed wire birdcages, and many other fabulous distressed decorative wire accessories.
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| Low distressed wood table with single candle and other items. Separate small tin tray. Pair of white pumpkin candles. |
Dealer Sandra Wall Rubin
Sandra Wall Rubin is an IGMA Fellow and a master at creating unique miniature floral arrangements. Her inspiration often comes from 17th century Dutch masters paintings. Sandra's processes are numerous, as she uses a variety of conventional--and unconventional--materials.
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| Beautiful ikebana arrangements inspired by floral arrangements of 16th century Dutch masters. Note: Ikebana is the ancient Japanese art of flower arranging. |
Dealer Troy Schmidt, Red Dragon Pottery
Troy Schmidt of Red Dragon Pottery is known for his creations of exceptional quality wheel-thrown porcelain artwork in 1-inch scale. Each piece is individually handcrafted on a full size potter's wheel. In detailed miniature, Troy creates replicas of historic ceramic styles as well as modern art for miniature museums and collectors. He is known for constructing a diverse assortment of pottery shapes and styles. Web: www.reddragonpottery.com
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| Blue Celadon Group: A soft grey-blue celadon glaze that highlights any texture and carving on the porcelain. |
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| White/Green Japanese Celadon Group: The formula for this recipe was given to me by Harvey Young a potter from Mashiko, Japan. While conducting a workshop at our Santa Barbara studio in the 1990's he reformulated one of his glazes so we could use our local ingredients - this glaze was the result. |
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| Shino Group: This is an orange American variant of a glaze group that had it origins in 16th century Japan and was at that time typically white with orange edge highlights. Over time it has evolved to include a group of glazes that range from white to orange (sometimes with gray/black speckling). |
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| Black and Gold Group: A metallic Semi-Matt Black glaze of my own formulation highlighted with bright gold luster in 22K |
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| Crackle Group: A delicate Asian inspired glaze which appears ancient and timeless at the same time. |
Dealer Deb Laue, Dragonfly International
Dragonfly International is where-to-go for supplies and kits to make jewelry, hats, hatboxes, purses, toys, trunks, gift boxes, and much more. Deb Laue carries a fine selection of leathers, laces, trims, fabrics and flocking. She also has mannequins, display busts and stands for the do-it-yourself miniaturist. Her first-rate crafter tools are "must have."
Web: www.dragonflyintl.com
Dealer Debbie Young, Young at Heart
Long-time dealer Debbie Young offers quarter-scale kits. Most are reproductions of actual houses. Over the years, she and her husband Jeff have created more than 100 different house kits. They also make quarter-scale individual room and whole house furniture kits. This year, Debbie is offering a pre-registered Friday Workshop. Web: http://youngatheartminiatures.com
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| Oct. 12 Friday Workshop, "¼-inch Gothic Display House." |
Dealer Alvin & Rose Schulz, A&R Miniatures
Alvin & Rose Schultz specialize in LED lighting and sound accents. Their line includes working Televisions, Holiday pillar candles, Caldrons (with or without sound), Christmas trees, Wizard’s Tables, Thunder and Lightning, Flickering log sets (with or without sound) and Mantels. They also do custom LED lighting and sound designs. Products include 1:12 scale, 1:24 scale, and 1:48 scale.
Web: http://www.arminiatures.com
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