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I feel like I’m missing the point on Tumblr – what exactly is it good for? After a few weeks, I’m still struggling to find people who are actually making/doing/saying anything. Instead I’m lost in a bewildering world of reblogs,… Continue Reading →

Dollhouse decorating on the cheap: AliExpress

Tiny objects are surprisingly expensive. Inch-for-inch, I’d spend far more furnishing a 1/6th scale room then I’d ever spend on a full size one. One way I’ve found to trim the costs is to purchase from AliExpress. The economics of… Continue Reading →

Review: Moana – A true adventure doll

Fashion dolls were not built to have adventures – they were built to model fashions. The store shelves include some half-hearted nods to a life beyond the closet, but they largely support the most mundane day imaginable – including playsets… Continue Reading →

Gradual stiffening, in miniature

Lily’s garden wall of brick and foam represents the idea of gradual stiffening – the second, but probably not the last, time I’ll mention the influence of Christopher Alexander and his pattern language in my work. I like to think… Continue Reading →

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