Making Miniature Books Part 2....Inspirational Collection

I am lucky enough to have been able to collect a number of miniature books made by the most talented of artisans. These have provided me with lots of inspiration now I am filling the shelves of Flourish & Blotts.

This is an open vampire book by the talented Erika Van Horn.....

 ..... and of course I couldn't resist this open wand for Ollivander's.

This is a leather covered book that has been aged beautifully with all the natural textures enhanced.

This book is destined for the Magical Menagerie's Dragon Room. 

 All of Erika's books have aged parchment pages even this secret potion book's pages are completely separate! Erika's work is highly sought after so it is well worth joining her mailing list to see all her new items for sale. She also has an Etsy shop Ev Miniatures and a blog where Erika has also shown some of her own lovely collection, check it out here Erika's Blog 

These teeny tiny paperbacks are handmade by Treefeathers and the printing is so clear it really puts my own efforts to shame. 

I have recently discovered the truly gorgeous miniature books of Pat Carlson whose packaging is collectable in itself. Each tiny, beautiful book has its own hand styled and painted match box cover.

Pat's books are fully functioning and open to reveal readable pages and illustrations.

Pat is currently taking a break from miniature making as she is having knee replacement surgery but hopes to be back in August. Pat also sells her work on Etsy so be sure to add her shop to your favourites.

These aged a distressed favourites are by a young artisan L.Delaney whose Etsy shop is full of wonderful books and other eclectic and unusual items.

 You will have to excuse this awful photograph that does not do justice to these beautifully crafted books by Lee Ann Borgia. They are all readable and Lee Ann does a full wizard range as well as many other vintage titles. 

Lee Ann also has a shop on Ebay and usually offers free shipping.

 This collection of Gilderoy's books were purchased from a US site Fingertip Fantasies. They have a huge range of complete sets of books.

 Lastly, but most certainly not least, my first toppling book stack by Karin Casper who makes the most delightful miniatures and cottages.

 I couldn't resist trying it out for size in the window, I think it looks perfect as a statement piece.

Karin sometimes has work for sale in her Etsy shop.

If I win the lottery anytime soon I will fill the shelves of Flourish & Blotts with the work of all these talented artisans. Until then it's back to the drawing/cutting board for me!!

I would also like to thank everyone who has left a helpful hint or tip on my previous posts. Thank you all so much for taking the time to offer some of your expertise and information.

A Few of My Favourite Things..........Part 1, Erika van Horn.

As there is still not any sign of me getting back into my workshop I thought  I would start a series of blogs showing a some of the pieces I have been collecting for my current Diagon Alley project.

I hope you will enjoy taking inspiration from these marvellous artisan's work.

I have recently begun collecting pieces by Erika Van Horn of EV Miniatures from the US.  

 I have this marvellous vampire open book for Flourish and Blotts.

I especially like the the way the pages are aged as well as the book mark.

Of course this book of wands was a must for Ollivander's Wand Shop and will look perfect on the shop counter.

 The delicate candelabra will probably find a home in The Leaky Cauldron. 

 The candles are partly burnt down and dripping candle wax a technique I have so far found impossible to emulate.

Erika has a whole range of butterfly items which have sold out really quickly so I was pleased to have acquired these two wonderfully fragile specimens.

These are for either the Magical Menagerie or the Apothecary. 

Erika only produces a few items at a time and she has a lot of fans so I am delighted to have a few of her items in my collection. I missed out on the miniature reliquaries range recently which were very unusual but I will definitely look out for these in the future.

Erika also has an Etsy shop and blog where more of her wonderful work can be seen.