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Artisanal Miniature Furnishings Lexicon
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  • 1. Traditional interlocking joint, emblematic of fine miniature cabinetry
  • 2. Finely ribbed fabric sometimes replicated in dollhouse upholstery details
  • 3. Complex inlay of wood veneers to create pictorial surfaces in dollhouse design
  • 5. Row of tiny turned supports typical in miniature balcony railings
  • 7. Precise measuring tool essential for accurate dimensional miniaturism
  • 9. Highly figured wood prized for its unpredictable grain, used in luxe mini furnishings
  • 11. Small ceramic vessel name borrowed by miniature furniture as a term for tiny bowls
  • 12. Artisan specializing in delicate sculpting of miniature ornamental motifs
  • 15. Decorative embellishment technique involving raised tiny ornamentation on furniture
  • 16. Thin, intricately cut paper ornaments, named for a German city, used for delicate décor
  • 18. Priming layer for miniature walls or furniture surfaces, borrowed from classical painting
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  • 4. Machines adapted for tiny turning of wooden components such as miniature legs
  • 6. Metal or wood finishing with a black lacquer technique, dating to 17th-century import art
  • 8. Technique offering a polished, layered sheen reminiscent of oriental tiny table finishes
  • 10. Surface covered with thin decorative wood layers, a hallmark of refined mini crafting
  • 13. Small turned wood or metal rod, core structural element in miniature chairs
  • 14. Elegantly curved furniture leg, adapted into scaled-down Victorian dollhouse pieces
  • 17. Intricate cut-out patterns in wood, enhancing miniature chair backs with filigree
  • 19. Support framework used in scaled-down tables, harkening back to medieval designs
  • 20. Synthetic material often molded and cured to create miniature furniture elements

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