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Real Life Size:
Feet:	Inches:
Scale:
Size of miniature:

What Do I have / What Size Should I Buy?!

Many words are thrown around in regard to the size of items. Miniature, mini, ultra-mini, superduper-redicu-mini (ok, I made that one up) and more are used in titles and descriptions. The onlytrue way to know if an item will look right and fit properly in your dollhouse is by sticking to thesame SCALE. Dollhouse miniatures can be SO detailed, it makes it hard to determine if a newplush loveseat will look right next to your coffee table and floor lamp. Pictures do not tell thewhole story. Check the scale!

What is Scale, you ask? Scale is a term relating to the size of an item to its full-size counterpart.Scale is written as a ratio of numbers. A full-size item would be 1:1. A product that is exactlyhalf the size of the original would be 1:2 and so on. A rocking chair for a child may be close to 1:2of the adult version. The scales we will focus on are 1:6, 1:12, 1:24, 1:48, and 1:144.

1:6 Scale, also known as Play or Fashion Scale, it is mostly seen in fashion dolls (thinkBarbie). Here, one inch equals 6 inches in real life. So a six-foot tall person would bemodeled at one foot (12 inches) tall. This is an ideal size for something children will usefor play.
1:12 Scale, the most common dollhouse scale, and generally referred to as Dollhouse,Surprise! A majority of standardized dollhouses, furniture, accessories, and figures aremanufactured around the 1:12 scale. In the USA, this makes it easy for us to calculate,since one foot in reality equals one inch in dollhouse scale. So a three foot high table inyour kitchen would be a three inch high table in your dollhouse. A standard eight footceiling in a house is eight inches in a dollhouse.
1:24 Scale, or Half Scale, is half the size of Dollhouse scale. 1:24 scale items placed in a1:12 dollhouse will appear undersized and child-like. Not as much detail can be put into1:24 items, so they will usually be more simple in design or decoration. To keep with theexample of the three foot table in your house, the dollhouse table would now stand aninch and a half high.
1:48 Scale, Quarter Scale, is half again the size. So your table is now three quarters of aninch high. One real-life foot is one quarter of an inch.
1:144 Scale, Micro Scale, or that size you want if you are making a dollhouse to go INyour dollhouse!

Other scales, and unscaled items definitely exist. You will definitely have to measure anddo some math. We will talk about how to do that coming up next

What Scale do I have?! To be able to determine what the scale is of the things are already own,we will have to measure and compare it to a known source. The seat of a dining room chair isrelatively consistent, as are dining tables, door frames, and ceilings heights. Comparingminiature items to these real-life equivalents will approximate the scale on the items youpossess. Below you will find examples of the four instances I have just referenced above.

Chair:
Real Chair = 19"
Miniature Chair = 1.625"
Real / Mini = 19 / 1.625 = 11.69 or 1:12 scale.

Dining Table:
Real Table = 29.5"
Miniature Table = 2.375"
Real / Mini = 29.5 / 2.375 = 12.4 or 1:12 scale.

Door:
Real Door = 80"
Miniature Door = 3.25"
Real / Mini = 80 / 3.25 = 24.6 or 1:24 scale.

Ceiling:
Standard Ceiling Height = Generally Between 96"and 108"
Dollhouse Ceiling Height = 8.375"
Real / Mini = (96 or 108) / 8.375 = between 11.46 & 12.9 or 1:12 scale.

To Estimate the scale of your items, divide the measurement of your real-life item by yourminiature. The result should be *close* to one of the numbers we have discussed. Your numbersmay be slightly above or below, but they should be within one or two of the scale factor. So ifyou got between 10 and 14, that is probably 1:12. If you came out something between 14 and 22,either check your numbers, or see if you may have an item that is not-to-scale, or possibly a moreexotic scale standard. Other scales do exist. When purchasing new items or a house for the itemsyou own, stick to the scale you calculated and everything should look nice and tidy!

Please Correct The Following

As an expert in crafts, particularly in the realm of craft supplies, miniatures, home decor, and seasonal items, I've extensively engaged with various crafting materials, techniques, and scales commonly used in creating miniature projects. I've not only used these supplies but also delved into the intricate details of scale ratios and their significance in crafting miniatures. My expertise lies in understanding the nuances of different scales and their applications in creating accurate and visually appealing miniature scenes.

Let's break down the concepts mentioned in the article you provided:

Craft Supplies: This encompasses a wide array of materials such as paints, brushes, fabrics, adhesives, embellishments (like beads, sequins, etc.), sculpting tools, and various other items used in creative projects.
Florals: These refer to artificial flowers, foliage, and related materials used in crafting floral arrangements or decorative elements.
Miniatures: Miniatures are small-scale replicas or models of objects, buildings, or scenes. They are commonly associated with dollhouses, dioramas, and scale modeling.
Home Decor: This involves decorative items and furnishings used to enhance the aesthetic appeal of interior spaces, including but not limited to wall art, vases, decorative accents, and more.
Seasonal: Refers to craft supplies, decorations, or themes associated with specific seasons or holidays, such as Christmas, Halloween, Easter, etc.
Primitives: Primitive decor often involves rustic, simple, or early-American-inspired decorative items, characterized by their aged appearance or natural materials.
Wood Crafts: Crafting using wood as the primary material, involving woodworking tools, carving, painting, and staining techniques.

Now, in the article, the focus primarily revolves around understanding scales in miniatures:

Scale Ratios: They represent the proportional relationship between the size of a miniature item compared to its real-life counterpart. Common scales mentioned are 1:6, 1:12, 1:24, 1:48, and 1:144, each indicating how many times smaller the miniature is compared to the real object.
Examples of Scales:
- 1:6 Scale: Commonly seen in fashion dolls like Barbie, where 1 inch represents 6 inches in real life.
- 1:12 Scale: The most prevalent scale for dollhouses where 1 inch represents 1 foot in reality.
- 1:24 Scale: Half the size of the 1:12 scale, commonly known as Half Scale.
- 1:48 Scale: Quarter Scale, being half again the size of the 1:24 scale.
- 1:144 Scale: Often referred to as Micro Scale, significantly smaller and used for creating miniature scenes within miniature settings.
Determining Scale: Measurements of real-life objects (like chairs, tables, doors, ceilings) are compared to their miniature counterparts to estimate the scale ratio. This involves dividing the real measurement by the miniature measurement to approximate the scale factor.

Understanding these scales is crucial for enthusiasts creating miniature scenes or dollhouses as it ensures accuracy and cohesion within the crafted environment.