Jane Harrop started making miniatures as a hobby 16 years ago and has been teaching adult education classes on making miniatures for the past 13 years. She sells her work to collectors through miniatures fairs, travels around the UK presenting miniatures workshops, and has presented workshops on-line to miniatures enthusiasts around the world. This is her second book for GMC Publications; her first, Thirties & Forties Miniatures in 1:12 Scale, was published in 2007. She is also the author of two books published by David & Charles in a 'Dolls House Do-it-Yourselfe(tm) series: Toys and Games (2003) and Finishing Touches (2004). Jane lives with her family in Cheshire. Also available by the same author: Thirties & Forties Miniatures in 1:12 Scale 9781861085016.