I decided to use my new Cabin Front Porch project to showcase a number of good techniques and basic materials for people who collect and display miniatures. Creative ... Read More

My miter boxes is not my favorite tool for cutting stripwood for dollhouses or other miniatures. I need to pull it out, clean off my desk, and find ... Read More

All of you who stay a season ahead, Halloween village pieces are arriving in the stores! I find it hard to take the thought of Halloween in July, but ... Read More

Miniature baskets come in all sizes, shapes, weaves and designs. Every culture that creates baskets seems driven to create small samples to test their work, or to sell ... Read More

Two big weekends are coming up for dollhouse miniaturists. Time to review the Tips for Attending a Miniature Show before you head out. It might save your back ... Read More

As usual in summer I look for small portable projects that I can finish during a trip. C&J's Mini Mission create great summer projects for those who do 1:12 ... Read More

Often the simplest solutions are the best. An old fashioned method of aging wood with a solution of iron and vinegar works as well today on miniatures as ... Read More

Leave out some fruit and raccoons always appear, at least at the cabins I frequent! Chasing real life raccoons out of the cherry tree at 5 am has ... Read More

This is a book that shows you how to make adorable miniature dogs using a felting needle and wool roving (unspun fiber). The author has included instructions for twenty different ... Read More

If you haven't made dollhouse scale waffles yet because you are still looking for a waffle maker, make your own waffle stamp instead! Polymer clay can be used to make ... Read More

Miniatures are easy to collect, but careful planning will help create a better collection. Choosing themes and storylines, as well as how people will view your collection will ... Read More

There are several ways to make stained glass effects for miniature projects. The new Sakura Glaze Pens are a useful method for producing raised lines and line decoration ... Read More

Lots of miniature projects need colored or stained glass. Sakura Glaze pens are an easy to use method of coloring on glass or clear plastic to produce stained glass designs. ... Read More

Miniature chairs are the focus of a new exhibit which runs until October 28th at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York at 40 West 53rd ... Read More

1:43 die cast cars are one of the widest collectible ranges within the vehicle collecting area. Surprisingly, several companies still create a lot of detail, including opening engine bays and ... Read More