Materials to Make or Build Miniatures and Miniature Displays

Polymer clay, and its cousin metal clay, are a basis for all kinds of miniature projects. Originally developed in the 1930's it has come a long way since the 1970's when it first appeared in European toy shops as a model material. It is now recognized as a wide ranging artistic medium in a variety of colors and strengths, with varied handling properties.

Accidents happen! This article provides a list of things you can and can't do to repair miniatures, and outlines when and where to find experts. It's also a useful reference if you need to know what glue will work with what material!

Polymer Clay will make tools to use when working with polymer clay, or handles or stamps, any number of items useful when finishing miniatures or scenes. This isn't just an art material, or something to model shapes in, it may become your way to create unique tools for your projects.

Two part silicone mold putty is an easy to use, non toxic material for creating simple but detailed molds. It is the easiest, fastest means of producing a flexible, accurate, reusable mold which can be used with numerous materials to produce multiple miniatures, dollhouse miniatures , parts or replacements. It is easiest to use for simple push molds, but it can be used to create two part molds.

Food Grade forms of this putty are available, and most types will withstand up to 600 degrees Fahrenheit making them useful for metal casting as well as liquid polymer clay, polymer clay, paper, resin, epoxy resin, gelatin, chocolate and sugar molds.

This simple technique will turn new wood into aged silvered, brown or blackened wood within minutes of application. This is a great way to make repairs to items which have naturally weathered or to create the look of weathered boards or shingles on miniature buildings.