You are here:About>Hobbies & Games>Miniatures> Miniature Projects> Make Miniature Displays> Miniature Display Box - How to Create a Miniature Display Box
About.comMiniatures
Newsletters & RSSEmail to a friendSubmit to Digg

Assemble A Simple Display Box for Your Miniature Collection

From Lesley Shepherd,
Your Guide to Miniatures.
FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now!

Assemble Your Miniature Display Box Materials

materials to build a simple display box
Materials for assembling a simple display box.
Lesley Shepherd
Previous | Next >>
Materials and Supplies Needed
  • Two or three related collectible items to display. These might be a group of similar miniatures, items related to a trip you took or a few related items which are waiting for you to enlarge your collection before they go on regular display. You could use a few dollhouse miniatures, the start of a figurine collection, or a model railroad engine and car which are waiting for you to build a track.

  • A sturdy finished display box with a glass front which opens either on the front or the back. These are usually available from craft shops or some home décor/furnishing chains. The box should be wide enough and deep enough to hold your selection of miniatures, but not so large that it dwarfs the collection.

  • A photograph or illustration to act as a backdrop for the collection. For trip related items find a photo from your trip that relates to the miniatures you will showcase. For dollhouse miniatures you might find a photo of an appropriate room setting in a home magazine. For a railroad look for a photograph of the type of scenery you hope to use for the final display.

  • Acrylic or latex paints or decorative papers to decorate the outside of your box.

  • Glue, scissors, and wax adhesive to hold your miniatures in place if they need to stay put on their display shelf. Wax adhesive is available from craft and miniature shops. It is a soft wax which holds without staining finishes and can be removed with soap and warm water. It is not suitable for holding paper or fabrics.

  1. Assemble Your Miniature Display Box Materials
  2. Finish the Box Exterior
  3. Size your Photo to Fit the Back of the Box
  4. Attach the Photo to the Miniature Display Box Back
  5. Arrange Your Miniatures in the Display Box

Previous | Next >>

 All Topics | Email Article | | |
Advertising Info | News & Events | Work at About | SiteMap | Reprints | HelpOur Story | Be a Guide
User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Privacy Policy©2008 About, Inc., A part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.