Assemble A Simple Display Box for Your Miniature Collection

Assemble Your Miniature Display Box Materials

Materials for assembling a simple display box.

Lesley Shepherd

• 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.

• Assemble Your Miniature Display Box Materials
• Finish the Box Exterior
• Size your Photo to Fit the Back of the Box
• Attach the Photo to the Miniature Display Box Back
• Arrange Your Miniatures in the Display Box