Miniature Projects and Tutorials for Dolls Houses, Models, Railroads & More
By Lesley Shepherd, About.com Guide
- Materials and Tools for Miniatures and Scale Models
- Miniature Projects
- Maintain a Collection
- Plan a Display
Materials and Tools for Miniatures and Scale Models
These basic materials are used for a wide range of miniature and modelling projects. You can make miniatures with a minimum of tools and materials, then add to your toolkit or materials stash as needed.
- Basic Materials Used for Miniatures
- Basic Toolkit for Beginners
- Hand Tools for Miniature Woodwork and Dolls House Furniture
- Basics of Polymer Clay
- Materials For Model Buildings and Dolls Houses
- Useful Glues for Miniatures and Models
- Modeling and Sculpting Tools for Miniaturists
- Sanding and Polishing Tools and Materials for Miniatures
- Hobby, Craft, and Carving Knives for Miniatures and Models
- Tasklighting and Magification for Miniaturists
- Two Part Silicone Mold Putty
Miniature Projects
You can build original, high quality miniatures to add to your collection. All kinds of projects in all sizes and scales.
- Gallery of Beginner's Miniature Projects
- Make Miniature Dolls and Figures
- Sew or Assemble Clothes for Dolls House Dolls
- Make Miniature Animals, Birds and Fish
- Make Miniature Foods
- Make Miniature Junk Food
- Beginner's Guide and Plans For Making Miniature and Dollhouse Furniture
- Make Miniature Plants and Flowers
- Printable Miniature Projects - Wallpapers, Boxes, Bags, Fabrics
- Printable Kitchen Miniatures
- Seasonal Miniature Projects
- Make Miniature Lamps and Fires
- Miniature Needlework Charts
- Printable Scale Buildings
Maintain a Collection
Build and keep records that will improve the value of your collection. In case of accidents you may want to hang onto both the records and the information about repairs!
- How to Find Information About Your Miniatures
- Document Your Collection
- Printable Collectible Reference Sheets
- Nine Tips for Beginning Miniature Collectors
- Before You Repair Your Miniatures
Plan a Display
Proper planning can take an average collection to a much higher level. Get those collectibles out of the cupboard and on display where you can enjoy (and protect) them.
- Choose a Theme and Storyline For a Miniature Display
- Planning the Location, Size and Scope of a Miniature Display
- Plan a Collection of Dolls House Miniatures
Build a Display
Create customized displays that suit your collection. Every miniature deserves to be showcased instead of stored.
- Assemble a Simple Display Box
- Build a Roombox or Display Box From Aircraft or Baltic Birch Plywood
- Build a Dolls House Roombox From Book Board
- Build an Easy Dolls House or Dollhouse Bookcase From Baltic Birch Plywood
- Build a Dollhouse Window Box Display with a Simple Removeable Store Front
- Create a Rustic Miniature Cabin Front Porch Display Shelf In Doll's House Scale
- Make Bookends to Display Your Miniatures
- Make a Breakaway Box with Hinged Sides
- Make a Display Tree for Easter (or Halloween/ Christmas)
- Miniature Blacklights for Scale Displays
- Start a Collection of Doll's House Miniatures
Reference Galleries
Find your next project in the photo galleries. Lots of unusual buildings and items to use as a reference.
Your Shows and Projects
Galleries for you to show off your creativity. Please submit photos using the photo submission guidelines linked below.