Tool reviews, lists, and techniques for use with miniatures of all types.
Review of ultra smooth saw blades from CMK (Czech Master Kits) for model builders
Review of Kemper Mini Finger Tools or Micro Saws
Review of the Plank Forming Jig From Micro-Mark
Archimedean drills or push drills are useful tools for drilling pilot holes and small precise holes for construction of model ships, railroads and dolls house miniatures.
Amati's hand held nail nailer makes easy work of inserting fine nails and brads in dolls house hinges, model ship planks or dollhouse wiring.
Clay shapers are tools with flexible silicone tips that allow you to create fine details in many modelling materials. They are very useful for sculpting dolls house dolls and miniature gaming figures.
A portable potting bench that makes a great portable workspace for modellers and miniaturists
Uses of a razor saw in working with miniatures and models. Descriptions of different types of razor saws and their advantages for miniatures.
Review of Kemper Clay cutters for polymer and other clays used to make miniatures and dolls house projects.
Make scale miniature or dollhouse cookie cutters or detail cutters for polymer clay using large drinking straws or foil from old baking pans and waste polymer clay.
Pro's and cons of using commercial templates to measure polymer clay for color blends and miniatures.
A review of Tweezer Bee Reverse Grip Tweezers by EK Success and their use with miniatures, models and dolls house projects.
Review of Tonic Studios folding rotary scoring tool
Review of magnetic gluing jigs for assembling miniature parts.
Review of Master Airscrew's balsa stripper, used for cutting large amounts of strip wood up to 1/4 inch thick and 1/2 inch wide.
MagEyes are an easy to wear, lightweight and adjustable magnifying headband, useful to miniaturists and modellers in all fields. The design allows for the use of magnification at several levels, with an instant switch to a regular field of vision.
How to use corner clamps or mitre clamps to hold the sides of a dolls house or roombox in position while the glue sets.
List of basic tools for all types of miniatures, from scale models through to dolls houses. A good set of portable tools to take to club nights and workshops.
Precision glue tips are available for cyanoacetate and pva based glues. These tiny tips can make accurate glue application much easier for miniatures, models and dolls house projects.
Keep your paper punches running smoothly by following these quick tips.
Task lighting and magnification are important for crafts people who work in miniature scales on dolls houses, railroads or other miniature collectibles. This list of lamps and bulbs makes suggestions to improve the view of your miniature work of art.
This toothbrush holder holds your craft glue bottles securely upside down. No more waiting for the glue to reach the tip.
List of tools for miniaturists modeling or sculpting in clay, polymer clay, paperclay or other modeling materials.
How to use polymer clay to create simple texturing tools.
Review of Midwest Products Easy Cutter Stripwood Cutter for use with all types of miniatures and scale models.
