Miniatures Basics

To start making miniatures, you'll need to gather the right supplies, learn about scale, and practice other basic techniques to help you master the craft.
Illustration of items to measure things with
How to Estimate Measurements Without a Ruler or Tape Measure
A razor saw ready to cut through a piece of craft wood in a simple miter box.
Tools for Miniature Woodwork and Dollhouse Furniture
Model of commuters waiting at tram stop
Craft, Art, and Building Materials for Miniatures
Father and Daughter playing with dollhouse
Determining Dollhouse Scale and Sizes of Miniatures
A clamping dollhouse power centre next to a simple plug in board from China.
How to Choose the Best Electrical System for a Dollhouse
Miniature crochet duck
Hooks and Threads for Miniature Crochet
Three paper house
Online Resources for Printable Miniature Buildings
A set of miniature drills in a drill index, along with a revolving head pin vice and a mini drill.
How to Choose and Use a Pin Vise or Mini Drill for Miniatures
Acrylic paints
How to Use Acrylic Paints for Models and Miniatures
Blue model house
Materials for Scale Models and Dollhouses
Dollhouse
Recognizing and Using 1:12 or One Inch to One Foot Scale
miniature sculping tools
Modeling and Sculpting Tools for Miniaturists
Macro image of vintage toy car
Beginner's Guide to Painting a Metal Miniature
Artificial flowers composition
Cold Porcelain for Miniatures
Father showing son model car in new house.
Top 1:18 Scale Die-Cast Car Companies