Accessories
Items that would be considered objects in a scene, such as dishes, pictures, perfume bottles, etc.
Adhesives
What to use, how to apply, and how to remove.
Animals
All manner of miniature animal life (making a mouse, dog, whatever - no, not bug juice).
Architectural Details
Crown moulding, picture rails, cornices, trap doors, gables (etc).
Business
Pertaining to selling miniatures. How to run a miniature business (mail order, doing auctions, running a store, selling at shows)
Cameras and Photography
Photographing miniatures and equipment recommendations.
Celebrations and Holidays
Weddings/Bridal, Birthdays, Christmas, Easter, Halloween
Clay
Fimo, Sculpy and other polymer clays, paperclay, porcelain, ceramic, etc.
Clubs, Gatherings and Houseparties NEW
Getting the most out of get togethers and events.
Computers and The Internet
How to use your computer to save and search tips, find what you are looking for online, set up a website, etc.
Copyright
Anything pertaining to copyright issues.
Dolls
All about dolls, making, wigging and dressing.
Fabric and Needlework
Working with fabrics, threads and yarns.
Fairies and Fantasy
The whimsical, magical and fantastic.
Finishing
Surface finishing methods for houses, boxes and furniture, including walls, floors, ceilings and exteriors.
Food and Drink
Furniture and Appliances
Historical
Historical details and information to lend credibility to miniature scenes.
Instructions and Tutorials NEW
Interior Decorating
Articles about decorating principles and theory; use of space, color and texture.
Landscaping and Plants
Lighting and Wiring
Lumber and Building Materials
Materials for building structures.
Miscellaneous
Tips that do not fit anywhere else.
Printables
Where to find them, how to print them, seal them and use them.
Publications and Books
Not where to find, but what is available.
Remodeling and Restoration
Re-habbing and redoing; kit bashing; removing and replacing.
Resin, Caulking, Filling
Goo that isn't glue. (includes casting, mold making etc.)
Resources
Specific recommendations to sources that include how to find or contact them.
Safety Warnings
Smaller Scales
Many of the tips archived here will also fit in at least one other category, but something in the tip will be specific to scales smaller than 1/12 (1" = 1').
Structures
Houses, roomboxes, mousehouse, odd containers (breadbox, detergent box, gourd, books).
Themes
Scene and accessory details for themes like a witch's cave, bridal shower, or a lighthouse.
Tools
Windows and Window Treatments
Workshops and Organization
Setting up a better workspace. |