General Resources
- Aging or Weathering New Wood: Learn how to get a beautiful aged silver finish on wood using vinegar.
- Make Easy Molds for Miniatures: Learn to make reausable molds using two-part silicone mold putty. Easy to use, non-toxic material for creating simple, detailed molds.
- Miniature Scale Conversion Charts: Handy charts from NAME convert real-life measurements into 1:12, 1:24 and 1:48 miniature scales.
- Metric-Imperial Conversion Charts: Charts for any measure you need to convert, as well as a tool that will do it for you automatically.
- Mary's Menus Projects: Great info by Mary Eccher. Don't miss her articles " All About Polymer Clays" and "All About Resins!"
- Polymer Clay Central: Everything you ever wanted to know about polymer clay.
- The Polymer Clay Spot: Another great site, with info on the basics, techniques, and a very extensive FAQ with a ton of info.
- Tom's Dollhouse and Miniature Tips: Great tips for building a dollhouse - siding, roofing (including thatching), electrical & wiring, and more.
- Wood'n Bits Woodworking Hints & Tips : Learn about basic hand tools, using a Dremel, and lots of other handy tips for woodworking in miniature.
Online Craft Suppliers
- Hobby Lobby/Crafts Etc.: Tons of craft supplies, order online or print out weekly coupons to take to the store.
- Sunshine Discount Crafts: Just about everything you could imagine, and free shipping on orders over $100.
- Hanky Panky Crafts: Crafts, wood, tools, paint, glue - and everything else!
- American Science & Surplus: Everything you never knew you needed!
- Paper Mojo: Decorative and handmade papers of all kinds - use them for unique wallpaper, miniature crafts, or whatever you can think of.
Mini Tools & Supplies
- Micromark: The small tool specialists.
- Dremel: A staple in any miniaturist's toolbox.
- KITZ! Miniatures: Great source for hard-to-find mini supplies & tools, fabrics, trims, rhinestones, flocking, and of course, kits.
Suppliers: Finishing & Decorating
- Brodnax Prints: Beautiful miniature period wallpapers and borders.
- MiniGraphics: Wallpapers and borders.
- Private Collection Wood Flooring : Laser-cut wood flooring kits.
- Miniature Luxuries & Papers: Decals to design your own "handpainted" miniature furniture, rooms and accessories. Available in 1" and ½" scales. Also wallpaper, fabric and rugs.
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