My Gap
Making unique scaled miniatures from recyclable items
Miniatures can be
made environmentally friendly
Miniatures can be
inexpensive to make
Miniatures can be
made using ordinary hobby tools and supplies (Dremel, glue, craft paints)
! Miniatures can be
artistic, creative, imaginative
Miniatures can be
used as ornaments or displays
Miniatures can fit a
scale such as HO scale, 1:12 scale, 1:24 scale, 1:6 scale, 1:3 scale
! Miniatures can be
visually appealing
Miniatures can be
historical, fantasy, or modern representations of things we know
! Miniatures can be
educational
! Miniatures can be a conversation piece
I have been making dollhouses since last winter. I really enjoyed learning all about scale models. I also learned the hobby can be expensive and time consuming. Some of the items I acquired are no longer manufactured. I was really disappointed to find out how expensive it can be to get any of the obsolete products. I became concerned about the environmental cost to make these items. I also found that many manufactured products don't fit a particular need. For instance, my manufactured Christmas trees are not the size I am imagining for my diorama. The handmade products from other crafts people can be very expensive.
I was at work and got the bright idea to use discarded sanding belts to create dollhouse roofing in the 12th scale. Someone at work said that is really a good idea and gave me some sandpaper that was about to be tossed. It was perfect for a rustic old cabin. I was asked if I could do other things like decorations for trains. Of course I would try my best.
