How To's
The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures' How To's are a series of instructions that will have you creating your own miniatures in no time! Created with the beginning miniature maker in mind, each project can be easily completed in less than an hour and often with materials readily on-hand.
A hands-on experience makes learning about miniatures super fun. We provide these easy to make How To's, developed by TMTM's Associate Director and Director of Education, Lisa Hastreiter-Lamb, free of charge so that everyone can experience miniatures first-hand. Please tell your friends about our site.
The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization with the mission of preserving and promoting the art of miniatures. If you will be using one of our How To projects with the public, we ask that you please credit The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures in Tucson, Arizona.
How to Make a Mini Potted Barrel Cactus
Create a whole desert garden display of these mini potted barrel cacti created from inexpensive craft supplies! Try your hand at painting in miniature and paint your pots in a Talavera or Suzani style for variation!
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How To Make a Mini Porch Swing
In this month’s How To you will learn how to construct a Miniature Porch Swing. Just in time for summer- a mini porch swing is the perfect addition to your miniature landscape or fairy garden!
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How To Make a Wee Wire Basket
In this month’s How To you will learn how to make a miniature wire shopping basket. Perfect for a farmhouse kitchen, shopping basket or even an Easter basket.
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How To Make a Petite Purse
In this month’s How To project, you will create an adorable leather petite purse!
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How To Make a Mini House of Cards
In this month’s How To project, you will learn to create a miniature house of cards out of everyday, readily available supplies. Create a little vignette and it to the miniature dining table from November 2012′s How To!
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How To Make a Tiny Jingle Bell Wreath
In this month’s How To project you will make a tiny jingle bell wreath. These simple little wreaths are the perfect dollhouse holiday decor, but they also would make great ornaments or gift embellishments!
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How To Make a Miniature Dining Table
In this months How To project, you will construct a dining room table from simple wood pieces. Create a little vignette by adding some of our other How To projects to your tablescape; such as the miniature baking sheet with crescent rolls and a set of miniature kitchen canisters. Perfect for holiday fun!
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How To Make a Matchbox Retablo
In this month’s how to project, you will create a matchbox retablo. Created from a matchbox, dresden trim and other simple supplies, the detail of these little beauties belies their simplicity. This project is designed for the beginning miniature maker and can be completed in about an hour. With Day of the Dead just around the corner, this is a great way to honor loved ones who have passed. These would also make lovely ornaments by simply affixing an ornament hook through the top.
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How To Make a Miniature School Pennant and Pompoms
In this month’s How To, you will create a miniature school pennant and pompoms using basic craft supplies such as felt, foam letters, tissue paper, toothpicks and glue. This project is designed for the beginner miniature maker 14 years of age and up and takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. Make a set in your school colors and show your team spirit. These miniatures would also make great gift wrapping embellishments, cake toppers or party favors!
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How To Make a Miniature Americana Wall Plaque
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