We hope these links will be a helpful start in learning about miniatures. They are by no means inclusive or meant to indicate endorsement of any product or service.
Organizations
Local clubs
- Columbus Miniature Society
- Louisville Miniature Club
- Additional NAME clubs can be found HERE
Regional shows
- Bishop International Shows (Chicago, IL)
- Miniature Society of Cincinnati Show & Sale (Cincinnati, OH)
- Columbus Miniature Society Show & Sale (Columbus, OH)
- Midwest Miniatures Showcase (Dayton, OH)
- Louisville Annual Dollhouse & Miniature Show & Sale (Louisville, KY)
Publications
- Dollhouse Miniatures Magazine has many links to other miniature sites
- The Miniature Gazette, published by NAME
- Cabinetmaker’s Guides to Dollhouse Furniture by Jim & Helen Dorsett
- The Scale Cabinetmaker on CD-ROM, from Dorsett Publications
- Dover Books, copyright-free designs and publications
YouTube channels with video tutorials
- Miniature Addiction Club – 1:12 miniature builds, renovations, and kits
- House of Viridian – DIYs focused on modern interior design
- Queen City Minis – easy DIYs, miniature kits, micro scales, dioarmas, furniture makeovers, and more
- Craft Box Studio – miniature crafts made from foam board, paper, cardboard, fabric, thermocol, etc.
- Whitney LaBrie Miniatures – start to finish builds and basic DIY skills
- Dollhouse Tutorials – dollhouse builds and step-by-step instructions for dollhouse kits
Tips, tools, & supplies
- Custom Dolls, Houses & Miniatures – community website, forum, gallery, and tutorials
- Cynthia Howe Miniatures – free tutorials
- Small Stuff Digest – check the ARCHIVES for tips
- All about glues
- The Spruce Crafts – online tutorials
Printables
- Jean Day Miniatures
- Small Stuff’s Printable Scale Miniatures
- Note: Search for miniature printies or printables, and you will find many more sites.
MSC member stores
- The Jot & Tittle: 859-816-8707; email jotandtittle51@hotmail.com; hours by appointment
- Cindy’s eBay listings
- Jean’s eBay listings
- Marjorie’s eBay and etsy listings