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Daily Mini Interview: Pink Cute Sugar Miniatures

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Pink Cute Sugar Miniatures

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What does Valentina Pink Cute Sugar mean to you?

When I first began creating miniatures in late 2008, I looked for a name to best represent me, so I created a virtual identity. I’ve always loved pink (it’s my favorite color), sweets (all without exception), and miniatures. miniaturefood minis miniature realistic cupcake cherry cupcake strawberry ombre cake fimo polymer clay miniatures macaron valentina manzo pinkcute sugarBack in 2009, I created a Facebook page to share my passion and my name was “Pink Sugar.” I knew I had to differentiate myself from Aquolina Pink Sugar perfume. So, I added “Cute” to my name. Thus, my stage name was born: a true representation of all the things I love.

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Daily Mini Interview: Miniature Woodcarving by Steve Tomashek

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Miniatures by Steve Tomashek

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How did you first get started in woodcarving?

My family always had an affinity towards the arts. As the youngest of seven, I was exposed to a lot of different art forms as a child. Carving was one of them. My father used to carve duck decoys, and I would recreate these in miniature form. As a young boy, I had an interest in war figurines, so I used to carve miniature tanks and airplanes out of wood. Later, I’d make carvings for my Grandma. lemur

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DIY Miniature Bouquets by Wallflower Girl

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Miniature arts and miniature crafts are well loved by the world at the large. Check out this DIY miniature project by England’s own Aimee of Wallflower Girl that’s sure to spread sheer botanical joy in just a matter of mini minutes!

567Making miniature bouquets is a breeze. You can share these little creations as a gift with a personalized miniature envelope. Or you can affix a mini bouquet to a gift-wrapped package or greeting card envelope. The choice is yours.

All you need is a mini amount of the following:

  • miniature flowers
  • miniature foliage
  • tissue paper (complementary color to the flowers)
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Daily Mini Interview: Miniaturas en FORJA

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Miniaturas en FORJA

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Why miniatures? 

Miniatures inspire me to create, and to create anything of this size. I am attracted by the shape of the materials and the way my fingers can create something even more beautiful than I thought was possible.

My hope is to further introduce the miniature craft to fans around the world and to meet other artisans from other countries.

What materials do you use to make your miniatures?10974226_389413697887308_5275681234836128931_o

Sheet iron, copper, brass, wire, iron rods, and more. Materials vary based on the miniature. A variety of examples can be viewed on Facebook.

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Daily Mini Interview: Miniature by Masako

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Miniature By Masako

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How did you first get started in miniatures?

After my husband and I moved to the United States from Japan in 2010, I spent a lot of time looking for my next calling in life. I thought for a long time about what I wanted to do in my new life here in the States. I had previously worked with a couple of European fashion companies in Japan as a merchandiser for 20 years. OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAI loved my job, but I felt I had worked for designers for a long time. Now was the time to make something on my own!

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Daily Mini Interview: Steve Casino, Painter Of Nuts

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Steve Casino, Painter Of Nuts

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How did you first get started making portraits out of peanuts?
My first peanut portrait was of myself. It was originally a joke. As a cartoonist, I made quick sketches of myself and coworkers on peanuts.

bb4Why peanuts? Why miniature portraits?
Peanuts are my favorite snack. But it’s also fun because it uses all of the skills I’ve acquired through life and work experience. Nothing wasted.

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Miniature Photography by JD Hancock

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You’ll soon become a huge fan of JD Hancock’s miniature photography, including our favorite photo series: Little Dudes.

 

Follow along so you never miss an adventure!
JD Hancock, My Brush With Greatness, Little Dudes series, 2013.
JD Hancock, Berry Hard Work, Little Dudes series, 2009.
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JD Hancock, Journey Into Skull Cave, Little Dudes series, 2009.
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JD Hancock, The Anxious Type, Little Dudes series, 2013.
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Daily Mini Interview: Jenn’s Minis

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Miniatures by Jenn’s Minis

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How did you first get started in miniatures? 

I first started mini-ing a long, long, long time ago… when I was about ten years old. I saw a dollhouse in a toy store—a real dollhouse with working windows and electricity. The details were executed quite well.dailymini-JenniferAshleyHalfInchFairfieldLivingRoom

I believe that when you see your first minis, you’re either bitten with the bug, or you’re not. I was bitten! I wanted a dollhouse more than anything. Because they were very expensive, I started making my own out of cardboard boxes. I had a lot of fun doing that.

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Daily Mini Interview: Made by Lee Miniatures

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Made by Lee Miniatures

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dailymini-11080024_703142446482044_7687678298332913364_oWhat types of miniatures do you create and why?
Right now, I make polymer clay food, dollhouse furniture and other various miniatures. I find it very fascinating to create food miniatures, and I think I’ll keep on doing that. On the other hand, I’m planning to develop my skills by making other types of miniatures.

What materials do you use to make miniatures?
Polymer clay, wire, metal, wood (often balsa), cardboard, and paper.

How long have you been been creating miniatures?
I started making clay charms in August 2013. In November 2013, I created my first miniature scene.

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