Stores
Minis World
Creativity
Try not to limit yourself to finished miniatures. If you choose to make your own, it's important to develop a "miniaturist eye", that's when you look at daily objects with a different point of view. You can find an infinite source of materials to be transformed into miniatures, borrowing tools and supplies from other crafts, like scrapbooking, sewing items, jewelry findings, and much more.
There is also the option to buy kits with all the supplies you'll need to make a specific miniature, as well as the instructions. They are excellent to improve your skills in miniature making or learning new techniques. And you won't have to buy regular supplies that would be too much to make only one item, if you don't need or want more than that one. All you'll need to have are some basic easy-to-find tools.
Important
- Most stores can answer your questions in English, and it's always a good idea to ask if they deliver to your country before placing an order.
- Most will take payments with credit card or Paypal account. Another information that it's better check and be sure before ordering.
- There are even more online stores dedicated to miniatures than brick and mortar ones. In several countries, specially English speaking ones (US, Canada, England, Australia) which have dollhouse tradition embedded in their culture. If you're travelling, check them beforehand and schedule a visit in your itinerary!
- Take a look at Websites page as well. Several artisans do sell online their own work or special supplies directly to customers.
Customs
Buying from another country usually means paying import taxes. Check the limits and the rates before ordering, to avoid surprises. Every country has their own rules.
Another important aspect to verify carefully before ordering from stores abroad is the list of what is allowed through customs - theirs and yours. You might think it's irrelevant as they are miniatures, but that a mistake. I've heard stories of items vetoed at customs for unbelievable reasons. Either because the seller wrote "miniature plants" and plants are forbidden - yes, I know they are not real plants, but customs agents don't have to know that! - or because it was made of seeds or plants, or any other material that is forbidden. So, better safe than sorry!
| Store | what you can find there |
online store by renowned book author of how-to books on how to make miniatures with polymer clay. She sells her books, silicon molds, tools, individual tutorials, supplies, miniatures. | |
UK based store, all sorts of miniatures, plus a variety of findings and 1/24th items. | |
micro beads, accessories and ornaments, tools, organizers, and interesting accessories to work with beads. | |
its strong point are needlework items. Also miniatures in general. | |
tools and supplies to work on polymer clay. A lot of variety. Excellent customer service. | |
Anything electrical for dollhouse miniatures. Also provide tutorial videos. | |
everything for dolls, including tools and dolls kits, in several scales, up to 1:144 | |
online store for Miniature Art Doll kits by Dana Burton. | |
practically everything to dress and wig a doll | |
Dolls house embroidery kits from Janet Granger. Over 200 kits and charts in 1/12th scale, on fabrics from 18 count canvas to 40 count silk gauze. Some free charts. | |
all kinds of accessories and supplies. Very complete, specially for those who make dolls and clothing. | |
one of the most famous dollhouse stores in the US. | |
everything related to lightening and wiring your dollhouse, several scales. Software to print windows, walls, etc. Very professional, nice and efficient. Prices in dollars. Fast delivery. I recommend! | |
Besides selling the dollhouses they make, they also have an active forum full of tips and suggestions. | |
Everything you can possibly need to make and dress dolls. UK | |
many kits, especially of clothes and printables. | |
All kinds of odds & ends: no-hole beads, micro seed beads, bunka, hat straw, small print fabrics, buckles, flowersoft, buttons, needles, knitting threads, patterns, etc. | |
Great online store for beautiful handmade dollhouse miniatures in 1:12th scale | |
My personal dream shop. Every kind of tool you can think of - for miniaturists. | |
A very complete miniature shop in UK. Ships internationally. | |
one of my favorites. Affordable prices, good customer service, fast delivery, good variety of products, frequent discounts campaigns. | |
a very complete store. Very nice and efficient service. | |
LARGE range of wood specially cut to be used in miniature making. Bookmark this one! | |
another dream shop for me. Power tools designed especially for miniature making. | |
one of the few stores in Latin America. Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. | |
laser cut kits. The smaller scales are awesome. | |
Online store based in Spain. Dollhouses, miniatures, accessories, etc. | |
Very complete! They have videos that teach how to assemble the dollhouses, a 3D video with a virtual tour inside a dollhouse. Only one problem: they won't ship to Brazil (can't blame them...). | |
miniatures in general. Their metal laser cut kits are great! | |
everything you think of, miniature related! Plus, Grace Shaw's got a really big selection of smaller scales items. |
If you know of any stores that sell dollhouse miniatures, tools or supplies for miniatures, in any country other than Brazil, and that is not listed here, please, send your suggestion via contact form.