Start by learning how railroad modelers do it. Read up on the techniques, tools, and the methods they use. I t should then just be a small step to adapting their knowledge base to suit your needs. Here is a start: http://miniatures.about.com/od/miniaturescalebuildingshttp://miniatures.about.com/od/miniaturescalebuildings/tp/Printable-Scale-Buildings.htm
I build such things using mostly polymer clay. You can make just about anything from polymer clay.
My most recent project was a miniature terrarium made using polymer clay, a glass dome, some wire, seed beads, glue, acrylic craft paint, and silk plant parts.
I made a base of polymer clay that looked like a woodgrain platform. On top of that I made a base of "moss" made from polymer clay. I then made some ferns by using wire and cutting out "leaves" from silk plant leaves. I made an orchid plant using polymer clay and wire. I made little mushrooms using head pins and seed beads. I finished off with a bit of details pained with acrylic paint.
Anyway, I hope that helps! Good luck with your project! Oh and if you do end up creating a fantasy landscape, I'd love to see it! Email me at QueenQuill@gmail.com. Thanks!
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Best Answer 11 years ago
Start by learning how railroad modelers do it. Read up on the techniques, tools, and the methods they use. I t should then just be a small step to adapting their knowledge base to suit your needs.
Here is a start:
http://miniatures.about.com/od/miniaturescalebuildingshttp://miniatures.about.com/od/miniaturescalebuildings/tp/Printable-Scale-Buildings.htm
Answer 11 years ago
I was going to say that, but you said it first.
So +1.
11 years ago
I build such things using mostly polymer clay. You can make just about anything from polymer clay.
My most recent project was a miniature terrarium made using polymer clay, a glass dome, some wire, seed beads, glue, acrylic craft paint, and silk plant parts.
I made a base of polymer clay that looked like a woodgrain platform. On top of that I made a base of "moss" made from polymer clay. I then made some ferns by using wire and cutting out "leaves" from silk plant leaves. I made an orchid plant using polymer clay and wire. I made little mushrooms using head pins and seed beads. I finished off with a bit of details pained with acrylic paint.
Anyway, I hope that helps! Good luck with your project! Oh and if you do end up creating a fantasy landscape, I'd love to see it! Email me at QueenQuill@gmail.com. Thanks!
11 years ago
Oh, and who are you? The question doesn't give a username because it's anonymous... We can be friends! Yay!
11 years ago
This looks like a great movie. See the trailer for some inspiration!
http://www.avatarmovie.com/
I've always wanted to build a living fantasy world, with real plants.
11 years ago
Wow! You and me think alike!