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Miniatures

Below is a collection of some of the miniatures Tom has made. Miniatures, in general, are tiny versions of items we see in our daily lives. But it goes far beyond that. It turns out there are people out there who collect miniatures, for various reasons. Highest on the list is dollhouse furniture. Other reasons would include model train layouts, that are at specific scales. Or even just because people find tiny things cute. The cool part is, people are willing to actually PAY for these tiny items! So here are some of Tom's miniatures. Whenever possible, the scale is given for the items shown below. Some of them are just small - no particular scale intended. In these cases, the amount of detail precludes making them as small as they need to be for the really small scales. In cases where a specific scale was used in the design of the piece, the scale is provided. If you see something you like, but it isn't available any longer, don't fear! Most items can be custom ordered. However, be forewarned, it's rarely possible to duplicate something exactly. But Tom will do his best to replicate what you see in the picture, as closely as possible.

Click on the pictures, for a larger version.

Assortment of Minis

Here's a collection of various sized goblets, and a min cowboy hat. The largest goblet is 2" tall. The smallest is 3/8" tall. The cowboy hat is 3/4" diameter, by 1/4" tall.

Price: $20 each for the goblets, $35 for the cowboy hat.

Status: SOLD

Cherry Cowboy Hat

This miniature cowboy hat is 3/4" diameter, and hollowed to a wall thickness of less than 1/16" throughout. The hat was turned on a lathe, then the brim was carefully curled to give it that authentic look. The red band is actually part of the wood, that was colored with a sharpie after it was done.

Price: $25. Status: Available.

English Top Hat

A 1:24 scale version of an English Top Hat, made from Cocobolo. Size: 9/16" tall x 7/16" diameter. Opening size: 1/4".

Price: $50. Status: Available

Ladies Bonnet

A 1:24 scale ladies sunday bonnet, made from Cocobolo. Size: 9/16" diameter x 1/4" tall.

Price: $35. Status: Available

Acrylic Vase

Translucent white Acrylic Vase. This vase has been hollowed to a wall thickness of about 1/128" thick. So thin, you can see through the walls! Size: 3/8" dia x 7/16" tall.

Price: $55. Status: Available

Box Elder Mini Vase

The red highlights of this box elder vase makes it look positively regal. Completely hollowed, with a cocobolo base and finial. 7/8" tall, x 3/8" diameter.

Price: $75

Status: Available

Oyster Series Maple and Cocobolo Vessel

Inspired by the great Cindy Drozda's "Oyster Series" turnings, this miniature stands 1 1/8" tall, and is 3/4" in diameter at the rim. Made from Maple, with cocobolo stand and finial.

Price: $85

Status: Available

Oyster Series Maple and Cocobolo, laying down

Seen laying down, to show the hollow center, and natural edged rim.

Tulipwood and Cocobolo "Oyster Series"

Another attempt at re-creating Cindy Drozda's work! This one is made from Tulipwood, with a Cocobolo base and finial. 1 7/16" tall (with lid) x 9/16" diameter.

The picture in the background is the piece that inspired me.

Price: $100. Status: Available.

Burl Mini Vase

Gorgeous piece of unknown burl, turned to a rustic looking vase shape. Looks much better in person than it does in the picture! 3/4" tall x 7/16" dia.

Price: $65

Status: Available

Acrylic Genie Bottle

Shades of I Dream of Jeanie! This tiny Genie bottle stands 13/16" tall, is 7/16" diameter, and is completely hollowed. Made from Caribbean Blue swirl Celluloid.

Price: $65

Status: Available

Cocobolo Goblet

This tiny Cobolo goblet is not to scale. It stands approx 3" tall, and is about 3/4" in diameter.

Price: $50. Status: SOLD

2 Tiny Finial Boxes

here two miniature finail boxes are not to scale, but they're loaded in detail. The one on the left is made from cocobolo, is 2.25" tall x 13/16" diameter. The lid comes off, exposing a hollow cavity. The one on the right is made from acrylic, and is 1 3/16" tall x 7/16" wide. The top comes off this one too, and it is perfectly hollowed, as well.

Price: $60 each. Status: Available.

2 Tiny Finial Boxes (opened)

The same two finial boxes, with their lids off.

Plexiglas Vase

Made from a big chunk of plexiglas, this crystal clear vase is 7/8" tall x 7/16" diameter at the top. The wall thickness of the vase is about 1/16" thick.

Price: $60. Status: Available

Maple Urn

Maple Urn, 1/2" x 1/2", completely hollowed. Shown sitting on a thumbtack, for size comparison.

Price: $40

Status: Available

Blue Acrylic Bowl

Blue Celluloid Acrylic bowl, in 1:12 scale. Size: 3/8" dia, x 3/8" tall.

Price: $20. Status: SOLD.

Cocobolo Bowl with Raised Rim

Thin Walled Cocobolo Bowl, completely hollowed, with raised, rolled rim. 5/8" Diameter x 3/8" Tall.

Price: $50

Status: Available

Natural Edged Mini Bowl

Made from a cherry branch. 1/2" diameter x 3/8" tall.

Price: $35

Status: Available

Large Rimmed Cocobolo Bowl

Cocobolo Bowl with large opening. 5/8" diameter x 7/16" tall. Completely hollowed.

Price: $40

Status: Available

Blue and White Acrylic Vase

1:12 scale vase, made from Blue Ice Acrylic. 9/16" tall x 5/16" diameter. Hollowed to 1/16" wall thickness.

Price: $25. Status: Available.

Green and Yellow Acrylic bowl

1:12 Scale bowl, measuring 3/8" diameter x 5/16" tall.

Price: $15. Status: Available.

Staved Mini Urn

Made from maple and red heart staves. Completely hollowed, with a madora base and finial. 7/8" tall x 3/8" diameter.

Price: $40

Status: Available

3 layer mini bowl

3 layers of wood, sandwiched together, then turned to make this unique looking bowl. 7/16" diameter x 1/2" tall.

Price: $35

Status: Available

3 Layered Bowl, top view

Multiwood mini bowl

Many pieces of various hardwoods, glued together then turned to make this cute little item. 1/2" dia x 1/2" tall.

Price: $45 (dime sold seperately)

Status: Available

Multiwood bowl, top view

Blue Acrylic Vase

1/2" tall x 3/8" Diameter Blue Acrylic Vase. Hollowed to less than 1/6" wall thickness.

Price: $25. Status: Available

Shadow Box display case

Here's a display I prototyped. I'm looking for a manufacturer to make the acrylic inserts for me, so I can make the shadow boxes look more professional.

Glass Dome Display

This beautiful Glass dome stands 5" tall x 3" diameter, and as shown, contains 20 miniatures.

Glass Dome display

The same Dome Display, with the dome removed, for better visibility.

Blue Acrylic Bowl

3/8" Diameter x 5/16" tall 1:12 scale blue acrylic bowl.

Price: $15. Status: Available

Several Urns and Bowls

A few 1:24 scale minis. The two on left are made from bloodwood. The two on the right are made from layers of curly maple and curly koa veneers, glued together. The tiny urn on the left is 1/4" tall, x 3/16" wide. The bloodwood bowl is 5/32" tall x 1/4" wide . The segmented bowl is 3/16" tall, x 3/8" wide. And the segmented urn is 3/8" tall x 5/16" wide.

Price: $15 for the bloodwood vase, $10 for the bloodwood bowl. $15 for the segmented bowl, and $25 for the segmented urn. Status: Available.

 

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