Let me introduce you to the world of miniature making. By integrating recycled items into our modelling materials, we not only save some money but also help save the environment. With a little imagination and creativity anything is possible. The “hobbit home” pictured above was built upon a foundation of recycled items that can be found in our homes (right before they get into the rubbish bin).

Let me break done what recycled items was used in building the miniature “hobbit hole”-

1. Plastic Cap from a Coffee jar
2.  Used foam board
3.  Scrap pieces of balsa wood
4.  Used printing paper
5.  Cardboard box
6.  Bead

Always keep a look out for used items in our homes and at times things people are throwing away. I managed to salvage a large bag of used foam board a while back and that would probably last me a couple of years  for my modeling projects.

The items mentioned are used to make the foundation of the miniature (which makes up 80% of the whole miniature).  For fine tuning and aesthetic purposes, additional model making materials like putty, static grass, dried moss and acrylic paints were integrated into the project.

Below is the video on making the hobbit home using recycled items.For more information on painting miniatures and modelmaking, please visit 2PaintMiniatures or you can subscribe to my YouTube channel.

I hope this article somehow can change your mindset on used items, safe you some money and at the same time contribute in saving the earth all while having fun.