Glossary Definitions of Miniature Terms
Definitions of terms commonly used when discussing miniatures, their care and collection.
Artisan Quality
Definition of Artisan Quality as it applies to Miniatures
Definition of Artisan Quality as it applies to Miniatures
Backstamp Definition
Definition of the term backstamp in Pottery and Stamp collecting (philately)
Definition of the term backstamp in Pottery and Stamp collecting (philately)
Back Stitch Used for Sewing Small Seams
The back stitch is used to sew small tight seams when making miniature bears or dolls clothing.
The back stitch is used to sew small tight seams when making miniature bears or dolls clothing.
Bone Folder
Description of the uses of a bone folder when working with paper miniatures
Description of the uses of a bone folder when working with paper miniatures
Bookboard - Paperboard- Binder's Board - Coverboard
Bookboard is a dense paper board used for book covers and boxes of all types.
Bookboard is a dense paper board used for book covers and boxes of all types.
COA - Certificate of Authenticity - Definition
Definition of Certificate of Authenticity as it applies to miniatures
Definition of Certificate of Authenticity as it applies to miniatures
Conservation
Definition of conservation as it applies to cultural collections
Definition of conservation as it applies to cultural collections
DCC - Digital Command Control for Model Railroads
Explanation of DCC - Digital Command Control for scale railroads
Explanation of DCC - Digital Command Control for scale railroads
Dwarf
An explanation of the term dwarf as it applies to living miniatures
An explanation of the term dwarf as it applies to living miniatures
Hemostat Definition
Definition of a hemostat as it is used in miniatures
Definition of a hemostat as it is used in miniatures
IGMA
Definition of IGMA
Definition of IGMA
Ladder Stitch Used to Join Fabric Edges
A description of the Ladder stitch, used for sewing fabric edges together
A description of the Ladder stitch, used for sewing fabric edges together
Lightfast Definition
Definition of the term lightfast as it applies to collectibles
Definition of the term lightfast as it applies to collectibles
Limited Edition
Definition of the term limited edition as it applies to miniatures.
Definition of the term limited edition as it applies to miniatures.
Living Miniatures Defined
Definition of Living Miniatures - small scale plants and animals
Definition of Living Miniatures - small scale plants and animals
MIB - Mint In Box
Definition of MIB - Mint In Box
Definition of MIB - Mint In Box
Mint Condition
Definition of Mint Condition as it applies to miniatures.
Definition of Mint Condition as it applies to miniatures.
Modified - Definition
Definitiono of the term Modified as it applies to miniatures.
Definitiono of the term Modified as it applies to miniatures.
Mold Lines - Definition
Definition of mold lines as they applie to miniatures
Definition of mold lines as they applie to miniatures
National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts
National Association of Miniature enthusiasts or NAME explained
National Association of Miniature enthusiasts or NAME explained
NRFB - Never Removed From Box
Definition of NRFB- Never Removed From Box Collectibles
Definition of NRFB- Never Removed From Box Collectibles
OOAK - One Of A Kind Miniatures
Definition of the term OOAK as used with miniatures
Definition of the term OOAK as used with miniatures
Paper Mache - Papier Mache
Paper Mache for scale miniatures,dolls house miniatures and craft projects.
Paper Mache for scale miniatures,dolls house miniatures and craft projects.
Playscale - the scale for fashion dolls
Definition of the term 'Playscale'
Definition of the term 'Playscale'
Provenance
Definition of Provenance as it applies to collectible miniatures
Definition of Provenance as it applies to collectible miniatures
Railway Gauge Explained
Explanation of the term gauge as it applies to model railroads and miniature railways
Explanation of the term gauge as it applies to model railroads and miniature railways
Scale Creep In Miniatures
Definition of Scale Creep and how it applies to miniatures and miniature scales.
Definition of Scale Creep and how it applies to miniatures and miniature scales.
Explanation of Scale Ruler
Explanation of scale rules as they are used with scale miniatures
Explanation of scale rules as they are used with scale miniatures
Tab and Slot Dollhouse Construction
Definition of Tab and Slot assembly for dolls' houses
Definition of Tab and Slot assembly for dolls' houses
Worn Condition
Definition of Worn Condition as it applies to miniatures.
Definition of Worn Condition as it applies to miniatures.