Miniature Market Slides
Miniature
Market
Micro-Masterpieces
Small Scale Mixed Media
The Mission
How much detail can you pack into a 4-inch space?
Simple Goal:
Build a tiny, detailed sculpture using 3 different materials without going over your budget.
4-Inch Limit
3 Different Materials
Stay on Budget
Your Mini-Grant
Solo Artist
Budget: $25
Focus on complex folding, scrap paper, and high-quality "free" textures.
Standard
Studio Collective
Budget: $50
Access to premium cardstock, structural fasteners, and metallic accents.
Global Residency
Budget: $100
Full access to archival materials, custom adhesives, and luxury pigments.
The Market Menu
Cardstock Square (4x4) $5
Masking Tape (2 Inches) $3
Single Paperclip $2
The Scrap Envelope FREE
Mini Tip: Texture is Key
"In the miniature world, a simple fold or a tiny dot of ink carries as much weight as a massive pillar in a full-scale room."
Small Scale.
Big Impact.
Grab your Miniature Market Worksheet. Plan your budget, select your scraps, and build your micro-universe.
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Sketch
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Budget
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Build
Miniature Market Teacher Guide
Micro-Market Guide
Teaching the Miniature Scale
Classroom Logistics
Desk Boundary: This project is strictly for individual desks. No large studio setup is required. Students manage their own "scrap envelopes."
The Market Store: Use a central tray for "Market Items" like cardstock scraps, masking tape, and paperclips. Keep items small to prevent waste.
Sample Price List
Cardstock Square (4x4)$5.00
Paperclip (Single)$2.00
Masking Tape (2" Strip)$3.00
Rubber Band / String$2.00
Adhesive Glue Dot$1.00
Metallic Marker (Loaner)$15.00
Scrap Envelope AccessFREE
Project Goals
1. Money Management
Students must choose wisely. They can't buy everything, so they must prioritize what their sculpture really needs.
2. Material Variety
The 3+ material rule forces students to build with more than just paper, encouraging structural and textural experimentation.
3. Scale Focus
Limiting size to 4 inches makes students focus on tiny details and careful construction rather than bulk.
Quick Assessment
Audit: Check the worksheet for accurate math and budget totals.
Check: Verify the 4" size limit and the use of at least 3 materials.
Time Management: Optimized for a single session. Small scale limits structural drying time and prevents classroom-wide mess.
Miniature Market Worksheet
Miniature Market
Micro-Scale Mixed Media Blueprint
Student:
Grant Total:
The Mission
Build a tiny sculpture (under 4 inches) using 3 different materials. Spend your budget wisely to make the best piece possible.
Theme: MICRO-UTOPIAS
A perfect world in a tiny space.
3 Golden Rules
- Size: Under 4" Cubed
- Mix: 3+ Materials
- Budget: Don't overspend!
Sculpture Blueprint
Sketch Your Idea
What is your tiny world about?
Micro-Ledger
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| Remaining Money: | $ ______ | |
Scrap Envelope Access FREE
Mastery
Checklist
Small Scale
Good Math
3 Materials