Dioramas come in all types, jungle, beach, wooded areas and much more as the skills of the modeler improve over time. My experience is no different and confidence in your own skill level of dioramas is very important. Start with a theme and the idea that starting small is as important a feature as ever because you don’t want to over-do yourself and lose the value of the work. You have seen the various dioramas that I have posted in...

In a nutshell, a diorama can be defined as a scene that captures a moment in time. We often think of dioramas as being small in scale but they don't necessarily have to be small scale. Sometimes dioramas are life-size as in many museum dioramas. This definition of a diorama is pretty broad and covers a lot of ground but that is the nature of a diorama. It can be almost anything as long as it captures a moment in...

Choose your theme. Dioramas are small scenes created of layers of materials, all depicting a similar theme. Think of the topic or idea you want your diorama to portray - is it a scene from a book? A period of time? An example of an ecosystem or animal/plant group? The options for a diorama are endless. The theme you choose may vary depending on the ultimate size you want and a number of supplies you have. A very broad theme may...