🌿 1:12 Scale Garden Shack – Scratch-Built Miniature Diorama 🌿

Materials

A variety of materials are used to achieve the closest match for the item(s) being made.

Materials used are wood, resin, PLA, cardstock, printed designs, fabric, beads, and more.

Items like metallic objects are made to look like metal, chrome, or copper with the use of paint and aging techniques. No actual metals are used.

Pottery items are either made with a 3D printer and painted or made of modeling clays.

As every item is made resemble it's counterpart in real life, please understand that the pieces are handmade and slight variations in the size, color and material should be expected.

Materials used are made to resemble the objects and a 100% match is just not possible.

Prices vary greatly depending on size, type of materials used and overall scope of the diorama being made.

Contact me to discuss your project and let me know approximately how much you like to spend. It helps to narrow down project to stay as close as possible to your budget. If possible send me photos of you have in mind as well.

Once the project fee is agreed upon, payment in full is required to start the project. Installments can be made via ShopPay at time of checkout.

• Once the order has been placed, I will start working on a proof to show you the overall look of the project.
• Look at it carefully and make any requests for layout changes at this time.
• Once the proof is approved the work begins and no major changes are possible. Only minor adjustments like tweaks in color can be made.
• Throughout the build process images of the work will be shared with you via a video post on my blog, so that you can request tweaks if necessary.
• Once everything is completed it is shown to you for your final approval before it all gets packaged for shipping.
• The custom built item will be weighted and you will be asked to make an additional payment for the postage. Package will only be shipped with insurance included.

Once you have approved the proof /outline major changes are not possible. However, small adjustments if possible can be requested.

• All items sold at Miniatures by NC are intended for adult miniature enthusiasts and collectors. Items sold in this shop are not toys and are not for children.

I share how I make all my custom orders on my Miniatures blog

Dioramas vary greatly in size and weight based on the materials used. Rates are based on weight and include premium insured custom packaging and tracking:

- Up to 3 lbs (0 - 48 oz): FREE Continental USA Shipping
- 3.1 to 8 lbs (48.1 - 128 oz): $35.00
- 8.1 to 15 lbs (128.1 - 240 oz): $85.00
- 15.1 to 30 lbs (240.1 - 480 oz): $135.00
- Over 30 lbs (480.1 oz +): $175.00

Shipping is calculated automatically at checkout based on the packed weight of the item.

• Shopping outside the U.S? At this time we only ship small custom made items (excluding large roomboxes or dioramas) - please provide your address so we can get a quote for you.

• IMPORTED ITEMS

Imported Items can sometimes get stuck in custom or be delayed en route. As much as we like to speed up delivery, we advise to please give the item from 2-4 weeks to arrive at your home. We are not responsible for any custom fees.

Returns

• Damaged during transit? Not satisfied? Contact us and return your purchase within 30 days of delivery in its original packaging. 
• Please email us photos of damaged items including damages to the shipping container for faster processing.

Contact portraitsbync@gmail.com for more details on how to return your order. 

• PLEASE NOTE As of this time, we do not accept any returns or exchanges on custom made items. Please consider this prior to placing your order!

Spread the joy and order a print of your custom made diorama for a loved ones. See what poster prints or canvas prints are available and check out the rates for custom print orders.