Fun with Dioramas
Step into a miniature world of wonder with a diorama – a three-dimensional display that tells a story in a captivating visual way. From historical scenes to natural landscapes, dioramas are a stunning combination of artistry and imagination that transport you to new and exciting realms. Explore the intricate details and creative craftsmanship of these miniature masterpieces, and let your imagination run wild as you delve into the world of dioramas.
As a child in elementary school, I have fond memories of diorama contests the school held for the kids. Winning dioramas received ribbons for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places, using shoeboxes to create our worlds. Scenes were created based on the contest theme, with my mom helping by preparing egg shells for me to create people for my imaginary worlds. This was always one of my favorite activities in elementary school, where I had so much fun creating different worlds.
Just for fun I have started to create some dioramas.
The first one I did I bought a shadowbox from a thrift store and created a crime scene in a home. I was a little out of practice creating these so it did not turn out quite how I would have liked. For the scene I used miniatures I purchased from Michael’s.
The 2nd one that I had made I purchased a miniature kit from Amazon. This was a coffee shop diorama. While I did find it fun to put these together I found the instructions to not be helpful and I ended up winging it and making it how I felt the pieces should be put together. I added some clay to give texture to the counter.
The 3rd diorama that I made is of a spooky garage where eerie shadows dance. For this creation, I used a diorama mini room I found at Michal’s, which provided the perfect haunted atmosphere, complemented by a skeleton from Vons that adds a chilling touch. To enhance the scene, I included realistic tool toys sourced from Amazon, which fill the space with an authentic garage vibe. The centerpiece of the diorama is a car I designed and printed with my 3D printer, along with detailed tires that contribute to the overall eerie aesthetic and complete the look of this frightful garage setting.


