Scale is the term used to describe the size of a miniature item.
For miniaturists, often the simplest tools are the best tools for the job. It's no surprise, then, that the list of basic tools that follows contains mostly simple tools that can be used for a variety of projects. If a project requires additional hand tools, or a Dremel Moto-Tool, it is rated Intermediate . Occasionally we make exceptions to these guidelines and note the reason in the text of the article. Basswood is the wood of choice for many miniaturists because it can be cut with hand tools such as an X-Acto knife or miniature miter saw.