Miniature items you didn't know you needed to see

Watch Best in Miniature, streaming free on CBC Gem starting February 11.

There's something so soothing about watching people make miniatures. The detail and love that's poured into each item is clear, and it requires a patient and methodical approach. In Best in Miniature, 11 artists do all of that, but, you know, faster — this is a competition show, after all. And these folks are talented! From tiny pottery to tiny glassware to tiny animals, they make it all at 1:12 scale. Here are some of our favourite miniature items from the show.

Tiny pottery

Making miniature pottery on a tiny pottery wheel

3 years ago

Duration 0:57

"I can't explain the happiness when you make one!" Miniaturist Cielo makes magic with her tiny pottery wheel.

Tiny glassware

Miniature glass-blowing

3 years ago

Duration 0:47

"In particular, I've had a lot of practice doing miniature wine glasses." Tom makes tiny glassware, and it's just as impressive (maybe more so!) as making life-size glassware.

Tiny food

Impossibly tiny food

3 years ago

Duration 0:47

Impossibly tiny food that looks good enough to eat (and in some cases, IS actually edible!)

Tiny, realistic-looking 'water' (made from resin)

Making realistic-looking water with resin

3 years ago

Duration 0:51

How do you make realistic-looking water (including running water!) in miniature? These artists use resin.

Tiny animals

Miniaturists make tiny animals

3 years ago

Duration 0:53

Let your stresses just melt away by watching pro miniaturists making tiny animals.

Go tiny or go home!

Feast your eyes on these adorable miniatures

3 years ago

Duration 0:56

A sneak peek at some of the sweetest, most adorable creations from Best in Miniature.