I have been making micro miniatures since 1991. I have built all the stuff using common tools such as a blade, a sewing needle and little paint. For creating the base I use chalk, wire, paper, wood, aluminum foil and plastic.
I devised an improvised tool from a needle and a mechanical pencil! for carving applications. Most of the photography done is using a macro mode by placing a lens over a mobile phone/camera.
Yes for micro stuff, I do not use any magnifying tools. My major area of interest has been Ganesha, so you will find a lot of Ganesha’s here.
The pager motors used in some models were taken from mobiles and all the stuff around the house.
I am based in Bangalore working as Scientist for a biotech firm.