• Perfection in Miniature Awards 2027

    5 September 2026 /

    The PIMA’s are back in 2027! The PIMA have been running since 2015 in association with Ahmed Al Thani, a regular visitor to KDF who wants to encourage the development of the miniatures industry &…

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  • Notes from a PIMA Judge

    2 September 2025 /

    Judging of the Perfection in Miniature Awards 2020 is always a tough & emotional experience. Caroline Hamilton tells us more about the judging process. “This judging job is getting harder every year as the variety…

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  • Good Housekeeping.

    9 May 2023 /

    Diary of a 1950’s housewife. Abi Trottman of Tobacco & Regrets gives us an insight into her PIMA entry for 2023. The Perfection in Miniature Awards was something really special this year. We had so…

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  • Umbrellas at the ready.

    15 November 2022 /

    Laurence & Angela St Leger talk about what is needed to create mini masterpieces – Ladies knickers, Gin & a scrubbing brush (really!) The Perfection in Miniature Awards have become the highlight of our year…

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  • Lauras Cat – Can the Catman do?

    30 May 2022 /

    Jeremy Smith of Catmando Miniatures tells us more about his articulated cat. We always expect something complex & unusual from Jeremy’s entry in the Perfection in Miniature Awards, but this year he supposed himself. We…

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  • The Creation of Mrs Greta Boyd.

    22 February 2022 /

    Sarah Hendry talks about the heartache & process that went in to making her extraordinary PIMA entry. I had years of frustration wanting to enter the PIMA competition but lacked the time and energy I…

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