The Studio
A team of history enthusiasts, artists and master craftsmen.
A New Brand in the World of Tin Miniatures
O.M.R Miniatures is an amateur project that brings together a team of history, art and craft enthusiasts. Our project centres on the Belle Époque — that extraordinary period of European history from the 1880s to the outbreak of the First World War in 1914.
We chose 1904 as our reference year, and we depict the monarchs, aristocrats and military figures of that era with the greatest possible historical accuracy. All our figurines are works of art — researched, sculpted, cast and painted entirely by hand.
The People Behind the Pieces
Gathers historical data, maintains a vast collection of tin soldiers and miniatures, and connects with collectors and professionals worldwide to ensure every detail is authentic.
Handcrafts each figure based on historical research, paintings, sculptures and photographs — capturing not only portrait likeness but exact uniforms, awards, insignia and even the subject's height.
Works with a proprietary blend of polymer clays, developing unique techniques to achieve the finest surface texture and anatomical accuracy.
Creates precision molds and casts from the finest time-tested alloys using safe, environmentally friendly materials.
Following the traditions of masters Jean Abell and Arturo Armesto, our artists paint each miniature using meticulous fine-detail techniques.
Crafts natural oak display cases finished with organic lacquers — oak being a sacred tree across Celtic, Germanic, Greek and Slavic traditions.
Creates small cushion sachets from soft velvet, each bearing a miniature coloured coat of arms specific to the depicted figure.
A graphic designer recreates historical logos and insignia; an embroidery specialist constructs heraldry in specialist software; a 3D designer creates the bases.
On Oak and Craftsmanship
Oak has always been a sacred tree for the Celts, Germans, Greeks, Slavs and many other peoples. As the oak endures through centuries, so does the work of the craftsman who pours his soul into every piece. Our souls are alive as long as we dream and play with toys.
"Our souls are alive as long as we dream and play with toys."O.M.R Miniatures Studio