Profile of Cristina Minischetti

Four years ago I was looking for some information about polymer clays on Internet, when accidentally I discovered Dollshouses and miniatures.
This was a new world for me because at that time this hobby was unknown in Italy.

From that moment many things have changed: I found other Italian people interested in Dollshouses on an international mailing list, visited some fairs and shops in europe and my interest in this hobby has grown.
I've ever been a "craft" person but when I started making miniatures I was sure this was the right hobby for me.

During these years I tried making everything in miniature: knitting, sewing, working with wood, paper, making flowers and plants and any kind of accessories.
But among all these, I enjoyed making miniature food more than any other thing. The food I make is mainly Italian: typical dishes known all over the world as pasta and cheese.

So at the age of 34 I decided to leave my job (computer teacher for a big Computer company and free lance) and spend all my day with minis.

I started my miniature business with the name of "Minicris", selling on the Internet and at shows. Since 2001 I'm an IGMA Artisan in the category of food.

I really love my job, I've never been so happy when I wake up in the morning, to start a working day!

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