Kits are a great way to learn new techniques, and be inspired. They also a great way to learn how to make miniatures out of random things you find around the house, like marbles or beads. Broken earrings and pieces of kids' toys. Packaging from work, or boxes and bits of pipettes. There are so many little treasures hidden in your junk drawer, under the bed, at the bottom of the toy box, if you just look. And tilt your head maybe.