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 MAKING MATCH STICK MODELS
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Matchstick models, as the name suggests are made from matches as a hobby. Regular matches are not used, however, but a special modelling type which do not have the combustible heads, and can be bought from art and craft shops.

Popularity
Matchstick modelling is a popular pastime though we do not see it largely advertised. There is a competition in makers as to how many matchsticks are used, present record is over a million.

Location
An indoor acticity, normally in a corner of a room or in a garage, depending on the scale of a project.

Age
This is an ideal hobby for kids but many people especially retirees love to practice in this hobby.

Ability
PATIENCE It is very important in matchstick modelling to have a lot of patience, some models can take 3 months or more to complete - there are no fast results.

Description
In carrying out Match Stick modelling some useful pointers are: Read the instructions and fully understand what parts need to be made and in what order. There are no short cuts to matchstick modelling, if you try to make a short cut it will show in the end product or even worse, you will have to discard it and make that section again. When cladding a pre-cut card former, glue the card, not the matchsticks. If you need the matches to 'bend' first soak the matches for up to 24 hours at room temp.

Dedication
You will find the hobby much easier if you have the right tools. It is best to keep a set of tools just for matchstick modelling, this avoids running round looking for a special tool you 'borrowed' to fix the kitchen door etc. The following tool kit is a guide: Small 1 paintbrush, pair of pointed pliers, a flexible knife set, small square, two small G-clamps, a set of small files, scissors, pencils, side cutters, straight edge, ruler, and matchstick cutter. You will also need a cutting board.

Potential
There are many shows that accept these models for display and selling such as county fairs and shows. Modelling clubs hold competitions that you could enter into for personal reward in being able to show your product and skill.

Closely Related Activities
Artistic impression by 3D models, some people have even had their products used in film sets

Cost
The only real cost in this hobby is your time. Taken seriously can take many many hours of patience for one model.

Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.

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