Glossary

Term	Definition
Auction	QC Members donate items that other members can bid on. Proceeds go to support QC Activities.
Challenges	Challenges are contests offered periodically on QC to encourage members to finish projects or make miniature items or scenes. There are often drawings and prizes.
Free Projects	At least a couple time a year there are free projects offered on our website or through the groups.io group. The projects usually consist of items that most miniaturists have in supply.
Mini Mart	Mini Mart is an online shopping mall featuring specials and discounts from our QC members and/or vendors.
Mini Weekend	Much like the real-life N.A.M.E. Houseparty, but it takes place on the internet. They may include online sales tables, workshops, projects, roundtable kits, etc.
Mini Workshops	Like our regular workshops (below), but limited in price to $25 (not including shipping.)
OMB (One a Month Bunch)	A popular QC challenge that runs a full calendar year with members trying to complete at least one project each month. For more information, check under Challenges on the menu bar.
Roundtables/Mega Roundtables	Small kits for sale with limits placed on price and length of time required to complete the kits.
Small Scales	All scales smaller than 1 inch scale (1:12 scale). There can be other ones too, but here is a list of the most standard ones: 1:24 - half inch scale: 1/2 inch equals a foot (12 inches) 1:48 - quarter inch scale: 1/4 inch equals a foot (12 inches) 1:96 - eighth inch scale: 1/8th inch equals a foot (12 inches) 1:144: 1/12th of an inch equals a foot (12 inches) Also referred to as micro scale
Swaps	A trade of miniature items. Swap participants send a specific number of IDENTICAL items to the swap coordinator. The coordinator then redistributes them so that all participants get that same number of DIFFERENT items back from the other participants.
UFO	UnFinished Object - Often a kit, but could also be any miniature that was started, but never completed.
Workshop	Workshops are a teacher led class where you learn how to make or do something in miniature. Quarter Connection has online workshops. You get a kit or supplies with instructions in the mail. The teacher may schedule the date and time that they will be available for a ZOOM session for either a demo, Q&A session or a full blown class.