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About Me

Agnes Horvath

I grew up in Hungary, where I learned that creating something with your own hands has value. My mum, a lifelong maker and patchwork artist, introduced me to the joy of craftsmanship from an early age. Together we spent countless hours creating projects long before I started school, and she continues to inspire me today. From my dad, I inherited a love of history and photography, but even more importantly, an endless curiosity. I have always wanted to understand how things are made, which has led me to explore woodworking, metalwork, and many other crafts over the years.

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My artistic eye was refined by the Hungarian graphic designer and painter Sándor Szerdahelyi. His mentorship fundamentally changed how I approach color, form, and composition. Later, while working at an auction house during my university years, I saw firsthand how collectors value and preserve exceptional objects. That experience shaped how I view miniature collectors today, driving me to create pieces worthy of that same lifetime appreciation.​​​

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Now based in the United Kingdom, I work alongside my husband, the inventor of the PAC-PEN micro-tool system. His engineering precision complements my artistic approach, allowing us to develop specialized tools and techniques that support miniature artists and ceramic makers worldwide.

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I create my own fine miniature ceramic tableware to serve as the canvas for my realistic 1:12 scale miniature food. I especially love recreating traditional national dishes and festive foods, capturing culinary history in miniature scale. My ceramic work also extends to miniature sculptures and detailed seasonal decor, from tiny functional soap dishes to luminous ceramic pumpkin lights and Christmas ornaments.

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Whether I am sculpting realistic miniature food, firing collectible ceramics, or developing precision tools, my goal remains the same: to combine craftsmanship, history, and careful observation into work that is made to last and to be cherished.

Studio Partners & Industry Support

I am proud to collaborate with select international manufacturers who support my studio practice, technical research, and ongoing publication projects with high-performance equipment and materials.

Cernit — Polymer clays & specialized studio equipment

AMACO — Professional ceramic glazes & underglazes

Potclays — Kiln supplies, clays & ceramic media

Trusted Studio Supplies

For my 1:12 scale studio work and upcoming book, I rely on these professional brands:

Fimo • Botz • Schmincke • Pébéo • Rosemary & Co • Artway Studio Supplies

Press

Ali, Moi: "Instagram Identities" DollsHouse & Miniature Scene, Issue 353. October 2023.

Monroe, Alice: "Interview With An Artist" American Miniaturist, Issue 223. December 2021.

"Where I Work" Dollshouse World, Issue 347. December, 2021.

"Agnes loves tiny, secret world she's discoveredDollshouse World, Issue 344. September, 2021.

Tinapple, Cynthia: "Tool Of The Week" Studio Mojo, #516 June 2021.

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