What is the miniature-in-a-glass trend and how do you make one?

Updated October 21, 2026 · Reviewed by The Rift team

Short answer

The miniature trend turns a person, a pet or a car into a tiny figure inside an everyday object: a drinking glass, a jar, a snow globe or a collectible box on a desk. The joke is the scale. In Rift, add a clear photo, tell Spark the object and the setting, ask for a few versions, and tap Make. Turn your favourite into a short video if it should move.

The miniature trend plays with scale. A real-looking tiny version of someone sits inside something everyday: a glass of water on a café table, a jar on a shelf, a plastic collectible box next to a keyboard.

Versions you’ll see

Tiny you in a glass, sitting on an ice cube.
A pocket pet in a jar or a teacup.
A collectible box with your figure and accessories, like a toy on a shop shelf.
A tilt-shift street, where a real place looks like a model.

Why it works

You get it at a glance, it’s a little absurd, and it fits a profile picture or a carousel.

Make your own in Rift

Add a full-body photo of you, your pet or your car.
Tell Spark: “A tiny me sitting inside a glass of water on a café table, close up, four versions.”
Check the Draft and tap Make.
Open your favourite and say “turn this into a video, I wave at the camera” if you want movement.

See also the step-by-step guide to a miniature or toy box photo of yourself.

Questions people ask

Is it a picture or a video?

Both work. Most start as a picture; a slow camera push or a tiny wave makes it a video.

Can I put my pet in a jar?

Yes. Pets are some of the most shared versions.

Can I put a car in the glass?

Yes. Add a clear photo of the car and tell Spark the object, such as a snow globe.

Can I add a brand's box?

Keep logos out. Ask for a plain collectible box with your name instead.