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making roof tiles look like slate by Garry & Michelle Widley
Hi, My wife is new to the hobby of dolls houses. She is currently building the roof of her town house and wants to make it look like slates, but the kit cam with plywood strips that are slotted to look like indiviual tiles. Teh question is, how do you paint/decorate this plywood to simulate...
November 2nd 03 01:01 PM
by cudawantd Go to last post
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There has got to be an easier way to do shingles by Cathy Weeks
I dyed the shingles for the cottage today. The good news is that they are turning out to be a lovely shade of reddish brown, reminicent of cedar. However, it was a horrible job! They only soaked in the dye for a minute or so, but they stuck together, and I didn't think they'd turn out well if...
March 16th 04 09:01 PM
by Dawn Go to last post
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Installing a Fireplace? by Cathy Weeks
Ok, the fireplace is nearly done. It just needs a coat or two of polyurathane. But how do I install it? When I set it in the dollhouse against the appropriate wall, it leans outward slightly, and doesn't sit tightly against the wall. I can with my hand pull it against the wall, but then there's a...
April 25th 04 06:12 PM
by betsyb Go to last post
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doll house design by Glen Sayers
Can anyone help me regarding designing a dolls house. I've made a cardboard mock-up and are pretty pleased with it but don't know what size is best. It seems (I know nothing about this) most house are 1:12. Is that pretty standard? The only problem I see with it is that for a fairly modern house,...
January 6th 05 11:50 PM
by havana bill & holly Go to last post
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Help by jenny
Ok im working on a doll house from my own plans. Any cost saving decorating tips? where can i get funiture cheap? where can I find a nice family for my house? What else can i make, (example, cardboard makes great shingles)
September 9th 04 10:29 PM
by Herb Go to last post
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Sorry, another dumb question re glazing by Glen Sayers
It seems no one glazes windows. Is that right and if so why? (other than collecting dust). I would have thought it a good way to keep dust out of the house when not in use, not to mention aesthetic realism. Glass or clear perspex. ?????????? Cheers Glen
December 7th 04 12:03 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Dollhouse-FAQ by [email protected]
Rec.Crafts.Dollhouses FAQ Monthly Pointer ======================================= The main body of this information is stored at http://www.redsword.com/dollhouse Please be aware that this is a web site, not a simple text file. There is _much more_ at the web site than is posted here.
June 7th 04 09:50 PM
by havana bill & holly Go to last post
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Wine Bottles? by Tink
Are there any tips or tricks on making wine bottles. I rarely see realistic ones... but I've seen a few that look really nice. Perhaps a mold? Any advice would be appreciated (or where to get nice ones!)
February 4th 06 02:31 AM
by Carol Go to last post
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Castle resources by Metis-Artist
I am designing a castle dollhouse 1 inch scale and am looking for any tips or hints pages as well as books. Are there any sites that make furniture and miniatures for this time period? Please email me at talisa at shaw dot ca
June 2nd 04 10:30 AM
by Carol Go to last post
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Need tape wiring help by [email protected]
My question is, do you think it's feasible to get one of those cold soldering irons I've seen advertised on television and solder my light fixtures' wires to the tape. I figured I'd make a hole, tuck in the bare wire and solder it shut. What to you think? Kay
August 26th 04 12:17 PM
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Best way to fill in a stairwell? by Cathy Weeks
I officially decided to leave out the stairs in the cottage. I bought newell posts, stair rail, and spindles to put a railing around 3 sides of the stairwell opening, only to discover that because of the slanted roof, the newell posts are too tall! The top of one of the newell post rests against...
April 6th 04 06:28 PM
by Cathy Weeks Go to last post
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Nail holes in hardwood floors? by Cathy Weeks
Ok... I started on one of the floors with the coffee stirrers. I read somewhere that you should put two tiny indents at the end of each board, so that the stain would darken them, and simulate nail holes. However, I looked at my real hardwood floor, and it doesn't have them. And the sheets of...
March 22nd 04 07:58 AM
by DaVal Go to last post
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painting a paneled door neatly? by Cathy Weeks
The cottage has a pre-assembled door, which in my opinion, is no favor. It's got four panels on each side, that have already been glued down (and tightly, so I can't pop them off). I painted around the panels, but I have no idea how to get the edges of the panels painted without ruining the...
March 20th 04 09:29 AM
by CMFongemie Go to last post
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Pictures Posted by Chuck
If anyone is interested, I just posted a few of my miniature turnings on alt.binaries.crafts.pictures and alt.binaries.pictures.crafts. -- Chuck *#:^) chaz3913(AT)yahoo(DOT)com Anti-spam sig: please remove "NO SPAM" from e-mail address to reply.
March 7th 04 12:54 AM
by patrick Go to last post
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Miniature Ivy? by Cathy Weeks
Has anyone ever put a bunch of ivy on the outside of a house? My searches of most sites turned up wallpaper with ivy patterns or potted plants, not long vines. I thought about using dark green wire, but getting tiny leaves to stick to it seemed like a pain. Cathy Weeks
March 18th 04 09:20 PM
by Velociraster Go to last post
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spray primer by Cathy Weeks
A housepainter used a spray primer when we hired him to paint the trim on our (full-sized) house. It was quick and easy (don't remember the brand). Has anyone used it on a dollhouse? And what were their results? Cathy Weeks
February 24th 04 12:22 AM
by Gerald Miller Go to last post
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How do you do cane-bottomed chairs in mini? by Cathy Weeks
One of the projects I'm playing with is recreating my parent's antique dining-room table. It had rose-backed chairs that went with it, and the seat bottom was cane-bottomed. How do you do that in miniature? Cathy Weeks
February 20th 04 04:24 AM
by Millie Go to last post
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Doll dresses 1/12 scale by Millie
I make dresses and would love to hear your comments about my work. Here is a link to photo's of recent dresses. http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/pebblepuppie/album?.dir=/4f15&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/pebblepuppie/my_photos I have been making and enjoying...
February 12th 04 01:43 AM
by Carol Go to last post
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Small drinking glasses by Tapper
I'm looking for small drinking glasses or vases. Plastic or glass. I want them bigger than 1/12th scale; maybe 1/2-3/4 inch tall. I've got tniy tiny ones in 1/12th scale, and pretty big ones like for a play tea set, but I haven't been able to find the size I'm after. I've checked wedding and...
November 16th 03 03:39 PM
by Sarah Go to last post
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Invicta Men's swiss Stainless Steel Watch 3129 - Cheapest Watch by [email protected]
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