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Can you make a living from Dollhouses ? by
Dollhouse Detective
I've been looking at evolving my hobby into a business. I have noticed these
things about the market for 'Dollhouses' here in Tasmania, Australia;
1. Once somone has a quality dollhouse, its theirs for life... so that $200
to $900 dollar one off sale gets the customer ready for collecting but...
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December 6th 12 06:54 AM
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September 25th 03 06:19 PM
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Embossed Trim? by
Cathy Weeks
Has anyone ever used this?
http://209.240.4.82/acb/showprod.cfm?&DID=42&CATID=3&ObjectGroup_ID=128&OBS=16&Move=Next&Pcount=25&CurrentPage=1
How deep are the carvings... will it be ruined if it's painted?
Cathy Weeks
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leaded windows by
aad terlouw
I wish to make leaded windows in a doll-house.I have tried the thick,
pasty type of black paint which result in unrealistic thick lines of
non-uniform thickness sometimes.Has anyone a better method to apply
the 'lead'such that it looks more realistic?
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November 15th 03 04:40 AM
by Jennie
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interesting site by
hallo
Hello scale modelers,
I wrote a new site.
Everything about selfmade CNC Engraving Machines with free drawings and
software and a lot of links.
even on my site :
Robotics and scale modeling like steam engines , modelships , wooden cars,
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Bubbles in wallpaper ... fixable? by
Cathy Weeks
In the process of working with the electrical, I used some pretty
bright flashlights to see what I was doing, and discovered that the
room with the dark wallpaper has some pretty significant bubbles in
the paper. I don't have bubbles in the room with the light-colored
paper, so I'm guessing the...
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May 12th 04 02:48 AM
by Carol
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OT but craft related by
betsyb
I have a terra cotta birdbath that I want to paint HOT PURPLE. Catalogs
charge 89 + shipping. vs 2 cans of paint for 16. Other than scrubbing is
there any other preparations I should be doing?
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May 20th 04 01:39 AM
by Chuck
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Where can I sell dollhouse furniture by
Metis-Artist
Is there a related newsgroup that I am allowed to post dollhouse furniture
and accessories for sale? I have a bunch of extra pieces that won't fit the
decor of my next planned project.
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May 25th 04 02:28 AM
by Carol
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paper clay questions by
Metis-Artist
I plan to build a wizard's castle similar to Rik Pierce's Toadmoor Manor. I
will be using SONOTUBE cardboard concrete forms as a base. My question is
how much clay should I expect to use on a round tower about 16" diameter X
36" - 48" high
I want to do both inside and out. Is there an online place...
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May 27th 04 04:41 PM
by betsyb
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doll house wood supply by
JAV
I have been planing poplar wood down to 1/8" thickness for various projects,
and was wondering if this wood would be useful to the dollhouse maker or
collector. I have lengths from a few inches on up to 36" boards. The poplar
is very nice, lightweight, and the shades and tones vary. I even have...
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July 23rd 06 05:24 PM
by Sans
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Book recommendations by
Cathy Weeks
Hi all,
I'm looking for some book recommendations.
1. What are the best books for building minis? I'm interested in
recreating certain pieces of my parents antiques, so I'm interested in
more overall how-tos rather than plans and specific projects. Are the
"Cabinet Maker" guides good? Is there...
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Thrift Shop images by
Herb
We built a little store front as a thrift shop -
this gives us a place to put all kinds of things that otherwise might
not find an immediate home, including cannisters with broken or no lids,
odd household decorative pieces, and on and on.
It also serves as a place to go to find things for other...
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February 21st 04 04:52 PM
by Chuck
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Modelling website, incl dollhouse miniatures by
patrick
Interesting site. I could spend some time roaming it. Thanks!
Patrick in Georgia
Grandpa wrote in message ...
JIC some of you may be interested, This site provides annotated links
to scale model manufacturers, dealers, clubs, discussion...
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February 13th 04 10:04 AM
by Carol
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"Lady of the Lake" Victorian Dollhouse by
Millie
This work in progress is #11 of 14 dollhouses this size that I have
built over the years, I am currently refurbishing this house to its
former glory and have filled it with some of my vast collection of
miniatures.
I will offer it for sale in the future, when I have finished the
restoration, it is...
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February 19th 04 03:08 AM
by Millie
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Thornhill Questions by
Cathy Weeks
Hi,
I think I'm going to get the Thornhill manor with the insurance
settlement (well, the settlement is going to pay for a portion of the
Thornhill) on the dollhouse I built that was destroyed in my parent's
fire.
I have a few questions:
1. It looks like it has a smooth exterior (unlike the other...
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February 12th 04 03:03 PM
by Carol
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Can anyone help with markings on furniture? by
Shelly
Doug wrote:
I was recently given some wooden furniture for a dolls house.
Underneath each piece has a burnt on hallmark of a keyhole shape.
Can anyone help me by trying to identify this marking please?
That sounds like Escutcheon. I have one of his pieces and the dollhouse store...
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January 14th 04 04:52 PM
by Shelly
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joint venture by
Gerald Miller
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How to make a hat? by
Playrite1
How do I make a hat? Do I have to sew it?? It is for a tea shop.
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December 9th 03 11:16 AM
by vixx'
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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'm looking for
either a "tumbler" shape \_/ or straight |_| .
I've got tiny ones in 1/12th scale, and pretty big ones like for a play tea
set, but I haven't...
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October 16th 03 04:52 PM
by Tapper
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Doll House by
Water Way
Dear Sir or Madam,
We are doll house, doll house furniture and doll dress and accessories
manufacturer and exporter.
Our Factory is located in Ningbo, China.
Please find below weblink for our website:-
http://www.ec21.com/co/w/waterway1/index.html
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