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May 11th 04, 06:17 PM
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Type of wood for doll house/components
Just joined this interesting group. I have completed the shell of a
two storie dollhouse. I used 3/8 plywood as suggested by the author of a book. Now, I have visited craft stores and was really suprised to learn the high price of components for dollhouses. I would like to try making them myself. I would appreciate it if anyone would provide me with locations where I can purchase basswood or any other type of soft wood to construct these components. I am currently doing the roof out of 2 X 4 red ceder which I am cutting to 1/16 X 2 x 5 which I purchase from a supply store. What I want to do next are the doors, windows and siding of the house. I have boxes and boxes of hard wood pieces left over from projects which I intend to use to make furniture. In reading some posts, I learned there are very experience and capable members who have been building all types of dollhouses and components. I am asking for your advice and suggestions on how to proceed. Oh, the ratio of the dollhouse is 1 to 12. Thank you in advance for your kind attention. Carino 
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May 12th 04, 02:43 AM
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"carino" wrote in message m... Just joined this interesting group. I have completed the shell of a two storie dollhouse. I used 3/8 plywood as suggested by the author of a book. Now, I have visited craft stores and was really suprised to learn the high price of components for dollhouses. I would like to try making them myself. I would appreciate it if anyone would provide me with locations where I can purchase basswood or any other type of soft wood to construct these components. I am currently doing the roof out of 2 X 4 red ceder which I am cutting to 1/16 X 2 x 5 which I purchase from a supply store. What I want to do next are the doors, windows and siding of the house. I have boxes and boxes of hard wood pieces left over from projects which I intend to use to make furniture. In reading some posts, I learned there are very experience and capable members who have been building all types of dollhouses and components. I am asking for your advice and suggestions on how to proceed. Oh, the ratio of the dollhouse is 1 to 12. Thank you in advance for your kind attention. Carino Another source for wood is http://www.northeasternscalelumber.com/ You might also try a railroad hobby shop. Carol S P Miniatures http://www.spminiatures.com
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May 12th 04, 09:34 PM
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For siding I used Wood veneer. I bought a piece 12" x 8' and cut it into
strips for the siding. It is an iron on product. With the left overs I used them for hard wood floors by ironing it on to card. Even made one double sided that can be flipped. It slides in under the base board. "carino" wrote in message m... Just joined this interesting group. I have completed the shell of a two storie dollhouse. I used 3/8 plywood as suggested by the author of a book. Now, I have visited craft stores and was really suprised to learn the high price of components for dollhouses. I would like to try making them myself. I would appreciate it if anyone would provide me with locations where I can purchase basswood or any other type of soft wood to construct these components. I am currently doing the roof out of 2 X 4 red ceder which I am cutting to 1/16 X 2 x 5 which I purchase from a supply store. What I want to do next are the doors, windows and siding of the house. I have boxes and boxes of hard wood pieces left over from projects which I intend to use to make furniture. In reading some posts, I learned there are very experience and capable members who have been building all types of dollhouses and components. I am asking for your advice and suggestions on how to proceed. Oh, the ratio of the dollhouse is 1 to 12. Thank you in advance for your kind attention. Carino
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May 12th 04, 10:10 PM
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Why could you not make your component pieces out of the hardwoods? It would
certainly be more impressive and probably less expensive than basswood. "carino"wrote the high price of components for dollhouses. I would like to try making them myself. I am currently doing the roof out of 2 X 4 red ceder which I am cutting to 1/16 X 2 x 5 which I purchase from a supply store. What I want to do next are the doors, windows and siding of the house. I have boxes and boxes of hard wood pieces left over from projects which I intend to use to make furniture. In reading some posts, I learned there are very experience and capable members who have been building all types of dollhouses and components. I am asking for your advice and suggestions on how to proceed. Oh, the ratio of the dollhouse is 1 to 12. Thank you in advance for your kind attention. Carino
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May 13th 04, 09:13 PM
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Are the components not painted? By "components" I mean the windows,
shutters, roof and siding. I apologize for not being up on the proper terms. Making them out of hard wood and painting them would negate the use of this type of wood. Perhaps I am not understanding. Thank you all for offering your valuable and useful information. Carino havana bill & holly" wrote in message news:c7u3t3$dl9 ... Why could you not make your component pieces out of the hardwoods? It would certainly be more impressive and probably less expensive than basswood. "carino"wrote the high price of components for dollhouses. I would like to try making them myself. I am currently doing the roof out of 2 X 4 red ceder which I am cutting to 1/16 X 2 x 5 which I purchase from a supply store. What I want to do next are the doors, windows and siding of the house. I have boxes and boxes of hard wood pieces left over from projects which I intend to use to make furniture. In reading some posts, I learned there are very experience and capable members who have been building all types of dollhouses and components. I am asking for your advice and suggestions on how to proceed. Oh, the ratio of the dollhouse is 1 to 12. Thank you in advance for your kind attention. Carino
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May 14th 04, 08:03 PM
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I think what they were suggesting is that since you already have boxes of
hardwood scrape, use it! Why go out and spend more money on wood if you have plenty. You will find that not "all" wood is good (prototypical) for scale furniture--the grain, etc., is not to scale and will look bad. That is the stuff to use for your trim, door frames, etc., and paint that stuff. Besides, upscale homes and old homes that have not been coated under layers of paint, originally had hardwood stained trim. But if you really want to find basswood at a fair price, then in two weeks check out a new site going on line called woodbythebundle.com. No, not all wood in a bundle is in quantities of 40-50 pcs., door and window casing comes in a 6-pack and base board in a 7-pack--enough trim to finish a project with and a little extra to experiment with. Patrick "carino" wrote in message m... Are the components not painted? By "components" I mean the windows, shutters, roof and siding. I apologize for not being up on the proper terms. Making them out of hard wood and painting them would negate the use of this type of wood. Perhaps I am not understanding. Thank you all for offering your valuable and useful information. Carino
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