| Dollhouses and Miniatures |
From "DIY Crafts"
episode DIC-103 |
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Have you ever wanted to decorate your own dream dollhouse? Artist and designer Valerie Bernardino gives us the basics. Wooden dollhouses can be made of plywood, pine or maple and are very durable. Usually the house comes with a working front door and a staircase. Dollhouses can be purchased in kit form or already assembled. These shells can be decorated in any number of ways with a variety of products. Shingles come in plastic or wood and may be painted after installation. Exterior finishes in faux brick or stone may be applied with the help of templates. A powder is mixed and spread over the grid, and when the template is removed, the house has a faux brick finish. Embellishments such as shutters, iron railings and pediments can be added to doors and windows. The rooms may be wallpapered or painted. Some dollhouse wallpapers are prepasted and are applied the same way as ordinary wallpaper. There are even matching wallpaper borders. Don't forget rugs and carpeting. Products for dollhouse decorating are available at many craft stores and specialty miniature retailers. Furniture in plastic or wood may be purchased fully assembled or in kits. If you've always wanted a grand piano in your home and can't afford one, here's your chance to own one. Choose the style you like, and let your imagination run wild. In dollhouse scale, 1" is usually equivalent to 1'. Houses and furnishings are also available in 1/2" and 1/4" scale. For authenticity, be sure to stay in the same scale ratio. A number of dollhouse magazines and catalogs can help give you ideas. People of all ages -- from kids to retirees -- enjoy this hobby. If you don't want to do an entire house, just make one room in a box.
RESOURCES :
Twelfth Dimension
Dollhouse Central
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