Creating your own dollhouse from a kit, should be a rewarding, and satisfying hobby. With the precision quality of today’s die cut dollhouse kits, pretty much anyone who can read and follow instructions, can create their own heirloom.
There are however a few things to keep in mind before you undertake your first project. Make sure you read the instructions carefully, and follow them to the T. Taking shortcuts, or ignoring the instructions is sure to end in disaster!
Also be sure to allow yourself plenty of time to complete your project. The more you put into the details of sanding, filling and painting, the better your end result will be.
Having a large, bright work area where you can leave your work laid out will also be of a huge benefit. Keep your pieces marked, and organized.
There are many suggestions that you may wish to follow for better results, and less work!
I have found it helpful to sand and paint all of the exterior trim pieces before I add them to the house. You get a much cleaner, more professional finish this way, and it is so much easier to do! Also make sure your exterior walls are painted under where the trim will be attached but always keep in mind to leave the areas that are to be glued, free of paint, as glue will not adhere as well to a painted surface as a raw surface. You can always touch up these areas at the end of the project, as fill may also be needed before completion.
You should also decide before assembly if you are going to wire the house for electrical lighting as well. If you choose the tapewire method, it is usually easier to install before all assembly is completed.
Seal all of the wood pieces before painting for a much nicer painted finish.
It is also easier to paint or paper many of the interior walls before you assemble them. Decide what your rooms will be before assembly, and you may be able to do some interior decorating before assembly as well, particularly the interior of the outside walls. Once the rooms are assembled, it can be quite tricky to reach in with wet wallpaper and have it end up where you want it!
Your flooring should be the last thing you add. Regardless of the type of finish you choose for your floors, this final step will cover up any paint droplets, glue or even tapewire.
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