Preparation, Preparation, Preparation!
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I am pleased with today's progress. It was good to have a day off work so I could put some time, thought, and energy into getting started on the preparation stage of building this doll house. I am wondering if this one is a beginner's kit ~ not that it matters, I am determined to see this through.
The first thing I accomplished today was getting the base floor and second floor sanded and primed. I used a latex primer, then painted the first floor ceiling white in preparation of applying stucco to it.
It doesn't show too well on the photo, but I like the way the stucco ceiling worked out. It gives me hope for the rest of the construction. ;)
The next step I was able to get to was popping out the timber framing,
and the beams, mantel, window casings, doors, and door frames.
I experimented a bit with exterior surfaces on a bird house I got for the purpose. I added some glue to the stucco, as well as glue under the larger stones. The top part is crushed shells. The bird house is much smaller than the doll house will be. I think the larger stones look too big on this, I'll have to assess what to do on the doll house. I plan to put moss between the stones and to paint some moss on the shady parts of the stucco to give it a woodsy feel.
Next step: sand and stain the timbers, doors, windows, etc.
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