dollshousemouldings

Hi, welcome to the forum. I’m fairly new here myself and so far, not got too involved. What I can say from viewing the projects all these talented people are creating, you will get lots of inspiration and knowledgeable advice if needed. Enjoy!

Thank you all for your warm welcome, I’m reminded the world is a small place when I read about some of you possible calling into my shop or knowing someone near me. But please don’t make a special journey, my shop is going through a transition from shop/showroom to showroom/shop. A small change in description, but a necessary one. I’m gradually reducing the stock of bought in products and increasing my own range. Just now it makes my shop look a little sparse. And to Mike, that’s a glowing comment regarding quality and character that I really do appreciate. But as we have discussed before, there is so much talent out there. And may I say, including yourself.

Hi everyone, my name is Chris and I am the owner of Dolls House Cottage Workshop (DHCW) established in 1992 and based in England. I am a maker of twelfth scale houses, wooden mouldings and a few other bits and pieces. The first dolls house I made was with my father and although I enjoyed the process, I did say never again. Only because we spent far too much time on it. So much for saying “never again”, here I am over 25 years later still making them. I’m looking forward to being part of your lovely group and hope to offer some help and suggestions where possible and when time allows.

Yes, some fantastic buildings and a good thing you visited last year, the castle is now closed for two years, major refurbishment. Look forward to seeing more of your project it's going to be very interesting to see your progress.

Thanks, Holly, Still finding my way around, but will certainly add an introduction tomorrow.

Hi, I’m new to the forum so you won’t have heard from me before. If this is going to be free-standing, I would make the sides less elaborate, either simple stonework or consider brick. Most houses and shops throughout the world usually have more detail and character to their facade than sides or back. Even buildings at the end of a row will usually have plane sides unless they form a continuation of a side street. Ultimately, I think it will come down to how you want to view it in your own home, authentic and plane or easy on the eye. Hope this helps.