jas Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Very cool ideas. I printed out some of the junk food boxes, for some reason I am always attracted to the food! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debncurt Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Hi everyone, Just wanted to toss out a question to you "veterans" of doll house construction. When using fish scale siding, I noticed it seems to be quite large, compared to the equivalent in real life. I checked and real ones are about 6 inches across, which means the 1' to 1" scale siding should be only 1/2", right? Or am I completely out in left field with my thinking? It seems that popsicle stick size would be about correct. Any insite? Thanks! Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 In 1:12 6"=1/2", but I've seen fishscale shingle siding close to 1' width, too. Whatever pleases your eye will work for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 On my Beacon Hill, I'm planning to mix 1:24 fishscales with 1:12 fishscales (in separate areas, not together). Whatever looks good to you is the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristineR Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Thank you all for the great links!!! I am trying to find how to score the floor in a dollhouse to make it look like wooden floors.. any sites??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 I don't know of any sites off the top of my head, but it's an easy thing to do.Mark off the width of the floorboards at either side of the room, keeping scale in mind. That is, for 1:12 scale, 1/4" in mini = 3" in real life, 1/2" in mini = 6" in real life, etc.Connect the marks using a steel ruler (or something similar) as a guide. I've variously used a ball point pen (leaves a little indentation), a fine-point permanent marker, or the back of a utility knife/box cutter blade. When all of the parallel lines are done, go back and make some cross marks at various places to show the staggered "ends", where two board meet.Stain. If you've made indentations, the stain will be darker there, delineating the edges of the boards. If you want them to show up even more, use a fine-point permanent marker to highlight.Seal with polyacrylic or other clear sealer. You may want to try your hand at a couple of ways on scrap wood before working on the floors to see what method works best for you. Good luck with it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Kathie describes the way I make the scribed floors; I use my utility knife upside down (I want to compress the lines, not slice them) but I have also used a dental pick: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristineR Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Thank you all, I just received the house today and just got done opening it... going to read everything... then start the shell.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_chrome_kamuro Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 How exciting, Christine!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fov Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 These aren't exactly DIY projects, but this site has a bunch of free plans for life-sized Mission furniture. Should be easy enough to scale down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chellebelle Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 http://les-miniature...ub=212034&nba=3 printable leaves for caladium and other plants. I spray the page with Krylon matte or gloss sealer, cut the leaves out, and color the edges with a matching marker. I glue them onto thin, fabric covered floral wire, and make the plants the size I want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Thank you, Michelle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamma Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 fantastic thread with so many useful links... DIY is fun! Thank you all for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 fantastic thread with so many useful links... DIY is fun! Thank you all for sharing It is not only fiscally necessary for mini of us, but totally satisfying, as well. We get into this hobby to express ourselves creatively! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drjones Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I don't know of any sites off the top of my head, but it's an easy thing to do. Mark off the width of the floorboards at either side of the room, keeping scale in mind. That is, for 1:12 scale, 1/4" in mini = 3" in real life, 1/2" in mini = 6" in real life, etc. Connect the marks using a steel ruler (or something similar) as a guide. I've variously used a ball point pen (leaves a little indentation), a fine-point permanent marker, or the back of a utility knife/box cutter blade. When all of the parallel lines are done, go back and make some cross marks at various places to show the staggered "ends", where two board meet. Stain. If you've made indentations, the stain will be darker there, delineating the edges of the boards. If you want them to show up even more, use a fine-point permanent marker to highlight. Seal with polyacrylic or other clear sealer. You may want to try your hand at a couple of ways on scrap wood before working on the floors to see what method works best for you. Good luck with it! What's your favorite wood to use for this? I was thinking I might try basswood because the scoring would not be too difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drjones Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 These aren't exactly DIY projects, but this site has a bunch of free plans for life-sized Mission furniture. Should be easy enough to scale down. There are some nice projects on this site! I agree that they can be scaled easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 What's your favorite wood to use for this? I was thinking I might try basswood because the scoring would not be too difficult. I scribe the flooring directly into the kit plywood floor: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopez6361 Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 I am new to this site and want to say hello. I have a dollhouse that needs someone's attention. I just don't have time for it. I had no idea until today what kind of dollhouse it was. Well now I know. Anyone have any information on the house made by Woodline, The Leroy House or Little Orphan Annie House. I have this particular one. There is one on Ebay right now that is white for $3500. Its making me want to keep it since its so unique. I know nothing about dollhouses and I see that the wires are behind the wallpaper. Okay I am rambling....sorry!!! If I was to sell it, around where I am from no one to buy it. If I kept it don't know where to start. What would be the first step. It is completed with molding wallpaper and hardwood floors. Help Me!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Hi, Jennifer, first of all you ought to introduce yourself to everybody in the Newcomers' Forum. This is probably a better place to ask about your Little Orphan Annie house (this topic is primarily to link DIY projects & sites); and you do, indeed, have a rare treasure. If you do decide to work on it yourself you will get a lot of help here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HyacinthB Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Hi! I may not be the type to BUILD a dollhouse, but I can do other things. I have already made to scale curtains for my house when someone puts it together for me. This weekend, I made a privacy fence and a cattle pen. Out of what? Popsicle sticks and wiring. I cleaned off the sticky popsicle liquid and let them dry. I then painted each individual one and then up it went. See? I'm getting ready. I LOVE the decorating part. The fabric I bought at HL is a cotton print. It is dark blue background with tiny flowers in bunches, repeat pattern. I love it. I bought 2 yards, so I can use it again. It was a clearance item and knew I'd never get anymore. Did anyone ever tell you all something??? Each of you are special and so very kind to all who write, including myself. OH JOY IN THE MORNING. Thanks. Sue 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Sue, your fabric can be used in other builds, to upholster furniture or dress beds, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheckMouse Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 ... Did anyone ever tell you all something??? Each of you are special and so very kind to all who write, including myself. OH JOY IN THE MORNING. Thanks. Sue That's the way I felt when I discovered this forum several years ago. This is a unique forum, with helpful people who are so willing to share ideas. I've been here several years, and it still feels like home! So glad you found us, too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheckMouse Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Sorry - the first part of the above was supposed to be a "quote" - guess I did something wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minime Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Here's a tutorial for a charcoal grill. http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2013/04/tutorial-dollhouse-charcoal-grill/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingvicariously Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Pam, I loved this tutorial. So cute and easy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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