Rounded Doors and Molding

[MLI Designs]

I couldn't figure out what to do with the door (I didn't like the plan wood door included with the Sugarplum) so I decided to make a unique door with polymer clay. But now I'm having the problem of molding. I want to do molding around door but not quite sure how to achieve the rounded top. Amy suggestions?

Also, what do you use for Windows?

thanks in advance.

BTW, the polymer clay worked like a peach for anyone who is having a similar problem. Great way to create your very own piece (for whatever)

[claireliontamer]

Love the door.  I have no idea but I'm having the same problem, haven't made the door yet though. 

[MLI Designs]

@claireliontamer ugh, I'm so stumped. I don't really have any fancy tools so I can't cut anything out. I. Hoping there is something I can buy that's not too expensive. 

And thanks on the door. 

What are you using for Windows! Is there a certain plastic! I need immediate gratification. Don't have it in Hobby Lobby, at least not in the dollhouse area

[claireliontamer]

I'm using acetate sheets I picked up in the pound store here. I've seen people online use clear packaging too if you have any of that laying around.  

[Sable]

The clear plastic packaging from your grocery bakery section are what I use for Windows.

why not use the Polymer clay for the trim? They would be consistent materials. Find a glass or cup the size you need to trace the arch.

[Debora59]

I have seen members use part of a curved picture frame, but I am thinking you would have to have your frame first then cut to fit.

[jbnmini]

What about using a clay gun with the polymer?

[MLI Designs]

@jbnmini what is that? I've never heard of that. 

[jbnmini]

I use it in my cake decorating, but it is an extruder - - you put in a little 'sausage' of clay, polymer, or rolled fondant   put the top on and turn the handle ..... and it squeezes out what ever shape the end disc shape is in a long string.   On one of my houses I used the wide rectangle disc to make an arched trim piece.

[jbnmini]

Here is the arch where I used the polymer clay gun to make a trim piece.  I should have taken a close-up. Sorry.

[MLI Designs]

@jbnmini excellent. I have one of those (hardly used it). Thank you so much. Such a great idea. Thank you very much

[Deb]

Jackie, that's gorgeous!!!!

[MLI Designs]

@jbnmini that's fantastic. I would never know it polymer. I'm gonna do that tomorrow. 

[havanaholly]

Do NOT use the same extruder for polymer clay AND fondant.

[Tesla12]

That is so cool!!!!  Beautiful door, too.  

[smjsome]

My grandsons have a,similar item they use with their play doh ..... Hmmmmmm

[stickyfingers]

One of my builds will have arched windows and a door. I was going to use mat board....Trace the shape to get the inner dimension, then add whatever depth (1/4", 3/8") to get the outer dimension. Cut/sand/paint/glue.

[aggiemae]

My suggestion is to make one window and duplicate it with casting resin. I once made a window out of carved cooked lasagna noodles,  fettuccini and spackle. After it hardened/dried out i made a mold then made windows using casting resin. It took a while to make the pasta window frame but the mold lasted for a long time.

 

A pasta machine is very helpful for making moldings and trim with paper clay or polymer.

[chrisatoledo]

Maybe make the door trim out of the same clay as the door? Roll out the clay to desired thickness, lay the door on top and trace for the opening so it fits nice then trim the rest of the frame to desired width and voila! Hope that helps!

 

Chris

[havanaholly]

When I was trying to rehab the Pierce I had cut new moldings for the windows & doors from 1/8" basswood and some bits from 1/16" for the built-up parts.  I have made cross-buck doors from craft sticks.