rome Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 couple of weeks ago I got a doolhouse for my bday , and i am planing to play with my grand daughter for couple of year until my daughter let me take it to her house. the house i purchase is victorian painted lady it is assemble and exterior painted. now it is in my living room waiting for next step which I think is the lights and fixture. is there anybody that can help me to find how my plan is to make it easy for my 6 yr old baby to light to house at once. any advise. marleny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thresadep Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Are you wanting advice for your 6 year-old to add lighting to the house? If that is what you mean...that's an adult job. Lighting kits are not cheap and definitely can't imagine a 6 year-old doing it. Plus you are dealing with electricity. Do a search here for doll house lighting. If you want to make it easy for her to turn on and off the lights, then maybe a way to use switches or a tab to turn off / on.? Might look into a Google search kid friendly lighting for dollhouse. Just did a quick search..what about using Christmas lights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 When I was a child the dollhouse I had had a Christmas tree white light/ small appliance-type bulb installed over the stairway with the cord routed along the upstairs ceiling nd through small hole in the side, and if I wanted to turn on the light (rarely) I had to position the house near a wall outlet to play with it. I don't wire the houses I build now, since I build for ME. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rome Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 I mean not to have my 6yr old grand daughter to do the electrical part, but to make easier for her to play in future years and only use on/off. I don't know if there is a class for adult in Tampa/fl area if anybody knows please let me know. tks Marleny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbnmini Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 I don't recall there being any actual brick-and-mortar dollhouse shops in Tampa, but I may be wrong.....otherwise, doing a search for dollhouse lighting may bring best results. Perhaps one of our Florida members could direct you to a local miniaturist that could help you out? When I build or rehab for a young child, I generally only install a single dome ceiling fixture in each room. These lights sit close to the ceiling, so there is less chance of the child knocking it down while reaching in the house during play. I still usually put the tapewire along the base of each room and install a couple of outlets, figuring that plug-in lights can be added as the child grows older. And I think the little switches on the lead-in wire is easy for anyone to operate...but the power cord still would need to be plugged in by an adult! oh- and maybe you can check out some dollhouse miniature show & sales in your neighborhood! Venice, FL January 14-15, and Sarasota, FL March 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Marleny, the closest & best mini shop to Tampa is Ron's in Orlando, but he is planning to retire from business very soon. I don't recall if Nancy's is still in Naples. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormwoodz Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 You can add a tapewire or roundwire circuit. Tapewire would maybe be easier as it requires less modifications to the structure if it's already assembled and built. Here is an easy to follow guide for tapewire. As for the easy on/off switch, I'm sure there are switches availiable for dollhouses that can be attached to the tapewire circuit. If you have trouble finding one of those, I found a simple sollution that doesn't require me to plug/unplug anything and can be used with any extension cord or wall socket. My circuit switch is located under my dollhouse, it was easier to hide but annoying to operate as I have to lift the house, so I bought one of these plugs with an on/off switch and connected the transformer to it. Now everytime I want to turn on the lights I just have to flip the switch on the plug. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rome Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 Thank you to all for your inputs I had never before done any of this work and now retire I want to learn a different skill .Do you know Ron phone or location ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 If you go east on State Road 50 it becomes West Colonial Drive in Orlando. You can look up the address and telephone number on the internet, it's Ron's Miniature Shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 There was a YouTube which I can no longer find that was perfect for you. Tapewire now, draw a diagram of the tapewire layout or take pictures of each room. Years from now you can attach a junction splice and a cord with a switch to the transformer and plug your lights directly into the wall. Very easy solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Nancy's in Naples has been closed a few years. Ron is coming to our show in Boca Ratin in March so he won't be retired by then. Rons shop is one of the finest in the southeast. We also have a lovely shop in Cocoa Beach, The Toy Box. I highly recommend that one too. http://thetoyboxstore.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 I'm glad to hear there's another shop in S FL. I wish there one in my neck of the woods... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 I almost forgot. We have In A Nutshell Miniatures in Mt Dora, too. It's has a lot of one of a kind items and basic supplies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rome Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 Thanks to all for the information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mesp2k Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Hi Marleny, welcome to the forum & happy belated Birthday! When you reach 5 posts you can start an album so we can see your Painted Lady dollhouse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rome Posted November 1, 2016 Author Share Posted November 1, 2016 HI EVERYBODY AND TKS FOR ALL YOUR INFO .HAVANAHOLLY TKS A LOT I WHEN LAST FRIDAY TO ORLANDO ON THE WAY TO VISIT MY GRAND BABY FOR HALLOWEEN AND STOP BY RON'S MINIATURE WHAT A STORE IT IS AMAZING LOTS OF THINGS AND RICHARD HELP ME A LOT TO UNDERSTAND THE ELECTRICAL PART AND WHERE TO START HE WAS WITH ME LIKE AN HOUR . NOW I AM PRIMER THE HOUSE HE ADVISE FOR FLORIDA WEATHER IS BEST THE HARD WIRE. AND EXPLAIN IN DETAILS I AM GOING BACK NEXT 11/8/16 I AM BABY SITING MY BABY. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 I KNEW you would love Ron's!!! Both he & Richard go out of their way to give shoppers a wonderful experience! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyV Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Hi and best of luck with your project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieguy84 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Hi Marleny You may like to consider LED lights since it's primarily for your 6 year old granddaughter. I am certainly no expert as I am just about t start my first build. There is no wiring as it's powered by a battery within the light. On my search for my own house I found a lovely little australian site that sells LEDs http://www.amazingminiatures.com.au (in 1:12 scale) and I'm sure there is something similar where you're from! Good luck with your lighting installation! Scott : - ) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rome Posted November 7, 2016 Author Share Posted November 7, 2016 Thank you Scott. I when back to Orlando this weekend since I visit our baby again and stop by Ron's place I have a few?? and I have decide to go for the Hardwired since Florida is very humid and will be better this method. This is my very very first project on everything painting, wallpaper, lights ect ect I had never done this before in my life. so I am very excited and very happy to find a great group like this. It will take me some time but I am not in a hurry. Marleny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 5 hours ago, rome said: I am very excited and very happy to find a great group like this. It will take me some time but I am not in a hurry. Marleny Hi Marleny, and welcome to the forum! That's exactly the right attitude. You'll have a great experience. There are a whole lot of folks here who are eager to share their experiences with you, so when you are challenged, feel free to ask questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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