Today’s adventure was attaching the dollhouse stair stringer. Like most things, I did it “not right,” but learned some interesting things along the way.
Dollhouse Floor Idea: Dyed Balsa Wood – Keeper’s House Day 16
My original plan was to wait until I had cut all the strips then dye them in one big batch. My thought was using the Rit dye bath would create a lot of dye, and I didn’t want to waste it. But, then I figured there’s no time like the present. I’m not finishing the cutting anytime soon, and I might as well run this little experiment and see how it turns out.
Wood Grain: What Is It and How to Find It
One of the biggest problems I have with dollhouse building is the technical details. Take, for example, identifying wood grain.
Acrylic Paint for Wood Crafts: Tips and Tricks
There are tons of things to know if you use acrylic paint for wood crafts. It’s not as easy as grabbing a brush and going to town on your project!
Homemade Wood Dye: The Disaster Diaries
How to Weather Dollhouse Shingles
A while back, I messed up a project and got too much dye on it. If I had learned how to weather dollhouse shingles, I would have solved my problem!
The Best Paintbrush for Oil-Based Paint
One of the things I never thought about was paintbrushes. Or, more specifically, the best paintbrush for oil-based paint. In fact, when it comes to paintbrushes, I didn’t realize there were different kinds of paintbrushes.
How to Paint a Dollhouse Exterior: Tips and Advice for Newbies
In researching how to paint a dollhouse exterior, I learned that there is no one best way to paint a dollhouse.
Wood Glue or Liquid Nails?
Eventually, I’m going to have to glue the shingles on the dollhouse. I’m wondering if I should use wood glue or liquid nails. Is there a difference?
Can You Use Rit Dye on Wood
It’s almost time to get the wood floors ready. That means I have to stain or dye the wood strips. Which got me wondering, can you use Rit Dye on Wood?
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