I decided to forge ahead with the balsa wood floors. Why? I had a feeling it was going to take quite a bit of time to get them done.
Can Glue Mold? How and Why Does This Happen?
I never thought about the fact that glue has an expiration date. I know if I don’t close the cap it will dry out. But can glue mold? How? And why?
Dollhouse Floor Time: How to DIY a Balsa Wood Floor
I decided to tackle the dollhouse floor. And, by that I mean, figuring out how to place the balsa wood strips. Because I’m going to have to cut a bunch of them to size, I figured it made more sense to plan the floorboards (I use that term loosely) out before I dye them.
Painting Is a Pain: Keeper’s House Day 10
As much as I enjoy building the dollhouse, there are all sorts of tiny details that keep popping up. Things that I never realized mattered. Or, I didn’t realize how much they mattered.
What Does Primer Do for Paint? More than You Ever Realized
As I’ve been building my miniature dollhouse, I’ve wondered what does primer do for paint? I mean, is it really necessary? Does it “do” anything — other than give you a white surface to paint on?
Priming, Painting, and Changing: Keeper’s House Day 9
What I like about building miniature dollhouses is that I can change my mind as I go. What I hate about building miniature dollhouse is that I can change my mind as I go.
What Is a Stair Stringer? Do I Have to Have It in My Miniature Dollhouse?
If you’ve been following my misadventures, you know that I spent one day trying to ID the dollhouse pieces. I had questions. What is a stair stringer, and what does it look like?
Dollhouse Scale: What Is It and Why Does It Matter
When I started pursuing this hobby, I kept coming across the words “dollhouse scale. They were usually written as ratios like 1:24, 1:12, and so on. I had no idea what they were (except that they were ratios) or why they mattered. Everything miniature is small. That’s all I need to know.
How to Use a Miter Box. Hint: Very Carefully!
Today, I learned how to use a miter box. Then, I learned how to hack using a miter box.
Repainting, Replaning and Re Doing It All – Keeper’s House Day 8
I finally had a chance to repaint the window pieces. Short version: I am very happy I did it. Long version: during the process, I wasn’t so sure.
