Thanks to my miniature misadventures, I’ve learned that I should always prime wood before I paint it. That said, I’m kind of stuck with it for now. So, that means I’ve got to find a good way to clean it up without killing my brushes.
Assembling the Window – Keeper’s House Day 14
Building the dollhouse window wasn’t as bad as I feared. It wasn’t easy, but I accomplished something amazing!
Does the Painting Ever End? Keepers House Day 13
Looking at all I’ve got left to do, I was going to assemble the window, finish painting the stairs, and paint the door.
First Floor Folly – Keeper’s House Day 12
I’ve been working on the wood floors for the Keeper’s House. And the first floor is done! Kind of. Sort of. Not exactly.
Balsa Wood vs. Basswood: What’s the Difference?
I am beginning to understand why people use wood floor sheets in their dollhouse. When it comes to balsa wood vs. basswood, well, I’m still learning. A lot.
Balsa Wood Floor Adventures — Keeper’s House Day 11
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?
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