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Published on March 7, 2022, Last Updated on April 28, 2024 by Rachel Leave a Comment

How to Make a Hole in Balsa Wood

I was building a spiral staircase when I came upon a problem: I don’t know how to make a hole in balsa wood! So, I figured it out, and didn’t use a drill. Here’s what you need to know.

Published on January 8, 2022, Last Updated on July 26, 2024 by Rachel 5 Comments

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.

Published on September 7, 2021, Last Updated on April 29, 2024 by Rachel Leave a Comment

Dollhouse Kit Bashing: What Is It and How do You do It?

Dollhouse kit bashing takes your miniature dollhouse to a whole new level. Learn what dollhouse kit bashing is and how to do it.

Published on August 9, 2021, Last Updated on January 3, 2024 by Rachel 2 Comments

How to Shingle a Dollhouse Roof: A Step-by-Step Guide

Wondering how to shingle a dollhouse roof? Here’s what you need to know (and how you can learn from my many newbie mistakes!).

Published on June 28, 2021, Last Updated on August 8, 2024 by Rachel Leave a Comment

Dollhouse Carpet Flooring: What to Use and How to Install It

Dollhouse carpet flooring. Should you do it? And, if so, what should you use and how should you install it? Here are some answers.

Published on February 22, 2021, Last Updated on January 2, 2024 by Rachel 6 Comments

Acrylic Paint Extender: What Is It and How to Use It

A reader asked me how to use acrylic paint extender. I didn’t know because I had never heard of it!

Published on January 6, 2021, Last Updated on November 18, 2021 by Rachel Leave a Comment

DIY Wood Dye – The (Disaster) Adventure Continues

I tried my hand at remaking DIY wood dye. It worked, but not as expected. Here’s what happened when I forgot I was making wood dye!

Published on October 29, 2020, Last Updated on January 15, 2024 by Rachel 2 Comments

Making Polymer Clay Tiles for a DIY Dollhouse Floor

I thought learning how to make polymer clay tiles then making polymer clay tiles myself would be easy. I could not have been more wrong. Part 2 of my misadventures.

Published on October 28, 2020, Last Updated on January 5, 2024 by Rachel Leave a Comment

How to Make Polymer Clay Tiles for a Dollhouse Floor

After my success with DIYing the wood floor, I figured I would find equal success teaching myself how to make polymer clay tiles for the dollhouse. This was not remotely the case.

Published on May 26, 2020, Last Updated on May 1, 2024 by Rachel

Wood Grain: What Is It, How to Find It, and Why You Should

One of the biggest problems I have with dollhouse building is the technical details. Take, for example, identifying wood grain.

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