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Published on May 20, 2019, Last Updated on November 18, 2021 by Rachel Leave a Comment

How to Dye Dollhouse Shingles: Hint. Not One at A Time (Part Two)

Part two of what I happened when I dyed the dollhouse shingles.

Published on May 17, 2019, Last Updated on April 30, 2024 by Rachel Leave a Comment

How to Dye Dollhouse Shingles: Hint. Not One at a Time (Part 1)

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While I may be a hair dying expert, I know nothing about how to dye dollhouse shingles. That’s about to change!

Published on May 16, 2019, Last Updated on November 18, 2021 by Rachel Leave a Comment

How to Identify Dollhouse Pieces: Learning as I Go

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Like it or not, it’s time for me to learn how to identify dollhouse pieces. This was not a task for the faint of heart.

Published on May 15, 2019, Last Updated on December 2, 2023 by Rachel Leave a Comment

How to Sand Dollhouse Clapboard Siding: The Experiment

Even before I finished painting the exterior of the Keeper’s House, I was trying to learn how to sand dollhouse clapboard siding. Lots of fuzz, wood grain and who knows what was still stuck in the paint.

Published on May 8, 2019, Last Updated on January 4, 2024 by Rachel Leave a Comment

How to Stain (Small Pieces of) Wood

I didn’t really know much of anything about staining wood of any size. I’ve never done it! Thus, began the “how to stain small pieces of wood” quest.

Published on May 6, 2019, Last Updated on November 23, 2023 by Rachel 2 Comments

What Is the Best Glue for Dollhouses? Make It Stick!

I took a deep dive into glue to figure out what is the best glue for dollhouses and learn why I need to use different glues for different situations.

Published on May 3, 2019, Last Updated on January 1, 2024 by Rachel 11 Comments

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.

Published on May 2, 2019, Last Updated on November 26, 2023 by Rachel 2 Comments

Best Paint for Dollhouses: We’re Not Talking About Color

When it was time to paint my dollhouse I had to figure out what the best paint for dollhouses is. Not an easy task. It’s not like painting my actual house, which has drywall, wood, and other surfaces. The dollhouse I’m painting is plain old wood.

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