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There are numerous miniature dollhouse lovers who are also collectors. Still, there are other miniature doll house lovers who prefer to make their own doll houses from scratch. To this category of people, once the doll house is complete the second step is usually to provide miniature furniture. Miniature furniture is available for purchase on-line and also in stores. Nevertheless, in order to give their miniature doll houses a personal touch; some individuals may opt to make their own miniature furniture.

Often times, individuals who prefer this option are also interested in crafts. One advantage of making miniature furniture has to do with the fact that one can make of easily available resources; unused materials in their homes. Moreover, the making of miniature dollhouse does not require any specialized skills. Making miniature is not a preserve of doll lovers. It is a fun activity that parents and children can undertake together.

Making miniature furniture is a relatively easy activity. Instructions on how to make the houses are available on the Internet. All one is required to do is read through and understand the instructions. Depending on the size of the dollhouse, miniature furniture is often made in a variety of sizes and scales. It is up to the furniture maker to get all the dimensions right. Once the instructions of making furniture have been read and understood, one should then collect all the necessary materials.

This largely depends on the type of furniture to be constructed. For instance, to make a miniature chair, toothpicks may be used. On the other hand, making a bed requires the use of stir sticks. Other items that are used in the making of the furniture include, miniature drills and files, glue, craft knives, fine sandpaper and some paint. Miniature furniture should be every bit as good as normal-ordinary furniture.

At this point, one should make sure that they have the right scales. 1:12 is the standards scale used in the making of doll house furniture. It is important that the scales are adhered to as this is the only way that beautifully made miniature furniture may be guaranteed. Using the Xacto knife and a paper pattern one may then cut out all pieces need to make the furniture. The pieces should then be joined together using glue. Glue should be allowed to set before other pieces are added. It is imperative that strong bonds are created as it is the only way to avoid the miniature from falling apart.

Once completed, the miniature may then be given a finish which involves sanding any rough edges and applying paint. Attention should be paid to detail. Consequently, tiny brushes and good quality paint should be used to achieve the desired flawless paint work. Since there is a likelihood of paint build up, it is important that the paint is slightly thinned before use. In addition, only a thin coat of paint should be applied. Finally, the miniature furniture may be sprayed with polyurethane. Accessories may be added to enhance the appearance.

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