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Miniature Tip:
How do I apply siding to my dollhouse?

Our expert dollhouse-builder recommends:

• Work from the bottom to the top of the wall.
• Apply a bead of Quick Grab adhesive (or equivalent) as close to the edge of the flat side of the siding as possible and make "S" shaped beads in the middle.
• Press the siding against the house. Peel it back and press it against the house again. Do this "burping the siding" several times. A brayer or wallpaper seam roller can be used to press the siding into place.
• The next piece of siding will sit atop the one you just glued (see Illustration). Put on your adhesive and run a small bead along the top edge of the previous piece of siding. This will hold the overlap good and tight. "Burp" the new strip and press it firmly.
• Be sure to wipe off any excess Quick Grab that may seep out from between the pieces.

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Use of glues

Steps for finishing dollhouse interior

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