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Miniatures from the Attic
111 Park Avenue
Falls Church, VA 22046
Phone: (703) 237-0066
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Sat. 10-5, Sun. 1-5

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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.

Additional tips can be found in our How To Tips Book.

 

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Use of glues

Steps for finishing dollhouse interior

 

Miniatures from the Attic is a full-service dollhouse and miniatures shop, featuring finished dollhouses and dollhouse kits, dollhouse-building supplies, dollhouse furniture and accessories. Miniatures from the Attic does dollhouse remodeling, renovation and custom building. Our customers call us "The Dollhouse Department Store" because we carry everything to make your dollhouse and miniature dreams come true.
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