how do i scale down real items i.e cereal boxes to 1/12th scale for a collectors dollshouse using a scanner?

Question

i have a collectors dollshouse and i would like to scale down real life packages like cereal boxes etc to fit in my modern themed house using a scanner on my computer any ideas would be welcomed! thanks!!

Answer 1

Disassemble the box and scan the box into a photo or image editor.
There you should be able to reduce and specify the printout size that you require. Create an image like the box unfolded and print on 110lb card and assemble like a paper model. If the Item is too big to fit in your scanner the use a digital camera to take pictures of the hole item, import them into your photo / image editor and repeat the process as above. Cans and such scan the labels into your editor. Reduce and print onto card and assemble as small cylinders , or attach to pieces of dowling cut to the scale can size . print out the labels on normal paper and glue to the dowls.

Answer 2

mark out the ceral box into squares then use smaller squares to make the copy

another ised would be to scale the image on a photocopier

Answer 3

Find you nearest Dollhouse/Miniaturists club, write to them or go to a meeting and ask the members. Your local library may be able to help you find them.