what can I make doll furniture out of that do not cost a lot and that is easy to work with?
2007-12-27 11:25:29 · 8 answers · asked by powerhouse 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Almost anything you want, card board, wood , plastic or cloth. I build Dollhouses, and other things, and it is easy to build whatever you want. You can even use paper mache, if the house is for display only.
2007-12-27 11:33:56 · answer #1 · answered by Scrappy52 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I made furniture for a Victorian doll house that was made from a kit and was told by an experienced and expert craftsman in the miniature furniture business to the board that pegboard is made from. I did, and was successful in not only making it, but in enjoying the process as well. It comes in different thicknesses and the thinnest is even bendable to make curved back sofas!
It can be purchased in many thicknesses or I should say, "thinnesses"! It stays together very nicely with wood glue and doesn't require ANY sanding or prep prior to painting or gluing fabric onto.
Those are some of the reasons I enjoy working with it. It is extremely sturdy and doesn't splinter when cut with either a scroll or jigsaw either. And best of all!....it's very inexpensive.
2007-12-27 12:21:01 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That depends on the size doll you're talking about. I build "room boxes" for Barbie dolls and have used everything from miniature wooden craft pieces from Michael's to foam core board. I like foam core board, but I wouldn't use it for 18" toddler dolls. For that I'd get into basswood, also available at Michael's. Look in the unpainted wood findings section and you'll find all sorts of fun shapes to use. I use drawer pulls (knobs) for the feet on easy chairs. They also make great finials for curtain rods, which I make out of dowels.
2007-12-27 12:11:51 · answer #3 · answered by JennyWren 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try looking in your areas where they are building new construction homes. The dumpsters are full of scrap wood that is just going to be thrown out and there is a variety of different woods to choose from. Backer board or bead board would probably work good.
2007-12-28 05:12:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on the size of the furniture. But try popsicle sticks and toothpicks.
2007-12-27 11:48:10 · answer #5 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a combination of balsa wood and cardboard would help. You can find balsa wood at crafts stores.. it is very easy to work with and light weight.
2007-12-27 11:42:30 · answer #6 · answered by Corin V 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i suggest cardboard, it's easier to work with.
2007-12-27 11:36:49 · answer #7 · answered by thanks life for the lemonade 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
10y=20x
2016-03-16 07:47:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋