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How do I pick the colors for the exterior of my dollhouse?

DollHouses4Life — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:55:02 -0500

There are many ways you can begin selecting the colors for the exterior of your house. You can use the "historical" method selecting colors that were used during the period that house style was popular. You can match the color of your dollhouse to your own interior decor. You can select colors based on what your favorite colors are or you can pick the colors after a favorite house in your neighborhood or your own house colors.

How should I display my dollhouse?

DollHouses4Life — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:54:01 -0500

Your dollhouse is a showpiece and an extension of your tastes and decorating style. Therefore, your dollhouse should be prominently displayed for all to see, especially you! Depending on the size of the dollhouse, it could be on a shelf or on its own table. Some dollhouse collectors prefer to display their houses facing front out, while others prefer back facing out. It depends on your personal preference. It is advised that you display your dollhouse out of the way of direct sun so that the sun does not fade the house or furnishings inside

How should I clean my dollhouse?

DollHouses4Life — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:08:37 -0500

Cleaning your dollhouse is easy and fun! Yes, we did say fun! Unless something drastic happens, your dollhouse will only need dusting from time to time to keep it looking like the showpiece it is. A simple household duster (like Swiffer) will do nicely for the outside of the dollhouse. Use caution around any delicate trim. For the inside, a small, dry paintbrush will act as a duster to remove any dust on your dollhouse furniture. If your furniture is really dusty, you can remove the furniture and use a can of compressed air to remove any dust and replace the furniture. That's the fun part - rearranging your dollhouse after cleaning!

What is a Die-Cut Dollhouse?

DollHouses4Life — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:07:30 -0500

A die-cut dollhouse refers to the method that the wood was cut to form the pieces of the house. A dollhouse manufacturer begins with sheets of plywood that are run through a machine that stamps the pattern into the wood thereby cutting the wood into the pattern. The best way is to think of it like a giant automatic cookie cutter. The individually shaped pieces then need to be "punched out" from the sheet of plywood. The advantage of die-cut houses is the intricacy that can be achieved in the design (such as elaborate trim) and the lighter weight of the house since thin plywood is used instead of heavy cabinet-grade plywood or MDF.

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