Dollhouse kits and how to books

[cmeon]

So, I've built a dollhouse- but, it's a play-with-me, sturdy, wooden dollhouse for a small child to play with. Not what you've got in mind.

But, I'm fascinated by miniatures and tiny things, I could see myself doing this at some point and think it would be a great hobby for someone who wants to work slow and steady.

I do think this is a hobby where modern literature is going to be limited. I looooove learning/being inspired by craft books- and for some of my hobbies (particularly those that tend to attract older, male-r humans), the picking is so thin. I would definitely check your library system's offerings first, though, outside of specific kits and maybe wiring (I imagine LEDs take a lot of the complication out of that), there's probably some relevant information in some of the out of print books.

Have you thought about the little room kits you can find on Amazon/everywhere these days? They're a little cheesy (lots of cardboard/paper), but, they have a lot of charm, too. Could be a nice (low investment) way to get your feet wet, and learn a few miniature making techniques that could come in handy on a larger build.

ETA: And youtube, of course- there are tons of kit builds on youtube!

ETA2: Also, check out Japanese miniature/dollhouse books, too- I know I've seen some pop up when I've shopped Japanese sewing books.

[anodyne]

I found Instagram, You Tube, and Pinterest helpful.

tinydistinction.blogspot.com/
www.littlearchitecture.com/
1inchminisbykris.blogspot.com/
www.instagram.com/lavenderbelle_miniatures/?hl=en

Julie Warren has a couple good books and a You tube Channel
www.amazon.com/Dolls-House-Furniture-Projects-Scale/dp/1519705638
www.youtube.com/channel/UCT7w79EuCFf3M3r9r7LlFDw/videos

[imojoebunny]

I built a dollhouse like the link below for my niece. I put it together and painted it in her favorite colors. Good wood glue is essential, as is sand paper, and decent primer and paint. It was fun for me to do it, and she did love it. It would have lasted longer, had I used better glue, sandpaper, and paint. It is really just a big puzzle you decorate. It is not a money saver or a time saver.

www.walmart.com/ip/Greenleaf-Westville-Dollhouse-Kit-1-Inch-Scale/218186100

I learned that this is a better choice, if I want to spend time decorating and adding personal choices, and not sand and struggle with the fittings.

www.amazon.com/Melissa-Doug-Multi-Level-Dollhouse-Furniture/dp/B000VO3GQU/ref=asc_df_B000VO3GQU/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167159649545&hvpos=1o5&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9947395603766737600&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9010770&hvtargid=pla-276525956318&psc=1

[notreal]

House of miniatures has the best furniture kits around. The end product is amazing.