Gluing Dollhouse Siding

Any dollhouse kit making pro will tell you to avoid them like the.

Gluing dollhouse siding.

Water based glues will most likely cause the siding to warp. Hot glue has changed greatly since its early versions which could become brittle or soften in attic heat. They don t form a strong bond and they leave gaps. Once the siding is painted in the wall color you want to use for your dollhouse paint all of the window trim and glue it to the window openings.

Today it is preferred for applying roof shingles because the short setting time allows for quick progress. If your dollhouse has an attached porch you may need to trim off some of the bottom of the siding sheet so plan according. Hold the pieces together while they dry. Pointers tips and tricks on how to install the siding on your dollhouse.

You can use anything from scotch tape to cloth pins to rubber bands to hold everything. It may not be the best place to install your first sheet of siding. Binder clips keep component trims nice and flat on the siding. Still holding the piece in place draw a pencil mark around the window and door openings covered by the piece of siding.

Just say no to hot glue guns. Hold the first piece of siding along the bottom edge of the first wall flush with the corner of the house.