How Do You Make 1 Scale Dollhouse Furniture?
Dollhouses and the miniature accessories and furniture that go with them have been popular in one form or another for centuries. These days, miniature dollhouse furniture is available at many hobby outlets and from hobbyists and craftspeople, but purchasing premade miniatures can be expensive and, for those who prefer a more hands-on approach to their hobby, less gratifying than making their own. Determine the original size of the furniture piece you want to make. For example, 1/12 scale means that 1 inch will equal 1 foot in real-world measurement. Use a scale calculator when designing your miniature furniture to make sure you get your measurements right (see Resources). Select a type of wood to use to create your furniture. Balsa and pine work well, as they are lighter and easier to carve. Cut the individual furniture pieces from your wood using a small knife. If you’re using a miniature furniture kit from a hobby store, the pieces will be pre-cut and ready to glue. Sand your furnitu
