How Do You Make Foam Core Dollhouses?
Children love dollhouses. Part of the fun of pretend play with 11 to 12 inch fashion dolls is the assembly and decoration of the doll’s home. Part of the dismay for parents is the bulk and storage space issues with which many large dollhouses are associated. Foam-core dollhouses are convenient to store as they can be slid apart and stored flat under a bed or in a closet. The child can decorate the four rooms using her imagination and inexpensive products. Foam core is a strong, light material constructed of three layers. The foam-core boards come in vibrant colors as well as white and black. Cut the 30 x 40 inch foam-core board in half using a utility knife on a flat, safe surface, resulting in two 15 x 40 inch foam-core boards. Select one of the newly cut halves (15 x 40) to designate as the “top” foam-core board. Cut a 6-inch long by 1-inch wide slit in the center of a 40-inch side of the foam-core board, making this side the bottom edge of your “top” board. Eventually, you will be j
