The Dolls House Emporium Discussion Forum http://www.dollshouseforum.com/forum Dolls House Discussion Forums - Get help, hints and tips, share stories and information, discuss ideas with other Dolls House collectors and enthusiasts en Mon, 06 Jul 2009 23:31:17 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.dollshouseforum.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg The Dolls House Emporium Discussion Forum http://www.dollshouseforum.com/forum scullery http://www.dollshouseforum.com/forum/building-dolls-houses/3943-scullery.html Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:14:47 GMT Hello,

I am doing a victorian house and I just need a bit of advice regarding the scullery.

It's all painted white at the moment, but it looks far too clean. Is there any technique that I can use to make the walls look a bit filthy and sooty?

Also, I was wondering if the scullery would also double up slightly as a larder in the victorian household? I don't have enough rooms for a separate scullery and larder but I really want a room for various hanging meats etc.

I'd love to hear everyone's thoughts on this x ]]> Building Dolls Houses Gelfling http://www.dollshouseforum.com/forum/building-dolls-houses/3943-scullery.html lighting using copper strip http://www.dollshouseforum.com/forum/help-review/3942-lighting-using-copper-strip.html Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:10:17 GMT Hi I am in a bit of a a pickle re attaching light fittings to the copper strip in the house I recently had as a gift. I have bought the pins and have... Hi I am in a bit of a a pickle re attaching light fittings to the copper strip in the house I recently had as a gift.
I have bought the pins and have been advised that I shoulde takeoff the plug from the light fitting and put the wires from the light fitting into the pins which are in the copper strip. Is there a way of securing the wire in the pins and also do I take the copper wire each time to whre the lights/fires are going to be or do I run a copper wire centrally down a wall, etc.

I am sure it is very simple but I am having great difficulty getting my head round it

Look forward to any help with this ]]> jenny_d http://www.dollshouseforum.com/forum/help-review/3942-lighting-using-copper-strip.html dolls house site http://www.dollshouseforum.com/forum/general-discussion-collectors/3941-dolls-house-site.html Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:51:53 GMT Hi I came upon this site while was browsing. I have not heard of it before , has anyone had any dealings with it. Dolls houses and miniatures... Hi I came upon this site while was browsing. I have not heard of it before , has anyone had any dealings with it.
Dolls houses and miniatures Private Sales
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]]> General Discussion (Collectors) coodencat http://www.dollshouseforum.com/forum/general-discussion-collectors/3941-dolls-house-site.html Help! http://www.dollshouseforum.com/forum/newbies/3939-help.html Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:26:05 GMT Hi I'm Jenny, mum to Sio and thanks to her boyfriend who got us both addicted (!) I'm now the proud owner of a Len Lewis house, a birthday present from my husband, John. However, I am totally overwhelmed by it all and after 3 months of doing some staring, I'm still unsure where to start! At the moment I think the best place to start is decide on my lighting so I can at leaat start one room although I still have the outside to do,for which I have got some Peter Clark samples. I am using the copper tape method of lighting and if anyone has any advice before I begin I would be very appreciative. Although its a Georgian style house, I am doing it Victorian era. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Look forward to talking to you all and hearing about your houses too! ]]> Newbies jenny_d http://www.dollshouseforum.com/forum/newbies/3939-help.html Hope every one who went to kelham enjoyed it. http://www.dollshouseforum.com/forum/general-discussion-collectors/3937-hope-every-one-who-went-kelham-enjoyed.html Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:04:10 GMT Hi all, If you went to Kelham Fair today i hope you enjoyed i got lots of things here is a list and then the photos ( it may take a few posts to... Hi all,

If you went to Kelham Fair today i hope you enjoyed i got lots of things here is a list and then the photos ( it may take a few posts to show them all)
  1. two coloured square patterned fabric
  2. spotted fabric
  3. spotted fabric 2
  4. pastel coloured squared fabric
  5. bright and funky squared fabric
  6. blue checked fabric
  7. tartan fabric
  8. garden two seat swing
  9. scotty dog
  10. collie style dog
  11. black laptop
  12. white square table
  13. grass 24" by 12"
  14. two gold carriage lights
  15. two plants with red flowers
  16. large 'overnight' style bag
  17. hand bag
  18. two dog calendars

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]]> General Discussion (Collectors) joe.1996 http://www.dollshouseforum.com/forum/general-discussion-collectors/3937-hope-every-one-who-went-kelham-enjoyed.html Question Not Sure Were To Put http://www.dollshouseforum.com/forum/general-discussion-collectors/3936-question-not-sure-were-put.html Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:23:22 GMT Hi all my question is were to put a sheild with my family crest or coat of arms I can either put it on the outside above the door there is room... Hi all my question is were to put a sheild with my family crest or coat of arms I can either put it on the outside above the door there is room between top of door and window or in the gentlemans study there will be a fireplace on back wall when I get it any advice gratefully received.
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]]> General Discussion (Collectors) cshcrafty http://www.dollshouseforum.com/forum/general-discussion-collectors/3936-question-not-sure-were-put.html Question Not Sure Were To Put http://www.dollshouseforum.com/forum/general-discussion-collectors/3935-question-not-sure-were-put.html Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:05:17 GMT I have a sheild shape from an of cut of wood going to put family crest or arms on it friend going to paint it.The question is were to put it on the... I have a sheild shape from an of cut of wood going to put family crest or arms on it friend going to paint it.The question is were to put it on the wall above door outside or in the gentlemans study there is room between the door and window have attached pics.there will be fire place on back wall of study
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]]> General Discussion (Collectors) cshcrafty http://www.dollshouseforum.com/forum/general-discussion-collectors/3935-question-not-sure-were-put.html <![CDATA[Best carboot I've been too :))]]> http://www.dollshouseforum.com/forum/general-discussion-collectors/3933-best-carboot-ive-been-too.html Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:31:36 GMT I found all this today for just £28 !!!! :) :) :) Attachment 8723... I found all this today for just £28 !!!! :) :) :)

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]]> General Discussion (Collectors) Christina http://www.dollshouseforum.com/forum/general-discussion-collectors/3933-best-carboot-ive-been-too.html How to affix lace curtains? http://www.dollshouseforum.com/forum/accessories/3932-how-affix-lace-curtains.html Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:13:33 GMT Hi I have brought the lace curtains ready fixed on the pole .Could anyone tell me the best way to fix the poles on to the winows please Hi I have brought the lace curtains ready fixed on the pole .Could anyone tell me the best way to fix the poles on to the winows please ]]> Accessories vixen vicki http://www.dollshouseforum.com/forum/accessories/3932-how-affix-lace-curtains.html New Catalogue http://www.dollshouseforum.com/forum/general-discussion-collectors/3930-new-catalogue.html Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:17:05 GMT I know the new catalogue comes out in September, are there likely to be new houses in there or do they tend to stick with the ones they already have... I know the new catalogue comes out in September, are there likely to be new houses in there or do they tend to stick with the ones they already have for a few years. ]]> General Discussion (Collectors) Devon http://www.dollshouseforum.com/forum/general-discussion-collectors/3930-new-catalogue.html Competition http://www.dollshouseforum.com/forum/whats-happening/3928-competition.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:20:23 GMT Hello people! I was just wondering if there was going to be a 'Summer Competition.' I remember there was an Easter one and a Rainbow one, but I was wondering if there was going to be another one.
Best wishes,
EllieAJ
:D ]]> Whats Happening EllieAJ http://www.dollshouseforum.com/forum/whats-happening/3928-competition.html The Poste House http://www.dollshouseforum.com/forum/general-discussion-collectors/3927-poste-house.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:41:48 GMT Has anyone got this Cotswold house i have just been looking at it on the Maple street web site and have fallen in love with it. Has anyone got this Cotswold house i have just been looking at it on the Maple street web site and have fallen in love with it. ]]> General Discussion (Collectors) deedee http://www.dollshouseforum.com/forum/general-discussion-collectors/3927-poste-house.html How do I create an antique/aged/worn on furniture? http://www.dollshouseforum.com/forum/accessories/3926-how-do-i-create-antique-aged-worn-furniture.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:33:57 GMT How do I create an antique/aged/worn look on furniture? Hi there, Apologies if this thread is elsewhere..... Just starting my second dolls house... How do I create an antique/aged/worn look on furniture?

Hi there,

Apologies if this thread is elsewhere.....

Just starting my second dolls house (a shop!) and I'd like to create a shabby-chic tea room/cake shop. My idea is to have white wood/pale green furniture throughout, but I don't want it to look too pristine!!
Can someone advise me on techniques? I guess I am to paint the furniture with white matt emulsion then sandpaper it until it looks worn/aged? I was wondering whether I should use anything different - maybe a special paint product that gives an aged look? It gives a crackle effect look I think? ....I have no clue what the name is????

Also, does nail varnish work over matt white emulsion paint? I would like to give my pieces of furniture a gold trim. Or would it be best to use paint? I cant seem to find gold in tester pots....I'm very confused!!!

Any help would be appreciated!!

Natalie x x ]]> Accessories NatalieG http://www.dollshouseforum.com/forum/accessories/3926-how-do-i-create-antique-aged-worn-furniture.html Help!! http://www.dollshouseforum.com/forum/general-discussion-collectors/3925-help.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:05:33 GMT Ok here goes..... ( my I don't come on here for agers and then I hit you all with millions of questions).

I have 1 room out fo the whole house that I have nooo Idea what I can use it for....... ARGH.

It is an attic room... I have a Nursery and a bathroom and then a empty room.

Any suggestions what it could be?? The attic rooms aint very big so couldn't do a huge amount with it.

Thanks again
Sarah XX ]]> General Discussion (Collectors) Sez87 http://www.dollshouseforum.com/forum/general-discussion-collectors/3925-help.html Dolls maker http://www.dollshouseforum.com/forum/accessories/3924-dolls-maker.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:59:56 GMT Hi, Sorry if this a repeat thread but I dunno if any one has come across this lady before. She makes dolls to how you want them to be and will not... Hi,

Sorry if this a repeat thread but I dunno if any one has come across this lady before. She makes dolls to how you want them to be and will not send them out to you untill you are a 100% happy with how they look in the pictures.

Mary Williams dolls dollshouse miniature porcelain costume lace silk antique edwardian victorian 1920's georgian stewart Marcia Backstrom edwardian victorian georgian dollshouse doll dolls house flapper 1920's art deco Miniatura NEC Birmingham

I have a set of dolls on order with her and she seems like a very nice lady, always helpful and willing to chat.

You do have to wait for the dolls to be ready but it is worth it ( will i think it is anyway if you want to add a slightly more personaly touch to the dolls house.) if the pictures on her website are anything to go by as they all look amazing.

I am soo looking forward to seeing pictures of the ones she's making for me. She should be starting on them the end of this month YAY...

Sarah xx ]]> Accessories Sez87 http://www.dollshouseforum.com/forum/accessories/3924-dolls-maker.html