I am having such a wonderful time building a dollhouse for my granddaughter. After a long day at work it is nice to spend the evenings relaxing and working on the dollhouse. I have made huge amounts of progress and I have really enjoyed the time spent designing it for her. Today I will share how I added the attic eave trim pieces.
For more information about my dollhouse tips and progress click here for the online chronicles of building the Victorian Farmhouse Dollhouse Kit.
Here is how I added the trim pieces for the eaves:
To add the trim on the eaves I first painted the 3/4″ trim pieces and the 3/16″ trim pieces.
Next, I cut the trim pieces at an angle to match the pitch of the roof. To match the pitch of the roof I first made a template with a paint stirrer. Having a template ensured that I had the correct angle for every trim piece. Once the trim pieces were cut I glued and taped them in place on all three eaves: the front, left, and right.
Then, I added 3/4″ trim pieces around the window in the front. I notched it out to fit around the window.
Next, I attached the 3/16″ trim along the edges. I painted the 3/16″ side trim pieces black because it really pops against white trim and will compliment my dark shingles.
Lastly I attached the 3/16″ yellow trim pieces across the top to cover the two pieces that meet above the window and on the sides.
I am very happy with the eaves and think that the trim pieces really make the eaves and give it a complete look.
Now that the attic eave trim pieces are complete I just have to cement on the shingles and add the railings. The goal is to have the outside of the dollhouse complete for Christmas. Then together as a family we can finish the inside of the dollhouse. I am looking forward to completing the inside of the dollhouse with my granddaughter’s input.
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