Finishing Touches
7. The instructions contain some abbreviations and terms which you
will need to become familiar with:
R&P - (Remove & Prepare) This means to remove the specified
part from the sheet by carefully punching the piece out from the
front to the back of the sheet. Prepare the piece by carefully sanding
any rough edges and painting, staining, or otherwise decorating as
desired.
(#) - Numbers in parenthesis, i.e. (8), refers to the sheet number the
piece required can be located on.
(G) - (Glue) This means that you may go ahead and glue the piece
or pieces in place.
Face Up - means laying the item down with the smooth side up.
Face Down - means laying the item down with the smooth side
down.
Front - the front of any sheet is that side which is smooth and the
die cut lines are clearly visible.
8. Always "dry fit" parts before gluing.
9. Paint or stain all window sashes and casings where plastic window
will be glued BEFORE gluing on the plastic.
10. If staining, stain first, let dry, then proceed. If painting, do not paint
tabs or inside of slots. Painting these areas will not allow the parts
to fit together properly. These areas can be touched up after
assembly. Glue also tends to adhere better to wood than to a painted
surface.
11. The plastic window sheet is susceptible to scratching. It should be
protected from abrasive surfaces at all times.
12. Right and left are as viewed from the front of the house.
Empty cans or containers will
help keep things organized.
Finishing your dollhouse is only limited by your imagination. Paint,
wallpaper, stain and stucco are only a few of the items you can be
creative with.
Wood fill and primer can be very helpful. Use the wood fill to smooth
joints between tabs and slots and on corner seams. Primer is recommend
to prime the wood with before painting. Parts to be stained should NOT
be primed.
Satin finish latex house paint will give a better result than either flat or
gloss finish.
Be sure to check your local craft shop for other decorative items such as
siding, floor tiles, carpet, electrification kits, furniture, etc.
The Willow 3
Sanding is easier if you
wrap your sandpaper
around a block of wood!
A foam brush works best for
staining!
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