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- 6-drawer chest
- 2 (3/4"-thick) 4- x 8' birch plywood panels
- 1 (8') 11/16- x 11/16" cove moulding strip
- 1 (8') 5/8- x 15/8" shingle mold
- 1 (8') 2 x 4
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Wood glue
- 6-penny finishing nails
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Oil-based primer
- Paint
(Olympic, Antique White #516-2, high gloss)
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Paint
(Olympic, Tulip Pink #136-3, semigloss)
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Paint
(Olympic, Hearty Hosta #208-5, high gloss)
- Curtain tension rod
- 2 hooks
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| Painting the Hutch |
Bright colors bring this dollhouse to life. We used a high-gloss paint for easy
cleaning. Here, the white base coat combines with the subtle pink interior
to make the perfect complementary piece for this girl's room. The trim
was painted a light green to match the walls.
When painting
the hutch, first prime the surface using an oil-based primer. Tape off
the outside edges, and then paint the inside of the cubbies. Apply as
many coats as desired. Once the paint is dry, remove the tape, and then
tape off the inside edges and trim. Apply the base coat. Remove the tape
after the paint is thoroughly dry, and then tape off to the edge of the
trim. Paint the trim. Follow the same process for priming and painting
the dresser. (Note: When painting the dresser, remove all drawers to keep
them from sticking.)
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| Decorative Touches |
For a final accent, fabric was added to form a curtain over the shelves
of the dollhouse and to soften the lines of the hutch. A bright plaid
was selected to match the paint. A tension rod installed inside the top
secures the fabric panels. Each panel was measured to fit the length and
width of the opening. Hardware hooks were primed and painted green to
match the trim. Attached to the sides of the hutch, they serve as decorative
curtain hooks. Ribbons pull back the fabric for easy access to the shelves.
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| Cut List |
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| Part |
Material |
Quantity |
Length |
| back |
(3/4"-thick) 4- x 8' plywood panel |
1 |
39-3/8" x 26-1/6" |
| roof |
(3/4"-thick) 4- x 8' plywood panel |
2 |
23-5/8" x 14-1/8" |
| sides |
(3/4"-thick) 4- x 8' plywood panel |
2 |
19-5/16" x 10-3/4" |
| vertical pigeonhole divider |
(3/4"-thick) 4- x 8' plywood panel |
2 |
12" x 10-3/4" |
| center vertical divider |
(3/4"-thick) 4- x 8' plywood panel |
2 |
6-1/16" x 10-3/4" |
| pediment divider |
(3/4"-thick) 4- x 8' plywood panel |
1 |
12" x 5-3/4" |
| pediment front |
(3/4"-thick) 4- x 8' plywood panel |
1 |
40-7/8" x 11-13/16" |
| pediment back |
(3/4"-thick) 4- x 8' plywood panel |
1 |
40-7/8" x 11-13/16" |
| side |
(3/4"-thick) 4- x 8' plywood panel |
2 |
26-1/16" x 12-3/4" |
| side |
(3/4"-thick) 4- x 8' plywood panel |
1 |
40-7/8" x 12-3/4" |
| bottom |
(3/4"-thick) 4- x 8' plywood panel |
1 |
40-7/8" x 13-1/2" |
| face frame |
(3/4"-thick) 4- x 8' plywood panel |
1 |
see illustration |
| front pediment trim |
5/8" x 1-5/8" shingle |
1 |
42-1/8" |
| side pediment trim |
5/8" x 1-5/8" shingle |
2 |
4-1/8" |
| front trim |
11/16" x 11/16" cove |
1 |
42-3/8" |
| side trim |
11/16" x 11/16" cove |
2 |
14-1/4" |
| nailing blocks |
2 x 4 |
4 |
12" |
Originally published in Lowe's Creative Ideas for Home and Garden March/April 2002 ©SPC Custom Publishing.
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