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denkyem

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This kitchen came ready made (it's this set: http://www.thelittledollhousecompany.com/dollhouses-miniatures-furniture-kits/kitchens-c-12_210/kitchen-set-with-refrigerator-p-5252).   All the pieces were separate and modular, but there was a countertop which only worked in one layout (the one shown in the picture there). My layout is different so I needed to build a new counter out of basswood. I've topped it with a formica countertop made from a 5x7 formica sample ordered (for free!) from formica.com.  The sample gave me just enough material to cover the counters, though i needed to be a little creative in how I cut it. I found scoring on both sides with a craft knife and then snapping towards the "good" side worked well. It's really hard to cut a thin strip this way though -- I really struggled with the strips surrounding the sink.  

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denkyem
36 minutes ago, stickyfingers said:

That looks wonderful! I've hesitated working with Formica because I was afraid to cut it.

I would be pretty nervous about trying to cleanly cut a big sheet of it, but with little pieces it's really not hard.  I found the key was scoring it repeatedly and as deeply as possible on BOTH sides (trying to get the two lines to line up as closely as possible) before snapping.  The key is to get a really nice clean break in the "good" surfaced side, which you can pretty much guarantee with a deep, straight score line.  Then you can clean up any rough edges or lip on the "bad" side with some sandpaper. 

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Thanks all! I know many of you have had beautiful results faking marble/granite with paint, but frankly I just don't think I have the artistic talent to pull that off -- so this was an exciting solution! 

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