jdeer96 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Hey everyone. My name is Jeremy. I'm from the Bayou state of Louisiana. I have always been interested in building dollhouses since I watched my only sister and her husband build one almost 20 years ago, and now I am getting the chance to build one for my oldest daughter that is going to be 13 in March of 2009 as a X-Mas present this year. The wife told me after I build that one i have 4 more to do. 3 more for my younger three girls and one for her. I think I can handle it. :lol: I just bought the Orchid last week and going to start working on it this week. I read in the instructions that hot glue is good to use but seen where other people are using white and wood glue. Does it matter what kind i use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Hello and Welcome to the group Jeremy. I can tell you that we use Wood Glue. I have never used hot glue for my houses. Could luck on building all thoses houses. Please send pics after you get stated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liggysasha Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Hi Jeremy. I'm new to the forum and dollhouses too. I'd noticed that the instructions say hot glue but everyone on here seems to prefer wood glue or white glue - I was wondering which was better too. Good luck making all those houses. At least you've got plenty of time before Christmas to get your first one made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Day Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Welcome Jeremy! I would not use hot glue, as it frequently dries up, becomes brittle, or softens and comes undone over the years. Wood glue or even tacky glue are better choices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakyshaky Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Hi and welcome! Definatly go with wood glue or white glue. What a wonderful dad to make houses for your girls and wife! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Hello and welcome to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Welcome to the forum family, Jeremy, and I hope Fay will leave y'all alone!...I read in the instructions that hot glue is good to use but seen where other people are using white and wood glue. Does it matter what kind i use?It really matters that you use something other than hot glue; I rehabbed this Laurel that had originally been built with hot glue: my next rehab will be a Pierce that was built using hot glue, it's hanging together a bit better, but the original builder gave up and painted over a lot of the glue globs & drips and some of it's hanging together because of the tabs & slots, rather than the glue. Actually Ben is slowly rewriting all the kit instructions. You do not have to seal all the wood with shellac & denatured alcohol (as a retired RN I would like to see that no one uses denatured alcohol without a haz-mat suit); stain & primer will do a pretty adequate job for you. A lot of your questions have been answered in many, many posts & threads scattered throughout the forum, mostly buried, so if you can't find an answer, ask; I'm sure that we are all delighted to help in any way we can to get another miniaturist hooked - er, interested in this hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Hello and welcome! Great to see another guy on here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Welcome to the neighborhood!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_the_haunted Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Hi and to the group! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judithfa Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Hi and . Never use Hot Glue! Tacky glue is just fine (and cheap) or wood glue. :yes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdeer96 Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 Thanks everyone for your help. I am going to start hopefully this week or next week on it. I am already driving my wife nuts over all the things you can get for these dollhouses . I am already planning on electrifing it and make it have a brick facade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJEP Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Hi and !! I think enough people have said not to use hot glue. The only place I use it is on the shingles and if I want something to be temporary. Some people use it with tacky glue or wood glue just because it will hold faster. Enjoy! I can't wait to see pictures. :yes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 make it have a brick facade.I had so much fun "stoning" the McKinley tower after I'd bricked the rest of the exterior front (and all the back) wslls that when I made my Orchid General Store it wanted to have a "stone" exterior, too. This is a gracious little kit, and makes up in any number of delightful ways! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterfieldzoo Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 NO HOT GLUE!!! That being said - Welcome to the forum. You are a lucky guy with all those houses to build. Just remember that the finished job will only be as good as the prep-work. Skimp on sanding and pay for it later with bumpy paint. Are you going to use round wire or tape wire in your houses? I prefer round wire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdeer96 Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 I am going to go with tape wire because its easy to hide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Hello, and welcome! We have a growing number of guys in the forum - you're in good company! What a great dad and husband - looking forward to seeing the dollhouses you'll build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovecats Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Hello and welcome to the forum I only use Titebond II wood glue, works great, dries fast, grips well. I used to use regular wood glue but it doesn't grip or dry as fast. I highly recommend the Titebond!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alamom Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Hi and Welcome Jeremy!!! It's very nice of you to build for everyone, actually I think I enjoy the building more than anything. I find it very relaxing. I use Aileen's Tacky glue and only use hot glue for shingles. Good Luck! And have Fun!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corwin Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Hello and and i apologize for the late welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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