nursedebbiepink Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 hi all, i am so in love with dollhouses! i get them at garage sales, ebay, craigslist. i am not interested in building them but rather making things for them and refurbishing. right now, i am trying to figure out how to get the gummy waxy stuff used to stick things on the walls.... off. i want to repaint the interior of one of the dollhouses and don't know what to use to clean up the walls before i paint or paper. any ideas will be appreciated. thanks,debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterfieldzoo Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Welcome to the forum!! I would use some soap and water and then prime over everything before you paint. I don't have that much experience with wax, so hopefully someone else will jump in with a better idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynette Smith Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Hi Debbie! Welcome to the neighborhood! We love people who give TLC to already built homes! I'm rehabbing a Pierce, so I know how your heart goes out to these forlorn houses. After 5 posts you can open a gallery and show us some of your collection! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welcomehomeminis Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Hi and welcome, Debbie! I would try Goof-Off. It's a spray, you get it at the hardware store. Actually, I think you can get it as a liquid, too. It's my go-to solution for getting anything off anything, not just in minis. Though since it's wax we're talking about, what about heat? Like, the kind of heat gun you use to melt embossing powder in scarpbooking? Used with caution of course, since there's wood involved... I love rehabs, too. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Hi Debbi and Welcome to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corwin Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Hi and welcome, try using a metal scraper that might help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_the_haunted Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Hi and to the group! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hallowell Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 ;) Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Hello and welcome to our fabulous forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Hello and welcome to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakyshaky Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Hi and welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butlerestates Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Welcome! I would use goo-off and then lightly sand it. Cant wait to see pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyn Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Welcome Debbie what part of NY are you from?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursedebbiepink Posted November 5, 2008 Author Share Posted November 5, 2008 thanks for the nice welcome. i live in endicott ny...about 3 1/2 hours east of manhattan or 1 hour south of syracuse. i need to post a couple more times so i can show you my newest find...a tea shop i purchased on ebay! debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Shy Spirit Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Hi and welcome! Sorry, I haven't had to deal with removing that waxy stuff yet. No tips from me! Tell us about the tea shop - that'll be another post, and then you're one away from an album! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Welcome to the forum family, Debbie. Goo Gone might also work on the wax, and then wash it off with soap & water & let it dry thoroughly before priming/ painting, etc. I prefer building to rehabbing, but when I rehab I disassemble and rebuild as much as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda from the Bluegrass Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Hi and welcome, try using a metal scraper that might help. Hello and Welcome! It is so nice to have you join us!!! I love hearing that you also love scouring all the places you can think of for dollhouses. I love doing that too! How many do you have??? Also, as you can see from the quote I refer to above, I was going to suggest basically the same thing . . . except . . . I would (carefully) try using a razor blade. I often use them to expedite removal of stuff - just don't go too deep! I look forward to seeing your pictures later on . . . be sure to share!!! Have a super day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricket Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 thanks for the nice welcome. i live in endicott ny...about 3 1/2 hours east of manhattan or 1 hour south of syracuse. i need to post a couple more times so i can show you my newest find...a tea shop i purchased on ebay! debbie Welcome Debbie! I'm from Vestal, now transplanted in Hornell. You may already know about it, but there's a little shop on the parkway that sells dollhouses & minis, right across from the library. Not a large selection, but the owners are very friendly and knowledgable. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THmini2 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 how about an iron and a paper bag like you would do with candle wax. Welcome to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Welcome to the neighborhood Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadine Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 hi hun a big hello and welcome to the forum xx love nadine xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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