paige224 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I'm new here and building my first dollhouse! I stained my shingles using the method of drenching them in stain and drying but I used ebony and hate the darkness. There is no wood texture. So I am purchasing new shingles to start over. I have noticed that many use a mixture if Ceramcoat gloss varnish and coloring, which I think maybe just acrylic apint. Can someone give me details on this and how it's done. Are the dipped or painted on. Thanks for any advise you can give me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Paige, you can restore some of the grain once your ebony shingles are glued into place by taking a lighter color (umber, sienna or ochre) and dilute it a LOT and "wash" it over the shingles. I use Minwax to stain my shingles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justmesue Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 I responded to your question in general mini talk, and pulled up your original post for you. Hope you get enough ideas to proceed. Have fun! Keep us updated on your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miniwendy Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 So, tell us about your new dollhouse??? What are you building? Have you picked colors yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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