minifan Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I wanted to order some wallpaper, but would it be too big? Do I really need to order the 1/2 scale wallpaper, because there are not too many choices for it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brezavaqt Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Hey Amanda-not sure where you are geographically located, but there's a mini store in MD ("Forever Friends") that are having a clearance sale of 40% off all of their half scale items (they are not going to carry this scale any longer). The last time I went to the shop, they had TONS of wallpaper. And, they were all GREAT designs. I know they will ship them to you if you aren't close. Also, have you tried the printie websites? You could always print your own! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minifan Posted January 15, 2010 Author Share Posted January 15, 2010 Hey Amanda-not sure where you are geographically located, but there's a mini store in MD ("Forever Friends") Also, have you tried the printie websites? You could always print your own! I think it might be a little far, but I will check it out online...thanks for the tip! I didn't know about the printies, only because I tried the scrapbook paper route and I'm really unhappy with the way that it came out...I don't know if I did something wrong, but I papered over each of my windows, and then cut the windows out (after waiting overnight for the paper to dry) and all my edges are all jaggedy and the paper is rough on the walls, the edges are sharp and feel "weird"...(not sure if that makes sense)... I thought it might be the same with the printies... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenannediva Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 For half scale wallpaper check out: http://www.brodnaxprints.com and http://www.oakridgehobbies.com and http://www.earthntree.com Good luck! Valerie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa R. Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I just bought a Brodnax 1:12 scale paper and it would also be perfectly appropriate for 1:24 scale. http://brodnaxprints.com/cremedecacao.aspx Lisa R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minifan Posted January 15, 2010 Author Share Posted January 15, 2010 For half scale wallpaper check out: http://www.brodnaxprints.com and http://www.oakridgehobbies.com and http://www.earthntree.com Good luck! Valerie That Brodnax website is AWESOME!!! Thanks for the referral!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparklepuppies Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 but I papered over each of my windows, and then cut the windows out (after waiting overnight for the paper to dry) and all my edges are all jaggedy and the paper is rough on the walls, the edges are sharp and feel "weird"...(not sure if that makes sense)... When you cut out your windows, be sure you use a fresh blade. I had the same issue, then I finally believed what someone said here and changed my blade, and it made a big difference. As far as using 1:12 paper in a 1:24 house, it really would depend on the paper. You would want to be sure that the pattern isn't too large for scale. In the HBS catalog I believe they list on some papers that they would also work in another scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corwin Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Well for 1:12th scale if the pattern is bigger than a dime, then its to large, whats half a dime? I nickles here from, 1921, and earlier were smaller than that. (in Canada) but i doubt the seller would have one of those on hand. As for your wall paper issue, like Holly said use a fresh blade but also, cut from the room out, rather than the room in. If that makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynette Smith Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 What about taking some of Debra's wallpaper images and reducing them by 50%? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 It's the scale that counts. How does it look? I have some real life wallpaper that we used in a bathroom that I'm going to use on the 1:12 bathroom in the quilt shop. It has tiny flowers on it that will look like larger -- but not overblown -- flowers in the mini room. It all depends on the look you're going for. As for your wall paper issue, like Holly said use a fresh blade but also, cut from the room out, rather than the room in. If that makes sense. What he's saying is to cut on the paper side of the wall, not through the window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Made by Barbara Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I recently bought wallpaper for my half scale house from http://dollhouse-miniature-wallpaper.com/shop/ Wonderful selection, have never seen so many choices or better quality in dollhouse wallpaper. They also carry 1" and 1/4 scale if anyone is looking! They have over 2000 wallpapers and fabrics!!! I highly recommend them!!! Hugs, Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justmesue Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 It depends on the pattern. I have some 1:12 that has such tiny print it looks O.k. in a 1:24 room. Like anything else mini, adaptations are possible. It's always preferrable if you are going to substitute that you see the print up close and personal. Best of luck finding your paper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxxie Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I used scrapbook paper in my half scale project and just eyeballed how it looked. I would go by the pattern and I now think of Corwin's dime rule when I am considering a pattern for paper or fabric etc. Great little tip there Corwin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fov Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 For scrapbook paper or printies (or even regular dh paper that's uncoated), you can spray matte sealer on it to make it more durable. I've found that Minigraphics' wallpaper mucilage is a good glue to use. I really like scrapbook paper for half scale houses. If you get plain colors without a pattern it looks like your wall is painted, but it's MUCH easier than painting! I have used 1" paper in 1/2" houses. It really depends on the pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audra Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I have some papers that start off rough around the edges when I put it up, but remember your trim will cover some flaws also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 cut from the room out,I hold my house up against a window to get the opening to show up through the paper to cut it out, and then I cut 1/8" in from the window opening. Absolutely a new, fresh knifeblade! As has been said, it all depends on the design; I've found some RL paper patterns that are small enough to work for 1:12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alamom Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 It depends on the pattern. But, if you like a particular paper and it pleases you, why not use it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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