WyckedWood Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 I think it would be nice to have a Supply List pinned. Something that would b more extensive and updated than what comes in the instructions with the kits. It seems to be the most commonly asked question for the new members. Or maybe a "Commonly Asked Questions" pin. Just thinkin out loud ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 We had one pinned in General Mini talk for a while but I think we lost it with the change over.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyckedWood Posted December 13, 2012 Author Share Posted December 13, 2012 Gotcha, I didn't notice it before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwest228 Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 I would like a suply list too. This will be my first house and I am so excited to start but want to make sure I get what's needed. I recived The Orchid house for Christmast. I'm so tempted to start buying everything to do with it but I know that wouldn't be a good way to start. Need to know what kind of paint I need and any other suggested would be greatly appreciated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwest228 Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Boy, "new" is sure the word. The only supplies I'm sure of are the ones that came with the directions. I'm an old hand at painting sweatshirts etc material paints, but I'm sure I need may acrylic? Maybe my best bet is to go to an AC Moore or craft store to find out exactly what I need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 I thought I had replied to this thread. I recommend doing a search for "getting started"; you'll find lists for tools and supplies out the yin-yang. My own basic list is a roll of 2"wide masking tape for the dry fit (you first build the kit without gluing anything, using masking tape to hold parts together; this allows you to shave tabs & slots for a perfect fit. Sandpaper, I cut mine to fit my sanding block; emery boards are lovely for fiddly bits like the gingerbread trim. For cutting I use a Stanley box-cutter type utility knife, it's much sturdier for my old hands than a craft knife. I have a carpenter's square to check for plumb abd for squaring corners. IMHO one cannot have too many clampsI don't care that the instructions may say to use hot glue (if you do, and your house starts to fall apart, send it to me and I'll rehab it for Toys for Tots); I use a good carpenter's wood glue (the yeller stuff) for wood and Elmer's all-purpose white glue for the clear acetate window & door inserts. A steel ruler with a cork backing is useful. Everything else is nice to have, especially if, like me, you wind up making your own furniture, dolls and accessories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyckedWood Posted December 26, 2012 Author Share Posted December 26, 2012 Connie, yes, acrylic from the craft store is what most people use for painting dollhouses. Have fun with your Orchid:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyckedWood Posted December 26, 2012 Author Share Posted December 26, 2012 I just did a search for "supplies" in the search toolbar and got very random posts not pertaining to supplies at all, so that's not going to help anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Usually the supply lists are in "getting started" posts. I might use acrylic paints from the tube to tint my basic white interior latex, but interior latex (emulsion) is my paint of choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheckMouse Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 I think a pinned "getting started" post would be great! I've been collecting tips and ideas from here for a long time, and have them in MSW files on my computer - but even those I have to reorganize now and then. It takes a lot of time on the forum to follow the search results - and often they are not relevant to what we wanted in the first place. Then, of course, it's fun to follow the "rabbit trail" and get totally sidetracked and forget the quick question we started with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyckedWood Posted December 26, 2012 Author Share Posted December 26, 2012 My concern is that someone new to the site (and just opening up their new kit) wouldn't know how to navigate around here to find specific threads related to supplies. It would be a good time to do one too, with Christmas over and all of those new kits out there waiting to be built...:-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwest228 Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 I went to AC Moore last night and the only person in the store that looked available was a young girl in the framing department. Lo and behold she was into doll houses (actually mostly single rooms ?? boxes??) Anyway she was great walked around with me suggesting asking pertinent questions and I walked out of there with everything I needed to get started and more confidence then when I went in. She didn't try to steer me to the most expensive items either. She also showed me some pictures of some things she had done and alot of the accessories that I would have to buy she made out of clay, such as what looked like a terracotta pot with flowers, a flower covered arbor and a picnic basket with all the items you'd expect to find, what a nice, talented creative kid. Anyway fellow doll house fanactic's (which I now consider myself) wish me luck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyckedWood Posted December 29, 2012 Author Share Posted December 29, 2012 That's awesome Connie, glad to hear you had such a great experience! I do wish you luck :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 I think having a pinned supply list would be fabulous. I remember when I first joined, asking tons of questions that had been already asked a million times. I'm sure it was so boring to the seasoned builders but thankfully GL has gracious and patient members and I was walked thru many of those beginning steps with kind words and much encouragement. However, it would have been great to have some of the basics covered in a couple different threads like a supply or tool list or a basic do's and don'ts list. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 I think having a pinned supply list would be fabulous. I remember when I first joined, asking tons of questions that had been already asked a million times. I'm sure it was so boring to the seasoned builders but thankfully GL has gracious and patient members and I was walked thru many of those beginning steps with kind words and much encouragement. However, it would have been great to have some of the basics covered in a couple different threads like a supply or tool list or a basic do's and don'ts list. I cn't speak for all the others who answer the same questions more than once, but I don't mind because sometimes I've discovered another tool or a new or simpler way to do something since last time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirlPiper Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Household items in my mini-construction box include fat rubber bands and clip-type clothespins for clamps, and a bag of beans for a great weight for oddly shaped items. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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