lissabird Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Hi Sandy - Just wanted to say HI as you are in much the same position as me... I've just purchased the Orchid too. However, in my case, it will be my very first dollhouse. I'm headed off to a miniatures/dollhouse shop over the weekend for some advice and to pick out paints and pick up a hot glue gun. So looking forward to this project. Just thought since we were going to be doing the same house, maybe we could be "project buddies". Best of luck to you! Hope to hear back... Melissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Just wanted to say HI as you are in much the same position as me... I've just purchased the Orchid too. However, in my case, it will be my very first dollhouse. I'm headed off to a miniatures/dollhouse shop over the weekend for some advice and to pick out paints and pick up a hot glue gun. So looking forward to this project. Just thought since we were going to be doing the same house, maybe we could be "project buddies". Hi Melissa, and welcome to the community! A lot of folks here have done or are doing the Orchid. Check the Blogs area for the Team and Community blogs on the Orchid that give step-by-step records of the build. And ask as many questions as you need to. I'm going to answer a question you didn't ask ... don't use a glue gun to assemble your house! Due to changes in glue chemistry and other factors, hot glue is no longer a good method of house construction. The instructions with your Orchid need to be updated. Folks here have made good use of yellow wood glue (various brands), Aileen's Tacky Glue (a popular craft glue) and other similar white glues. These take longer to dry than hot glue and must be clamped or taped in place while drying, but you can spend that time sanding other pieces. Do take some time to read through the various hints and helps here for the answers to questions you don't even know you have yet. Prime? Stain? Why do I need Spackle, wood filler and/or paintable caulk? Wallpaper? Wallpaper when? Wallpaper paste? Which kind? False walls and/or flooring? Why? Electrify? Round wire or tapewire? There are more ways to approach these aspects of house building than you can imagine, and there is somebody on here who will swear by each different way. It's one of the things that's so interesting about miniatures -- there's no right or wrong way, just YOUR way. And there are NO mistakes -- they're challenges, and challenges can be overcome. Don't be intimidated. And above all, have fun with your Orchid. It's a beautiful little house! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Hi, and , Melissa I'm headed off to a miniatures/dollhouse shop over the weekend for some advice and to pick out paints and pick up a hot glue gundon't use a glue gun to assemble your house! Due to changes in glue chemistry and other factors, hot glue is no longer a good method of house construction. What Kathie said. If you can manipulate the glue stringlessly some people use it to tack the walls together whilst regular carpenter;s wood glue (or tacky glue) dries, but I promise that clamps/ masking tape/ heavy-duty staples (my personal choice because it works for me) are better. It;s also used by some for attaching shingles, but if you live in a warm or humid climate you might rather not... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueUni47 Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Hello and welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shutterbugkc Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 Hello and Welcome! Yes, a good bottle of wood glue and a fresh roll of masking tape are musts! Good luck and take lots of pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wenlaine Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 Hi Sandy, Welcome to the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Welcome to the Neighborhood Sandy! The Orchid is a BEAUTIFUL house and it's such a fun one to build too! I hope you share your progress pictures with us all here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Hi Sandy! Welcome to our mini group! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tams Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Hi and Welcome! It's good to have you here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beccas1963 Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Welcome to the forum you will just love it here! Bec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 to the forum! I know that you will have a lot of fun browsing the different forums as well as finding all the friendly people around for whatever question that might arise! Mini-hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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