Grab that piece of old Cedar and make your own dollhouse shingles. Consequent these quick and easy steps:
First, begin with a 1 and ½ inch wide, ½ inch thick piece of cedar that is at least a foot long for ease of handling.
Dollhouse
Second, using your band saw, every ¾ of an inch, make a one inch deep cut into the 1&1/2 inch width along the foot long side. Your piece will seem a long thick comb.
Next. At the top outside edge of each 1 inch cut, rout a V groove using a V groove bit to get an angled Consequent for each shingle. Photo a beveled edge on each tooth of the comb.
Finally, using your band saw again, rip 1/8 inch strips along the full foot distance for a thin comb effect. A singular point fence will help you assert the 1/8th inch thickness. A course tooth saw blade will help to gain that rough sawn look.
And now, your shingles are ready to go. Just cut them to the required lengths, layer them to get your desired look and hot glue them in place.
To add character and a more weathered appearance to your house, apply a paint wash by watering down shades of brown or gray acrylic paint and broad brushing it on the shingles. Add more detail by painting veins on some of the shingles with a very fine brush and applying other wash. This layering of washes provides depth. For more contrast, spray an adhesive on several spots and throw on some fake green moss for an aging effect.
Make Your Own spirited Dollhouse Shingles
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