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Old 03-05-2006, 09:27 PM #7
Luke Ellison
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Originally Posted by custo
Hey Luke,

I just have a couple questions:

1. What do you use to cut the foamcore, I always have problems what that

2. What does scrapbook paper cost about? Same for paper and mat board.

3. What type of glue do you use to hold the walls together?

4. How did you make the furniture in the dio?

5. What is a good height for cielings?

6. Thank you


Here are a couple answers for ya!

1. I use a medium duty Exacto blade with a thick aluminum measuring stick as a straight edge.

2. Scrapbook paper at most craft stores will run between 10 cents each to 60 cents each for basic 12"x12" and the fancy textured paper is generally around a dollar per sheet. Mat board is usually between 3-10 bucks per sheet for a 32"x40" piece and they come in every color imaginable.

3. I use regular Elmers glue. Its cheap and it works.

4. So far its all made from mat board precut to the sizes I need, then I just glue the pieces together... using a 45 degree mat cutter gives me mitred-like corners to join the corners evenly. I also found some Joe scale dollhouse furniture on sale at Hobby Lobby.

5. Well, for residential scenes I've been making ceilings 6" tall... I figure thats enough head room and that also lets me cut a 12"x12" sheet of scrapbook paper in half for twice the use. Industrial scenes usually call for 8 to 10 to 12" ceilings depending on the building.

6. Your welcome.
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