Finish your doll furniture much the same way you'd finish a full-sized piece of furniture. Select painting products that are child friendly, since doll furnishings will undergo a fair degree of wear and tear. Decorate the furniture to match the doll or your home's decor.
Instructions
1. Sand all the edges of your doll furniture using fine grit sand paper. Wipe it clean with a tack cloth to prevent imperfections in the finish.
2. Seal wood doll furniture before you paint it with a quality primer. Some types of wood will soak up paint and require multiple coats. Sealing the wood with a primer saves you time and money.
3. Paint the doll furniture a solid color using a small paint brush or a foam brush. Allow the furniture to dry thoroughly before you add any embellishments, like stripes or other details.
4. Dip the eraser end of a pencil into a small amount of paint, then dab it onto your doll furniture to create perfectly-sized polka dots.
5. Use thin painters tape to create crisp lines when painting stripes or other designs on your doll furniture.
6. Protect your newly-finished doll furniture by covering it with a coat of polyurethane.
7. Make cushions for a doll chair or bench. Place a layer of quilting batting and a layer of fabric over the seat. Fold the edges over, then use a craft glue or a staple gun to secure the fabric to the underside of the chair. Trim away the excess materials.
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