I considered leaving all the punched-out pieces in the box, but it took up too much space. Once I finish sanding them, I’ll organize them better. Masking tape works well for bundling long parts, but rubber bands are even more effective.
Now, I need to sand all the parts. I lightly sand the edges to remove splinters and punch out tab slots as I go, making sure nothing obstructs where the tabs fit. There’s no need to over-sand the dollhouse; just smooth the edges with a few strokes. I’ve always lightly sanded my dollhouses, and they remain smooth to the touch. People often ask what materials are used because there are no visible rough spots on a well-sanded dollhouse. Remember that most of the edges you sand will be covered by joints. I also punched out all the scraps from the railings and gingerbread.
After finishing the sanding, I organized everything by bundling the pieces with masking tape according to their type. Thankfully, I labeled them properly when I punched them out, so I had no trouble identifying any pieces. It’s a good idea to label the masking tape with a black marker to keep track of what each pile contains. Even though everything is labeled and organized, I didn’t discard the schematics. They are still necessary because some tab and slot labels may need to be referenced. You should also double-check your parts against the schematics as per the instructions.
