Today, I started finishing the exterior of the dollhouse. First, I primed the entire outside with the same color paint I plan to use. Since the dollhouse is quite large, I chose a semi-white linen color instead of stark white for the stucco. I used this color on my second Glencroft Dollhouse and liked how it contrasted with the dark brown timber trim.
Next, I mixed my stucco with water and applied it to the whole exterior. It’s important to add the water slowly and in small amounts; if you add too much at once, the mixture will become watery and unusable. The stucco should have a consistency similar to thick cake icing, allowing you to spread it and create texture on the walls. The best way to achieve texture is by swirling your brush through the stucco.
After applying the stucco, I will paint it with the same paint used for priming. While you can mix paint into your stucco before application, I chose not to this time because I’ve noticed that this method can lead to blotchy drying, requiring a second coat to even things out.
You also need to decide on the color for your roof eaves. You can paint them to match either your walls or your thatch; I plan to paint them to match the walls, which will help the vergeboards stand out more.
Lastly, you may notice gaps between the bay and tower walls. Don’t worry about filling these in; they will be covered with half timber trim.
