This morning, I spent a good amount of time cutting out and sanding the dollhouse parts. The schematics for this dollhouse are somewhat outdated and can be confusing, featuring many repeated sheets. Unlike the punch-out sheets, the front panel is laser cut.
As I continue with the assembly, I will become more familiar with which part goes where. It's important to sand the pieces until they are smooth, but not so much that you lose detail or sharpness. The parts for this one-inch scale dollhouse are quite small, and excessive sanding can diminish their features once assembled. Hand sanding is ideal at this stage, using fine to medium-grade sandpaper. For small areas like window mullions, a fingernail file or an Emory board works well. You can also wrap sandpaper around wood strips to create your own detailed sander.
Even though there are good pictures of this dollhouse online, I kept the box photo because it serves as a great turntable for assembly.
While it may seem like there are many pieces, it’s manageable. I can identify the parts by looking at the schematics since I'm familiar with Greenleaf Dollhouses. However, beginners should label their parts with a pencil before cutting them out. To avoid confusion, I recommend that newcomers wait to punch out any parts until the instructions specify.
Now that everything is prepared, I can start assembling the dollhouse.
