Let's Build a DollhousePage 5Making the Windows and Window Frames |
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To save this printable template to your computer. |
Making the Window Panes The size is 4 5/8'' x 3 5/8''.There are 13 windows if you are putting windows in the end walls, only 5 if you are just putting windows in the front. Place the cut out plastic over the window template and hold in place with a clamp or a paperclip. For the mullions I used ivory coloured contac paper. I cut the contac paper by peeling off the back of about 9 inches and placing it, sticky side down, on a piece of arborite.You can use anything with a smooth surface. Using the steel ruler and the knife I cut strips about 1/16'' wide. Peel these off and place them on the plastic, as mullions for the window panes using the template below as a guide. You can also buy pinstriping from an Auto Supply store for this job, it looks great but is a lot more expensive. |
Clamp or tape the clear plastic over the template to make it easy to see where the mullions go.
Making the Window Frames Making the window frames is a big 'mini job' :- ), but it isn't difficult. You need frames for both the inside and outside of the dollhouse. The vertical side pieces are 3 1/8 inches The top and bottom frame pieces are 4 3/4 inches frames . The materials you choose for the frames may be different
sizes from mine.As a precaution, cut the frame for one window first
to make sure everything lines up. Adjust your measurements if need
be. If you have 13 windows in your dollhouse you will
need to cut 26 vertical frames and 26 horizontal frames for the outside
windows. I made all the window frames at once, because it is my least favourite job and I wanted to get it over with. After I cut the window frames I painted half of the frames brown for the outer frames and half white for the inside frames.
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Cutting the Window Frames This is without a doubt the most tedious job. If you are putting 13 windows in your dollhouse, you will need 52 horizontal and 52 vertical pieces.
horizontal frame pieces 4 3/4inches CAUTION
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