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I was flipping through one of my dollhouse books
looking for a fairly easy grocery store to
build, when I came across a very charming one.
I built the basic box slightly differently
(somehow I get stuck on symmetry!)
I've been working with some of my miniatures
friends for the last few months making
fruits, veggies and other polymer clay goodies.
This shop would give me a good opportunity to
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Here's the basic shell. The doorway is
inset and there are side windows.
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Here's the side view.
You can see the windows (I make them to fit) on
my workbench:
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Since the store does not
open, I decided to cut extra windows for more
access to the inside. The roof will also
have a panel of glass in the center to look
down. A lot of the brick work has been
done.
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Here's
the front view (still lots of bricks to cut) and
finish the window openings.
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I added some wood to make the
base larger. On the right side will be the
alley beside the store. The brick grout is
done and trim added to the front windows which
will get a cement-type finish. There will
also be quoins on the corners.
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I used real oak strips for
the flooring and stained it a dark mahogany.
Lots of sanding and finish work to be done
inside!
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The top
has glass so you can see in. It will have
pegs to hold it in place.
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The
window frames have been stained a dark mahogany
and wood added to the top for the detail
molding.
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