This was mesmerizing even though I don’t even care for big dollhouses. Maybe it’s the way you talk just calmly going through the process. I feel like I could watch hours of this.
3:40 “I was kind of under gluing, so I switch to over gluing instead” 😂 Every video of yours has some random funny sentence that comes outta nowhere and I just love it
Thank you! My arm was burned but it's doing fine now. I think a hair dryer is probably better for this than the heat gun. I overheated a couple shingles and darkened them since it gets SO hot.
Hi Shayra, You could add guttering underneath the overhanging shingles to offer protection for the future. This would also add more realism to the house.
I just bought a bigger dollhouse kit and the only thing I dread are placing the shingles. You and Ara have taught me so much about dollhouses. This was a great tutorial. Those dreaded shingles! Your house looks so beautiful. Have a great weekend my dear 💐
I like using a combo of double sided permanent flooring tape meant for carpet and vinyl and glue to install shingles. I'll have to do a tutorial someday.
What a huge dollhouse! You did a great job repairing the roof, yay for over-gluing, I was sure it had it's uses aside from gluing your gingers to the projects and making a big mess everywhere lol
This was so great to watch, that would of been me with the pliers, 😂 I believe thats how I have some pieces that are just slivers left on the roof...before I learned about heating up the glue...great tip on coating them first. The roof came out lovely...so glad you shared this. E and T joined my tt page...I didn't even know they were on there..lol❤❤❤ I sent them to my mini haul🥰
I can't even remember how I realized that heating up the glue makes it go faster. I believe I was taking apart Dollar Tree furniture. I'm an impatient crafter so I always come up with tactics to make things more efficient. That's awesome! I've been so busy lately, I haven't been to Earth and Tree Miniatures in a very long time.
It’s a beautiful dollhouse. Seeing the problem areas being fixed is so satisfying! I bought a book nook from Grandin Road! I’ve been wanting to make one but I’m not a crafter. The new Halloween line had a witch’s book nook. It’s pretty cool.
The repair looks so good, thank you for sharing the tips. I'm working on a dolls house I got from Facebook marketplace and I have never really liked the roof, I'm going to try your tips to see if I can remove the shingles and replace them
You are so welcome! I'm sure you can remove them. Some shingles pop right off bc the glue is so old. If it needs coaxing, just heat small sections at a time and scrape them off. It shouldn't take much effort. Keep heating if they're not coming off in whole pieces.
Fixing the roof really made it look all new again! Also maybe an idea for a video.. different ways to make dollhouse mirrors without actually using glass. You always have such good creative solutions :D
I found small pieces glass in rectangle shape in local $2 shop. I am blown away by the resources available around the world that don't make it to Aotearoa (NZ). We have shamefully so little choice in anything, be it miniature dolls house stuff, shingles, anything! I'm restoring my 100+ yr old dolls house, doing what I can with what I can find. I find fabric to photoprint for wallpaper and tiles. I'm being really fussy to make it look like a real house. But loving it! Although I was considering ribbed card as tin roof, I could make tiles out of thin ice block sticks....
Beautiful! You just saved me with this video because the roof of a dollhouse with shingles is what is preventing me from starting. Did you use balsa wood for the replacements? I’m buying the heat gun asap!
This makes such a significant difference! I've been wondering, have you done any more work on the goose egg tree house< or did I miss it? 😀 No pressure, just wondering.
I haven't! I was so busy with work for 2 months. I'll do another video for that project soon. Maybe this week. I changed directions from what I was planning to do. I like the new idea a lot more.
Ooo, Shyra it's really looking beautiful. I knew you were going to go after that glue with heat haha. What does it mean that I have a heat gun but no hair dryer? 🤔Lot's of good information here, thank you!
It's called the Madison. I put more info about the dollhouse in the description. It was made by Earth & Tree Miniatures. th-cam.com/video/kEUiU7-FbkI/w-d-xo.html
Hi, I am still working on my first dollhouse. It is a definite fixer upper. The first thing, I tackled were the shingles. It gave me confidence to work on other parts of the dollhouse. Recently, I decided to remove some original shingles that looked out of place. They were surrounding the opening to the chimney! Who would put a flammable product around a chimney opening? 🤷♀️ 🔥 I decided to use my hairdryer to remove them. It worked like a charm. Your video reconfirmed, I did the right thing. Thank you! This week, I bought a second larger dollhouse, which will need shingle repair done too. Who buys another dollhouse when they haven’t even finished their first? 😆 It was a fabulous deal. I will keep the size of the shingles in mind, when I work on the next one. Thanks for the tip! 😊
Was the chimney itself shingled? Is that what you mean? Where I live, wooden shingles aren't legal. It's a fire prone area so roofs aren't supposed to be easily flammable. Many fires start when an ember lands on a roof. (Worse if ember lands on a plastic skylight. It melts and drops a fire blob Inside the home) We have some kind of composite shingles. In miniature, I've used sandpaper. Paint it and then cut into strips or shingles
Yes, The upper part of the chimney was shingled. Sorry for the confusion. I don’t mine the roof being shingled. It was the shingles on the chimney I didn’t like.
Good instincts! Also, miniaturists buy another dollhouse when they haven't finished the first one. No shame! I like Bentley House Mini's approach. Work on a few projects at once so you can jump around once one project starts driving you nuts.
I got a doll house kit when I was a kid for my bday and put it together myself but when it came to the shingles I did about half and gave up because they were so hard to do with my limited tools and knowledge, they kept splitting and was so annoying. I never finished it or played with it 😢.
Damn shingles! I got a kit in 2020. A friend gave it to me. I assembled the whole thing, including the wood flooring and shingles, then got intimidated by decorating the inside. I sold the house for $25 and started making small kits and hand made accessories instead.
@@recoveringsoul755 my parents were divorced and my dad bought it for me for my birthday but we lived with my mom. I wanted to put it together but even if I did want to ask him for help it was kinda hard only seeing him every other weekend. My brother was doing his own thing and my mom would have even less of a clue than me lol.
@@queencityminis yeah it can often be overwhelming. And then you see it just sitting around taking up space. I think I held into mine into my twenties and then it got donated I think. It wasn't that great quality, the wood was so splintery. I had a bunch of furniture kits too that I put together that were just cheap looking with tabs.
The roof really turned out nice, nifty trick with the heat gun! It was fun seeing an update on the house..
Yes! The Madison deserves some lime light
This was mesmerizing even though I don’t even care for big dollhouses. Maybe it’s the way you talk just calmly going through the process. I feel like I could watch hours of this.
I appreciate that 😊
3:40 “I was kind of under gluing, so I switch to over gluing instead” 😂
Every video of yours has some random funny sentence that comes outta nowhere and I just love it
I can't help myself 😆 Thank you
It looks beautiful again, see you next time.
Thanks again!
@@queencityminis Yw.
Excellent tip with the hairdryer. Wonderful work. And your eye for detail. Big fan. Hope your arm is better. Thank you as always.
Thank you! My arm was burned but it's doing fine now.
I think a hair dryer is probably better for this than the heat gun. I overheated a couple shingles and darkened them since it gets SO hot.
Hi Shayra, You could add guttering underneath the overhanging shingles to offer protection for the future. This would also add more realism to the house.
That's a really cool idea. That's something a 3d printer would be great for. They'd look perfect.
It's a beautiful doll house. The shingle roof tutorial is much appreciated. Thank you.
You are so welcome! It made a huge difference. It's like the house was missing teeth before. Very noticeable.
@@queencityminis Nice analogy. lol
I can't wait to see what you do with this house. Im so excited.
Thank you 😊
Amazing! What a difference with the shingles fixed. Thanks for sharing.😊
You are so welcome!
That really makes a huge difference ❤
It really does. I didn't expect it to blend in so well.
Looks great! Whatever way you decide to go, it seems the best thing to do is to protect the shingles from breaking again. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
Your house is looking really great!💜💜💜
Thank you!! 😊 it has come a really long way. It looks new!
I just knew you were going to bring out the heat gun Shyra! Great job, the roof looks brand new!😊
You know me 😂
Quickly and efficiently done !
Thank you 😊
Coming along nicely. Looks new again. 🫶
It really does. I'm loving it
I just bought a bigger dollhouse kit and the only thing I dread are placing the shingles. You and Ara have taught me so much about dollhouses. This was a great tutorial. Those dreaded shingles! Your house looks so beautiful. Have a great weekend my dear 💐
I like using a combo of double sided permanent flooring tape meant for carpet and vinyl and glue to install shingles. I'll have to do a tutorial someday.
What a huge dollhouse! You did a great job repairing the roof, yay for over-gluing, I was sure it had it's uses aside from gluing your gingers to the projects and making a big mess everywhere lol
I think I'm becoming an over-gluer like Little Gretchen. Better to over glue than under glue!
@@queencityminis absolutely! Over gluers UNITE!! Lol
Great tips, and a lovely looking house.
Thanks so much! 😊
Such a grand lovely home
It's an incredible dollhouse mansion
Great job as always! 😊
Thank you! 😄
It looks terrific. It's really all coming along so nicely! Can't wait for more of your videos, Shyra. Always such great information and inspiration!
Thank you so much!
This is just what i needed!!
Awesome! I hope it helps
This was so great to watch, that would of been me with the pliers, 😂 I believe thats how I have some pieces that are just slivers left on the roof...before I learned about heating up the glue...great tip on coating them first. The roof came out lovely...so glad you shared this. E and T joined my tt page...I didn't even know they were on there..lol❤❤❤ I sent them to my mini haul🥰
I can't even remember how I realized that heating up the glue makes it go faster. I believe I was taking apart Dollar Tree furniture. I'm an impatient crafter so I always come up with tactics to make things more efficient.
That's awesome! I've been so busy lately, I haven't been to Earth and Tree Miniatures in a very long time.
What a fantastic dollhouse, and huge. You did a fabulous repair job on the roof.❤😊
Thank you 🤗
It’s a beautiful dollhouse. Seeing the problem areas being fixed is so satisfying! I bought a book nook from Grandin Road! I’ve been wanting to make one but I’m not a crafter. The new Halloween line had a witch’s book nook. It’s pretty cool.
That sounds like fun! You're a crafter once you start making it. Have fun!
Gorgeous!
Thank you! Cheers!
The repair looks so good, thank you for sharing the tips. I'm working on a dolls house I got from Facebook marketplace and I have never really liked the roof, I'm going to try your tips to see if I can remove the shingles and replace them
You are so welcome! I'm sure you can remove them. Some shingles pop right off bc the glue is so old. If it needs coaxing, just heat small sections at a time and scrape them off. It shouldn't take much effort. Keep heating if they're not coming off in whole pieces.
Nice tips! Look great 👍 ❤
Thanks so much!
Fixing the roof really made it look all new again!
Also maybe an idea for a video..
different ways to make dollhouse mirrors without actually using glass. You always have such good creative solutions :D
Cool idea! I'll think about that
I found small pieces glass in rectangle shape in local $2 shop. I am blown away by the resources available around the world that don't make it to Aotearoa (NZ). We have shamefully so little choice in anything, be it miniature dolls house stuff, shingles, anything! I'm restoring my 100+ yr old dolls house, doing what I can with what I can find. I find fabric to photoprint for wallpaper and tiles. I'm being really fussy to make it look like a real house. But loving it! Although I was considering ribbed card as tin roof, I could make tiles out of thin ice block sticks....
Great video 📹 thank you for sharing 🏠
Thanks for watching!
Great job!
Thanks!
Great fix.
Thank you 😊
Thank you for sharing this. I found shingles difficult to place, too.
I'll have to show how I install shingles. I think it's faster and easier
Beautiful! You just saved me with this video because the roof of a dollhouse with shingles is what is preventing me from starting. Did you use balsa wood for the replacements? I’m buying the heat gun asap!
I used shingles from www.earthntree.com
This house is really something incredible. Great job on the shingles! What's next for you and this house? 🤔😍✨
You don't even wanna know...I'm moving soon so I think the house needs a new home. 🤫
@@queencityminis oh no! Moving is one of my least favorite. Of anything. Hang in there! ☺️
This makes such a significant difference!
I've been wondering, have you done any more work on the goose egg tree house< or did I miss it? 😀 No pressure, just wondering.
I haven't! I was so busy with work for 2 months. I'll do another video for that project soon. Maybe this week. I changed directions from what I was planning to do. I like the new idea a lot more.
@@queencityminis 😃 I am so excited to see/hear your new plans!! Gah! Can't wait!!
It turned out amazing. Do you have a recommendation on where to buy replacement shingles?
I bought mine at Earth & Tree Miniatures. www.earthntree.com
Ooo, Shyra it's really looking beautiful. I knew you were going to go after that glue with heat haha. What does it mean that I have a heat gun but no hair dryer? 🤔Lot's of good information here, thank you!
I can relate! I had to do looking for my hair dryer to demonstrate it for this video. I didn't know where it was. It was in the garage lol
Thank you for this tutorial !!👍👍
Your dollhouse is so beautiful. What's' the name of it and where dit you get it?
It's called the Madison. I put more info about the dollhouse in the description. It was made by Earth & Tree Miniatures. th-cam.com/video/kEUiU7-FbkI/w-d-xo.html
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What kind of glue is in your bottle please? :)
A white glue called Canopy Glue
Hi, I am still working on my first dollhouse. It is a definite fixer upper. The first thing, I tackled were the shingles. It gave me confidence to work on other parts of the dollhouse. Recently, I decided to remove some original shingles that looked out of place. They were surrounding the opening to the chimney! Who would put a flammable product around a chimney opening? 🤷♀️ 🔥 I decided to use my hairdryer to remove them. It worked like a charm. Your video reconfirmed, I did the right thing. Thank you! This week, I bought a second larger dollhouse, which will need shingle repair done too. Who buys another dollhouse when they haven’t even finished their first? 😆 It was a fabulous deal. I will keep the size of the shingles in mind, when I work on the next one. Thanks for the tip! 😊
Was the chimney itself shingled? Is that what you mean? Where I live, wooden shingles aren't legal. It's a fire prone area so roofs aren't supposed to be easily flammable. Many fires start when an ember lands on a roof. (Worse if ember lands on a plastic skylight. It melts and drops a fire blob Inside the home)
We have some kind of composite shingles. In miniature, I've used sandpaper. Paint it and then cut into strips or shingles
Yes, The upper part of the chimney was shingled. Sorry for the confusion. I don’t mine the roof being shingled. It was the shingles on the chimney I didn’t like.
Good instincts! Also, miniaturists buy another dollhouse when they haven't finished the first one. No shame! I like Bentley House Mini's approach. Work on a few projects at once so you can jump around once one project starts driving you nuts.
I got a doll house kit when I was a kid for my bday and put it together myself but when it came to the shingles I did about half and gave up because they were so hard to do with my limited tools and knowledge, they kept splitting and was so annoying. I never finished it or played with it 😢.
So sad! You could just paint the roof and play. Your parents didn't help? Siblings? Friends!
Damn shingles! I got a kit in 2020. A friend gave it to me. I assembled the whole thing, including the wood flooring and shingles, then got intimidated by decorating the inside. I sold the house for $25 and started making small kits and hand made accessories instead.
@@recoveringsoul755 my parents were divorced and my dad bought it for me for my birthday but we lived with my mom. I wanted to put it together but even if I did want to ask him for help it was kinda hard only seeing him every other weekend. My brother was doing his own thing and my mom would have even less of a clue than me lol.
@@queencityminis yeah it can often be overwhelming. And then you see it just sitting around taking up space. I think I held into mine into my twenties and then it got donated I think. It wasn't that great quality, the wood was so splintery. I had a bunch of furniture kits too that I put together that were just cheap looking with tabs.
Watching in 2024. Do you have a finished video of the house?
I ended up moving and selling this house. It was too big to bring with me.