The crackling paint problem usually comes from using too heavy a coat of paint, or adding additional coats before the previous one is thoroughly dry. One trick I've learned is that I often get a better paint job by using satin primer instead of actual paint. The primer dries faster, streaks and drips far less, and dries to a nice eggshell sheen. I have found the Krylon primer in white, black, grey, brown, and red oxide. The red oxide is a sort of rust or russet color, and is quite nice on doll furniture you want to have the look of red mahogany wood tones. A coat of primer BEFORE you add paint can also help prevent crackling later. Also, use thin coats that dry well between to help prevent dripping, running, and crackling. A lot of miniaturists don;t use Krylon paint at all because it can crackle on plastics. So I advise that if you use spray paint, be sure it's the kind that's formulated for plastics, use primer under it, and use primer instead of paint whenever possible.
You did a great job. If Mattel would take a cue from you and use more neutrals and realistic colors, rather than PINK all the time, I think more of the houses would sell. Plus, lower their cost, I mean, they give us LESS rooms, less space, less furniture, and charge 10 times they did for the first houses. I know, I have those houses. I am 62, and it is how houses and apt looked back then. For several years, Barbie had realistic colors, and they looked like a normal house. You have definitely an eye for these, and could sell redone doll houses. Thanks for the lovely tour, I love the ideas.
I got this at a discount store for 25 bucks . I took the toleit out and the background out (witch almost broke my fingers because it was the hardest piece of cardboard to remove from literally any dollhouse. Ever ) And turned it into the liveing room and the breakfast nook into the bathroom . Im amazed how smaller each house gets each year . Next year the toleit will be in the kitchen im sure . Lol .... I hope the tiny barbie homes get way better in quality soon ...
I love the prints and colors that you used.i really love that frosted paper. I have never seen it at my Dollar Tree. You did a beautiful job on everything!! ❣️
Fantastic work! Great tip for the Dollar Tree frosted glass. Great use of space and color. I like how you covered the toilet. It's not even noticable that it's missing because the hamper fits in so perfectly😊
❤ NICE... this looks so good. I just started to like these small space barbie house/rooms. Because I now see it can be turned into whatever you like, what you want it to be & you CAN add to it. 👍❤
I’ve never seen that frosted glass at dollar tree 🙁. That fridge and fireplace you made are so good. Great job! I hope you do more room/dollhouse renovations
The paint would crackle because of smudges from your hands. Oil from skin will do that at times. Wipe off with alcohol wearing gloves before you paint will cut down on that I believe. Also the other comment on spraying too heavy or too soon. I’ve seen that too. Awesome ideas. Keep the creativity flowing
Why some people are so obsessed by painting every doll item in white, grey or black for a "realistic" look when in real life it's not like that? For example my house it's full of colored stuff bought in real life furniture and home supply stores.
The crackling paint problem usually comes from using too heavy a coat of paint, or adding additional coats before the previous one is thoroughly dry. One trick I've learned is that I often get a better paint job by using satin primer instead of actual paint. The primer dries faster, streaks and drips far less, and dries to a nice eggshell sheen. I have found the Krylon primer in white, black, grey, brown, and red oxide. The red oxide is a sort of rust or russet color, and is quite nice on doll furniture you want to have the look of red mahogany wood tones. A coat of primer BEFORE you add paint can also help prevent crackling later. Also, use thin coats that dry well between to help prevent dripping, running, and crackling. A lot of miniaturists don;t use Krylon paint at all because it can crackle on plastics. So I advise that if you use spray paint, be sure it's the kind that's formulated for plastics, use primer under it, and use primer instead of paint whenever possible.
Oh my, thank you for all the tips 🤗👍🏽👍🏽
The table is awesome with that frosted cover over it
You did a great job. If Mattel would take a cue from you and use more neutrals and realistic colors, rather than PINK all the time, I think more of the houses would sell. Plus, lower their cost, I mean, they give us LESS rooms, less space, less furniture, and charge 10 times they did for the first houses. I know, I have those houses. I am 62, and it is how houses and apt looked back then. For several years, Barbie had realistic colors, and they looked like a normal house. You have definitely an eye for these, and could sell redone doll houses. Thanks for the lovely tour, I love the ideas.
Your makeover is Gorgeous🎉 I’m sure your home looks like professionally designed! Thank you for sharing your talent & tips☺️
I got this at a discount store for 25 bucks . I took the toleit out and the background out (witch almost broke my fingers because it was the hardest piece of cardboard to remove from literally any dollhouse. Ever )
And turned it into the liveing room and the breakfast nook into the bathroom .
Im amazed how smaller each house gets each year .
Next year the toleit will be in the kitchen im sure . Lol ....
I hope the tiny barbie homes get way better in quality soon ...
Lol @ “the toilet will be in the kitchen” you are quite right, I think 😅 to me they can just dispense with the toilet all together
I love the prints and colors that you used.i really love that frosted paper. I have never seen it at my Dollar Tree. You did a beautiful job on everything!! ❣️
Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed the makeover 🤗🤗🤗
Fantastic work! Great tip for the Dollar Tree frosted glass. Great use of space and color. I like how you covered the toilet. It's not even noticable that it's missing because the hamper fits in so perfectly😊
Thank you! I’m glad you like it 🤗🤗🤗
❤ NICE... this looks so good. I just started to like these small space barbie house/rooms. Because I now see it can be turned into whatever you like, what you want it to be & you CAN add to it. 👍❤
Exactly, it’s funny though I don’t even see mattel using their own doll house on their Instagram for barbie
I loved your work, I'm Brazilian 🇧🇷 and I follow your work, I loved your dedication and care 🥰
I’ve never seen that frosted glass at dollar tree 🙁. That fridge and fireplace you made are so good. Great job! I hope you do more room/dollhouse renovations
Thank you! And yes I’ve never again seen the frosted glass at dollar tree. Other places have it but unfortunately not for $1 😢
Great job improvising ! Love it
Thank you!
Good morning. I enjoyed your video of your Amazon doll house makeover. It looks good., You did a great job.
Thank you so much 🤗
You did an amazing job! I'm excited to try to do something like this!
I love a Tiny Home vibe!!! Great job
Thank you!!
Beautiful job! Sigh... Now I have yet another project I want to try.
Have fun!!
very nice, way better then the original.
I love the house!
Thank you for your great ideas!! 🙂💯
Girl that was so beautifully done
Thank you!
Incredible makeover! So inspiring!
Thank you!
Omg, so many good ideas!Love it! I will definitely be trying some of these. Thank you so much!
You’re very welcome!!!
You did a great job 😊
Thank you! 😊
This looks amazing!
Thank you!!
It looks amazing
Great job!! Everything looks beautiful ❤
Thank you! 🤗
Great makeover and thanks for giving me lots of good ideas for my own house
Oh no problem 🤗
So good!
Thank you!!!
Good job!
Thank you very much!!
Its very nice, your ideas are great
Ur amazing 👏 💖 💓 I luv this beautiful job
Thank you!!!!!
The paint would crackle because of smudges from your hands. Oil from skin will do that at times. Wipe off with alcohol wearing gloves before you paint will cut down on that I believe. Also the other comment on spraying too heavy or too soon. I’ve seen that too. Awesome ideas. Keep the creativity flowing
Omg, thanks for the tip!!!
Why some people are so obsessed by painting every doll item in white, grey or black for a "realistic" look when in real life it's not like that? For example my house it's full of colored stuff bought in real life furniture and home supply stores.
I agree. She did a great job but everyone makes everything so boring in color.
So cool it looks amazing 😊
Thank you!!
This turned out gorgeous! Do you have tips for removing metal hinge pins from a Barbie folding house so it can be spray painted?
No. With these I just took something about the same size and pushed them out 🤔
@@Dolllala Thank you! I’ll give it a try!
I’m impressed with how well the paint went on. Did you have to do any sanding to get it to stick?
I didn’t sand, but that’s because I’m lazy 😅
Do you have a tip on how to remove the dollhouse door? I'm kinda scared
What body did you use on your braided hair Ken. The straight arms are killing me. Awesome video
I think it’s the 1959 bmr ken with the green hair
@@Dolllala thank you so much. I have been struggling to find the right match. Great job modernizing the unit. TFS
What paper, printer etc do you recommend for printing? Also what creative/graphic programs?
Nice
Y'all have it nice this is almost 800 dollars in my country
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